Nassau: Private Ocean View Cabana on Pearl Island, Lunch + Drinks
Description
Most Nassau beach days mean crowds and shared loungers. This is the opposite: Your cabana is yours alone — a private, shaded ocean-view base reserved just for your group, where a personal server looks after you all day, keeping the drinks coming and bringing a freshly cooked Bahamian lunch right to your loungers. No queues, no sharing, no rush. When you do feel like moving, the island is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Swim out with a guide to a vivid coral reef alive with tropical fish, glide along the shoreline by kayak or paddleboard, cool off on the water mats or wander between two quiet white-sand beaches. Climb Pearl Island's iconic lighthouse for panoramic views over the turquoise harbour, then head straight back to the comfort of your cabana. It's the calm, premium way to experience the Bahamas — the only private island a short ferry ride from Nassau, just minutes from the cruise port, with an exclusivity the big group excursions simply can't match.
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- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Snorkeling is included but optional
- 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(204)
Just got here spent 180 person . Don’t have a fan don’t get towels Have to pay for drinks what the helly . Not feeling this excursion at all.
We booked two adults one kid. Got tiny cabana with only two lounges. The lunch was gross. Basically pile of rice with 5 beans, pile of cabbage one tiny chicken leg and some fish nuggets lol Ocean got better in the afternoon There was trash floating around too I picked up plenty People who did pigs etc were all happy People off the cruise ships were fine too Cabanas are absolutely not worth it.
We paid $450 for three of us Cabana only had two lounges They were nice though Good was terrible I mean we made the best out of it. Service was great Guys really hassle We brought cash to tip Those hardworking young men deserve the tip. As far as booking that cabana omg no no lol Not worth it.
Everyone was very nice and attentive, felt safe when snorkeling and enjoyed the cabanas and the private beach. Wish we had more time there and will be back!!
My family and I really enjoyed the private cabana experience. Everything was so beautiful just so beautiful. I would definitely recommend this service.
The VIP Cabana Experience was great! I went alone and purchased two tickets to maintain the 2 guest required minimum. Arrived at the Paradise Wharf Ferry terminal and made the short walk to Margaritaville which was the meet up spot for this excursion. (From the Nassau cruise port in about 20 minutes. $7 one way, this was not included in the booking). From there I got my wrist band, and awaited the 11am ferry that was scheduled to take us. The ferry ride to Pearl Island was very pleasant. Upon arrival the staff was very accommodating and attentive. I had a dedicated server who was excellent. The cabana was well appointed with two very comfortable and plush lounge chairs, and two fans which were much appreciated in the heat. There were 4 signature cocktails that were available as part of the all inclusive package and there was a full cash bar for any other cocktails. I am not a beer or wine drinker so can’t speak to what was or was not included in the all inclusive package from that regard. Lunch was a set menu of BBQ Chicken, a breaded fish steak, rice with beans and coleslaw. The lunch was perfectly fine. The water was magnificent, it never felt too crowded. I have read a lot of reviews about the conditions of the non VIP beach loungers being a bit torn and tattered. I did notice that on the beach end however I think it’s more of a “you get what you pay for” situation as my cabana was excellent as mentioned previously. If you are looking for a special beach day on a private island that is incredibly relaxing and enjoyable, I highly recommend you book the VIP Cabanas at Pearl Island.
Awesome little island to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and get a great sun tan. Employees are awesome and very attentive!
Meeting place was incorrect and number was not in service, communication was bad they contacted us the following day.
Beach crowded; food mediocre; swimming are filled with thousands of baby jellyfish that stung!! Service and comfort of Cabana good. Wouldn't do it again.
The experience listed 11-4 but we came back to the terminal about 40 min earlier. The food was amazing. We did the snorkeling, that could’ve been done on our own without the added expense, but was still great. Saw ALOT of beautifully colored fish. No turtles.
