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Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour
4.5(37)Nassau5h 30min
VIATOR4.4(13)TRIPADVISOR4.6(24)
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At a glance
Duration
5h 30min
Price from
$220 / person
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 37 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 14
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Exit cruise ship, out of the gate. Cross the street to the left side in front of the water fountain next to the pink and white Tourism Police Station building. Staff members will be wearing bright orange shirts holding a sign that displays the name ( Tyrone Wilson's Nassau Shore Excursion. )
Enjoy a half day shore excursion that includes a historical driving tour of Nassau, a chocolate tasting and time on the beach for snorkeling and relaxation.
Tour Options
Morning Tour
Tour departs at 10am and 1:00pm.
Starting point:
Woodes Rodgers Walk, Nassau, The Bahamas
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour
Tour departs at 1pm
Itinerary
You will meet your driver at the water fountain in front of the Nassau cruise ship terminal, All staff members wear bright orange shirt and will be holding a sing that reads ( Tyrone Wilson's Nassau Shore Excursions. ) enter your air-conditioned full-size van. The tour will begin with a drive through the historic city of Nassau then on to the Queen's staircase.
The Queen's staircase, Nassau's most visited attraction, was carved out of solid limestone by slaves in the late 18th century. Climb the 102 feet staircase with only 65 steps to the top of Bennet's Hill the highest point in Nassau, access Fort Fincastle or take a photo of the adjacent water tower. Those unable to walk up the staircase can stay on board in the taxi and be driven to the top of Bennet's Hill. You can do light shopping at the mini straw market where you will find authentic handmade goods at bargain prices. You will have 30 minutes at this stop.
Admission included
Next, get ready for a sweet treat at the Graycliff Chocolate Factory! The Garzaroli family has the best tasting chocolate in the Bahamas and the 20-minute tour of the factory will show you how to chocolate is made choose a piece of chocolate at the end from the 17 different flavors.
15 min
Travel west along cable beach with beautiful coastal shores and multi-million dollar Mansions. Pass the Baha Mar Casino and Hotel it is the largest and the most exciting resort in town. Have a camera or a smartphone? Then take a photos at the next stop, the cave of New Providence once believed to be a lair for pirates this cave is now the home of friendly fruit bats you will have 15 minutes to explore.
Now you have arrive to Nirvanna Love Beach a local spot with white sand and soft waves that gently roll ashore this beach offers great snorkeling just offshore is a 40-acre coral reef known as the Garden. Enjoy a light complimentary lunch and soft drink, amenities includes restroom, shower, beach chair at the beach-side shack. Guest who are not interested in snorkeling can just relax on the beautiful beach or swim in the crystal clear waters.
Highlights
Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
Chocolate tasting
Transport by air-conditioned full-size van
Lunch
Sightseeing tour
Use of snorkeling equipment
Local taxes
Beverages
Live commentary on board
What's included
Included
Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
Chocolate tasting
Transport by air-conditioned full-size van
Lunch
Sightseeing tour
Use of snorkeling equipment
Local taxes
Beverages
Live commentary on board
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pick up and drop off service to all major hotels. Including the Prince George Wharf . Excluding Airbnb's or Personal Homes.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Frequently asked questions
How long does Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour take?
Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour lasts about 5h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour cost?
Prices start at $220 per person for this Nassau experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We provide pick up and drop off service to all major hotels. Including the Prince George Wharf . Excluding Airbnb's or Personal Homes. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyMkeU7800/j7/q6l9nGXWr4=.
What languages is Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 37 verified reviews; it is run by Tyrone Wilson. Most-mentioned highlights: Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off; Chocolate tasting; Transport by air-conditioned full-size van.
Reviews(37)
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Katherine_U
May 29, 2024
Great Experience!!
Karon was a wonderful guide! It was very interesting to hear the island’s history and see the local sights—we learned so much. He also got us in and out of the rum cake shop and chocolate factory very timely. We then visited caves and headed to Nirvana beach. The beach was great and was not crowded at all. We were able to snorkel and see many colorful fish, which was the highlight for me. This tour was just what we needed and I highly recommend it!
Operator response
On behalf of my son Karon and the entire Wilson's family we would like to thank you for choosing our Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling 3.5 Hours Tour Product Code: 16383P2 on Viator. Google or WhatsApp ( Tyrone Wilson's V.I.P Taxi & Tour Services Co Ltd. ) Thanks, Tyrone W.
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Diane_G
January 19, 2024
Great knowledgeable and Honeat Host
Nirvana Love Beach was the best! Loved the beach, the food, the vibe. Very accommodating with food and umbrellas. Gorgeous place to relax.
Operator response
On behalf of my son Karon and the entire Wilson's family we would like to thank you for choosing our ( Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkel Tour Product Code 16383P2. No group to big or small please give us a call. Google or WhatsApp ( Tyrone Wilson's V.I.P Taxi & Tour Services Ltd. ) Air-conditioned vans and buses are available. Thank, Tyrone W.
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Wanda_B
November 21, 2022
Love beach was awesome
Everything was perfect from the minute I meet them. Tyrone son was are guide and he treated me and my husband like we was a king and queen. Told us all about Nassau seen all the sights and served us food on love beach we watched the planes coming in. It's was wonderful book with Tyrone Wilson you will not be disappointed
Operator response
On behalf of my son Karon and the entire Wilson's family we would like to thank you for your very kind review. Our record speaks for itself when it comes to the best in Bahamian services here on our beautiful Island. Hotel and Cruise Port complimentary pick up and drop off service is available. Google ( Tyrone Wilson's V.I.P Taxi & Tour Services ) today.Best regards, Tyrone W.
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travisd852
March 14, 2021
Best service during Covid
Tyrone is a top notch guide he was so accommodating and was very cautious of your safety while staying adventurous...it was a great experience from a family man of the Bahamas of over 30 years experience on the island..we highly recommend him and his services especially in these uncertain times..we went to town saw all kinds of history and Tyrone was nothing but exceptional thank you Tyrone
Operator response
On behalf of my self and family we truly appreciate you. My job was very easy because you guys were open-minded and lots of fun.
Best regards,
Tyrone Wilson.
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Brooke P
February 11, 2020
Ok
It was just me and my friend so we zoomed through all the activities. I loved our guide, he was smart and friendly and answered all our questions. I guess my expectation was a bit too high as far as the activities go. You walk in and out of the chocolate and rum cake factory. No tour like I thought there might be. The caves were walk in and out. They blocked off the majority of it because some stupid condos. The queens staircase was just that....a staircase. None of these were very impressive. The beach is when it got real iffy. The woman at the bar was rude. Rolling her eyes and gave us the wrong food order and then once we started eating, took it away. The beach was clean. It was cloudy that day so there was a damper. The tour is definitly not worth what we paid. Next time I'll go through Carnival as I usually have. They are more fun on those excursions. Very glad I met the guide though, he was the best part of the tour to be honest. I love booking through Viator but this was just a bummer tour. =(
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amyboh
December 16, 2019
Wonderful way to explore Nassau
My husband and I booked a private tour for four. When we arrived we met Nikki who was amazing. A HUGE group appeared without having pre-booked. She spoke with us and let us know our driver was on the way and then handled this other group with grace and ease. She was extremely courteous and organized, as well as being friendly and funny and easy to talk to. We knew we had booked the right tour before it even started. Karon was our driver. He was wonderful! Not only did he ask us what we wanted to see but he made some great suggestions. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the island, the politics and other facts, which made for an intriguing and engaging conversation. After we went to the Rum Cake factory, the rum distillery, the chocolate factory and the Queen's steps we were heading to the beach. The other two people in our party wanted to go back to the ship so Karon dropped them off first and then took us to this gorgeous almost deserted beach. We enjoyed a very nice lunch, swam a little - it was a bit cold - and enjoyed some peace and relaxation in the sun. Karon got us back to the ship in time to board for dinner. I can't recommend this tour highly enough.
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EJDenn
November 12, 2019
Incredible
Karon took the four of us on an amazing tour of Nassau. He has great knowledge and love for his people and country, and it was a pleasure to spend the day with him. He has a great sense of humor and there was never a dull moment with him in the car. The snorkeling spot was beautiful. He took us to a private beach where we spent close to 3 hours by ourselves just swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing by the water. The excursion included lunch from the local surf shop that owned the beach. This trip was the most relaxing part of our vacation!
This excursion is a must , especially with Karon!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful Island with us!
Erik and Alli
Jonny and Ally
1 people found this helpful
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5clkmna
August 2, 2019
Personalized Service
What a pleasure it was to be given a personalized tour around Nassau by Tyrone Jr. He is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Our family of four had a wonderful day in Nassau. We snorkeled at Love Beach and had the provided lunch at the bar. Food was tasty and staff was friendly and helpful. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
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vinoblanco8888
July 30, 2019
Combined 2 of Tyrone's tours for our group ... everyone was happy!
Tyrone was very prompt and helpful in responding to my inquiries throughout the booking process, which was much appreciated.
We booked a private tour for our multi-generational group of 7. We all did the "Island Highlights Sightseeing" portion (in a nice air-conditioned vehicle) and then some of us carried on to spend time at Nirvanna Love Beach (the "Sightseeing & Snorkel" tour) while the seniors in our group were driven back to the port. This worked very well for us!
Nassau is a very busy port and it was nice to be in a private small tour where we were transported away from the rather chaotic port area to see more of what New Providence & Paradise Islands have to offer. The scenery is beautiful and we enjoyed seeing some of the attractions. Our guide, Karon, was excellent! He had a very laid back style, but was knowledgeable, attentive, and took very good care of us throughout the afternoon! Those of us who did the beach thought that the beach was lovely! We were supplied with lounge chairs, snorkel equipment, lunch and a soft drink.
This is fairly minor, but one element of our tour was different from what had been described. We did not visit Watling's Distillery as we thought we would, but rather went to some caves. Not sure why that change was made, but it hadn't been discussed with us.
Overall, we had a great day and I would recommend Tyrone Wilson's Tours!
2 people found this helpful
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Callaosup
July 29, 2019
Fabulous way to spend our short time in Nassau
KaRon was our guide and shared a lot of knowledge about the island, but when we didn’t want to linger, he got the hint and we kept moving! After visiting a few of the well known sites, he took us to a secluded beach off the beaten path. When an unexpected rainstorm blew up, he came to check on us to see if we wanted to leave early. Would definitely recommend!
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