Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Grand Bahama Island (Updated 2026)

We had such a great time with Get Piggy With It! We got to see where the pigs stay, learn about them, and feed both the babies and the adults right out in the water. The pigs were incredibly friendly and so much fun to be around. Everyone working there was also super nice, welcoming, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip and something we’ll remember for a long time. Highly recommend if you’re in the Bahamas!

This place was such a good time! The staff was really nice, the pigs were easy going and very hungry so you will have lots of up close encounters with them. The establishment was clean and the drinks were affordable.

Paradise cove was a great pick. Not only was the place clean, the owners were polite and professional, the staff is even more amazing. They make you feel comfortable and welcome.I did the snorkeling package. It came with a chair, a drink, and snorkeling gear. I Highly recommend this establishment over any other establishment in the Bahamas for a good adventure.

Charlie was the best. Very knowledgeable, he made our experience worth it all.

Very wonderful experience! Charley went above and beyond with the time. Had a very good time with Charley very caring and nice. Very informative as well.

Charlie was a great tour guide. Showed us the best local places.

Our annual family trip was a cruise to Celebration Keys in Freeport. We decided to venture out for excursions & chose this business for snorkeling & jet skis. Milton was our tour guide for snorkeling & he was phenomenal & extremely patient. One of my bonus sons was nervous & he was so kind & patient with him. I also didn't love snorkeling so he made a float for me so I could just hang out in the water without snorkeling. He took us to see dolphins on the way back to the dock and dove into the ocean & scooped up a nice seashell that we brought back as a souvenir. Milton was the absolute best!! We had an amazing time with him. My family members that stayed back enjoyed jet skis as well.

The driver was very accommodating. We told her what we had seen the day before and she took us to different laces

The East End Tour with Hida was fantastic. Hida stopped many times, from Freeport to the East End, to show/explain various sites.The terrain changes as you drive further east. You do see the effect the natural disasters have had on pockets of wooded area.The stop at the pristine beach for a swim in the Atlantic was so refreshing. 👍👍If you are looking for a coastal tour of Grand Bahama, I recommend Hida’s East Side Tour! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My birthday weekend on Grand Bahama was memorable and thoroughly delightful solely due to Hida! She provided a five-star tour! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Hida is an excellent tour guide. She knows every fact about Grand Bahama! She is an extremely personable person. The tour totally revolved around me. I asked Hida if I could go to mass, on Sunday, as a start to the tour. That certainly was not an issue!The conch fritter and conch salad demos were informative, fun, and delicious! (I also had conch chowder another day. 👍👍) I also enjoyed our visit to The Bahamian Brewery.The tour to the east of the island was peaceful. We had plenty of time to swim in the pristine (not cold!) Atlantic water.Enjoy Grand Bahama to the fullest by booking a tour (or two) with Hida!💙🇧🇸💛🇧🇸🖤

If you're visiting Grand Bahama, I highly recommend spending a few hours at Deadman’s Reef at Paradise Cove. We stayed at Viva Fortuna by Wyndham and took a taxi to the reef. We called Mr. Anthony Morrison at 242-646-5774, who provided our taxi service.One of the best ways to keep the cost reasonable is to bring your own mask, snorkel and fins. Paradise Cove allows guests to bring their own equipment and currently offers a discount for doing so.My wife and I spent about 5 hours there, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Taking a taxi instead of joining a tour meant we weren't rushed and could stay as long as we wanted. We snorkeled twice, with lunch in between, and had plenty of time to relax.The snorkeling was fantastic. We saw four sea turtles, including a baby turtle, puffer fish, octopuses, and lots of other marine life. The reef is accessible from the beach and is known for its abundance of tropical fish and sea turtles.There is also a restaurant/bar on site, so you can grab lunch and drinks between swims. The Red Bar serves food, beer and tropical drinks.Our biggest money-saving tip: skip the expensive tour if you don't need transportation and equipment included. Take a taxi, bring your own snorkeling gear, and pay for admission only. It was a very cost-effective way for us to enjoy Deadman’s Reef while spending most of the day there.If you like snorkeling and seeing marine life, Deadman’s Reef is well worth the trip! Call ahead for exact prices and cab fair

Excellent experience. Plenty to see and an excellent guide. Highly recommended.

Thank you Mikey for a wonderful experience!!! This was a great tour. Mikey knows everything there is to know about the island and was very helpful in taking pictures, helping us snorkel and finding the sea life for us to interact with. We had a group of all ages and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Make this excursion a part of your vacation

Captain and skipper were amazing. We got to snorkel, dive for conk and catch fish on our private boat.

Hida is the most wonderful guide! She took us snorkeling and all over the weather end and Lucas’s. She is knowledgeable, kind and makes the entire experience wonderful :) We would book with her again in a heartbeat, it is absolutely worth the money!!

This was an amazing day out on the water with lots of fun, new experiences, memories and food!!! Milton and Simon were fantastic guides and took great care of us! We have young adults who aren’t easily impressed and are still talking about it weeks later. Missing Simon and Milton from the US and can’t wait to go back!