Pearl Island Bahamas Snorkeling Experience and Lunch
3.9
582 Ratings
Paradise Island Ferry Terminal

Embark on a thrilling snorkeling adventure in Pearl Island, complete with a delicious Bahamian lunch and roundtrip ferry transportation. Explore the coral reef, try kayaking and paddleboarding, and relax on two stunning white-sand beaches.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pearl Island Bahamas - Set foot on our pier and let all the mainland stress melt away…

Stroll on winding paths through the lighthouse, relax on two pristine beaches, unwind in the shade with a tropical cocktail, and enjoy a guided snorkeling tour along a vibrant coral reef. A freshly prepared and authenthic Bahamian lunch of BBQ Chicken, Fish Fingers, Peas n’ Rice and Coleslaw is included in every Beach Escape package.

Looking to discover what lies beneath the surface? Put on a snorkeling mask with a pair of fins and head to our protected coral reefs. The crystal clear waters of the Bahamas are the perfect venue to explore these natural wonders.

Round out your day by cruising on a kayak or standup paddle board, and let the current sway as you explore the island’s shores before taking a dip in the warm Bahamian water and catching a boat back to Nassau.

Escape to an unforgettable day!

The actual time in the cabana is 4 hours. The ferry ride takes about 25 minutes

Please note: Pearl Island is Cashless. All guests are required to follow COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols.

What's Included
  • Roundtrip Ferry Transportation
  • Fresh-water Showers
  • Water Mats and Water Trampoline
  • Full Bathroom Facilities
  • Kayaks & Standup Paddle Boards
  • Two White-Sand Beaches to Enjoy
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Guided snorkeling adventure
  • Shaded Decks & Beach Chairs
  • Access to Iconic Lighthouse
  • Traditional Bahamian Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Locker rental ($10/day)
  • Beverages
Meal Options
  • Traditional Bahamian Lunch - BBQ Chicken, Fish Fingers, Peas n’ Rice and Coleslaw
Additional Information
  • Ferry Ride with Picturesque Views
  • Snorkeling Tour in the Spectacular Coral Reef
  • Use of Kayaks and Stand-up Paddleboards
  • Water Mats and Water Trampoline for Fun
  • Authentic Bahamian Lunch
  • Entry to Famous Lighthouse
  • Visit to Two Beautiful White-Sand Beaches
  • Beach Chairs and Decks with Shade
  • Comprehensive Bathroom Amenities
  • Showers with Fresh Water
  • Pearl Island is Cashless: We accept ONLY credit or debit cards due to new health regulations
  • Please bring beach towel, credit card, swimwear, sun protection, hat/sunglasses, an extra set of clothes (just in case), camera
  • Children 3 years and younger are complimentary.
  • Guests 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • All guests participating in the snorkel tour must be 8 years or older.
  • Place of Departure: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal
  • Proof of age required with photo ID
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
  • Pearl Island reserves the right to search bags before departure.
  • No outside food or drinks are allowed except Baby food and formula.
  • Please bring your own mask to cover your mouth and nose.
  • All guests are required to follow COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols
Location
Paradise Island Ferry Terminal
Paradise Beach Drive
Your tour will be leaving from the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, East Dock behind Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville on Paradise Island. The Paradise Island Ferry Terminal is located between the two main bridges that connect Paradise Island and Nassau. Check-in is 15 min prior to your departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Explorer766958
Aug 19, 2024
Pearl Island fun - The trip was amazing. Lots of snorkeling, good food, friendly people. Would highly recommend. Within walking distance of Atlantis. No need for a taxi to get there and back.
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Road48505018332
Aug 14, 2024
Great place! - Great experience. The only issue was the meeting point description is vague. We took a cab from Royal Caribbean, but it turns out you could get the boat to pick you up at the Royal Caribbean pier. The island is amazing!
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Sherry_c
Jul 30, 2024
Pearl Island Time- Loved Every Minute - This was such a great time. Water taxi took us over to beautiful island and back. We enjoyed the amazing waterviews, loads of seating, and snorkel time. We brought our own gear, but snorkel gear was provided too. The Bahamian lunch was tasty and a decent amount of food. Lighthouse on the island was cool too. Plenty of places to cool off. Lockers are available for a fee. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout the day. Just enough time here for a perfect day. Recommend this tour to all- super fun / memorable experience
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Brentcrystal22
Jul 17, 2024
We had a good time but will probably choose a different experience next visit. Snorkeling was a challenge. - The island was beautiful! The snorkeling was fun but not for strong swimmers. Food was good. Drinks costs on average $15
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Angelabt1994hz
Jul 28, 2024
Great Day Gone Bad - After reading several negative reviews we still Continued to book the trip to Pearl island I am So Happy my husband encouraged me to Give it a try. . We were very excited when we found a beautiful island and waters to Snorkel in. The waters were great and the food was enjoyable. The snorkeling was very fun as well. When we were leaving on the ferry we realized we had left one of our bags with wallet full of cash, cel phone, IDs, credit cards and a JBL speaker. We told The captain whose name was captain Robert’s and he called the manager at Pearl island who located the bag and took a picture of The set sail pass we needed to board Our cruise. He told us it would Be brought and we would Have it before we set sail. A security by the name of Ian took us to the ship and assured us we would Get it by boarding time , it never arrived. We made a report with shore excursions through Royal Caribbean and reported all That was said and done. Although this was our fault we still Hoped in good faith they would take care of something so important right away for their customers on travel. We are in still in hopes That the situation will Be resolved and we will Get our personal Belongings intact.
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Jeffrie_s
Jul 11, 2024
Not so great! - Our boat was 30 minutes late, there for we missed out on 30 minutes of our excursion! We were rushed in and told as soon as we got there, we needed to eat lunch! As soon as lunch was over, we had to do our snorkeling! The snorkeling was cool but everything to this point was rushed! Drinks are not included and pretty expensive! I expected more! Would not recommend this excursion.
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Tawnie_r
Jul 13, 2024
Disappointed - Was disappointed with this tour. The boat left late from the pick up spot. When we got there we went to the snorkeling area and they said we couldn’t snorkel until 12:30 and that we could eat lunch right now if we wanted. When it was finally time to snorkel, we only got to snorkel for 30 minutes. There was no option to snorkel independently, so it’s false advertising. We basically just had to kill time on the beach the whole time which we could’ve done at our hotel. We did get to see some fish during the snorkeling, but it was really short-lived. On top of that at the end, we met them by the boat dock where they told us to meet them and our boat left without us and we got on the wrong boat which took us to downtown Nassau where we had to get a taxi back to Atlantis. It was a very unorganized and confusing experience to say the least. We wanted to snorkel that was the whole reason why we booked this excursion.
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Emma_b
Jul 8, 2024
Just not as they... - Just not as they described. Over crowded, unorganized and just overall not worth it. Snorkeling was good but super choppy water.
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Tina_l
Jul 5, 2024
Falsely advertised NOT snorkeling! - 7/2/24 Terrible waste of money. This is not a snorkeling trip it is an over crowded beach where more than 200 people are brought to at the same time for the same thing and u end up waiting! Visitor this tour doesn’t say much for the experiences you represent and I wouldn’t recommend you after this!! We were only allowed 1/2 of snorkeling time because so many people are waiting for their turns. When we got there at 10:45 am we were told go to beach area come back in 45 minutes for snorkeling as their was a group ahead of us. We brought our own snorkel gear good thing the loaned stuff was used over and over without cleaning (Snorkel mouth piece) and many of the fins were broken or stretched out of shape. Got in to water from a ladder on to a rocky sharp shelf needed to swim out to snorkel area about 500 feet. Several older adults and children couldn’t do the swim and held everyone else back. One older man had to be helped back to deck couldn’t handle it. On top of that the children when scared grabbed onto others life vests like mine and kept pulling you away from your snorkeling experience. Only One man took the snorkelers out he yelled at the kids and those behind to hurry up time was wasting…finally giving up. Then the few of us that were able to snorkel got a losey 20-30 min of snorkel time.! Again this is not a snorkel trip do not book it as one. Take snorkel trip with a boat and captain with maybe 6 people. Their are plenty of boats offering this service at the docks and at the hotel beaches! When this tour said there are other activities like paddle boards and kayaks they mean 3 of each with 200 people all on a wait list you don’t get called. The beach is the same as most hotel beaches nothing different. The food is a sloppy mess with long lines and you have to pay for a drink. One person selling drinks and making alcoholic drinks like people need to drink at an event like this with water and children! Terrible, terrible waste of time and money. Viator this doesn’t say much about the experiences you represent!
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Scottkimball99
Jun 29, 2024
HUGE WASTE OF A DAY - Only go on this trip if you want to feel like you’re on a budget friendly trip with thousands of other people. First of all you get on a boat with 140 people while the boat is only meant for about 90 people. Literally crammed on there like sardines. The island they take you to is very small with a few nice stretches of beach, but it really is not worth wasting a day of your trip in the Bahamas
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