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Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour

Nassau, The Bahamas

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  • 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Hotel pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

When your cruise ship docks in port, embark on a 5.5-hour shore excursion that combines sightseeing, beach time, and a chocolate tasting. Lunch, a take-home souvenir, and round-trip transportation from the cruise port included.
  • 5.5-hour shore excursion in Nassau
  • Combines sightseeing, chocolate tasting, and beach time
  • Snorkeling on Nirvanna Love Beach with equipment provided
  • Shop for souvenirs and the mini straw market
  • Pickup and drop-off at the cruise port
  • Lunch and a soft drink

What's Included

  • Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned full-size van
  • Live commentary on board
  • Sightseeing tour
  • Chocolate tasting
  • Lunch
  • Beverages
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Local taxes
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick up from all major hotels excluding Airbnb's or personal homes.

What To Expect

Once your cruise ship docks, your guide will meet you at the port. Climb into the waiting air-conditioned van and get going on your historic tour of Nassau, including the Queen's staircase. This 65-step landmark was carved out of solid limestone in the 1700s. Lace up your hiking shoes for the 102-foot (31-meter) climb to the top of Bennet's Hill, Nassau's highest point. Check out Fort Fincastle and the nearby water tower. Those who would prefer not to walk can remain in the van for the ride to the top. 

Stop at the mini straw market for about half an hour to shop for souvenirs, then head over to the Graycliff Chocolate Factory for some of the best chocolate in the Bahamas. Get your camera ready for the next stop at New Providence Cave, once a lair for pirates, before heading over to Nirvanna Love Beach. Swim, snorkel, and refuel with lunch and a soft drink before returning to the cruise port for drop-off.

Queen's Staircase

You will meet your driver at the water fountain in front of the Nassau cruise ship terminal, All staff members wear bright orange shirt and will be holding a sing that reads ( Tyrone Wilson's Nassau Shore Excursions. ) enter your air-conditioned full-size van. The tour will begin with a drive through the historic city of Nassau then on to the Queen's staircase. The Queen's staircase, Nassau's most visited attraction, was carved out of solid limestone by slaves in the late 18th century. Climb the 102 feet staircase with only 65 steps to the top of Bennet's Hill the highest point in Nassau, access Fort Fincastle or take a photo of the adjacent water tower. Those unable to walk up the staircase can stay on board in the taxi and be driven to the top of Bennet's Hill. You can do light shopping at the mini straw market where you will find authentic handmade goods at bargain prices. You will have 30 minutes at this stop.

Admission Ticket Free

Graycliff Chocolatier

Next, get ready for a sweet treat at the Graycliff Chocolate Factory! The Garzaroli family has the best tasting chocolate in the Bahamas and the 20-minute tour of the factory will show you how to chocolate is made choose a piece of chocolate at the end from the 17 different flavors.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
Operated by Tyrone Wilson

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Love beach was awesome
Wanda_B, Nov 2022
Everything was perfect from the minute I meet them. Tyrone son was are guide and he treated me and my husband like we was a king and queen. Told us all about Nassau seen all the sights and served us food on love beach we watched the planes coming in. It's was wonderful book with Tyrone Wilson you will not be disappointed
Response from Host, Nov 2022
On behalf of my son Karon and the entire Wilson's family we would like to thank you for your very kind review. Our record speaks for itself when it comes to the best in Bahamian services here on our beautiful Island. Hotel and Cruise Port complimentary pick up and drop off service is available. Google ( Tyrone Wilson's V.I.P Taxi & Tour Services ) today.Best regards, Tyrone W.
Great site seeing tour
Linda_W, Apr 2019
This is a simple tour. Liked it, but was a short tour. Food was very good. Tour guide was very helpful and answered all of our questions.
1 traveler found this review helpful
This trip provided an insight into...
Audrey W, Sept 2017
This trip provided an insight into the life of the typical Bahamian resident. We went places and saw areas of the city and countryside that you are just not going to see if you take organized tours from the cruise lines that go to the tourist trap sites like Atlantis etc. We went down the back alleys to visit a rum cake maker, a chocolate factory where we got a tour and tasting of the wares, a trip to an old fort, a tour around the neighbourhood and a trip to a small private beach for snorkelling.... minimal ability to change clothing here... had to use a washroom. The beach was not the greatest and the rocks were close to the surface, but there were fish to see. We were not provided with any food on the trip. Our transportation during this trip comprised of a small van/ taxi that was desperately in need of some front end and brake work... somewhat nerve racking on the bumpy secondary roads we were on... but the air conditioning worked well. Overall, this trip is not for those seeking a polished trip to tourist areas, but is ideal for those wishing to experience a little bit on how the common folk live. Be prepared for small vendor stalls where you get called over to check out the same goods that the next vendor has, and folks looking for tips. These folks really do live from tourist money
1 traveler found this review helpful
This is a family run touring group...
Kristen B, June 2017
This is a family run touring group. Vans were clean, air conditioned and guides are dedicated to your group. This means that they move on to the next experience when you are ready, a luxury we did not expect! You will get to taste/purchase rum cakes at a local factory and my oldest son, who did not like rum cake before we got there, has been converted. Very moist, Bahamian rum is flavorful, variety of flavors from Amaretto to Pina Colada. Cakes come in a small souvenir size to full size, vacuum packed for freshness to follow you home to share a taste of Nassau with your friends. Bakers behind glass were friendly as was the host behind the counter. Chocolate tasting was very special for my chocoholic sons. We were invited to remove the chaff of the roasted cocoa bean to get to the nib, taste nibs, taste dark to white chocolates, and learned about the process. At the end we had to take some of their pretty chocolates with us. We also visited a local cave full of fruit bats and heard pirate stories. Between tastings we visited the Queens Steps and got a full 360 view of the island from the vantage point of the fort near by. There are also local vendors with souvenirs that are better than what you find just off the port. Our adventure ended at a beach where we were supplied with lounge chairs, a barbecue burger lunch with a fresh cold soda. As our guide suggested we get the local flavor, the cost of the food was credited toward my purchase of a conch salad. Urge you to try the same, it was great! White sand beach was not very crowded, restrooms were clean, can do snorkeling but need to swim out to the fishes and we had tween boys who were not confident to explore that much. Easily spent 2 hours there and could have stayed longer but our ship was leaving and we had to go. Full enjoyment of every minute of time we had to give that port stop. Worth it!
Such an amazing tour!!! The best...
Jonathan O, May 2017
Such an amazing tour!!! The best excursion my fiancee and I did on our recent cruise. They were waiting right outside the port with a sign so it was very easy to find. Then Tyrone Wilson gave us some amazing Bahamas rum to start us off on our tour. Our tour guide was Berty, she was awesome! Very personable and knowledgeable about the island, she made a great tour even better. From the rum cake to the chocolate factory to the beach that was gorgeous and all ours, this tour well worth it. I highly recommend it if your in Nassau for a day or a week, Tyrone Wilson's is where it's at!
Fun and exciting tour, Birdie was...
Tamara_R, Apr 2017
Fun and exciting tour, Birdie was our tour guide which she was very kind and easy to talk with. The water was to cold for us to go snorkeling however we enjoyed the beach time. There were five of us and the only thing I would suggest is that she talk a little louder for the people in the back of the vehicle to hear what she says as she tours around the areas. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you!
Went on this tour Jan 13, 2017. Had...
Gina S, Jan 2017
Went on this tour Jan 13, 2017. Had a wonderful afternoon seeing the city with Sherry AKA Bahama Mama. She was very knowledgeable about the city and very fun to talk with. The van she drove us around in was very well maintained and comfortable and we were able to leave our belongings in the van during our stops which was a great bonus because we didn't want to lug our gear around at every stop. She opted to drive us to the fish fry for some conch salad which was amazing. Great choice! Thanks Tyrone and Sherry for a wonderful experience in Nassau!
This was a wonderful tour. The...
Karen_C, Dec 2016
This was a wonderful tour. The guide was wonderful and had many interesting stories to tell about Nassau. The beach she took us to was uncrowded and very beautiful. Would definitely recommend this tour.
This was a terrific tour that...
Scott G, Aug 2016
This was a terrific tour that allowed us to both see the main tourist attractions of Nassau and get some beach and snorkel time at a private and less crowded beach named Love Beach. Our guide Jeffrey was informative and funny and gave us the flexibility to spend as much time as we would like at each site. We saw the Queen's Staircase and a local fort, a chocolate factory 15 minute tour with a free sample and some local caves. We then spent 3 hours and lunch at a beautiful beach. The snorkeling was good shallow so not amazing but the beach was terrific. The whole tour took about 5 hours. They are a smaller tour company so it is a little less organized at the start but the tour was great.
The driver was very knowledgable and...
Tim M, Apr 2016
The driver was very knowledgable and a safe driver. But for the cost we could have could have taken a cab to the sights and the beach. We where able to use the equipment at the beach and we were given a 20 dollar credit for lunch.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Wonderful tour! Tyrone Wilson was...
Tanya F, Jan 2016
Wonderful tour! Tyrone Wilson was very friendly and professional. Randy our driver was funny and knowledgeable. His driving will scare you a little, but we felt it added to the adventure. : The Rum Cake Factory had delicious cakes! The Graycliff Chocolate factory was alright. But our favorite was the pirate cave and the Nirvanna Love Beach! The little restaurant there had wonderful food!! Everyone was friendly and helpful and the beach was lovely! Unfortunately for us, it was too cold when we went so we chose not snorkel, but the reef comes right up to the beach area and you can walk and see all kinds of fish that are caught in the low water right there on land. I can only imagine the different types of fish we would have seen had we went into the water. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is planning on visiting Nassau!!! And ask for Randy as your driver....You won't regret it!! :

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