Guided tours
Following pickup at the cruise port or any Freeport hotel, board your comfortable vehicle and take the roughly 20-minute ride to Paradise Cove. As the coach heads west, pass through Eight Mile Rock, a native settlement with important social and cultural significance. Learn about local landmarks and Bahamian history from your guide as you travel. Upon arrival, rent a locker or towel (own expense) at the Red Bar or order a tropical cocktail. Decide how you want to spend your day: relaxing on the beach or participating in one of many available activities. Kayak, stand-up paddleboard or jump into a game of beach volleyball. Slip on some snorkel gear and discover Deadman’s Reef just offshore after listening to a short safety briefing and information on how to help preserve the reef. An instructor is on hand to teach any first-timers the basics of snorkeling. If you selected the day pass option (not “snorkel only,”) enjoy lunch at the Red Bar, which includes fish burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and chicken, plus a beverage of your choice. When your day of fun on this secluded beach is over, board your vehicle and head back to your Freeport hotel for drop-off.
Introduces you to Bahamaian life away from the resorts. Your guide will take you to several destinations, include a fruit market, beach and perfume factory so that you can experience local culture far away from the tourist traps. Get a local’s perspective on life in Freeport, the Bahamas Hassle-free pickup from your hotel or the cruise port Learn about local culture and history from your guide
Spend a day on the water on this four-part tour around the waters of Grand Bahama. First, snorkel over blue holes, then listen as your guide takes you on a wildlife tour to spot sharks, stingrays, starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumber, conch, and dolphin. Next, visit a marine park to view several species of sea turtles. Finally, enjoy light refreshments at a local restaurant before heading back to Freeport. Four mini-adventures on one tour Spend a day on the water with a local guide Multiple departure times available Hotel/port pickup and drop-off included
Spend a day exploring paradisiacal Grand Bahama, and see some of the island’s most important landmarks, on this engaging tour. Following pickup at your hotel or cruise port, head to Port Lucaya, Taino Beach Public Park, and Millionaire’s Row. After an optional stop at Garden of the Groves, a lush botanical garden (own expense), go for a boat tour at Lucaya National Park, famed for its enormous underwater cave system. Cap off your day with a picnic at Gold Rock Beach and a visit to High Rock Lighthouse.
Learn about the native culture of the Bahamas during this tour from Freeport. Listen to presentations about Bahamian culture and history, then learn about arts and crafts, the native population and their traditions. Drink Bush Tea and eat traditional Bahamian food like peas and rice prepared with coconut oil by resident chef Princess Dianna. Round-trip transportation from Freeport hotels and the Freeport cruise port is included.
