Bahamas & Florida Cruises: Excursions

Board your mono-hull glass-bottom boat for a narrated cruise along Nassau’s coastline. Your guide will share general information about Nassau and the Bahamas and point out historical sites and homes of the rich and famous. Once the vessel is positioned over the reef; you’ll be guided down to the viewing deck. Here, you’ll be given an informative briefing of all that you see through the glass. Afterward, you’ll slowly cruise back through the harbor to the pier, while enjoying complimentary rum or fruit punch. Note: Participants must be able to walk onto the boat via the gangway. There are 10 to 12 steps to access the viewing deck. Participants must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcohol. An approximately 10 to 15-minute walk is required to board transportation for all Nassau tours. less

This sightseeing tour highlights the panoramic views of Nassau and Paradise Island with a cruise aboard the SeaWorld Explorer, a semi-submarine that makes a fascinating underwater tour of Sea Gardens Marine Park. Transfer by boat from the dock in Nassau for an approximately 20-minute scenic ride through the waterway that divides the two famous sections of New Providence Island. Take in the sights of Nassau and Paradise Island, with its famous resorts surrounded by multi-million dollar homes of the rich and famous and marinas boasting opulent yachts. Arriving at the underwater marine park at Athol Island, transfer to the SeaWorld Explorer underwater viewing vessel. Described as a state-of-the-art glass-bottom boat, this moving underwater observatory offers a cruise while you are seated five feet below the surface of the water in air-conditioned comfort, with a view through clear glass windows. The waters around the island are known as the Sea Gardens, and are filled with shipwrecks and dozens of tropical fish, like yellowtail snapper, sergeant majors, parrotfish and queen angelfish. Observe, first-hand, a delicate colony of coral thousands of years in the making, including seafans, elkhorn, and stag horn coral, even brain coral. Then, get your cameras ready for the frantic fish feeding session. Note: An approximately 10 to 15-minute walk is required to board transportation for all Nassau tours. less

Your adventure begins aboard our M/V Blue Manta, a sleek and classy double-deck catamaran. Tropical island melodies play as you cruise through the Nassau Harbor. Enjoy a narrated tour which recants the history of one of the oldest waterfront cities in the western hemisphere. When you reach the ocean kayak site, your experienced guide will give you a short safety briefing and show you how to operate your kayak. Your guide will escort you along the shorelines to explore a spectacular undersea world from above with your glass bottom kayak. After you reached your final destination, you’ll have a chance to snorkel over the reef with the equipment provided. Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age and weigh no more than 225 lbs. Tour includes use of kayak, snorkels and fins. Complimentary soda or bottled water included. Not advised for pregnant women. An approximately 10 to 15-minute walk is required to board transportation for all Nassau tours. Guests must sign a waiver release form. less

Explore New Providence Island on a 4 x 4 vehicle. You’ll be given an orientation of your shared 4WD vehicle. There are four guests to each vehicle, perfect for you and your friends. Take turns driving and navigating through traffic or one person can do all the driving. Listen to your lead guide’s narration though your onboard walkie-talkie while you drive into the island’s interior. Pass through the typical countryside; here you’ll see the island in your own unique style. See one of the old Colonial forts and other historical and architectural buildings. Your guide will also point out homes of the famous and infamous that lived on the island. Then, visit a local beach to relax or swim before caravanning through the countryside back to the staging area. You’ll then walk back at your leisure through town back to the pier. Note: Drivers must be at least 25 years of age and provide a valid driver’s license. This is a self-driven tour with a guide. Children under 8 years of age must use a child seat which must be pre-reserved in advance; visit our Shore Excursion Desk onboard for more details. Bring a towel and sunscreen. You may experience traffic and some delays. Itinerary is subject to change and is decided by your lead guide. less