Rose Island Cruise: Half-Day Snorkeling Adventure
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88 Ratings
Paradise Island Ferry Terminal
Embark on a half-day snorkeling adventure to Rose Island, where you can explore the stunning beauty of the Bahamas, encounter sea turtles, and create unforgettable memories.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rose Island - Discover a stunning stretch of white-sand beach, snorkeling reefs just offshore, and sea turtles on this popular 4-hour tour.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Bahama Mama Rum Punch
What's Not Included
  • Private round trip transportation.
  • $50 per person swim with the Rose Island Pigs
  • This tour can be upgrade to a full Day if available up request (6hrs)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey across the pristine turquoise waters of the Bahamas with our most sought-after tour. Sail to one of our top snorkeling spots, home to sea turtles and immerse yourself in the magnificence of the Bahamas. Our snorkeling and sightseeing cruise is ideal for visitors with limited time, including those arriving on cruise ships. Gear up for an entertaining and memorable experience.

Location
Paradise Island Ferry Terminal
Paradise Beach Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Danielle_n
Jun 21, 2024
Highlight after highlight - If you’re still wondering if you should book this trip - just do it. You won’t be disappointed. Swimming with the turtles is incredible and we even got to see a sting ray. The snorkling was great too. But the Rose Island beach was also pretty amazing. Jason and Ryan made sure we had the best time. Very accommodating and attentive. Definitely book w these guys. Can’t say enough great things about it.
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Jen2beme1
Jun 16, 2024
Exceptional Experience - This was the highlight of our trip and the way to go if you have a family or want a more intimate experience. We were set to be in Nassau on Friday and weather was looking grim. We came into the port with rain and dark sky’s and were really bummed that this experience may not happen. I messaged captain first thing asking his thoughts and he suggested we wait it out until about 10am to see how the weather was going to be. Communication was great and simple. Lucky for us the rain let up and Captain Missick said he thought we were good to go and would hopefully have a few hour window to enjoy. We met right outside the port at the dock by senior frogs and were on our way! The entire experience was perfect. We let them know that the turtles were most important to us and what we wanted to get from the experience and they brought it all to life. We had a great time, learned a lot, saw a ton of cool fish! Sea turtles and a sting ray. The experience was perfect. I got captains information to book another experience with on our next trip. I highly recommend this trip. It was exceptional. For families, they were great with our kiddos, patient, helpful all of it. We have a 7, 8 & 14 year old. For LGBTQ+ folks they were safe and welcoming. We were provided water, pop and chips for the kiddos and some rum punch for the adults. We were also grateful that they were willing to take lots of photos for us. Thank you Captain Messick & Bullard.
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Molly_f
Jun 9, 2024
Best day on the water! - Our boat day with Captain Missick and Bullard was the highlight of our trip to the Bahamas! We snorkeled, swam with turtles and spent time relaxing on Rose Island. Captain Missick and Bullard were knowledgeable, so kind and prepared and made our day perfect. We will most definitely return and book with them again! Highly recommend!
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Fearless758014
Jun 6, 2024
A great family snorkeling day - Stafford and Dillon were so kind to our family (4 kids: 12-5). They picked us up near the cruise ship and took their time showing us the beautiful islands. The slightly windy conditions changed the stops a bit but we were happy to see sea turtles and lots of fish. Wish we could have stayed longer on the private beach but a wonderful day! Thank you for introducing us to Fruit Champagne and not rushing through our stops!
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Extraordinary757547
May 17, 2024
Awesome excursion! - Captain Missick and his first mate, Dylan, were awesome. The knowledge they had about the areas we went, the friendship they offered, the due diligence that a captain needs to have were all present. I would recommend this tour to anyone, especially if you don’t want the crowds. We saw turtles, fish, and beautiful scenery and they met our every need…the turtles were the highlight! Such a professional small company, you cannot go wrong!
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Terri_h
May 11, 2024
Excellent Excursion! - This was a wonderful excursion! We were on a cruise and were picked up right at the foot of the cruise port dock. Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable, sharing lots of information about the area and the sea life. They also made sure we had snacks, sodas, and rum punch. We were taken to snorkel in areas with tons of fish as well as sea turtles without crowds of other boats. During the beach stop we had the beach completely to ourselves! We were able to explore the beach island and were taken to see a beautiful overlook and native peacocks. I highly recommend this excursion!
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Hailey_u
Apr 25, 2024
Excursion - We had the best time on this excursion!! The captain and his assistant were so friendly, relaxed and professional. They were right on time and wasted no time getting us started. We got a harbor tour, swam with pigs, saw some turtles (couldn't snorkel because of shark in the area) and snorkeled near pearl island for a bit. It was pretty choppy when we were out, so we kind of had to switch the itinerary up by checking out rose island a bit more. Wouldn't have changed a thing and will definitely book with them again if we are ever back in Nassau!
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Sarah_m
Apr 17, 2024
Great half day trip! - Had a great trip! There were 6 of us. Two kids. Saw so many beautiful things. Crew was super nice, knowledgeable and when our kiddos were getting tired, they pushed for one more site and it was the best part of the day!!
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Izzorusty
Apr 5, 2024
Best day of our trip - Great 1/2 day trip! Easy communication and the captain was able to arrange for transfers to and from the marina. The whole experience was smooth. The kids had a blast! Even though one of my kids did not care to go snorkeling, they helped keep her engaged and pulled up the boat so she could see the turtles thru the crystal clear water. Brought a bit of bait on board so my husband could do a touch of fishing as well. Our favorite part of our stay in the Bahamas! Thank you for a great day!
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M9864qdsandrah
Mar 17, 2024
Family vacation 2024 - This was an awesome tour! Lots of great fish and turtles to see while snorkeling. The crew was so fun to hang out with! We loved to hear about the islands we visited. This half day cruise made our trip so memorable!! 100% recommended!!
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