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Rose Island Snorkeling Experience: Exploring Remote Beach & Reef

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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Escape the crowds with this small-group sailing and snorkeling tour from Nassau to Rose Island. Sail past Paradise Island on your way to Rose Island Beach where you'll snorkel in crystal clear water and explore a vibrant reef full of colorful coral and fish.

Sailing and snorkeling tour from Nassau: Explore the clear waters of Rose Island
Small-group tour (maximum 10): A more personalized experience
Snorkel around a vibrant reef.
Great way to escape the Bahamas beach crowds for the day

What's Included

Life jackets
Bottled water
Soda/Pop
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

3MFM+J95, Nassau, The Bahamas
Bayshore Marina is a 5 min taxi ride from Paradise Island, Downtown, and the Cruise Port. Enter "Bayshore Marina" into Google Maps (don't use an address). Tell taxi drivers it is on East Bay Street. Let the gate know to contact Wellington. Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

maria_G

Captain Willy and crew were amazing! They were fun and knowledgeable about the area. Gave a great tour on the wzy to snorkeling spots. They were extremely helpful with my son who has anxiety and they really encouraged him. He said it was one of the best days he ever had! To hear that was music to our ears! We will definitely go again!

Reviews

4.5

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Trip cancelled with no explanation Still awaiting refund.

Teresa_W, Apr 2024

THe trip was cancelled with no other options available to us in the time of our stay. We were disappointed that our prime reason for the visit to snorkle was not available to us. Communications however were prompt with updates and suggestions from operator.

Favorite activity of the trip!

Juliene_O, Apr 2024

This was our favorite activity of the entire trip. The boat ride was fun, the snorkeling location was beautiful and our beach time at Rose Island was amazing. Our guides are super helpful and fun too!

Best activity of the trip!

Juliene_O, Apr 2024

Favorite activity during our time at The Bahamas! Fun boat ride, great spot for snorkeling, Rose Island was amazing, and our guides were super helpful and fun!

Snorkeling in Bahamas

Donald_C, Apr 2024

island beach was great went for a swim there. Water was a little rough getting there. Caption took us for a ride back to the Nassau port. Would have rath spent time at island or snorkeling.

Great experience

Audrey_H, Mar 2024

I do not swim but was with the life vest and rope I was able to enjoy the experience Rose Island was beautiful

Decent snorkel trip

Marla_O, Mar 2024

We booked this months ago and believed we were getting to also see the pigs so it was disappointing that we didn’t. Either the link description changed or it is possible 3 adults separately misread the description. I saw another reviewer say they spent an hour driving around the harbor. We did drive around the harbor a good bit of time, although I didn’t time it. Snorkeling was good, lots of colorful fish, although the water was cold as to be expected this time of year. Rose Island was beautiful. A nice, quiet secluded beach. Our captain Wellington was very personable. We do think there was something wrong with the boat engine because we drove very slowly both outbound and inbound. Overall, for the money, this trip was decent.

Great trip! Almost felt...

Ciara_M, Mar 2024

Great trip! Almost felt like a private boat tour! Definitely recommend; little bit of sightseeing, great snorkelling, private beach swimming and drinks on board.

Nice day but limited snorkeling

Maya_B, Jan 2024

The boat ride was smooth and fun. Snorkeling was good but it was a windy day so the waves were pretty big. We did get to see a lot of fish though. The snorkeling was supposed to be a significant part of the trip but out of the 4 hours, we only got to snorkel for about 20 minutes. We went to a private beach which was nice but it was isolated and there were no facilities there at all. Also warning- no bathroom on the boat. We would have preferred a lot more snorkeling on the snorkel tour.

Booked to see the pigs...

alex_g, Dec 2023

Booked to see the pigs very misleading had no interest in the tour we ended up on We we’re not the only ones this happed to

Response from Host, Jan 2024

That is correct, this tour does not go to see the pigs. We are not trying to be misleading in anyway.

Wish it had worked out!

Kathleen_D, Dec 2023

By no fault of the operator, the weather did not cooperate for us. We booked the tour twice in one week and both times high winds prevented the tour from happening. But they refunded us, no problem. My advice would be to book early in your trip so that you have a second chance to try again if the weather is crummy.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

I know! So disappointing. Wish the weather would play nice every day!

Not worth the money

Monica_V, Dec 2023

Four hours and money wasted. First hour spent back and forth in the harbour , 30 minutes snorkelling, and then 30 minutes on a beach - rest of the time wondering around on the boat. Not great value for money considering you could get a 6 hours tour with lunch, snorkelling with turtles and swimming pigs for 30€ more.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Wow, first time we've gotten this response. Sorry the tour was not to your liking. I would like to understand more as this is very different than the tour we operate. Especially want to understand more about the "first hour spent back and forth in the harbour" as we go directly to snorkeling sites right away.

Great tour to Rose island with snorkeling

Damir_M, Nov 2023

It was a great tour to Rose island with snorkeling. Unfortunately our scheduled date was cancelled but we were able to reschedule it the next day and everything went smoothly. On the way we had water, snorkeling equipment. Would say this experience worth the money spent

Kids’ first snorkeling experience

Amal_R, Jul 2023

The Captain and Mouse took care of my family. Both my daughter and I were sea sick (we are prone to it) and they helped us get through it, while also keeping an extra eye on my son while he enjoyed his first snorkeling experience. The customer service was great. Suggestion: bring no-mess snacks

Disappointed

Cynthia_S, Jul 2023

Booked a tour to Rose Island. $776 for 2 adults and 2 kids. Got to the spot to check in and Captain wasn't there. Had to stand in the scorching hot sun for 30 minutes not knowing what was going on. Guy in guard shack had NO CLUE!!!! Tried lying to us by telling us that the captain was getting fuel. Boat had problems he whole time! We all tried calling someone to get info. Also texted a number and all they said was "THAT'S A BUMMER" REALLY!!!!! Boat finally got there. Got on boat and sat for another 30 minutes in the Sun! Boat wouldn't start!!! Captain was very nice and did apologize. Not his fault for sure. Better communication from the guard shack or someone would have been appreciated. We did get a quick refund and that was appreciated!!!!

A big mishap

Scott_B, Jul 2023

The boat captain was 30 minutes late. After finally boarding, (17 people with boat equipped for 15) the motor wouldn’t work. The trip was cancelled and we lost our chance to snorkel in this trip. Please advise in getting a refund

Canceled on us last minute

Jarrel_J, Jun 2023

Unfortunately, they canceled our tour sure to a boat issue the morning we arrived to take it. It is very unfortunate as we were looking forward to it!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Yes, we are so sorry. We had an issue with the battery that we have now resolved. We'll make sure you get your refund.

Amazing experience

Niki_M, May 2023

This was the best snorkel cruise I have been on. Captain and first mate made sure we were taken care of and took us to amazing spots that weren’t crowded with other tours. Beautiful beach for snorkeling and relaxing at the end of the tour was my favorite part. If you want to learn more about the island, see some beautiful water, and have a great snorkel experience- I highly recommend this tour! Thanks captain Wellington.

Unbelievable!

Kevin_L, May 2023

Absolutely amazing! We’ve been on dozens of excursions throughout the Caribbean and elsewhere and this was by far one of the best! Capt Wellington and his crew made the trip! They took us to some of the best snorkeling I’ve even seen. There were turtles and 1000’s of fish everywhere! The turtles seemed almost tame! They just hung out with us! To top off the trip Capt Wellington took us to the most pristine island where we just laid in the water! I’m not sure the day could have been any better! P.S. you have to try the specialty drink of the boat “YOUR ASS IS GRASS!” Many thanks Capt! For a day my family will never forget!

Great afternoon in and on the water

Cathy_P, Apr 2023

My husband, adult son, his girlfriend, and I had a great afternoon with Captains Welly and Marty. We were an hour+ late in leaving but Welly kept us informed via text. Upon departure Capt. Welly informed us which celebrities owned the mansions along the shore of Paradise Island. We snorkeled at three separate stops - the second one being the best with schools of colorful fish and coral formations. Unfortunately saw no sea turtles. Waters are crystal clear, turquoise, and at a comfortable temp. Captains were entertaining, friendly, helpful and catered to their guests. Would recommend Seas the Day and go again next time we’re in the Bahamas.

Stupendous snorkeling!!

Renee_S, Apr 2023

This was such a fun trip! Both snorkeling stops were gorgeous, we saw so many beautiful fish and coral, we even got the chance to see squid (and a turtle at one point while on the boat). Captain Wellington and Marty were great- we had a wonderful afternoon.

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