The 15 Best Bahamas Fishing Trips to Book

1.Private Snorkeling or Fishing from Nassau – 31ft Sitting Pretty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews Our pick

Join Born Free Charters aboard the 31-foot Bertram Sitting Pretty for a private Nassau outing for up to six people. Captain Bobo and crew can plan fishing, reef snorkeling, turtle spotting, beach time, or harbor sightseeing around your group. The boat carries tackle, snorkel gear, ice, water, and a bathroom.

“Captain Bobo and Cyrus hosted an amazing 4-hour fishing and snorkeling trip in the Bahamas! Their expertise and hospitality made the experience truly unforgettable. We caught impressive fish and explored vibrant underwater snorkel sites. Highly recommend this trip for a relaxing and exciting adventure in paradise!”

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2.Private Snorkeling And Fishing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews

Leave Nassau by private center-console boat with a captain such as Jason or Eddie, then visit three or four uninhabited islands near Rose Island. Snorkel coral reefs, fish for snapper and trigger fish, or try spear fishing for lobster and grouper. Water, soda, gear, bait, shade, and optional rum punch or beer are provided.

“Book this snorkel/fishing experience now! It was our favorite excursion from our cruise. Captain Jason was welcoming and accommodating with our requests. He and his son, Jason, assisted my parents, 90 and 86, getting on and off the boRead more”

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3.Private Speed Boat for Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 34ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Captain Willy and his crew take your private group of up to seven aboard a 34-foot center console from Paradise Island. Build your own four or eight-hour outing around snorkeling, fishing, beaches, Rose Island, or a cruise past Gilligan’s Island. Gear, bottled water, and ice are included.

“We had a group of 3 couples and did a half day charter on the 34 foot boat. It was a fantastic experience! We loved our captain, Willie -- he put together a great itinerary for us, was a lot of fun, and seemed to know everyone out on the waterRead more”

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4.Private 38′ Defender Sportfishing/Swim with Pigs in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews

Set out from Margaritaville Bahamas2 Marina on a private 38-foot Defender Express for bottom fishing, snorkeling, reef stops, and optional swimming with pigs. Your crew provides water, ice, bait, fishing gear, and snorkel equipment. The pig swim costs an additional $30, and the trip returns to the same marina.

“We had a great time with Mike and DeAngelo on the Strikezone. We did a kid friendly charter catching fish close in and going to swim with the pigs! The boat is great for families because it’s large and has a bathroom. We caught lots of fish Read more”

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5.Private Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 55ft Cocorijo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Take up to 10 people aboard the 55-foot Hatteras Cocorijo from Sterling Marina. Captain Roscoe and crew members Cleo and Kassandra can shape your four-hour charter around snorkeling, fishing, swimming, beach time, or Gilligan’s Island. Gear, bottled water, ice, and local beer are provided, while lunch and landing fees cost extra.

“Captain Roscoe, Mate Cleo, and Stewardess Kassandra were excellent! Our family of 5 enjoyed the snorkeling and swimming w the pigs! All staff were friendly and accommodating!”

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6.Private Snorkeling or Fishing Charter in Nassau – 38ft Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Set out from Paradise Island on a private 38-foot cabin cruiser with a local captain and crew. Choose fishing, snorkeling, turtle watching, beach time, island sightseeing, or a mix. Captain Dee, Tyson, Juante, and other crew members are known for helping families make the most of a four or eight-hour charter.

“Amazing the boat was so amazing and the water made me feel like I was in paradise took another dimension and it made my whole year. Roscoe and Cleo were so welcoming and fun.”

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7.Rose Island: Private Snorkeling, Fishing, and Swimming with Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews

Captain Frenchie and his crew take your private group, up to eight people, around Paradise Island, Gilligan’s Island, Green Cay, and Rose Island. Snorkel with fish and sea turtles, try light-tackle fishing, relax on white sand, and add swimming with pigs for $35 per person. Water, soft drinks, snacks, bait, rods, and snorkels are included.

“Couldn’t have asked for a better tour of the island and those around it. From checking out all the mansions on billionaires row, to fishing, to swimming with pigs, to swimming with sea turtles this is what we came for. Bring a nice tip.”

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8.Private 45 Hatteras Sportfishing in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews

Spend four hours aboard a private Hatteras charter from Paradise Island, choosing between reef fishing, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, swimming, beach time, and sightseeing. The crew supplies rods, bait, ice, water, and snorkel gear. Captains and mates such as Alex, Jay, PJ, Jake, Mike, and D’Angelo tailor the outing to your group.

“The fishing was excellent. The crew were great. The crew worked hard to put us on as many fish as possible. We caught a very large grouper.”

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9.Crystal Bay Exclusive Private Exuma Boating & Fishing Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews

You’ll join a private Crystal Bay boat tour from Barraterre Dock for four or eight hours, with only your group aboard. The shorter trip includes pigs, iguanas, stingrays, a blow-hole, snorkeling, and beaches. The longer route adds nurse sharks, Thunderball Grotto, sandbars, island stops, and Staniel Cay. Fishing charters are also available.

“This was 10 out of 10! I’ve done a lot of tours around the world and many in the Bahamas. These guys were great! Would absolutely recommend them.”

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10.Private Bahamas Half-Day Fishing Tour from New Providence

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews

Spend four private hours aboard an Aqua Shores boat from Paradise Island, fishing near New Providence, snorkeling, or visiting Rose Island. Your captain supplies rods, bait, water, and snorkeling gear, while the crew can help target grouper, barracuda, mahi-mahi, wahoo, or yellowfin tuna. Some past trips were led by Captains Andy, Kevin, and Miguel.

“Very nice and professional. We wanted to fish, snorkel, and see the pigs. They made it happen!!!”

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11.Sport-fishing private charter .

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours

Captain Javano and his first mate take up to six anglers from Paradise Island into Nassau’s waters for trolling, reef, bottom, or inshore fishing. Expect mahi mahi, wahoo, marlin, sailfish, or snapper depending on season and weather, plus snorkeling gear and time to enjoy the boat.

“Very nice crew. We caught lots of fish… it was great!”

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12.Private Charter for snorkeling, swimming pigs, turtles & fishing….

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews

Captain Javano takes your private group from Paradise Island on a 35-foot Donzi boat for about four hours. Choose snorkeling, fishing, turtle and pig encounters, or white-sand beaches. The boat includes a restroom, Bluetooth audio, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, bottled water, and ice. Pig visits cost extra.

“Long boat ride to an island that cost $ to even step on. Sped back causing my family to be shot up and slam back down on the boat causing two injuries. Awful!”

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13.Private 4 hour Rose Island tour snorkeling fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $120Best value

Cruise from Nassau Harbor with a private captain, passing Paradise Island and Gilligan’s Island before snorkeling near Green Cay with reef fish and turtles. Then relax on Rose Island. Frenchie is a named captain associated with the operation. Water, soft drinks, and a snack are included, while beach food and drinks cost extra.

“These guys were great! They even extended our day by an hour for sunset. Would hire them again. Very professional and made some great rum punch!”

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14.Private Bahamas Boat Fishing and Turtle Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews

Set out from Paradise Island with a private captain and crew, including Miguel and Adrian, for four hours of snorkeling, turtle spotting, beach time, and island stops. The route includes Green Cay, Rose Island, Sandy Cay, and a beach bar. Snorkel gear and bottled water are included, while lunch is extra.

“We had an excellent experience with Aquashores. Our private boat cruise was amazing. Our captain and crew, Miguel and Adrian were great. We had the best day. Our trip included a stop at Pig Island, snorkeling, seeing sea turtles, lunch at Read more”

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15.Private Boat Tours & Fishing Charters in Nassau, Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $200

Spend about four hours on a private Nassau boat charter with Captain Cory, Captain Rolle, or mate Abraham. Cruise to see the famous swimming pigs, visit reefs where fish gather, and possibly reach Rose Island or a turtle site depending on your plan. The tour costs $200 per person and includes mobile ticketing.

“Captain Cory and his mate Abraham made our girls' day out a pleasantly unforgettable experience! We surely enjoyed ourselves from start to finish. They were both very welcoming and accommodating. Most important they ensured that saRead more”

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