Original Exuma Powerboat Adventures

Recommended by 91% of travellers

Nassau, Bahamas

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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Overview

Ride on a powerboat to Allen's Cay and the private Ship Channel Cay during this full-day adventure from Nassau. Accompanied by a local guide, leave the bustle of Nassau behind and head out to some of the less-visited Bahamian islands. Feed the native endangered iguanas at Allen's Cay, then zip over to Ship Channel Cay, your own private island. Lunch, open bar, and round-trip transportation from Nassau hotels are included.

Full-day trip from Nassau to Ship Channel Cay in the Exuma chain
Powerboat cruise to Allens Cay and Ship Channel Cay
Feeding sharks, stingrays and iguanas
Conch salad show
Guided snorkel of the reef
Buffet lunch and fully stocked open bar
Snorkeling equipment provided
Pick-up and drop-off from Nassau town hotels

What's Included

SCC swimming pig interaction
Conch salad show with tasting
Shark show, stingray and iguana feeding
Lunch
Full bar
Hotel pickup and drop off
Access to fresh water shower
Snacks

Gratuities
Beach Towels are NOT provided

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

West Bay St/Cable Beach/Downtown and Paradise Island locations pre arranged with us. Complimentary Transfers by prearrangement. Your Shuttle is DK Bus. Own way option - check-in at Margaritaville, Paradise Island Ferry Terminal 8:30am

Meeting point

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bahamas
2 Marina Drive Paradise Island N.P, The Bahamas

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Ticket Redemption Point

Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, Paradise Beach Dr, The Bahamas

Itinerary

Following pickup at your hotel in Nassau, transfer to the marina and board the powerboat for an adventurous day exploring some less-visited Bahamian islands.

Stop at Allen's Cay to see the population of endangered rock iguanas. A closely monitored population, the successful breeding program has left the tiny island with more than 1,000 iguanas for you to feed and photograph.

Back on board your powerboat, the captain will hit the gas and you'll fly off toward Ship Channel Cay. The island is just 2 miles (3km) long and a half-mile (1km) wide, affording great views of the sea in every direction.

Stroll the shores or make use of the complimentary snorkel equipment to explore the undersea world. Float over coral reefs, see tiny fish feeding on the underwater plant life or feed the local stingrays and sharks with your guide.

Grab a drink from the island bar, then dig into a lunch of island grouper, salads, bread, chargrilled steak and tropical fruit platters.Observe the preparation of a fresh Bahamian conch salad, a staple dish in the Bahamas, then taste the results.

At the conclusion of your day exploring, return to Nassau for drop-off at your hotel.

Powerboat Adventures

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ship Channel Cay

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, individuals with neck, back or spinal injuries or other medical conditions which might be affected by a high-speed powerboat ride
It is recommended that you bring a bathing suit, flip flops and a change of clothes
Cruise Ship Pickup - a minimum of 4 passengers is required for pickup at the PORT AREA Crew Pub
No infants below age 2yrs old.
No broken bones or mobility issues
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Natali_S

We had the BEST time with Powerboat Adventures, easily the highlight of our trip. They picked us up and dropped us off for free, which was already a huge plus. The ride out was a little rough at first because of choppy water, but they were super attentive and even offered to move us to the back if we felt uncomfortable. Our first stop was the iguanas, and I honestly thought it was going to be quick, but it wasn’t rushed at all. We each got multiple handfuls of grapes to feed them and spent a good 30 minutes there just enjoying it. Then we headed to their private island (which they own, so it was just our group) We met the bartender Alex, who was amazing and definitely had a heavy hand with the drinks lol. We got to feed the pigs and I even got to hold a baby pig, which was such a cool moment. They had a full buffet of fresh food, snacks before the meal, and unlimited drinks the entire time everything was included and again, nothing felt rushed. After that was the shark show, and this part was insane. I had a waterproof case on my phone and the guides actually took it and got the coolest underwater shots of the sharks for me. By the end, my stomach was sore from laughing so much. The ride back was smooth, relaxing, and the perfect way to end the day. 10/10 best tour ever. I would do this again in a heartbeat.

Reviews

4.6

based on 505 reviews

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Great trip!

Kelsey_P, May 2026

This was such a great experience! We loved feeding the iguanas, pigs and sting rays. Getting to see the sharks up close was so cool. The staff were super friendly, knowledgeable, and wanted to make sure everyone was having a good time.

The highlight of our trip

Natali_S, Apr 2026

Old people on an excursion🤣

Patricia_B, Mar 2026

It was so much fun! And the staff driving the boat helping us with things ensure, everything was wonderful. And finally, the food prepared was excellence.

NO Snorkeling

Jill_V, Feb 2026

No snorkeling what so ever. We only booked for that reason and could not use our own equipment even. False advertising. Otherwise workers were polite and food was good.

The price of this...

Scott_M, Feb 2026

The price of this adventure was not worth the money. In short, this was a pricey speedboat ride and lunch. Feeding the iguanas was on, but limited to a very small beach and about 15 mins. The original ad for this adventure included a guided snorkel tour, but that never happened. Rather, we went to their private island and stayed there for nearly 3 hours. We were only allowed to wade in the water. They got very made when you tried to snorkel off their shore. The pigs were there own captive pigs. And the shark show was them throwing bait to the sharks and then reeling them in.

Wonderful people and a...

Ethan_G, Jan 2026

Wonderful people and a beautiful experience. We loved every moment! Skilled people who helped at all points.

Scam-Run!

Sharifa_K, July 2025

Considering the tour was cancelled and I received NO correspondence about the tour being cancelled and a month later I have not received my money back, I would not recommend. It is outrageous that I have to file a claim to get a refund on a tour that was knowingly cancelled.

Response from Host, July 2025

Good day Sharifa, We're sorry to hear about your experience. If a tour is postponed/cancelled due to bad weather or other reasons, we always reach out to all customers to reschedule or coordinate a refund. That’s not the level of service we aim to provide. Can you please reach out to us directly at office@powerboatadventures.com so we can resolve this as quickly as possible and ensure your refund is properly processed.

This was an exceptional...

Kim_C, Apr 2025

This was an exceptional experience. Comfortable ride, great staff and good food. My family members absolutely loved it.

Daughters birthday experience

Elizabeth_D, Mar 2025

They canceled our experience day before and where unable to rebook it. I have still not received a refund. It was for my daughters 19th birthday

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hello Please note we have operated over thirty years and safety is our priority for guests. Your trip was cancelled due to weather conditions. Thanks for your understanding.

Almost perfect! Yet still the most amazing experience of my life!

David_D, Mar 2025

We took a Power Boat tour to Exuma's. They owned (or lease) the island. It was amazing experience. I was a little concerned traveling on the ocean for over an hour each way. But I think we got lucky with low tide. The ride was easy. I was also concerned about safety. But the tour operator had 7 people on staff for a boat size about 50 people. More than enough in case of emergency. Once we got to the island, it was a magical experience! They had food for us. Nothing fancy, but good enough! I was not there for the food lol. I'm not really a nature guy and thought I would fear the pigs, stingrays, and iguanas. But I was at ease once I saw everyone else interacting with them. Having said that, one iguana did try to bite my daughter's finger, instead of going after the food. This had to be intentional as the grape was on a long stick. But we just laughed it off. I was still afraid of the sharks LOL, even though everything I read about nurse sharks is that they are harmless (generally speaking). The remoteness and crystal-clear water was breath taking. This was the best experience of my 51-year life. Don't be afraid, Go! Go! Go! You only live once. Having said the above, they could have communicated with us better or prepared a FAQ page so that we don't ask too many questions. They should state that they will pick you up at the hotel lobby, where taxi drop off and pick up is. This will make it clearer. We did stay at Atlantis, and the meeting point was very close by. I could have been a long walk, but do 'able. Its just under the bridge on the island side. We actually did not leave until 9:45, but that was fine. We were back around 5PM. Still felt the time on the island was perfect. We were ready to go by 2:30 and did not leave until 3. So, it was totally fine. I just did some surfing on the phone waiting. The bartender, Steve, was wonderful. He told us we could Airbnb a couple of houses they have for $1K a night. If you load up 8 people, it won't be so bad. I will def do one night when I retire!

Book it…do it…Now!

Latoya_T, Mar 2025

This was one of the best excursions I have done! This was the best part of my Bahamas vacation. My son and I had a mommy and me day away from the resort and it was nothing short of spectacular! Conch salad was the best on the island. The buffet was very filling and a lot of options. The staff were professional and so amazing!

Great private island excursion

Jay_V, Jan 2025

The staff at Powerboat Adventures are so nice and you will love the private island. It’s beautiful and they prepare a wonderful lunch and feeding sting rays is awesome as well. The shark show is fantastic as well.

Best experience with younger kids

Lilit_Y, Nov 2024

Amazing experience for the entire family. Took my children, ages 10, 8 and 3, as well as my mom on this trip. Initially I was concerned if my youngest would be too young for this, but it was awesome!! The crew is amazing, Alex was a great host at the bar/buffet at the island. We got to see sharks, iguanas, sting ray and swimming pigs.

Bucket list experience ✅

Ryan_H, Oct 2024

Nice peaceful relaxing boat ride to islands. Open bar was a nice touch, experiences feeding and interacting with pigs, iguanas, sting rays and sharks. Wouldn’t hesitate to book this tour again. Highly recommend this tour. Crew were super friendly and informative.

Great memories await you!

Kristin_Z, Oct 2024

Awesome time! Definitely worth it :-) The team was very generous and everyone gets a chance to do everything. They always put your safety first. Made really great memories with my wife for our 15 year anniversary ❤️

Ehh

jeffreyj_k, July 2019

They book entirely to many people for this attraction. Two boat full of 50 people. Sitting around waiting your turn got old fast. There are a couple other companies doing the same trip......try them!!

It is great for creating jobs

Chay M, July 2019

I am happy to say the island was beautiful, food was amazing, staff was top notch. The interactions were very sad to watch, too many people and too many hungry animals waiting to be fed. I would pay this and more just for the boat ride, staff, knowledge one on one I had with guides about particular animals, plants, and facts about the people than interacting with animals who deserve to be natural in their habitat. I understand that tourist are attracted to exploiting animals for photo memories so this makes sense for an interactive experience. It would be nicer for people to be able to just be bystanders. But that is just me. I enjoyed my experience of letting the island be itself and witnessing it for what it is without having to disrupt it too much.

So much fun!

Sophia_K, June 2019

Had an awesome time on this excursion! The crew was super friendly and energetic. The highlight was snorkeling and eating fresh conch. The pigs were super cute as well. Worth every penny!

Powerboat excellence

Jose_L, Mar 2019

We did this trip as a family of 4. Everything was amazing. Staff extremely attentive. Adventures various. Food great.

Best excursion ever!!!

DayTrip34646733293, Dec 2018

Jason and Remon were absolutely awesome!!! They made our trip truly memorable!!! Highly recommended!

Awesome experience!!

Amber_B, Dec 2018

We had such an amazing time. The staff was friendly and very helpful. There was plenty of food and drinks. The pigs were awesome too! My favorite part was the making of the conch salad.

This powerboat adventure is a must if you visit the Bahamas

Doreen_D, Dec 2018

Excellent excellent trip the crew was amazing very attentive and knowledgeable from the iguanas to the swimming pigs, sting ray feeding and also the sharks then we snorkeling omg everything was just soo perfect and they have a opens bar and the lunch was really really delicious I will do this again when ever I visit again and if your going to the Bahamas this is a MUST Do

Remon was very helpful with the...

Christopher B, Aug 2018

Remon was very helpful with the snorkeling, answered all our questions, and took care of everything. The trip was tons of fun. The iguanas was the the first stop and great to see and feed. Very cute. We then moved on to Exuma island. All the activities were fantastic, well run, and fun for all ages. Snorkeling, sharks, rays, and pigs were fun. The food was good too. A previous review said no one was keeping an eye out of for the sharks. This was not true. There was always someone keeping an eye out and had a long metal pole to keep the sharks away. Once the feeding of the sharks was done, they moved into another area near the dock, but did not cause any problems while we were there. We relaxed and had a great day! Thank you!

Excellent way to spend a day!

Annette_S, July 2018

Crew well versed in seamanship and skills to facilitate snorkeling, learning about iguanas, pigs, sharks and manta rays. Food was well prepared and drinks flowing smoothly, either alcoholic or soft. All in all a wonderful way to spend a day in the Bahamas!!!

amazing day, very beautiful place, very...

Elena_F, Apr 2018

amazing day, very beautiful place, very nice and friendly stuff, delicious food.

My daughter and I had an amazing...

suzanne s, Mar 2018

My daughter and I had an amazing day! It was our only excursion during our trip to Nassau...very beautiful and fun filled. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This really was a lot of fun! It was...

SABRINA_C, Feb 2018

This really was a lot of fun! It was just as described. The team at Powerboat Adventures were very professional and the food was great! Just a small suggestion: be sure to bring your own beach towels.

My boyfriend and I enjoyed our exuma...

Melissa R, Jan 2018

My boyfriend and I enjoyed our exuma powerboat adventure. We were taken by boat to the beautiful exuma cays with crystal clear blue water where we had the chance to snorkel, feed iguanas, and stingrays. We also enjoyed the shark show and the fresh made buffet of salads, steak, and fish. The reason we gave three stars is because we saw opportunities for improved safety precautions and procedures. For example, we noticed that while swimming in the water no one was surveying the water for sharks. A staff member should be designated on the shore with a whistle to warn swimmers of sharks and/or spots in which they should not be swimming. Women should also be instructed to remove jewelry prior to entering the water. A safe experience is a fun experience. Safety should be made the 1 priority for this tour group.

Super fun excursion if you are in to...

jbrofford, Dec 2017

Super fun excursion if you are in to wildlife Iguanas, Stingrays, and sharks - well worth the time and money. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic! Incredible! A day we...

Michael M, Nov 2017

Fantastic! Incredible! A day we will never forget. Beautiful isolated island, great food and drinks. Sharks, stingrays and many beautiful fish. Make sure you are a good swimmer as the current in the channel that you will snorkel in is fairly strong and swift. The powerboat was a fantastic way to travel. Kudos to our hosts who took great care of other customers who were a bit irresponsible with their drinking. A great time. We would do it again if we are ever in Nassau!