Snorkel/Swim with the Turtles Experience
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Freeport, Bahamas
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind way to discover the Bahamas’ aquatic wildlife on this private, half-day snorkeling trip. Meet your guide at your preferred destination, hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, and head to the waterfront: you’ll snorkel past coral reefs and can look out for sea turtles, fish, and more. Then, round out the day with a trip to a local’s home, where you can sip bush tea and learn about Bahamian culture and traditions.
- Enjoy a relaxed, personal experience when you book a private tour
- Swim and snorkel with coral reefs, sea turtles, and other marine life
- This two-in-one tour also includes a cultural stop at a local’s home
- Round-trip transit via air-conditioned vehicle makes getting around easy
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Hand Sanitizer
- Face Masks
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
For Day Tours, kindly refrain from relying solely on the start time indicated in your booking. I will confirm the exact time and send you a message with the details. Thank you for your understanding. Will meet you at the previously arranged and agreed upon point of pick up, with a handheld sign depicting your names, wearing my company uniform.
Operating hours.8:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
Jake_H
We had an absolutely perfect day on this trip! Our host was fantastic—knowledgeable, experienced, and so much fun to spend the day with. We loved seeing the turtles and exploring the island. Every stop was well planned and enjoyable. Highly recommend this experience!
Reviews
4.9
based on 19 reviews
Tahj_l, Mar 2026
It was amazing hida was very professional and so helpful, she was always willing to help and made my whole experience phenomenal.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Tahj for your lovely review of my Snorkel/Swim with the Turtles daytrip exp. Delighted you had a great day with wonderful memories of your visit to Grand Bahama.
Looking forward to seeing you again on your future visit in the not too distant future.
Big Hugs,
Hida
Jake_H, Feb 2026
We had an absolutely perfect day on this trip! Our host was fantastic—knowledgeable, experienced, and so much fun to spend the day with. We loved seeing the turtles and exploring the island. Every stop was well planned and enjoyable. Highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you Jake for thinking of me and posting this heartfelt review of your private day spent touring Grand Bahama.
I am grateful and thrilled you had a great time and have wonderful memories of your visit.
Look forward to seeing you both on future visits and meeting you family, friends and associates.
Big Hugs,
Much Love,
Hida
Joshua_G, Mar 2025
The tour in itself is not bad. However for the price you pay it’s not nearly worth it. The tour consists of driving around with Hida to the more less touristy parts of the island. You will be picked up and driven to the snorkeling spot which in itself costs $25 a person to rent the gear. I would recommend just taking one of the tour bosses to this spot if the snorkeling is all you’re interested in. Snorkeling was fun but does not require hida to be the one to take you there. After snorkeling she will take you to some breweries so if you are not a drinker I would really not recommend this tour. Throughout the tour she will give you some basic facts about the island and that’s kinda about it in terms of learning anything. She will take you to local vendors and essentially try to sell you their business and makes it a strong point that you should buy their stuff which I didn’t appreciate very much since the tour costs $250 per person already. Lunch is also not provided which for the price is ridiculous. There are far better ways to spend your money on this island and I would recommend a different excursion. At the very most I would say this excursion is worth about $100 per person and anything over that feels like robbery. It was not a bad experience but for the price you are not getting what you should get. We were combined with another group in a small car and had to fit 6 people in it. In total with tips she made around $1700 from our trip and all she had to pay for was gas and the snorkel gear which costs $25 per person. I recommend you do another excursion instead as doing this one was my only regret of my trip due to the cost.
Nick_B, Jan 2025
Hida was an absolutely wonderful tour guide and helped us experience Grand Bahama Island from a local’s perspective.
Due to some unexpected inclement weather, our original plans for the day wound up off the table. Rather than calling things off, Hida worked with us to build a new itinerary that I wouldn’t have traded even for our original plans. We toured a local fruit farm and tasted the family’s crops, we found a gorgeous beach that required us to off-road through a forest, we toured a rum distillery, and so much more. Any time a member of our group had a question, Hida not only knew the answer, but could make two phone calls and take us someplace we hadn’t even thought of going.
Hida’s flexibility and creativity turned what could have been a lost day due to the weather into the most memorable day of our vacation. When we got back to the cruise ship, people were complaining left and right about how ripped off they felt by the cruise line’s shore excursions underdelivering because of the weather. We made the right choice booking with Hida and you should, too.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you Nick for your heartfelt and much appreciated review of your day spent with me exploring Grand Bahama. It was delightful meeting you, Hanna, Hillary & Aaron and showing you all the beauty of my island home while creating great memories of your visit.
I am looking forward to seeing you all again in the not too distant future and meeting your family, friends and associates. Safe & Happy Travels!!!! Big Hugs, Hida
Michal_O, Jul 2024
I booked the turtle snorkel experience. Hida picked me up in the morning, and she was very friendly and knowledgeable and told us all about the island and all of the major landmarks. She tailored the day based on the preferences of the group. We went snorkeling at the gorgeous Paradise Cove and were lucky enough to see so many sea turtles! After that, we went swimming with pigs, which was also a fun and very memorable experience. Then we went to the market and walked around while we did some shopping, and we ended the tour at the beautiful Banana Bay. What a perfect day! So happy I chose this tour. Hida was lovely and I plan on staying in touch with her!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you Michal for your heartfelt review of your day spent with me in the West of Grand Bahama
doing our two most popular activities; Swimming with the Pigs and Snorkeling/Swimming with the Turtles. Delighted you have great memories to take home with you and I trust you enjoyed the East End equally as well the following day having Gold Rock beach all to yourself.
Look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Freeport in the very near future.
Safe Travels,
Big Hugs,
Hida
Ashleigh_S, Jun 2024
I can not sing enough phrases for Hida! She totally customizes the trip to what you want to do and has connections actually everywhere. Our trip started with a nice car ride along various spots of interest, with her detailing each building and sharing with us her vast knowledge of the island. First stop was Pinders Point lighthouse, then a quick stop at a small bakery where we bought delicious carrot cake and coconut tarts. Then we ventured on to swim with the pigs, which Hida was so gracious to include in our excursion, as our original swim with the pigs event the day before had been weather cancelled. After a great experience swimming with and feeding pigs and holding piglets, we ventured over to Paradise Cove for snorkeling. After a quick demo we jumped in the water and snorkeled around the reef balls. Hida could see we were struggling a bit with getting the technique down, so she sent an amazing guide, Ryan, out to help us. He gave us all the tips and accelerated our experience to a maximum level. We saw 6-7 sea turtles, sting rays, barracudas, some many types of coral and so many variations of coral. Seriously the most amazing experience!! We grabbed some cracked conch there and then as we aren’t big drinkers we decided to pass on the Brewery and Distillery option and instead she showed us the most beautiful beach that had the most scenic sandbar nestled between ocean shades or aquamarine, turquoise and navy blue. We enjoyed Wacky Banana drinks (avl in alcoholic and virgin options) and then rounded out the day with some conch fritters to go from the open air market and a drive down “millionaires row”. Hida left us with a few other suggestions for our remaining days in the island, gave us some ice cold water and bid farewell. She even called the next day with more recommendations for our stay. A+ experience and our favorite day on the island!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you Ashleigh for your lovely heartfelt review of our day spent together. I am truly humbled, delighted and grateful you had a great day filled with lots of wonderful memories to take back home with you.
I appreciate very much you taking the time to give
such a thorough account of the day and thankful you enjoyed your visit to Grand Bahama.
Looking forward to seeing you both again and meeting your family, friends, colleagues and associates in the not too distant future.
Safe Travels & Stay in Touch!!!
Big Hugs,
Hida
Grant_D, Jun 2024
Our experience with Hida on Grand Bahama Island was exceptional! The tour was personalized to our interests, allowing us to explore the island’s hidden gems at our own pace. Hida’s extensive local knowledge and warm, professional demeanor made the trip unforgettable. Highlights included the entire tour of the island, snorkeling with turtles, visiting the local farmer’s market, and enjoying a tour of the island rum distillery. Hida’s passion for the island and commitment to providing a memorable experience truly set this tour apart. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Grand Bahama!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you Grant for your lovely heartfelt review of our day spent together in Grand Bahama.
I am so delighted and grateful you had such a memorable day with me exploring my island home of Grand Bahama!!!
Thrilled to know you have many wonderful happy thoughts and appreciate you sharing them with me.
Looking forward to seeing you both again soon!
Big Hugs,
Much Love,
Hida
Alberto_C, Jan 2024
Seen stingrays, turtles and colorful fish. Hida was a great guide and we ended up later on in an excellent local restaurant that otherwise I would have never found it. Great experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you Alberto for your much appreciated review of your day snorkeling/swimming with the
turtles and touring the west side of Grand Bahama.
I am delighted you have great memories of your two days spent with me experiencing the island of Grand Bahama. Big Hugs, Hida
Joyce_G, Jan 2024
Good communication with the owner & specialized, extended post snorkel experience on Grand Bahama in a semi private format.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you Joyce for your much appreciated review.
Looking forward to meeting your family, friends and associates on your next visit. Big Hugs, Hida
Amanda_R, Sep 2023
What an amazing experience! Grandma Hida is a hidden gem. We highly recommend this excursion. We would visit again just to see Hida.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you Jo, Amanda and Shane!!! Delighted to have met you all and thrilled to have new family members such as yourselves! I am soo looking forward to your next visit. Travel safe always. Big Hugs, Much Love, Hidaxoxox
Mark_M, Apr 2023
Unfortunately the weather was not ideal, Hida did a great job taking us for abbreviated turtle swim and a private tour of the island. The conch fritters were great but probably off the beaten trail that a large tour bus would have not pursued.
My 2 daughters and I had a great day !!!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you Mark for your review and I am delighted you all had a memorable day exploring the island with me!!! Looking forward to seeing you all again on your next visit to Grand Bahama. Big Hugs, Hida
Sherilyn_G, Sep 2021
We had a great Time swimming with the sea turtles! We saw lots of fish, coral, turtles and jelly fish. Bree was our snorkeling guide and she was great at making sure we saw as much as possible :)
Hida was our guide for the day and she made sure we had everything we needed and stayed with our belongings while we explored. She showed us so much around the island. She loves and knows so much about her home island of the grand bahamas. She is such a warm and fun person to be around. Would definitely return.
Our bush tea experience was very enlightening. We learned so much and laughed a lot. So glad we met Jamila and her mother Ethlyn. They are such a gem in their beautiful community.
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Thank you Sherry & Shea for spending the day with me exploring the fascinating world of Snorkeling and Swimming with the Turtles and learning all about our Bahamian Bush Tea!!! Delighted to have met you both and welcome your return visit. Look forward to sharing the beauty of my island home of Grand Bahama with your Family, Friends and Associates; Big Hugs, Much Love, Hida
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