Nassau: Pearl Island Beach Escape & Bahamian Lunch - Day Trip

Name: Nassau: Pearl Island Beach Escape & Bahamian Lunch - Day Trip
Price: 94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.38 (207 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

- Scenic Roundtrip Ferry Transportation

- Kayaks, Stand-up Paddleboards

- Water Mats & Water Trampoline

- Traditional Bahamian Lunch

- Access to Iconic Lighthouse

- Two White-Sand Beaches to Enjoy

- Shaded Decks & Beach Chairs

- Full Bathroom Facilities

- Fresh-water Showers

Most Nassau day trips drop you at the same crowded beach. We don´t. You'll find a private island with its own working lighthouse, two distinct beaches (one social, one quiet) and a protected coral reef that starts within 50 feet of shore — no boat needed, no time limit on your snorkel. Kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, water mats and trampoline are all included, not added on. Lunch is cooked fresh on the island in true Bahamian style.

Looking for something extra? Pearl Island is also home to a sunken sculpture installation — a plane, statues, and a boat — that you can explore as a snorkel upgrade. This is the Bahamas the cruise port doesn't show you: quieter, slower, and entirely yours for the day.

Additional Info

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pearl Island is Cashless: We accept ONLY credit or debit cards due to new health regulations

Please bring beach towel, credit card, swimwear, sun protection, hat/sunglasses, an extra set of clothes (just in case), camera

Children 3 years and younger are complimentary.

Guests 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.

All guests participating in the snorkel tour must be 8 years or older.

Place of Departure: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal

Proof of age required with photo ID

Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

Pearl Island reserves the right to search bags before departure.

No outside food or drinks are allowed except Baby food and formula.

Please bring your own mask to cover your mouth and nose.

All guests are required to follow COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols

What To Expect

Set foot on our pier and let all the mainland stress melt away... Stroll on winding paths through the lighthouse, relax on two white-sand beaches, unwind in the shade with a tropical cocktail or enjoy a guided snorkeling tour along a vibrant coral reef. A freshly prepared and authenthic Bahamian lunch of BBQ Chicken, Fish Fingers, Peas n' Rice and Coleslaw is included in every Beach Escape package. Round out your day by cruising on a kayak or standup paddle board and let the current sway as you explore the island's shores before taking a dip in the warm Bahamian water and catching a boat back to Nassau. Escape to an unforgettable day! What makes Pearl Island different is the pace. The crowds stay back in Nassau and the island opens up around you: a sliver of land surrounded by glass-clear Atlantic, framed by a working lighthouse and lined with hammocks, loungers, and shaded decks. Spend the morning underwater along the protected reef, stretch out on the sand between dips, then claim a quiet table for lunch when hunger hits. Five hours sounds short until you live it. Want to stretch it further? Add an Ocean View Cabana with a personal server, or bring the kids to the Aqua Park.

Sample Menu

main

Traditional Bahamian Lunch served on the island

What‘s Included

Roundtrip Ferry Transportation

Full Bathroom Facilities

Kayaks & Standup Paddle Boards

Two White-Sand Beaches to Enjoy

Water Mats and Water Trampoline

Shaded Decks & Beach Chairs

Access to Iconic Lighthouse

Traditional Bahamian Lunch

Guided snorkeling adventure

Locker rental ($10/day)

Beverages

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

Beach Escape incl. Lunch

Ferry: This purchase includes round trip ferry transportation Beach Escape incl. Lunch

Reviews

3.38

207 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Needs improvement
Susan T,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
The island was very nice, water and views were beautiful. Food was not good, no snacks except chips, beer was warm, and the boat was in disrepair. The captain had troubles driving the boat both coming and going. The young man who checked us in and gave instructions was delightful and helpful.
Staff is very friendly...
Sophia J,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Staff is very friendly and helpful. They did an amazing job. The trip lasted 3 hours and 15 minutes, not the 5 hours they advertised.
Very beautiful island.
Dawn B,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
The fairy from downtown Nassau to Paradise Island only leaves when it’s full. There is no set times so you must be there extremely early or have to do what we did and take a $30 cab over the bridge to Paradise Island. The tour guide let us know we could ask for the boat to drop us back at downtown Nassau which was really good. Didn’t get any history of the island or anything just the ride over there. The water was a little rough that day so we couldn’t snorkel on the reef, but we did get to snorkel on the other side and saw a lot of fish and the stingray. It’s a little bummer that there wasn’t any real place to swim in the ocean just hanging out in a shallow roped of area. but it was a beautiful island. Very nice to lay in the lounge chair and just look at how pretty everything is. The food was good. And there is a bar to purchase drinks.
Was a bit overrated from...
Lance K,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
Was a bit overrated from what I saw online, the island gets packed as several boats come packed with people if your not one of the first boats in chairs will be limited. Most of the beach is rocks and if traveling with kids who want to play in the water this probably isn’t the experience you want as the 2 sandy beaches fill up quickly. Food was ok if you want hot dogs for your kids this is extra. Based on other day trips we have done they might cost a little bit more but it is worth the extra expense
Great Vibe
LAUREL M,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I didn't know we had to bring our own towels so that would have been good info, and also the website says that you can play on the obstacle course as part of your experience but that wasn't the case. They were charging $10.
Relaxing and fun!
Perlyn B,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was definitely as it says .. beach escape! It was relaxing. The island is beautiful. The lunch was delicious. I would recommend this to those who seek an even clearer more pristine waters and better views, cleaner beach compared to the main islands (Paradise and Nassau). Very family friendly and life guards are very attentive.
Well worth it
Matthew H,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything in the Bahamas is expensive - I thought for the price of this one, it was well worth it. The staff on the island were friendly and helpful. It’s a cheap option for a day tour.
Great trip.
Megan M,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a great day trip. The island is nice and the food was amazing. The team that was on the island was amazing. Had a great experience.
The activists available...
Anat M,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
The activists available are limited and not as reflected in the website, no shower, the food was not good, no pedal boats or trampoline.
It was ok just felt like...
Kemba G,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
It was ok just felt like it should have had more. But hopefully it has improved now. I would do it again just because the host was fun and kept a great vibe.