Choose a private 4- or 8-hour charter from Nassau aboard a 31ft Bertram for tailored snorkeling, inshore reef fishing, or deep‑sea angling. Gear, water, and a small head are included—plan by sea conditions and bring reef‑safe sunscreen.
Choose a private 4- or 8-hour charter from Nassau aboard a 31ft Bertram for tailored snorkeling, inshore reef fishing, or deep‑sea angling. Gear, water, and a small head are included—plan by sea conditions and bring reef‑safe sunscreen.
A warm salt breeze lifts as the 31-foot Bertram slips away from Nassau’s harbor, engines humming steady beneath a sky that often turns turquoise by noon. Guests step aboard with towels and questions; the captain asks what they want—reef time, a deep‑sea drift, or a quiet run to a sandbar—and the boat answers with speed and space.
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Operated by Born Free Charters · Nassau, New Providence
A warm salt breeze lifts as the 31-foot Bertram slips away from Nassau’s harbor, engines humming steady beneath a sky that often turns turquoise by noon. Guests step aboard with towels and questions; the captain asks what they want—reef time, a deep‑sea drift, or a quiet run to a sandbar—and the boat answers with speed and space.
The Bahamas’ reefs are fossilized limestone skirts around an ocean carved by currents and time; Lucayan people first paddled these waters long before Nassau grew into a British colonial port and later a tourist gateway. Today the shoreline still carries traces of that maritime past in shipwrecks and the easy saltwise humor of dockside crews. Coral gardens sit shallow and bright, daring snorkelers close, while deeper ocean contours call fishermen to thermoclines where mahi and wahoo lurk.
On this private charter the logistics are uncomplicated: up to six guests, bottled water and ice, a head on board, fishing tackle, and snorkel gear in multiple sizes—so most needs are met without a stop onshore. Expect short runs to reefs or longer checks on banks depending on your time choice (4 or 8 hours). Pack reef‑safe sunscreen, a light wind shell, and a small dry bag; bring motion‑sickness medication if you’re sensitive.
Timing matters—mornings are often flatter for snorkeling, later in the day can be better for certain game fish—and the captain will tailor the plan. Respect coral, practice catch‑and‑release if you’re sport fishing, and leave the sandbars as you found them: quiet and intact.
easy.
4–8 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; participants should be able to board a small boat and swim if snorkeling.
The boat comes with bottled water, ice, snorkel gear in various sizes, bait and tackle, and a head on board; the crew provides local guidance.
Yes—this trip is suitable for beginners; crew will brief beginners on snorkel safety and basic fishing techniques.
Children are allowed but must be supervised; life jackets are provided—confirm ages and needs at booking.
Charters operate within the Nassau vicinity; runs to nearby reefs, sandbars, or deeper offshore banks vary by itinerary and time chosen (4 or 8 hours).
New Providence has Lucayan roots and a colonial maritime history; Nassau’s harbor was a hub for trade and privateering during the 17th–18th centuries.
Use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid standing on coral, and follow the captain’s guidance on anchoring and catch‑and‑release to minimize impact.
Born Free Charters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




A warm salt breeze lifts as the 31-foot Bertram slips away from Nassau’s harbor, engines humming steady beneath a sky that often turns turquoise by noon. Guests step aboard with towels and questions; the captain asks what they want—reef time, a deep‑sea drift, or a quiet run to a sandbar—and the boat answers with speed and space.
A warm salt breeze lifts as the 31-foot Bertram slips away from Nassau’s harbor, engines humming steady beneath a sky that often turns turquoise by noon. Guests step aboard with towels and questions; the captain asks what they want—reef time, a deep‑sea drift, or a quiet run to a sandbar—and the boat answers with speed and space.
The Bahamas’ reefs are fossilized limestone skirts around an ocean carved by currents and time; Lucayan people first paddled these waters long before Nassau grew into a British colonial port and later a tourist gateway. Today the shoreline still carries traces of that maritime past in shipwrecks and the easy saltwise humor of dockside crews. Coral gardens sit shallow and bright, daring snorkelers close, while deeper ocean contours call fishermen to thermoclines where mahi and wahoo lurk.
On this private charter the logistics are uncomplicated: up to six guests, bottled water and ice, a head on board, fishing tackle, and snorkel gear in multiple sizes—so most needs are met without a stop onshore. Expect short runs to reefs or longer checks on banks depending on your time choice (4 or 8 hours). Pack reef‑safe sunscreen, a light wind shell, and a small dry bag; bring motion‑sickness medication if you’re sensitive.
Timing matters—mornings are often flatter for snorkeling, later in the day can be better for certain game fish—and the captain will tailor the plan. Respect coral, practice catch‑and‑release if you’re sport fishing, and leave the sandbars as you found them: quiet and intact.