Boat Tours in Bahamas: 15 on the Shortlist

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

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

Ride a speedboat from Nassau past Atlantis, Paradise Island, and harbor sights to a private beach near Athol Island. Feed and pet swimming pigs, snorkel with provided gear, enjoy lunch, rum punch, snacks, kayaks, paddleboards, beach games, and free photos. The tour runs 150 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the departure.

“We loved petting and feeding the fishes! They also had a lot of beach activities like paddle boarding and a trampoline in the water such a good vibe and time with my 13 year old daughter. This was the first time we both laughed and had a blast nonstop in such a longtime well worth it!!!”

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2.Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 385 reviews · from $103

Sail from Paradise Island Ferry Terminal on an open-air catamaran, passing Atlantis as the sun sets over Nassau Harbor. You’ll enjoy a Bahamian buffet with chicken, ribs, peas and rice, salads, and dessert, plus unlimited tropical drinks, beer, soft drinks, and water. Expect casual seating, music, and a social onboard atmosphere.

“Great crew, good food, especially the ribs and a magnificent sunset. The crew was knowledgeable, fun and professional. I would highly recommend.”

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3.Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 376 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Spend two hours sailing from Paradise Island Ferry Terminal on a spacious catamaran with a welcome cocktail, open drinks, music, and a Bahamian buffet. You’ll pass Atlantis Resort and Nassau’s cruise ships before watching the Caribbean sun drop over the horizon. The crew, including names such as Ian, Kelley, Jamal, and Captain JJ, keeps the mood lively.

“Just sit back and relax with beautiful turquoise clear ocean.”

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4.Exuma Full Day Swimming Pigs Group Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $499

From Nassau, you’ll ride a speedboat through the Exumas to see Allen Cay iguanas, swim with nurse sharks at Compass Cay, visit Pig Beach, eat at Lorraine’s, view Pablo Escobar’s sunken plane, and relax on a sandbar. Tour Daddy provides lunch, drinks, snacks, and bottled water. Expect a long, wet boat ride.

“This experience was beautiful plus more ! We not only had an amazing time, our tour guides and Captain Ryan ensured our safety and good time ! I will go back over and over that’s how great this tour way .. the private island swim was life changing . Thanks for an amazing tour guys!”

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5.Pigs Beach Trip by Boat with Swimming and Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 145 reviews · 3 hours · from $79Best value

SunCay takes you from Nassau to Athol Island, about 8 nautical miles away, for roughly 40 minutes with the famous swimming pigs. You can feed, pet, photograph, and swim near them before stopping at Pearl Island for beach time and water activities. The English-language tour costs $79 and does not include hotel or cruise-port pickup.

“If you're looking for just a quick trip out to the pigs and back, then this is the place to be. Price was a lot cheaper compared to competitors, lots of pigs and they gave your food to feed the pigs, time given to us to hang out on the beach was just enough as well. Cons of the trip were no safety briefings, multiple pick-up locations, beach was crowded with people.”

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6.Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 131 reviews · 3h 30m · from $103

Sail from Paradise Island to the reefs near Athol Island or Spruce Cay, with snorkel gear, safety guidance, and about an hour in the water. Then enjoy music, sea views, and one hour of domestic drinks on the ride back. Crew members including Mike and Dante have been praised for their humor and care.

“Great trip! They took us on a full circle around Paradise Island! Very helpful crew.”

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7.Jet Ski Ride, Parasailing & Banana Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 122 reviews · 2 hours · from $240

You’ll spend about two hours at Cabbage Beach riding a two-seat Waverunner for 30 minutes, parasailing for roughly 5 to 7 minutes, and bouncing across the water on a banana boat. English-speaking instructors guide each activity, with hotel and cruise-port pickup available. Staff members such as David, Ricardo, and Khalil have been praised for friendly service.

“We had a great day and everything went smooth! The weather was perfect and we had a great experience”

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8.Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews Top rated

Captain Stafford Missick and Bullard take your private group of up to six from Nassau toward Rose Island for reef snorkeling, green turtles, and a quiet beach stop. Expect about four hours on the water, with equipment, drinks, snacks, and rum punch included. Hotel pickup is optional, and swimming with Rose Island pigs costs extra.

“Stafford was exceptional. He was informative and fun. It was a great afternoon. In addition to great snorkeling, he took us to see other unexpected sites.”

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9.Pearl Island Beach Day Trip and Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 112 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Take a round-trip ferry from Paradise Island to Pearl Island for five hours of beaches, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, snorkeling, a Bahamian lunch, and lighthouse views. The $94 price includes transport and water equipment, but not drinks, snorkeling gear, or a $10 locker. Expect a family-friendly island setting rather than a quiet escape.

“Escursione molto deludente. Innanzitutto non vi aspettate di andare a vedere chissà quale mare perché l'isola si trova soltanto a 10-15 minuti di barca dal molo di Paradise island. Il mare é esattamente uguale a quello di paradise island e rimarrete confinati insieme a tantissime altre persone a Pearl Island per un tempo estremamente lungo. Il mangiare é pessimo e le bibite costanto parecchio. Se volete fare un'escursione in una bella isola, vi consiglio vivamente di non prendere in considerazione questa.”

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10.Nassau Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hour Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · from $130

Sail from Paradise Island toward Athol Island aboard a catamaran-style boat, receive snorkel gear and a safety briefing, then spend about an hour above a coral reef with colorful fish. The crew, including staff such as Alex, Keisha, JJ, Amigo, or LJ depending on the departure, stays nearby in the water. A one-hour domestic open bar follows the snorkeling.

“Amazing snorkeling with a variety of beautiful fish in clear calm water. Captain and crew were terrific, including taking us all the way back to the cruise port to make sure we could get back to our ship in time.”

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11.Sun Cay and Swimming Pigs Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 95 reviews · 5 hours · from $179

From Nassau, ride by boat to Sun Cay and Pig Beach for 40 minutes with the famous swimming pigs. You’ll have beach time, lounge chairs, lunch of BBQ chicken, fish fingers, rice and peas, and coleslaw. Guides such as Donovan and Danye keep the ride lively, while snorkeling, kayaking, and other add-ons cost extra.

“The whole excursion was great! Great staff, great island, awesome hanging out with the pigs, great drinks and lunch!! Thank you!”

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12.Beach Day at SunCay incl. Lunch – Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 94 reviews · 5 hours · from $89

Spend five hours at SunCay, a private island about 30 minutes from downtown Nassau. Your day includes a harbor boat ride, beach chairs, shade, BBQ lunch, kayaks, paddle boards, and water toys. Bars, snorkeling, iguanas, swimming pigs, and massages cost extra. English-speaking guides lead the trip.

“Good activity and the place is value for the money”

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13.Semi Submersive Glass Bottom Boat Eco Tour in Paradise Island Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $140

From the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, Cay Island Tours takes you across Nassau Harbor in a fast, semi-submersible boat with a 10-by-7-foot underwater viewing monocular. Expect four reef stops, a shipwreck site, fish feeding, island history, and a crew that may include Captains Turbo, Marvin, AJ, or Gibbs.

“Be careful when purchasing it. It will mess you up big time. Also the tour was awesome so I would highly recommend it”

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14.Bahamas Watersports Adventure: Parasail, Jet Ski, Banana Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · from $240

Spend about two hours at Cabbage Beach combining a 15-minute jet ski ride, 5 to 7 minutes of parasailing, a 3.5-mile banana boat ride, and beach time. Pickup is offered from Nassau hotels and the cruise port. Equipment, instruction, a chair, and umbrella are included. Confirm whether snorkeling is operating that day.

“I really appreciate that this vendor was at the beach where our resort was at. Nothing on them but beware Viator will not give you accurate information as to where to meet them. Contact the company directly before the day of the event and they will straighten you out. Also they are very accommodating with activities and times, which my daughter and I really appreciated! The parasailing sites were spectacular! The jet skis were so much fun. My daughter wanted a faster version than me and they gave it to her. A must to enjoy an exciting day at the beach.”

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15.Luxury Catamaran Cruise: Sip, Sail, Snorkel, and Swim with Pigs!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $225

Set sail from Hurricane Hole Marina on a 62-foot catamaran with Jason and the Tropical Breeze crew. Snorkel a reef, visit swimming pigs, cruise past Sandy Cay, enjoy lunch and conch salad, then relax at Rose Island. The $225 fare includes gear, water, beach games, music, and selected drinks.

“Everyone was so nice and helpful definitely will recommend and definitely love the crews entry and hospitality.”

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