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Nassau Bahamas Private Boat Charter to Rose Island

Badge of ExcellenceNassau, Bahamas
Private Half Day Charter
  • 4 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

See and do exactly what you want with this private half-day boat charter. You and your party of up to eight will be taken to swimming and snorkeling spots and gorgeous beaches for a morning or afternoon of relaxing fun. Snacks and drinks, including rum punch, will be provided, and you can bring your own picnic for a more elaborate feast.
  • This private tour can be customized to suit your needs
  • Avoid the hassle of touring with strangers
  • Snorkeling gear is included
  • Hotel transfers can be arranged at an extra fee

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
  • $20 per person for private round trip transfer from your stay to our marina and back.
  • $35 per person fee for swimming pigs

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Nassau Bahamas Cruise Terminal

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Janis_D
We had an amazing time with Capt. Bodi - I really cannot say enough good things!!! He was patient with our toddler, kind to folks who got a little seasick, and was full of interesting information on the sites we saw. We saw tons of tropical fish, and he found a cool spot off the tourist track where we hung out for a while. We didn't enjoy the pigs, but it was still cool to see them. We will definitely book again!

Reviews

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Worth every penny!
Josie_S, Apr 2024
We had to book this last minute because our original tour changed our times. Our driver and captain along with his assistant were excellent! They contacted us before our trip started and gave us very detailed information about the trip. We got to do more with this package, we snorkeled and saw turtles, saw peacocks, and swam with pigs, all without the hassle of following a big group. The pickup and drop off was perfect if you're coming of a cruise ship. I prefer touring in privacy then in large groups. Worth every penny!
Beautiful experience - highlight of our week.
Kari_J, Mar 2024
We had a fantastic time with captain Robo (ask for him!). Great tour of Nassau harbor, and totally tailored to our whims. We snorkled, swam with turtles, had lunch at Footsteps. Beautiful time and really great captain and nice boat. We skipped the pigs on advice of a friend who didn’t enjoy that experience. Next time I’d think about a full day tour, it was that good.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
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Wonderful afternoon!!!
Martha_G, Mar 2024
Captain Robo was a great host! Took us where we were interested and skipped what we weren’t. Clean, well maintained boat and plenty of drinks.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
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Reliable 2 stroke engine that comes with a good time!
Angela_L, Mar 2024
I'd like to start by saying I like the finer things in life, but I also like a good deal when I see one, and this was it!! Yes this is an older boat with a 2 stroke engine. There's nothing wrong with that! If you know boats, then you know it gets you from point A to point B at a discounted rate. For what we experienced I would book this trip over and over again. Captain Ramsey made our excursion such a memorable experience with his knowledge and professionalism. We will definitely use them again when we return. Thanks Ramsey! Angela
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for booking with us , glad you had a great time ! see you soon!!
One of the most Amazing Days we had in the Bahamas!
Michelle_G, Mar 2024
We had an amazing time! Captain Ramsey aka Dillon - was great and boy can he navigate a boat! We started the day off by arriving at the marina - which honestly was an experience - the restroom was a port-a-potty! HA! We found out Captain and boat and it was smaller than I expected - let's be honest - we all thought we were going to die on this boat in the ocean! HA but were we wrong! Captain Ramsey was absolutely the best! He reallys knows the ocean and the history of this area. 1st the took us to Atlantis and through a waterway other boats could not fit into - it was a fun and entertaining - next out to sea! We headed out to snorkel which was amazing! the colors of the fish are hard to describe! They were absolutely stunning - fun fact - they feed them when you first jump and it's pretty awesome to be surrounded by all the fish! Once we decided we were done - we headed towards Gilligan's Island - we took pictures and it was pretty cool! Then on to the turtles at Green Caye! now that was an experience we all jumped in with our snorkeling gear and saw them underwater and watched them come up for air and it was just really special! Then we headed over to "swim" with the pigs - that was our least favorite - the pigs were huge and the piglets were adorable!!! but it was fast and we just took some photos and took off! HA HA! Overall, we had an amazing time and would do it again with this company!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for booking with us , elated you had fun ! see you soon 🇧🇸
Great 1/2 day boat experience
Amanda_K, Feb 2024
We loved our time on the boat! Kids were really excited for pigs. We enjoyed our visit to footprints. Captain Chris was awesome!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
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Great experience! Rose...
Minh_T, Jan 2024
Great experience! Rose Island was beautiful. Captain was accommodating! Would recommend for a private tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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Captain Dylan Ramsey is a star
Sandie_D, Jan 2024
We all that Captain Dylan Ramsey was wonderful. We were very disappointed in the boat. It was old and dilapidated and a single engine. Not at all what we expected. Also it was a windy day with rough conditions so we couldn’t do or see much
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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Not with the Money
Laurence_D, Jan 2024
I should have read the recent reviews before booking with this company. I’m being generous with a two star review. I only give it two stars because the two guys that took us out were super nice. Basically, I’m going to say what others have said…the boat was old, thr cushions were worn or so bad they were covered with a wet towel, the engine smoked so bad you could get carbon monoxide poisoning while sitting still, not to mention the engine was so loud you couldn’t sit near it and hear any conversation or music. The engine was in such rough shape that even at top speed you’re barely moving, which means you spend more time going to your locations, than you actually spend AT the locations. There were many other charter companies out on the water with much nicer boats. I spoke with one of them while at rose island and his fee was $900 for 4hrs. I wished I’d seen his company first. Either way, take it for what it is, but for the money, I’d go somewhere else.
Make sure you have wifi if you book with this company
Erin_M, Dec 2023
We were on a cruise ship so unable to communicate with tour company the week of excursion. However, we were confirmed and tickets were printed. They rebooked our tour. Thankfully when we arrived they still accommodated us and put us with a different tour company. We did not go to Rose Island though and pigs did not swim. No snacks, drinks or rum punch but all in all it was a great day
Book at Your Own Risk
Carin_N, Dec 2023
We did this same exact tour last year and it was excellent! This year I almost didn’t get on the boat. It was old, very small and once we got going was very slow and had a ton of smoke and fumes. It took over a hour to get back as it only had 1 small motor and we seemed to be going in wake speed the entire trip. They shouldn’t have charged the same fee we paid last year for this and it’s unfortunate you can get such a varied experience with the same company! Our Captain and trainee were fantastic though (Kevin & Deion, I believe). We loved the pigs, Pearl Island and Rose Island and we made the best of the situation.
Don't waste your money
JILL_A, Dec 2023
Do not waste your money on this trip. The boat was old & small. The seats were broken and soggy. There was a towel put over it to cover it. -It wasn't a rough sea day. Yet our boat was still too small to reach the first destination to see the island/turtles. -Our boat died. He got it working, but my kids were so scared they wanted to go back. -The Pig Island is a money grab. It's this small island where guys meet you & show you 5-7 pigs they’re keeping on the island. It was so weird. It felt inhumane for the pigs.
Read every review. This is what REALLY happens
mali, Dec 2023
What’s funny is there’s a woman who summed up this experience perfectly and I should’ve known better. What you should know before booking: 1) You are NOT being picked up by boat from your hotel and you will be charged more than $15. We are 2 people and it costed us $80 to get to this marina from the Bahamar. That brings us to already $900+ and if you book through hotel it’s around 1200+ with pickup from the doc. 2) The boat is NOT safe. I’m 16 weeks pregnant and we had to come back right after we left because the Boat is so broken down we were bumping so badly I was in severe pain. 3) I’ve been Snorkelling many times, you can’t snorkel without flippers. All that is provided is goggles and a breathing tube. Again if you book through hotel this is not the case. 4) The Pigs are NOT the Exuma pigs. We didn’t even bother going because when We saw from a far what it looked like we knew it wasn’t worth our time. 1 star is for the timely driver who showed up and waited for us. 1 star for the captain of the boat who got us back safely. Unfortunately he was just working for the company and was doing his best. Do me a favour, if there’s one lesson we have learned- Don’t look for the cheapest option out there, go with the safest. I was trying to save money, big mistake, and bigger loss. I’ve booked through hotel before and it would’ve costed us the same price with more convenience and no surprises. And if you’re like me who read these reviews after booking CANCEL. I didn’t take the negative reviews into enough consideration because they somehow have so many 5 stars. We were completely scammed and I only write this so no other person/family is.
WAY overpriced!
Randy_F, Dec 2023
The boat captain, Ramsey was nice. The boat was very small & old. The water was rough so this was not pleasant. The boat did NOT provide snorkeling equipment as was stated. We did bring some of our own but the listing clearly stated that it would be provided. The only thing the boat had was life jackets. Very disappointed.
Loved to sea turtles most.
Abbey_H, Dec 2023
Captain Ramsey was terrific. We saw a lot of sea turtles, they were our favorite. We learned so much about the Bahamas from him. Our family had a great time.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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Ask for Capt. Bodi!
Janis_D, Dec 2023
We had an amazing time with Capt. Bodi - I really cannot say enough good things!!! He was patient with our toddler, kind to folks who got a little seasick, and was full of interesting information on the sites we saw. We saw tons of tropical fish, and he found a cool spot off the tourist track where we hung out for a while. We didn't enjoy the pigs, but it was still cool to see them. We will definitely book again!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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Private Tours are the way to go!
Rebecca_H, Nov 2023
Our captain was amazing! We love the flexibility of the private tours over group tours. Worth every penny! And those pigs……who could resist! Also put us right on top of several sea turtles in addition to an amazing snorkeling spot! Friendly, easy going, couldn’t ask for more!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for booking with us ! Elated you guys had a great time , See you soon 🇧🇸
Perfect day in the sun!
Mike_S, Nov 2023
Bodie our Captain was super cool and knowledgeable about the island. We hit a few snorkeling spots where we saw lots of good sea life, including turtles. The pigs were a memorable experience, but out favorite part was anchoring down on a sandbar off an island and just relaxing and snorkeling for shells. 100% recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
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Cruise control
Danielle_W, Aug 2023
Captain Dan was fantastic! He arrived dancing on the boat. I had 4 teenage girls traveling with us and he was very flexible and went wherever their hearts desired pigs, turtles, snorkeling, and celebrity homes. It was great being on our own and not with a large crowd.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
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Fantastic sea turtles and snorkelling experience
Kate_A, Aug 2023
We had an amazing few hours boat trip with Captain Bodie- he took us to a great reef for some snorkelling with lots of different fish, then we went to Green Cay and snorkelled with several sea turtles which was AMAZING, a definite highlight of the whole holiday. We spent our last hour on a secluded beach on Rose Island which we were lucky enough to have all to ourselves- it was paradise!! Thanks so much Bodie, we really appreciated your knowledge and humour and also a great rum punch! :-)
Response from Host, Sep 2023
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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