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• Authentic Bahamian Experience

  Claire M,Jun 2, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Kareem and Franklin are super knowledgeable Bahamian natives. After picking us up from Baha Mar, we drove about 20 minutes to the northwest side, as the south side was windy that day. They are great at scoping out the best conditions based on the weather. Once we arrived at the beach, we kayaked about 10-15 minutes out to the reef and anchored with a floating raft alongside us. We snorkeled up and down the beautiful reef, seeing numerous fish, coral, and even a lobster made a brief appearance. Our guides allowed us to swim freely while still keeping watch on us, pointing out and diving down to show us beautiful sights. When we were finished snorkeling, we kayaked back to a small beach where local drinks and fresh coconut water were provided. We enjoyed listening to stories and the history of the island. If you are looking for a more private snorkel adventure (it was just the two of us!), this is the one.

• Most enjoyable excursion we had in our week stay

  Timothy M,May 22, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Super mellow day. Out of all these excursions we went on, these guys were pros at their tour. They are lifers on the water, as opposed to many other excursions that are just there for the work, these guys enjoy being on the water. Nice little island trip with snorkeling around the island. Saw some fish, saw some turtles, had some good drinks and just chilled. Once these guys get into the fishing kayak game I’m all in. Not a very long tour, so if you’re trying to fill in four hours or so, definitely worth it.

• Must experience!

  865erinb,Apr 12, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had an amazing experience. The kayaking was beautiful and our guides were very helpful. The kayaking was not too strenuous and worked for grandparents and grandkids. Snorkeling was gorgeous, we saw tons of fish and beautiful corral and our guides did a great job identifying fish and pointing out interesting areas to explore. Also, we had lovely drinks and snacks provided by the tour. I would recommend this trip highly.

• Excellent, intimate...

  Aaron B,Mar 29, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Excellent, intimate kayaking/snorkeling experience. Was great to get away from the larger crowds. Guides were incredibly friendly. Generally should expect to exert some effort kayaking (it is open ocean and need to be able to get in and out of kayaks onto platform). Would recommend 10/10.

• Customized fun in the water and sun with local experts!

  Liz B,Mar 20, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  IslandLife Escape is a fantastic group that prioritizes its customer satisfaction. Our guides, Kareem and Franklin, scoped out diving spots ahead of time and strategically pre-staged the floating platform in order to optimize our experience while accounting for the wind and water conditions on the day of our excursion. They had equipment to fit all members of our group of 5, and made sure we all had fun and were comfortable while also staying safe. The chill time on the beach after our dive was just as enjoyable as the coral reef exploration, especially since it was a quiet and peaceful section of shoreline. And the fresh coconuts and cocktail/mocktail topped it all off. This is a hard-working local crew with so much to share! We will definitely contact IslandLife Escape the next time we are in the Bahamas!

• Great kayaking tour, off the beaten path

  Amy G,Mar 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We can't recommend this tour highly enough. Kareem, Franklyn and Tania all were fantastic. What it is: an interesting, educational and fun mini-tour of a quiet part of the islands with a little bit of hiking and a lot of kayaking, snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing. What it is not: loud, crowded, boisterous, overwhelming or "touristy." Kareem and Franklyn were excellent guides - professional, hard-working and knowledgeable but also fun, relaxed and chill. We felt well taken care of and at the same time it was like hanging out with a couple of cool buddies who just happen to know where the best little island is to party. We are a group of four women of moderate fitness, 2 in our 60s and 2 in our 20s. The guys modified our trip on the fly to suit our needs and the weather. It was clear they could do so to suit a variety of skills and abilities. Worthy of note: we saw tons of turtles, rays and, on the reef, colorful fish. The fresh coconut drink/snack was refreshing, the after-snorkel cocktail was fruity and delicious, and the guys get major props for delivering the shoes that one of our group left on the island directly to our hotel. 10 out of 20. Slay!

  

  

  

  

• Franklyn and Kareem were...

  Crysten K,Mar 2, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Franklyn and Kareem were great. They took good care of us, including the kiddos. Even though the kids didn't take full advantage of the snorkeling, they had an awesome floating platform that they could hang off the edge and still see/participate.

• An island adventure away from the crowds

  barbaramI2840SB,Feb 18, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was an exceptional excursion. Kareem and Franklyn are wonderful and informative hosts with a deep love and respect for the island they call home. The kayaking and snorkeling were both excellent, and the reef was filled with beautiful fish.

• Great service.

  Odyssey632273,Jan 26, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Kareem and Franklin are great at what they do. I highly recommend them if you plan on doing kayaking and snorkeling. They don’t have specific area. They base it on weather and wind condition. My friend recommended them and when she did it they went to South side while us when we did it we went on the north/east side. i get to experience them do spear fishing. They caught 4 lobsters and a grouper. so fun!

  

  

• Kareem and Franklin are great and experienced guide especially if you will do some water activities

  Toni M,Jan 26, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  I’m glad I did the tour. They have excellent service and very helpful. Went out for a kayak and then snorkel around the area. Get to experienced spear fishing as well. They caught 4 lobsters and a grouper. They’re great!

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