Each shore excursion can be booked separately or, for special discounts, in combination with other excursions. Space is limited for many of the shore excursions so book early and enjoy the best of the Bahamas!
Grand Bahamas Islands Excursions
Grand Lucayan Resort Day With Lunch
Our guests’ favorite experience includes a scenic drive by air-conditioned bus to the "Grand Lucayan Resorts," a stunning 372 acre resort complex situated on one of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. Enjoy the day at this stunning 4-Star resort with its 7 acres of pristine white sandy beaches. It's the perfect beach to enjoy the radiant sunshine of the Bahamas, build sandcastles, or splash about the warm crystal clear blue waters of the Caribbean. Here you will have full access to two adjacent, breathtaking resorts; including 6 refreshing pools, relaxing jacuzzis, and adult swim-up bars. Kids can enjoy a family friendly pool, along with poolside games, crafts and athletic competitions. Adults that want to stay dry can play some basketball, tennis and volleyball, or head over to the Port Lucaya Marketplace for some great duty-free shopping. After all this fun in the sun, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Portobello’s Restaurant. Your experience also includes changing facilities for your convenience. It's an incredible fun-filled day!
Transportation, Chair and Towel Included
Also available without Lunch
With Lunch Buffet Included, Total Price: Adults: $51 / Children: $23
Without Lunch, Total Price: $37/ Children: $19
Glass Bottom Boat Tour (1.5 Hours Approx)
Breathtaking views and exciting discoveries await you while cruising around the shallow coral reefs surrounding Grand Bahama Island. View landmarks of beauty such as Cooper’s Medieval Castle while sailing onboard the “Ocean Wonder,” a 60 foot double-deck glass bottom boat that offers a sun deck, as well as a shaded area. Professional crew members will provide information regarding the multi-colored sea life, coral formations, and
other wonders of the underwater world. You will even have the opportunity to feed the tropical fish. Then you will be taken to Brit’s Wreck, submerged in the waters near Treasure Reef.
Limited Space, Weather Permitting
Adults: $51 / Children: $22
With Grand Lucayan Resort Lunch: Adults: $71 / Children: $33
SNORKEL ADVENTURE TOUR (2 Hours approx.)
This unforgettable snorkeling adventure presents a unique experience for all levels. You will discover a whole new underwater world abundant with flourishing reefs and fascinating tropical fish. Snorkel equipment, snorkel jackets and instructions by an experienced and professional staff are all included.
Children under 10 years old must remain on the boat supervised by parent
Limited Space, Weather Permitting
Adults $51 / Children: $21
With Grand Lucayan Resort Lunch: Adults: $71 / Children: $33
CITY TOUR (2 Hours approx.)
Millionaire's Row, as the name implies, is Grand Bahamas’ version of Beverly Hills. See the commercial commerce area located downtown which houses many businesses. While there, visit one of the conch vendors and find out just how to make conch salad, experience the open air fruit market and a little further west, visit Grand Bahamas’
deep water harbor and see the home where the international entertainer, Count Basie once lived. Before ending the tour don´t miss shopping at Port Lucaya Marketplace where many souvenirs can be purchased.
Limited Space
Adults $38 / Children: $14
With Grand Lucayan Resort Lunch: Adults: $71 / Children: $25
GARDEN OF THE GROVES (2 Hours approx.)
The tour will commence with a bus ride through the City of Freeport, past the International Bazaar with its Tori Gate, along Church Row and the endemic Pine forest. Upon arrival at the Botanical Gardens of the Groves you will have a guided tour and be able to explore on your own. Interpretive signs will highlight this lush tropical landscape
with trees and flowers from the Bahamas and around the world. You will find a replica of the original chapel from the early logging days, tranquil lagoons with cascading waterfalls, a spiritual Labyrinth for meditation, and an open-air café deck. In the family area, children will be able to enjoy a magnificent cedar play set. Walk down into the cool fern grove and marvel at the magnificent limestone boulders that tower both sides of the trail! You may also want to relax on the “Cafe” deck where cool Bahamian drinks and local delicacies can be purchased. Visit
the arts and crafts village where you may purchase souvenirs produced by local artisans utilizing native materials on the island. After your visit at the Garden you will be transported to Port Lucaya Marketplace for one hour of shopping and return to the ship.
Limited Space
Adults $47 / Children: $21
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
HORSE BACK RIDE (2 Hours approx.)
A two hour guided trail ride will take you through the endangered pine forest and hardwood coppice, past Cooper's Castle, along the beach and into the ocean. You will get wet. The guides will tell the story of Freeport as you ride from the stables. Along the bridle path the guides will point out the trees and spices, butterflies, birds and bush medicine plants. They will tell tales of movie stars and pirates. No experience is necessary. Leisurely pace on experienced trail horses with friendly guides. Long pants and shoes that can get wet are recommended. Helmets are available. Bring a small camera and the guides will take your pictures for a memorable experience.
Minimum rider age is 8 years
Weight Limit 200 Lbs
Not advisable for pregnant women
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling
Adults $141.00 Children: $108.00
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER (2 Hours approx.)
This tour will commence with a short ferry boat ride to The Dolphin Experience Lagoon. Once arrived, you will take a seat on the dock for a quick orientation where the dolphins will swim by your feet while our friendly animal
care staff will tell you interesting facts about these wonderful creatures. This is a good opportunity to ask them anything you ever wanted to know about these amazing animals. You will then take turns stepping down onto the platform in waist deep water and stand facing each other. The dolphins will swim to a position between the participants. You’ll be able to touch the dolphins while the staff member answers any questions you may have.
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling
Adults $116 / Children: $89
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
DOLPHIN SWIM (2 Hours approx.)
A short ferry boat ride will take you to The Dolphin Experience Lagoon where your adventure will begin. You will break into groups of 6 and each group will take turns swimming with the dolphins. As you swim with the dolphins, you will be given an opportunity to give them a few hand signals and they will show off their trained behavior. As you swim and interact with the dolphins, our animal care staff provides you with facts about these wonderful animals. While others are in the water, you can take photos from the deck of the dolphins or of your family and
friends. Each group will be in the water for approximately 20-25 minutes. Swim fins are provided, which will assist you during your swim.
Children must be at least 55 Inches in height
Not advisable for pregnant women
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling
Adults $202 / Children: $174
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
JEEP TOUR (ECO TOUR) (approx 4 hours)
This jeep tour is one of the most exciting things to do on Grand Bahama Island. It has something for everyone: sightseeing; beach time and swimming; a light lunch and shopping. It also includes many points of interest that would normally be part of a separate tour. On this tour you drive an open top 4X4 jeep while being led in a convoy
by an experienced island guide. At various stops your guide will narrate the history of the island from its first inhabitants, the Lucayan Indians, to the modern day founders of the city of Freeport. The Lucayan National Park is the turnaround point and also the stop for lunch and a visit to beautiful Gold Rock Beach and the historic Lucayan Indian caves. Don’t forget to wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. After lunch you will be dropped off at Port Lucaya Marketplace for shopping and return to your ship.
Must have driver´s license, Must be 25 years or older to drive, four persons per jeep
Duration: 4hours approx
Adults $81 / Children: $54
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING (approx 3.5 hours)
You will learn how to use scuba gear in the swimming pool. The scuba diving instructor will go over basic information with you about pool diving. You will then get in the pool and they will teach you how to use the equipment while diving underwater. Once you’re ready, the instructor will take you on your first dive. You will dive in 20ft. of water. The dive instructor will guide you around underwater on a reef.
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling
Equipment included
Adults $135 / Children: $135
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
ONE TANK DIVE (approx 2.5 hours)
Dive The Bahamas - "Voted One of the Top Dive Destination in The World." With fascinating shipwrecks, rich tropical sea life, and lush coral gardens, you can experience the dive adventure of a lifetime. Come dive the best of The Bahamas. Sign up now and dive today! Water Depth: Usually a Reef/Wreck in 30-40ft. of ocean water.
Must be Certified Diver with dive card
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling
Tanks and Weights Included
Adults $92 / Children: $92
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
TWO TANK DIVE (approx 4 hours)
The first dive of the day is at a maximum depth of 80ft. Some of the most glorious and ancient corals have formed in these dive sites and give you an amazing view of this incredible work of nature. Small blue holes, plate corals, star corals, schools of Creole wrasse, paired with groupers, jacks, Bermuda chubs, and every other reef fish are a usual part of the first dive. After a surface interval spent on the boat traveling from one dive site to the other, you will then be able to enjoy a second dive on one of our many reefs. Experience your second dive at a maximum depth of 60ft, cruising around the scattered coral.
Must be Certified Diver with dive card
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling
Tanks and Weights Included
Adults $141 / Children: $141
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
SHARK DIVE (approx 2-3 hours)
UNEXSO pioneered this existing dive almost 20 years ago and was the first to offer shark diving on Grand Bahama Island. The UNEXSO staff are considered experts in shark behavior and conservation and will organize an up close and personal experience with the sharks at UNEXSOs’ shark junction. The expanded pre-dive briefing dispels the misconceptions about sharks, covers information about shark behavior and highlights interesting facts about these misunderstood creatures. During the dive you´ll observe these magnificent creatures as our experienced staff feeds and interacts with sharks of all sizes. You will come away from the experience with a new appreciation of these beautiful animals and understand the need for increased conservation measures.
Must be Certified Diver with dive card
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling
Tanks and Weights Included
Adults $141 / Children: $141
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
SAIL BOAT (approx 2 hours)
Come aboard the 42ft catamaran FantaSea on our relaxing Coastal Sailing Tour. Enjoy the scenery of the crystal clear turquoise water, swaying coconut trees and remote sandy white beaches. Relax on deck as the sails are hoisted as we cruise along the Southern Coastline. Sip on the local unlimited Rum punch or Fruit Punch and listen to the oceans sounds as you lay back on the sun deck or enjoy a shaded seat.
Wear/Bring: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, waterproof camera.
Not recommended to children under 10 years old
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling
Adults $48 / Children: $28
BOTTOM REEF FISHING (approx 3 hours)
Try your hand at bottom fishing aboard a 47 ft Key West boat in the turquoise waters of Freeport. Catch a variety of shallow water fish like Snappers, Porgies, Jacks and Trigger Fish just to name a few, using light bait, tackle, ice and cooler.
Not recommended to children under 10 years old
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling
Adults $78 / Children: $50
Purchase at the Shore Excursion Desk on deck 3.
GRAND LUCAYAN GOLF DAY
The Grand Lucayan Resort offers two championship golf courses, each distinctively unique. The Our Lucayan, designed by Dick Wilson, boasts 6,824 yards of lush, championship golf, featuring tree-lined doglegs and elevated tropical greens. The Reef Course, a 6,290-yard Robert Trent Jones, Jr. signature design, is the first Bahamian course to open since 1969, featuring water playing off 13 holes. If that's not enough to convince you, both the Our Lucayan and The Reef have been named as "Number One in the Bahamas" by LINKS Magazine as well as honored in the "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World" by Golfer Magazine. One is long with plenty of water hazards throughout. The other is well-guarded with bunkers at the greens. Choose to play 18 or 9 holes. Golf clubs are permitted aboard the ship at no additional cost as well as for rent on both courses.
9 Holes: Adults $65 / Children: $65
18 Holes: Adults $95 / Children: $95
LUCAYAN NATIONAL PARK KAYAK TOUR
This tour is packed with several features that would normally be sold as separate tours. From the moment you leave the harbor you will be treated to a narrated tour of Freeport highlights that is usually sold as a separate
tour. Your destination is the Lucayan National Park that was the home of the original Indian inhabitants, the Lucayans. The gentle flowing creek in the National Park is safe and enjoyable in any weather for a kayak trip. Paddling with the current is easy and the accompanying guides provide you with instructions. This is not a “wet” tour you can wear your street clothes. Our kayaks are wide and stable and easy to get in and easy to get out. The trip is 90 minutes long, which is just right for most people. A large shelter on a beautiful beach at the Park follows the kayaking; time to relax and enjoy a light snack. There is a moderate amount of walking along boardwalk nature trails but no special footwear is required. The tour includes a visit to the Lucayan Indian caves in the Park (usually sold as a separate tour). Bring along a bottle of water for refills. Shorts, tee shirt or pullover and a hat are
recommended. The salt waters of the creek inhibits insect growth but repellent is available if needed.
Limited Space, Subject to scheduling, Weather Permitting
Duration: 4.5hours approx
Adults $81 / Children: $26
GRAND BAHAMA YACHT CLUB WITH LUNCH
You will be picked up from the ship in a luxury vehicle and driven to Grand Bahama Yacht Club in The Lucaya area of Freeport. A special lunch will be served at The Pool Bar named "THE CONCH GALLEY". Grand Bahama Yacht Club is the only five star marina in the Bahamas. After lunch, we will take you on a canal tour along the inter coastal waterway where you will see "The rich and famous" people of Freeport live. Starting with the famous "BOAT HOUSE", a twelve million dollar mansion built for the largest tanker ship owner in the world. You will be cruising through two marinas where you will see many Mega Yachts valued up to fifty million dollars each. Port Lucaya Marina and Grand Bahama Yacht Club have become a frequent port of choice for many of these large boats as well as many Sport Fishing boats that come here to catch Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin and Sailfish. Large fishing ornaments are held at Port Lucaya Marina which is located in the middle of more than 80 shops, restaurants and the most gorgeous white sandy beach. The canal tour will take you through the crystal clear canal, make a short stop at the famous "Dolphin Experience" (Not the program) and continue down "Millionaire Row" with its many beautiful homes. After the canal tour, we will take you back to the ship or we can drop you off at Port Lucaya for shopping and after words back to the Bahamas Celebration.
Limited Space, Weather Permitting
Free WiFi Available
Adults $115 / Children: $95