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Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach

Nassau, Bahamas
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.2
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· Andrea_C ·
Mar 2026
Had an amazing time. Got to swim with the turtles, play with piggy’s, beautiful aviary, food, great music the whole time. Our captain and his partner were both knowledgeable and bonus I didn’t get seasick!
· Susan_B ·
Feb 2026
A really fun day! From the sea turtles and snorkeling to the amazing beach at Rose Island, we had a great time. And those pigs! That was truly an unexpected good time! We needed some physical assistance, and the entire crew, especialy Andrew and Captain B, couldnt have been more accomodating. An excursion everyone should sign up for!

Overview

Snorkel with sea turtles and unwind on a private beach during this half-day Rose Island boat adventure. Cruise aboard a sleek vessel designed for comfort and perfect photos, whether it’s just you and a partner or a group of up to 20. Swim, snorkel, and soak in the breathtaking beauty of Green Cay and Rose Island. Please note- this is not a private charter.
  • Experience the best of the Bahamas on a half-day tour
  • Snorkeling gear will be provided
  • Snacks are included
  • Small Group Experience

What's Included

  • Snacks
    Included: Light Lunch from the Grill - One option of Hot Dog, Hamburger or Veggie Burger served with Chips
  • Snorkel Equipment
  • Towels
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    TreeHouse Bar with exotic cocktail available for purchase

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

    Check in time is 30 minutes prior to departure. Tours can be easily accessible to all Hotel guests, Cruise-ship passengers and Airbnb's around New Providence.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

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Itinerary

Spend time swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing at the beach and visit Rose Island and Green Cay in the Bahamas on this half-day boating, snorkeling, and beach tour. Enjoy plenty of space and a more intimate experience with a small group outing.

Meet at Margaritaville in the morning to board your speed boat. Enjoy the passing scenery as you cruise through Nassau Harbor. At Rose Island Reef, go snorkeling with the provided gear.

The next stop will be at the turtle sanctuary at Green Cay, where you can observe turtles in their natural habitat from the boat.

The last stop for the boat tour will be at the 007 Beach Club at Rose Island, where you can relax on the sand or hammocks, play in the water, or enjoy rum punch before returning to Nassau.
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Rose Island

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.2
based on 520 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Staff is very kind....

Megan_G, Apr 2026
Staff is very kind. That’s the most positive part of our experience. 1. the boat you ride is a SPEEDboat. So make sure you are comfortable with that. You will get directly off and on a ladder or by jumping straight into the water You and your belongings will get wet. 2. The snorkeling portion is about 5-10 mins long. If snorkeling is your main goal, look elsewhere. 3. Their private club is very small and not even chairs for everyone, but the beach and water are very pretty. 4. There is a cash bar and the drinks are not cheap! Spent $22 on a beer and a mixed drink. But they do give you free water and fruit punch. 5. The lunch provided is a burger, hot dog or veggie burger. No chips as advertised. No additional food to purchase. 6. If you do not spend additional money to feed the pigs some cut up hot dogs and apples, they encourage you not to go down to the beach as they will be sure to shove the pigs towards those who paid extra. Which I totally get is most respectful to those who paid a lot of money for that experience. 7. Overall it was average. I’ve been on much better excursions, but we found this one laset minute and it still had space available.

Great time!!!!

Tyler_J, Mar 2026
What a fantastic experience from dock to dock! The crew was super helpful getting us loaded onto the boat, which was nice for my in-laws. The boat ride was a blast my kids loved the fun twists and turns on the snorkel spot. The crew set the anchor and we were snorkeling above a ton of fish and a reef that was full of life! Once back on board were were off again to see the turtles. The captain carefully had us seeing the 1st turtle in no time at all. A great experience! The 007 Beach Club was so clean and nice. Again the staff at the beach club was top notch! They were funny, helpful and made the time there super relaxing. The beach was pristine and the accommodations were clean and well maintained. Our group opted out of the pig adventure portion of this tour but we got to see them be fed by other guests. Watching those piglets rumble around the beach gave us all a chuckle! Lunch was served fresh and hot off the grill! Once back on the boat it was a nice ride back to the dock with some wind in our hair! Great day all around!

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Andrea_C, Mar 2026
Had an amazing time. Got to swim with the turtles, play with piggy’s, beautiful aviary, food, great music the whole time. Our captain and his partner were both knowledgeable and bonus I didn’t get seasick!

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Cherie_S, Mar 2026
Small groups make the experience more enjoyable. Our boat held about 20 of us and it was more unique experience.

Good trip. Not long enough snorkeling imo

Darren_H, Mar 2026
Really good experience with good crew. Saw some nice fish but sadly missed any turtles. The beach stay was great friendly staff . Maybe a little too long in the island and not enough time snorkeling for me as that's what I paid for. But still recommend it

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the trip overall, especially the crew, the fish you saw while snorkeling, and the time spent at the beach with our friendly staff. We’re sorry you didn’t get to see any turtles this time — they are wild animals, so sightings can vary from day to day, but it’s always a special moment when they appear. We also appreciate your feedback about the balance of time between snorkeling and the island stop. Guest input like this helps us continue improving the experience for everyone. Thanks again for joining us and for the recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!

Highly recommend!! Great boat, tunes, saw fish and turtles. They use lifejackets -support snorkel. 007 beach is great!

Tammi_J, Mar 2026
66 steps from boat to get to the club. There is a shower, music on site. Pooper scooping with pigs and pigs are both but and small! Do it, you get to do so much!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and had fun meeting both the big and small pigs — they definitely keep things entertaining! It’s great to hear you also liked the music, the facilities, and everything the beach club has to offer. We try to make sure guests have plenty to enjoy during their time on the island. Thanks again for joining us and for the recommendation. We hope to see you back again for another fun day soon!

This was fantastic and...

Judith_L, Mar 2026
This was fantastic and beautiful! The crew were amazing and so very thoughtful and helpful. Next time we're in the Bahamas I would definitely do it again! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Great!!!

Lauren_E, Feb 2026
I’m so glad we did this tour! The crew was so friendly. We left the dock straight into the beautiful blue water surrounding the Paradise Island. We stopped to snorkel, life vests and snorkel gear provided. It was a chilly day, but hey it was February! I jumped into the clear blue water and saw some cool fish right away, and then as we swam out by the grass saw two large sea turtles. Beautiful!! We got back on the boat and took a ride to Rose Island where we stopped at 007 beach club. We hung out, listened to music, got a couple of cocktails and enjoyed the view. Even got a view of some of the famous pigs. I would do this tour again in a heart beat. Well worth it.

Beautiful setting, bad customer service

Jennifer_C, Feb 2026
I so wanted to love this excursion. The setting was gorgeous and the weather was great. I have always booked excursions outside of our cruise lines and never had a bad experience until this one. Our excursion was supposed to be 4 hours. 30 minutes after our scheduled departure we still hadn’t left and had to ask what was going on. When the boat arrived, we had 27 people for what was supposed to be a max of 24 people. Instead of rectifying the issue the company told us just to have our kids sit on our laps or squish together. Our captain Dion just seemed very lazy and not attentive to the guests at all. The snorkeling was fine, but for how far we drove out it was not anything impressive. The sea turtles were a waste of time because the water was choppy and after looking and looking when we saw one it just looked like a dark blob under the water. The private beach was really pretty, but we thought the excursion would be extended due to our late start - nope. I’ve never left a bad review and feel badly doing it now but with lots of choices I wish I would have picked a different company.

Fun day

Elizabeth_G, Feb 2026
Very fun! Saw some turtles while snorkeling but no fish. Loved the Ocean Oasis 7 destination. Very fun. Swimming with pigs is actually feeding the pigs in the water while they are swimming. Fun to watch.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hey Elizabeth, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you had a fun time and enjoyed seeing the turtles while snorkeling. Marine life can vary from day to day, but spotting turtles is always a special experience. We’re also happy to hear you loved Ocean Oasis and had fun with the swimming pigs. Feeding them while they swim around is definitely a unique and entertaining experience! Thanks again for joining us—we hope to see you again for another adventure on the water.

An Awesome Day of Fun!

Susan_B, Feb 2026
A really fun day! From the sea turtles and snorkeling to the amazing beach at Rose Island, we had a great time. And those pigs! That was truly an unexpected good time! We needed some physical assistance, and the entire crew, especialy Andrew and Captain B, couldnt have been more accomodating. An excursion everyone should sign up for!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you susan so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun day with us—from seeing the sea turtles and snorkeling to relaxing on the beautiful beach at Rose Island. And of course, the pigs always make for a memorable and unexpected highlight! It means a lot to know that our crew, especially Andrew , helped make your experience comfortable and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure the next time you’re in the Bahamas!

Great views, but the tour...

Katie_P, Feb 2026
Great views, but the tour started an hour late and other tour guides companies said that this company typically arrives late. It wasn’t a problem for us, but two other groups may have missed their cruises because of the late return. Before we left, they told those cruisers they would drop them off at the cruise port, but once we were on Rose Island, they said they wouldn’t take them back to port and they would need to get a taxi back to port from the Margaritaville restaurant. Lunch was also sparse being a single hot dog or hamburger and a small bag of chips. The booking said water and pop were included, but you had to purchase those drinks. If you book, I suggest you bring plenty of your own drinks, snacks, and prepare to leave late and return later than the booking states.

10 out of 10!!

Lisa_D, Jan 2026
JUST DO IT!!! Such an AWESOME excursion!! Everything is well organized and The entire OO7 crew is amazing!! All of them are so friendly and eager to make your trip a memorable one! The setup on the Island is very nice and accommodating and what a view of the crystal blue water!! Only wish is that we had more time on the Beautiful Island - it seemed to go by soooo fast!! I will definitely book this trip again when we return to the Bahamas!! Thank you again for being one of the highlights of our 35th anniversary trip!!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! We are so happy your trip was memorable and fun! We can't wait to host you again in the near future!

Swimming with the turtles...

Jenni_S, Jan 2026
Swimming with the turtles was amazing. You get to see them in their natural habitat and it truly is an out of this world experience.

Such a perfect way to see...

Melanie_P, Jan 2026
Such a perfect way to see the area, enjoy relaxation, and experience the natural beauty of this area. We opted not to add the pig experience and honestly best decision ever - unless you LOVE pigs seemed cheesy, not worth it and a lot of standing in water that pigs were popping in with a lot of other people around. Instead we watched it from above enjoying our included lunch and a delicious pina colada!

The perfect day!

Sarah_S, Jan 2026
Absolutely the perfect day!! Andrew and his crew were exceptional! The snorkeling is great we saw a ton of colorful fish. The sea turtles were very cool and the crowned jewel of the trip was the private beach!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for choosing Oasis Ocean7! We look forward to hosting you again in the near future!

Turtle adventure

Lauren_J, Jan 2026
The staff was fun and attentive. The turtle swimming was great and the island time also very nice. Well organized.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the FIVE STARS Lauren, we look forward to hosting you again soon!

Amazing experience....

Daniela_T, Dec 2025
Amazing experience. Captain Kareem, MJ, and our life guard were great. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone’s safety and that everyone had a great time.

Rose island snorkel and beach club

Molly_P, Dec 2025
Fun boat ride. Snorkeling was good we saw a few green turtles. Beach club was beautiful. Note: both getting onto the speedboat requires good balance as it’s a bow loader with no handrails. To access the beach club there are about 150 concrete steps uphill and then back down to the club. The crew was very helpful to the two older folks with mobility issues - however this tour really isn’t handicapped accessible. Folks with walkers and issues with many stairs should skip this adventure. The beach club is a secluded beach set up with many chairs overlooking the gorgeous blue ocean. The DJ in my opinion kept the music too loud. It felt a little like a club atmosphere. I would have preferred some background music. Especially considering this was a 9 am - 1 pm day. Boat crew was great. Capt. Kareem, first mate MJ, Axel, Andrew were all working hard to keep us safe. Lifeguard Sherwin went above and beyond to ensure we saw turtles. He also showed us the special birds once at the beach club. For the boat ride and the secluded beach this tour is worth taking.

We didn't see a turtle,...

Sequoia_F, Dec 2025
We didn't see a turtle, but others in our group did! We saw a sting ray, fish, & starfish! The excursion was fun & the little beach we stopped at with a bar was beautiful! Bring cash for the bar & maybe some snacks because lunch is just a hamburger (or veg burger) & chips!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for choosing us; we look forward you hosting you again in the near future!

Rose island snorkel tour

Murray_K, Dec 2025
Good snorkel tour ! Did not want to feed the pigs in the water but fun watching the others . Great weather and a lovely beach after snorkeling .

First of all, they were...

Carol_G, Dec 2025
First of all, they were 38 minutes late. The boat was small for the rough waters. I was gripping on the seat, one child was crying and another lady was hyperventilating. Did not seem safe. The captain did drive the boat to get us there safely. When we arrived at the beach, they started the Pigs on the beach which we did not purchase. The problem was we could not enjoy the beach or water while the pigs were there because we didn’t pay for it. There should be a part of the beach/water we could enjoy the whole time we were there and not be limited. Lunch was served right after the pigs and we left to go back to the starting point shortly after. We did not have time to enjoy the beach. The beach club was nice. I would not recommend this tour and would not choose this again.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We do apologize that your experience was not satisfactory. The beach is open to all guests regardless if participating in the pig encounter. We will remind our Beach club staff not to prohit any guests from accessing the beach.

Blissful and relaxing

Deepak_M, Nov 2025
Lovely experience- the boat crew Deon and his crew and the shore Andrew and his crew were amazing . Very unique and blissful experience!

Great value excursion!

Jeff_D, Nov 2025
This was a great excursion if you're looking to get away from the resort for an afternoon. The snorkeling was AWESOME. A wide variety of fish to check out, just wish we were out there for longer or went to a 2nd spot. Only snorkeled for about 20 minutes. We spent most of our time (~3 hours) on a "private island" where we could take advantage of some island drinks and even hang with some pigs on the beach. We wrapped up checking out a spot where sea turtles could easily be found. Overall, this was an excursion that was definitely worth the $

We had a fantastic time...

Margaret_J, Nov 2025
We had a fantastic time on Captain Andy’s boat with all of the crew and the staff at the Treehouse- the snorkeling was amazing and the water is breathtaking

Absolutely amazing!

Tracey_H, Nov 2025
We had an excellent time. The water was clear and as blue as can be. Captain Andy and his entire crew were amazing. If you love to snorkel I would highly recommend this excursion. Only down side we were required to use a flotation device. After seeing that 99% of the coral was dead and dying, i understand they want people to stay off and not touch the coral. In our cases, we know better than to touch it. However the fish were beautiful, the stingrays and turtles were amazing. Their island was relaxing and enjoyable.

Fun Speed Boat Snorkel Trip

Karen_C, Nov 2025
This was a bit of a different snorkel / beach break experience. We traveled on a speed boat, zipping over the water with great music. We stopped at a snorkel site and we saw large beautiful sea turtles. Then we went to an island for the beach break. Beautiful spot but be advised that this trip is not for those with mobility issues as it’s rocky with a lot of steep steps. Didn’t partake of the swimming with pigs thing, but they were very cute.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your five star review, we look forward to hosting you again in the near future!

This is a swimming with the pigs excursion

Paul_W, Oct 2025
We booked this trip to see the turtles and the private beach. Did not want a pig trip. Well, don’t plan on seeing many turtles and do plan on seeing it swimming with the pigs. They sell this trip under more than one description. They asked us a couple of times if we wanted to upgrade to the swimming with the pigs tour which we did not. I guess that all the other people paid more for this trip because they went on the pig trip. It is a great beach and I recommend this trip. Just don’t plan on seeing many turtles and don’t pay for the pig upgrade and you will get it for free.

Great experience

Walter_C, Oct 2025
It was the greatest experience. The staff make sure everyone was safe. And we saw a lot of marine wildlife..

We enjoyed both the...

Anat_M, Oct 2025
We enjoyed both the shnorkeling and the island. The crew was very friendly. It was great adventure, recommend.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for choosing us; please visit again soon!

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