Bahamas · SNORKELING

The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in the Bahamas

53 tours  ·  from $79

The reef starts within sight of Nassau and the water rarely goes murky. These 15 compare reef stops, wreck sites and the turtle flats on price, gear and how many people share the boat.

Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch - Montagu Beach departure and the first sail
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Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

1.Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 5h 30m · from $165Our pick

Sail from Montagu Beach on a spacious catamaran to snorkel near Athol and Pearl Islands, seek turtles, visit Rose Island’s swimming pigs, and enjoy Bahamian lunch with rum punch. The crew handles equipment and timing, while weather may change the stops and pig interaction costs $30 to $35 extra.

“The snorkeling was amazing. We saw turtles and lots of beautiful fish. The lunch was also tasty.”

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Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club - How the Pig Encounter Really Works
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Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club

2.Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 783 reviews · from $140

Cruise from Elizabeth on Bay past Atlantis and Fort Montagu to a private Pig Beach near Atholl Island. Feed and hold friendly pigs, eat a plated lunch, snorkel, use kayaks and paddleboards, and relax with rum punch. The crew includes photo and video service, but bring a towel because the island has no restroom.

“This tour was everything we wanted and more. It was a quick boat ride to the private island where we got to see the pigs, enjoy drinks and food and then head over for some killer snorkeling. Would do this a million times over.”

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Pearl Island Bahamas Snorkeling Experience and Lunch - How the snorkeling actually works
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Pearl Island Bahamas Snorkeling Experience and Lunch

3.Pearl Island Bahamas Snorkeling Experience and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 626 reviews · from $115

Take a ferry from Nassau to Pearl Island for about five hours of beach time, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, a Bahamian lunch, and lighthouse views. You can use provided snorkel gear, relax on two beaches, and return by ferry. Snorkeling is for ages 8 and up.

“Gorgeous location. Snorkeling is amazing and the guides are very knowledgeable. Lunch is amazing and there are lots of comfortable lounge locations as well as water activities. Would definitely recommend.”

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Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour - Meeting the pigs near Athol Island
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Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

4.Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $140

Take a fast boat from Nassau to a private beach near Athol Island. Feed swimming pigs, snorkel over a reef, enjoy lunch and rum punch, then use kayaks, paddleboards, floats, and beach games. The crew provides snorkeling gear and free photo and video memories.

“Highly recommended, incredible time with the pigs and snorkeling was unreal. Thank you again!!”

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3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch - Atlantis gives you a quick start on the water
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3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch

5.3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $175Top rated

Spend about four hours on New Providence’s waters with guides such as TJ, Lee, Miko, or Tiggie. Cruise past Atlantis, snorkel near Pearl Island, search for sea turtles, then visit Rose Island for pigs, beach time, kayaks, paddleboards, lunch, and drinks.

“It was a really nice experience! We went to 3 different areas like it says. Got to enjoy the beautiful water and then came the pigs! We had such a good time with the pigs! The kids loved it so much , the pigs were not aggressive towards us. It was a little scary at first because they are reallyyyyy big but they explain how to feed them safely and there’s always staff watching in case of anything. There were so many little baby pigs , toooo cute! I say try this and go with this crew. Captain teggie and terick ( sorry probably misspelling real bad) were amazing. They…”

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Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch - Sailing from Montagu Beach to the outer islands
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Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

6.Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · from $168

Spend about 5.5 hours sailing from Montagu Beach to reef, turtle, and pig stops near Athol, Rose, and Green Cay. Snorkeling gear, lunch, water, soda, rum punch, Wi-Fi, and a covered deck are included. The crew has included Andrew and Chef Ellie, with vegan and vegetarian meals available.

“This was INCREDIBLE! 3 Stops - the turtles were out swimming it was awesome!! The lunch was made right on the boat - I am a vegetarian so he made Tofu for me and it was DELICIOUS!!! Unlimited rum punch all day! I would recommend this to EVERYONE hands down one of the best trips I have ever taken!!!!”

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Nassau: Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club - Starting at the correct Margaritaville
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Nassau: Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club

7.Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 238 reviews · 4 hours · from $128

Spend four hours on a fast powerboat from Paradise Island, snorkeling a reef, watching turtles from the boat at Green Cay, then relaxing at Oasis Ocean 7 Private Beach Club on Rose Island. Lunch, soft drinks, kayaks, floats, hammocks, Da Nest, and snorkel gear are included.

“The beach club was beautiful! Burgers for lunch was good and the rum lunch was strong lol. All good overall but I would’ve preferred better music for everyone. The music you couldn’t really dance too. I would prefer some afrobeats as well!!”

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007 Private Beach Club -Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, Drinks - Green Cay and the turtle sanctuary
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007 Private Beach Club -Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, Drinks

8.007 Private Beach Club -Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 201 reviews · from $149

Spend about four hours boating from Paradise Island to Rose Island and Green Cay, with reef snorkeling, turtle viewing, beach time, lunch, soft drinks, and water included. Captain Ken, Obie, and Vito are among the crew named by visitors, though the exact staff may vary. Pig encounters and bar drinks may cost extra.

“Boat showed up on time. Crew were amazing! The snorkeling was so much fun and beautiful. Seeing the turtles in the water was great too. When we got to the 007 beach club there were ants everywhere. The food they served was gross - no one in my family ate it.”

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Private Rose Island, Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling and Turtles - Rose Island: the quiet beach reward
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Private Rose Island, Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling and Turtles

9.Private Rose Island, Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling and Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews

Spend four private hours boating from Nassau to Rose Island, Green Cay, snorkeling reefs, and an optional pig stop. Captains such as Dillon Ramsey, McKinney, and Lawren adjust the route to your group, with gear, water, soda, snacks, and rum punch included. Private transfers are optional and cost extra.

“Amazing tour, easy communication. Catered to what we wanted to do as a family. Also took a bunch of pictures and sent them to us with no attempt at an upcharge. Would 100% book with them again!”

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Nassau: Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks, & BBQ - Pearl Island Reef: a short but worthwhile snorkel
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Nassau: Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks, & BBQ

10.Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks, & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 172 reviews · 4 hours · from $153

Ride from Nassau on a 40-foot speedboat or catamaran, snorkel Pearl Island Reef, view protected green sea turtles at Green Cay, then relax at a Rose Island beach retreat with BBQ, kayaks, games, music, and one rum punch.

“This was a great excursion. Captain Brad and first mate Molly were a blast. Well worth the money!!”

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Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch - Sandy Cay and the famous television view
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Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch

11.Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $279

From Paradise Island, Born Free Charters takes you past Sandy Cay to snorkel Rose Island, feed swimming pigs, eat at a beach bar, and spot turtles at Green Cay. The four-hour trip includes lunch, drinks, gear, light snacks, and a restroom aboard.

“Fun day overall. Lunch was great and meeting the pigs was a fun experience. Would recommend this. A little more time snorkeling would have been nice.”

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Blue hole, drift snorkeling, turtles Celebration Key is welcome - What happens on the boat
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Blue hole, drift snorkeling, turtles Celebration Key is welcome

12.Blue hole, drift snorkeling, turtles Celebration Key is welcome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $121

Travel from Freeport to eastern Grand Bahama with guides Brice, Rica, or Rika for blue-hole snorkeling, drift snorkeling, reef wildlife, turtle viewing, and Sweetings Cay beach time. Pickup, gear, water, and life vests are provided, but confirm the boat fee and meal details before booking.

“OMG - so sad! I am a Travel Advisor. They were 1 hour late departing - driver with 1/2 hour late then they waited for more people. The bus was embarrassing and years old. My clients were told that they had to pay another $125 ($25/person) thRead more”

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Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise - Snorkeling reefs with coral and tropical fish
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Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise

13.Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews

Join 4 Winds and Tours for a private four-hour cruise from Nassau to Rose Island. Captain Stafford Missick and Bullard may take you to several snorkel sites, Green Cay turtle waters, and a quiet beach, with gear, snacks, soft drinks, and rum punch included.

“Amazing day all around! From the easy pick up to the phenomenal playlist it started out great. The snorkeling was fun, but the swim with the sea turtles was AMAZING! Last, but definitely not least, was the beautiful and pristine private and natural beach. Would definitely recommend, AND will definitely do again! Thank you!”

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Nassau: Rose Island Swimming Pigs & Turtles Snorkeling Tour - Leaving Paradise Island on the Donzi
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Nassau: Rose Island Swimming Pigs & Turtles Snorkeling Tour

14.Rose Island Swimming Pigs & Turtles Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 3h 30m · from $127

Set out from Paradise Island with Captain Jay and the Secret Cays crew on a 35-foot Donzi boat. Feed swimming pigs, search for turtles at Green Cay, snorkel a colorful reef, and visit Sandy Cay, known from Gilligan’s Island. Drinks, water, and snorkel gear are included.

“Best trip...it was an unforgettable day!! We sah al lotus of turtles and we Visitenkarte a lost Placebo, a lonely Island. I would We were alpne on a lonely island. Book this trip!!!!”

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All Inclusive Pig Encounter, Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Beach - Rose Island Reef and the first swim
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All Inclusive Pig Encounter, Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Beach

15.All Inclusive Pig Encounter, Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $149

From Margaritaville Marina, you ride a powerboat to Rose Island for reef snorkeling, a turtle stop at Green Cay, and a swimming-pig encounter at the private 007 Beach Club. Lunch, soft drinks, water, and snorkel gear are included. The group can reach 50 people.

“Great experience and I would do it again! We loved all of the stops and liked the 007 resort. Highly recommend!”

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