Nassau: Pearl Island Beach Day Trip and Cruise with Lunch
Paradise Island, Bahamas
Discover everything the idyllic Bahamian Pearl Island has to offer. Join a day tour and cruise to explore its white sand beaches, kayak, snorkel, visit its lighthouse or simply relax.
Pearl Island offers a private island beach escape just minutes from Nassau, ideal for families and travelers seeking calm beaches and water activities.
Highlights
- Relax on two white-sand beaches near Nassau
- Water trampolines, floating mats, kayaks, and paddleboards included
- Traditional Bahamian lunch served on the island
- Climb the iconic lighthouse for panoramic harbour views
- Round-trip ferry from Nassau included to avoid cruise crowds
Description
Just a short ferry ride from Nassau, Pearl Island provides a quieter alternative to busy tourist spots. The island features two soft white-sand beaches bordered by calm, shallow waters suitable for wading and floating.
Visitors can choose to relax on beach chairs under shaded decks or stay active by enjoying water trampolines, floating mats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards—all included in the experience. Children and adults alike can enjoy these facilities without extra rental fees.
No visit is complete without climbing the island’s candy-striped lighthouse, offering expansive views of the archipelago, Nassau skyline, and surrounding waters. This vantage point is ideal for photography.
A traditional Bahamian lunch is served on the island, featuring BBQ chicken, crispy fish fingers, peas and rice, and sweet plantains. Refreshments are available for purchase at the bar. Facilities include full bathrooms, shaded seating areas, beach chairs, and a gift shop.
The round-trip ferry from Nassau is included, providing an easy and efficient transfer that avoids crowded cruise port areas. For those interested in snorkeling, an upgraded Reef Snorkeling & Beach tour option offers a guided reef adventure.
Includes
- Round-trip ferry transfer from Nassau
- Access to two white-sand beaches
- Water trampolines and floating mats
- Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
- Beach chairs and shaded decks
- Traditional Bahamian lunch
- Access to the Pearl Island lighthouse
- Full bathroom facilities
- On-site gift shop access
Excludes
- Guided snorkeling (available only on Reef Snorkeling & Beach tour)
- Beverages (available for purchase on the island)
- Locker rentals (available as add-on)
- Aqua Park access (available as add-on)
Important Information
- Family-friendly: all ages welcome
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure
- Activity depends on weather; severe conditions may result in rescheduling or full refund
- Reef-safe sunscreen is strongly recommended
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Children 3 years and younger are complimentary
- Only credit cards accepted on the island
- No outside food or drinks allowed except baby food and formula
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring reef-safe sunscreen, a camera, and a swimsuit. Morning departures are recommended to avoid midday heat and crowds. Book your Pearl Island Beach Escape early to secure your spot.
