A short ferry ride from Nassau delivers lazy beaches, a compact lighthouse climb, guided snorkeling over coral heads and non-motorized watercraft for paddling. This half-day beach escape pairs easy amenities with hands-on coastal exploration.
A short ferry ride from Nassau delivers lazy beaches, a compact lighthouse climb, guided snorkeling over coral heads and non-motorized watercraft for paddling. This half-day beach escape pairs easy amenities with hands-on coastal exploration.
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Operated by Pearl Island Bahamas · Nassau, New Providence
You step off the ferry onto a narrow pier and the island breathes a warm, salt-sweet air at you. Palms shade a low wooden deck; beyond it two white-sand beaches fan out into shallow, glassy water where kayaks and SUPs drift like inviting punctuation marks. A weathered lighthouse climbs a small hill, its white paint bright against scrub and limestone rock.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable swimming short distances and climbing a few uneven steps.
The full experience runs about five hours including roundtrip ferry transport from the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal.
Yes — Pearl Island operates cashless and accepts credit/debit cards only; bring a card for purchases and tips.
Snorkel participants must be at least 8 years old and comfortable in the water; non-swimmers can still enjoy beaches and kayaking in shallow bays.
Yes — the island provides full bathroom facilities and fresh-water showers for guest use.
Pearl Island lies off Nassau’s colonial maritime corridor and has long been used for fishing and leisure; its lighthouse is a modest navigation aid dating to 19th–20th century coastal routes.
Visitors are asked to use reef-safe products, avoid touching coral, and follow guided snorkel rules to reduce impact on the reef ecosystem.
Pearl Island Bahamas operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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