Nassau: Pearl Island Reef Snorkeling + Beach Day & Bahamian Lunch
Description
- Scenic Roundtrip Ferry Transportation - A Guided Snorkeling Adventure Through the Coral Reef - Kayaks, Stand-up Paddleboards - Floating Water Mats - Traditional Bahamian Lunch - Access to Iconic Lighthouse - Two White-Sand Beaches to Enjoy - Shaded Decks & Beach Chairs - Full Bathroom Facilities - Fresh-water Showers
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pearl Island is cashless — credit and debit cards only
- No outside food or drinks permitted (baby food and formula excepted)
- What to bring: swimwear, beach towel, sun protection, hat & sunglasses | credit or debit card, camera | a spare set of clothes (just in case)
- Children 3 and under: complimentary
- Guests 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult
- All guests participating in the snorkel tour must be 8 years or older.
- Proof of age required — photo ID needed
- Departure: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal (East Dock, behind Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville)
- Please check-in 15 minutes before your booked departure time
Reviews(641)
Pearl beach was very nice. We loved the cabanas. Our only issue was the shake down by the water taxi from the cruise terminal. We paid nearly $90 to get to the beach. Do not book Pearl Beach through the cruise line. It will cost about $500 per person - which is hundreds more than booking through a 3rd party like Viator. Also, cabanas weren’t available online but when we arrived the beach they had them and we were able to upgrade. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We never waited on drinks or food.
We were told we could walk to the ferry. It ended up being an extra cost to take a taxi to the ferry. I was allowed to book my 3 year old to snorkel. Once we got to the location, I was told he was too young. So he and I had to sit it out- even though I paid full price for us to go.
The website says the Ferry is a short 5 minute walk from the ships. It was actually an 8 minute ride by taxi.
They canceled the night before but waited until 9:30pm to send the message so we didn’t have time to book anything else. They didn’t try to combine into one time that day or anything, they just cancelled because they didn’t have enough people. Very disappointing. This has been on our schedule for months. Save your energy and book with someone more reliable.
Place is run down but our private cabana was good. The people are extremely nice and welcoming. Our initial boat was late and the boat back was early so it felt very rushed. We did an excursion so we had 3 minutes to eat lunch
This was not a bad excursion for the price. We didn’t realize we had to take a taxi from the cruise terminal to the ferry terminal until the morning of, which was kind of a mess. The beach is pretty small but lots of chairs to sit in and some shaded areas. And even a small beach in the Bahamas is beautiful. The snorkeling was great and the guides were excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I just wish it was longer. The food was okay but not amazing. Also, my son really wanted to swim with the pigs. This was our fast trip to the Bahamas so we weren’t sure how this worked. The description said there was an option to feed the pigs, however when we arrived, we found out the pig feeding option is extra (a lot extra) and happens on another island. Overall this is a good excursion especially for first timers on the islands. It isn’t bad but could be better.
This was such a fun experience and Renee was an amazing tour guide and Tony was hilarious and a great captain. Thank you guys!
Wanted to leave 0 stars but would not let me. Spent $30 on a cab there. They scanned my ticket. Then told me it was canceled. Offered me something else for 20 less or a refund. I selected a refund still waiting. When I called Viator they said they had that the trip was still on and could not reach them. So shady. So upset it was a trip for 5. Will never use Viator again.
I purchased this package because, not only was there snorkling, but also paddle boarding and water trampolines. We got there and the paddleboards were all broken and the trampolines were not allowed to be used.
Variety of colorful fish, good food, beautiful beach. We walked from the cruise port, & would take a taxi if going again.
