4 Workshops & Classes in the Bahamas Worth the Boat Ride

1.Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $135Our pick

See Nassau from Bay Street to the east end, try cracking conch, then cook a traditional two-course meal at Goombay House Cooking Studio with a professional chef. Your small-group outing includes lunch, beverages, cocktails, and a return to the starting point.

“There were two separate directions for where to meet for this activity. There was no one at either location. We tried calling the number provided with no answer. Several locals tried to help us. One looked up the company providing the acRead more”

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2.Wine Maker Class at Bahama Barrels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $67Best value

At Bahama Barrels by Graycliff in Nassau, a California winemaker guides you through tastings, grape-growing seasons, tannins, acidity, balance, and finish. You then blend your own wine, bottle it, and take it home with a personal label. The class lasts about 90 minutes and welcomes guests age 18 and older.

“I’ve done wine tastings before, but this class takes it up to another level! It was nice to mix my very own bottle. Zion was hospitable and knowledgeable about all of the different wines available. I would definitely do this again!”

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3.Cigar Rolling Lesson in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

Learn to roll your own cigar at Graycliff Heritage Village Marketplace, then visit John Watling’s Distillery for a Bahamian rum tasting. Your private group rides in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, bottled water, and morning or afternoon departure options.

“Never was picked up and tried to reschedule for the next day through viator customer service and no response.”

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4.Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $80

Visit a local conch stand on Nassau’s bay, learn how to remove, score, and slice conch, then mix it with lime, tomato, cucumber, and peppers. Your guide handles round-trip pickup, and the lesson is private for your group. Minimum age is 18.

“Viator tours recommended pick up location At hotel which was closed. Arrived 1/2 hour early and unable to access driveway or enter hotel. Went to nearby businesses, tour company and several tour guides to no avail. Also tried calling ViRead more”

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