Nassau: Pearl Island Beach Escape & Bahamian Lunch - Day Trip
Overview
No resort wristbands. No day-pass queues. Just a private island for the day.
Most Nassau day trips drop you at the same crowded beach. Pearl Island is different — two distinct beaches (one social, one quiet), a working lighthouse you can climb, and a warm, shallow bay waiting the moment you step off the ferry. And getting there is part of it: a short, scenic crossing from Nassau, not a long haul to a far-off cay.
Kayaks, paddleboards, water mats and a floating trampoline are all included, not added on. Lunch is cooked fresh on the island, true Bahamian style. Between swims, claim a shaded deck or beach chair and rinse off under a fresh-water shower — no rush to get back.
Want to go deeper? Pearl Island sits above a sunken sculpture trail — a plane, statues and a boat resting on the seabed — bookable as a snorkel upgrade on the day.
This is the Bahamas the cruise port doesn't show you: quieter, slower, entirely yours.
What's Included
- Access to two private white-sand beaches
- Kayaks & stand-up paddleboards
- On-site gift shop access
- Full bathroom facilities
- Traditional Bahamian lunch served on the island
- Round-trip ferry transfer from Nassau
- Floating Water Mats
- Access to the iconic Pearl Island lighthouse
- Shaded Decks & Beach Chairs
- Locker rentals (available as add-on)
- Aqua Park (available as add-on)
- Beverages (available at the bar)
- Guided snorkeling adventure (available as add-on)
Meeting Location
Paradise Beach Drive
The Bahamas
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
YOUR PERFECT BAHAMIAN BEACH DAY — AWAY FROM THE CROWDS
Escape the busy cruise port and discover Pearl Island, a private slice of paradise a short 15min ride from Nassau. Powder-white sand, warm turquoise water and a full day to enjoy your way.
From the moment you arrive, two white-sand beaches are yours — stretch out on the private beach, unwind under a shaded deck or wade straight into the calm, warm shallows.
DIVE IN & PLAY
The warm water is your playground — drift on floating mats or explore the coastline by kayak or stand-up paddleboard. All water activities are included.
TAKE IN THE VIEW
Climb our iconic lighthouse for sweeping panoramic views over Nassau Harbour — one of the best photo spots in the Bahamas.
A TASTE OF THE ISLANDS
Tuck into a traditional Bahamian lunch on the island: BBQ chicken, fish fingers, peas n' rice and plantains. Beach chairs, shaded decks, bathrooms and a gift shop are all on hand.
Round-trip ferry from Nassau included — a full day in paradise at the island's best value. A private alternative to crowded Blue Lagoon and Balmoral Island. Sun, sand and sea await — book your Beach Escape now.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Pearl Island is cashless — credit and debit cards only
- No outside food or drinks permitted (baby food and formula excepted)
- What to bring: swimwear, beach towel, sun protection, hat & sunglasses | credit or debit card, camera | a spare set of clothes (just in case)
- Children 3 and under: complimentary
- Guests 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Snorkel add-on: minimum age 8
- Proof of age required — photo ID needed
- Departure: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal (East Dock, behind Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville)
- Please check-in 15 minutes before your booked departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(11)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-28333P2
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Average 3.72 out of 5 stars based on 171 traveler reviews collected by Cool Bahamas and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Bahamas customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is Cool Bahamas’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Access to two private white-sand beaches.
- Kayaks & stand-up paddleboards.
- On-site gift shop access.
- Full bathroom facilities.
- Traditional Bahamian lunch served on the island.
- Round-trip ferry transfer from Nassau.
- Floating Water Mats.
- Access to the iconic Pearl Island lighthouse.
- Shaded Decks & Beach Chairs.
- Locker rentals (available as add-on).
- Aqua Park (available as add-on).
- Beverages (available at the bar).
- Guided snorkeling adventure (available as add-on).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Nassau: Pearl Island Beach Escape & Bahamian Lunch - Day Trip is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Nassau: Pearl Island Beach Escape & Bahamian Lunch – Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Bahamas. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Access to two private white-sand beaches
- Kayaks & stand-up paddleboards
- On-site gift shop access
- Full bathroom facilities
- Traditional Bahamian lunch served on the island
- Round-trip ferry transfer from Nassau
- Floating Water Mats
- Access to the iconic Pearl Island lighthouse
- Shaded Decks & Beach Chairs
- Locker rentals (available as add-on)
- Aqua Park (available as add-on)
- Beverages (available at the bar)
- Guided snorkeling adventure (available as add-on)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Pearl Island is cashless — credit and debit cards only
- No outside food or drinks permitted (baby food and formula excepted)
- What to bring: swimwear, beach towel, sun protection, hat & sunglasses | credit or debit card, camera | a spare set of clothes (just in case)
- Children 3 and under: complimentary
- Guests 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Snorkel add-on: minimum age 8
- Proof of age required — photo ID needed
- Departure: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal (East Dock, behind Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville)
- Please check-in 15 minutes before your booked departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
