Cruise from Nassau to snorkel vibrant reefs, watch sea turtles at a protected cay and meet the notorious swimming pigs on a compact 3–3.5 hour powerboat tour. Fast, social, and family-friendly, it’s a hands-on taste of the Bahamas’ marine life.
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The engine’s low thrum fades as the turquoise opens up and the Bahamas asserts itself — sun strobes off the ripples, and a current seems to nudge the hull toward a cluster of white sand and palms. On a custom 35' Donzi center console you’ll move quickly between reef, cay, and lagoon: snorkel masks fog, fins cut, and a pod of turtles can glide past like slow ghosts beneath you. At Sandy Cay, the sand presses cool beneath your feet and the remains of a film-set moment sit quietly behind the shoreline.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people with basic mobility; must be able to enter/exit boat and swim or float for short snorkel sessions.
Wildlife
History
The cays around Nassau have long been used by local fishermen and small-scale farmers; boat traffic and film crews increased tourism to these spots in the 20th century.
Conservation
Stick to marked swim routes, don’t touch or stand on coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen; operators often brief guests on minimizing disturbance to turtles and shorebirds.
Reserve your spot on the Powerboat and Snorkel Experience with Swimming Pigs and Turtles today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply a mineral SPF before boarding to protect coral and ensure it has time to absorb; bring a small bottle for reapplication after snorkeling.
Secure electronics
Bring a dry bag or waterproof case — waves and splashes are frequent when boarding and snorkeling from a small powerboat.
Practice basic snorkel skills
If you’re uneasy with a mask and snorkel, try them in shallow water before deeper reef stops to get comfortable with breathing and clearing.
Watch your step on cays
Sandy Cay has sharp shells and sun-baked coral fragments — water shoes protect feet during short beach walks.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects coral and prevents skin burn in strong Caribbean sun.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on rocky or shell-strewn cays and when boarding over ladders.
summer
Light windbreaker
Useful for the return ride when spray and breeze cool exposed skin.
spring
Waterproof phone case/dry bag
Keeps camera and phone dry while snorkeling and during splashy transfers.