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Yes, we turn off the engine and SAIL!!! We are 3rd. generation sailors - join us for a real sailing experience! Sail the island chain that stretches out to the east of Nassau and includes gorgeous beaching, fantastic coral reefs for snorkeling, as well as miles of our beautiful turquoise water! Our daytime cruises & charters usually are 3 1/4H, 4 1/4H and 6H but can be customized. You may book a private charter, or you may book at our per person rate and join up with other guests. Customize your charter with wreck snorkeling, swimming/snorkeling with the sea turtles, a swimming pig experience, or private watersports - parasailing, jet skis & banana boat rides. #1 - OUR ROSE ISLAND DAY CRUISE Wonderful sailing, beautiful beaching, fantastic snorkeling, a delicious freshly grilled BBQ lunch, snacks & drinks – this is a great day out! * Sail away for the day - yes, we turn off the engine and SAIL! * 6 hour day cruise - usually 10:30am-4:30pm * Relaxing 2 1/2-3 hour stop for beaching & snorkeling * Beautiful secluded beaching at nearby Rose Island, or one of the surrounding cays * Snorkeling on an incredible coral reef teeming with colorful tropical fish * Great snorkel gear on board in all sizes, all included, along with our safe, fun swim waist belts * Snorkel from your sailboat or ride ashore in our tender & snorkel from shore * Morning coffee with cakes & pastries * Amazing lunch freshly prepared on board, grilled over charcoal with generous servings of our “secret recipe” BBQ Chicken & Ribs, Bahamian Baked Beans, Captain Travis’s famous Cole Slaw & fresh dinner rolls from our local bakery, baked that same morning * Fruits & chocolates during the sail home * Our own recipe Bahama Mamas are unlimited during the sail home * Fruit punch, iced tea, lemonade & bottled water included during your entire cruise * Very affordable & customizable cash bar on board * Bring a towel! Small group/public cruises: $195pp ($135pp for kids ages 11 and under) Private Charters: Our stunning 26-passenger 56' sailing yacht - $3,690 Our beautiful 12-passenger 41' sailing sloop - $1,910 #2 - OUR 4 1/4 HOUR ROSE ISLAND HALF DAY CRUISE * Sail away for a half day - yes, we turn off the engine and SAIL! * Usually departs at 9am & 1:30pm * Relaxing 1 1/2 hour stop for beaching & snorkeling * Beautiful secluded beaching at nearby Rose Island * Snorkeling on an incredible coral reef teeming with colorful tropical fish * Great snorkel gear on board in all sizes, all included, along with our safe, fun swim waist belts * Snorkel from your sailboat or ride ashore in our tender & snorkel from shore * Snack trays with cheeses, salamis, crackers & olives, along with fruits & chocolates during the sail home * Our own recipe Bahama Mamas are unlimited during the sail home * Fruit punch, iced tea, lemonade & bottled water by the glass are unlimited/included during your entire cruise * Very affordable & customizable cash bar on board * Bring a towel! $155pp ($125pp for kids ages 11 and under) Private Charters: Our stunning 26-passenger 56' sailing yacht - $2,910 Our beautiful 12-passenger 41' sailing sloop - $1,510 OPTIONS FOR CUSTOMIZING PRIVATE CHARTERS - 1 - EXTRA TIME - Adding an hour or two to an all day charter, if you would like more time for exploring or snorkeling, or if you'd like to add one or two of the things below, without reducing your sailing and/or beaching and coral reef snorkeling time. Or, our day cruise can be condensed into 5 hours, if you need a shorter day. 2 - DIFFERENT START TIMES - We can sometimes change your charter start time, if something different is needed and/or to work around your schedule e.g. if you are on a cruise ship, or have business meetings. 3 - SWIM WITH THE TURTLES - charge your underwater cameras! This is a 'wild animal' encounter i.e. they are not tame, and we don't feed them. Usually we see between 6 and 10 turtles - very very rarely, once perhaps in the last 3 years, there have been no turtles, but usually they are swimming around, grazing on the sea grass on the sandy bottom, and coming to the surface to breathe. When you are in the water, you are swimming over a pretty sandy and grassy sea bottom, in about 8-15' of water. There is no coral reef at this location. 4 - WRECK SNORKELING - Depending on the tide, and the weather, there is a shallow wreck (20-30') we can go to for snorkeling. This is for experienced snorkelers and strong swimmers. The top of the wreck is 10'-15' below the surface of the water, and with a water depth of about 35'. The fish to be seen here are quite different than on the coral reef, and larger! There are many fish to be seen including schools of Sergeant Majors, as well as very large Angel and Parrot fish and an occasional turtle or barracuda. 5 - ADDITIONAL WATER SPORTS - jet skis, parasailing and/or banana boat rides may be added on to the 4 1/4 or 6 hour cruises. These activities are brought out to us privately, at Rose Island, for an additional charge - inquire for details. 6 - SWIMMING PIGS - make a stop on your charter for a swimming pig experience! There are 4 or 5 pigs, usually including at least one pink piglet! You'll ride ashore from your sailboat on a red banana boat, where you can swim with the pigs, or just watch, or enjoy the lounge chairs on the beach. This is an additional $40pp. Not everyone in your party needs to participate. What To Expect Onboard: If you’re a sailor or want to learn, with a private charter you can be the Captain! You and your party can be as involved as you like, sheet the sails, take the helm, decide on your own destination, do some or all of the sailing, have a lesson, or take a break! We don't bareboat - and there's nobody in Nassau who does - when you experience how shallow our waters can be, you'll see why! But we can offer you the next best thing - it's not that we question your seamanship but rather for navigational purposes because reefs and sandbars here are not marked - sailing here you need to learn to judge the depth of the water by the colour - something we'll be happy to show you how to do! Boat Specialties: • Family Reunions & Get-togethers • Weddings • Company Outings • Birthday Parties • Special Anniversaries • Proposals If you have any questions, we can answer those through GetMyBoat’s messaging platform before you pay. Just hit, “Request to Book” and send us an inquiry for a custom offer.
DS
Thank you for a fantastic day!! The crew were super courteous, relaxed, welcoming and highly competent. The sail itself was lovely. They pointed out the best snorkeling spots and changed up the itinerary for us with no notice when we decided ON THE BOAT on swimming with the turtles and adding an extra hour! The entire experience was perfect from the ease of booking, the prompt responses to my multiple email questions, the extra adventure add-ons … to the boat itself which is is impeccably kept. The cabin is the cleanest we have ever been in, and we have sailed a lot! The drinks and food were fresh and delicious. All in all a Father’s Day to remember!!
vc
Great trip, real sailing, amazing captain and crew. Best experience we've had ever on a charter sail. Fun at the beach, snorkeling from the boat, and really, really good BBQ. If you're looking for something special to do while in the Bahamas - this is it.
PJ
The pick up at our resort was super convenient and Travis and Shaun were absolutely incredible. The food was absolutely amazing! By far the coolest experience we did while on the island. They were prompt and Shaun was hilarious.
RB
Randy and Travis gave a memerable sailing experience. Wind Dance was a beatiful boat and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute! The snorkeling was amazing!
TD
Wonderful crew and experience. We charter frequently and this ranks as one of our favorites. The whole experience was top notch all around !!!
We offer the best Bahamas Snorkeling and Secluded Rose Island beaching adventures in the areas around Nassau, Paradise Island Rose Island, all while enjoying the pleasures of Sailing. We actually do turn off the engine and sail, and we guarantee an unforgettable experience!! Enjoy the fantastic feeling of sailing - just picture yourself lying off on the deck, under the white billowing jib, sunbathe on the deck, sit in the shade under the sails or in the cockpit beneath the bimini top. Listen to our great selection of music, listen to the wind, or to the waves lapping against the bow. You'll find that our snorkeling adventures are the perfect vacation experience, like going to another world...!!!
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Full refund up to 30 days prior.
Cancellations & weather: Our cancellation policy is that if you have to cancel for any reason there is a 75% penalty. For cancellations within 30 days of your cruise, which includes same day cancellations & no shows, there is a 100% cancellation penalty. There is no penalty if the weather is not co-operating and your Captain should decide to cancel because of bad weather i.e. excessive wind or rain - but let's certainly hope that is not the case - on the day of your cruise. If this happens, your Captain will call or email you to let you know. He will make a decision 60-90 minutes before your sailing time. No news is good news! Also, if there is a weather problem, he will make every attempt to postpone the sail time an hour or so for the same day, or, if you are here longer, to reschedule the cruise for another day during your vacation. If we can't do this, then there is no penalty. If you are on a cruise ship, there is also no penalty, if your ship is diverted due to bad weather here in Nassau. Please keep in mind that most of the Nassau, Cable Beach & Paradise Island Hotel beaches, the ocean shoreline, the approach by cruise ship over the ocean, and the Nassau harbor entrance, may be rough and windy, even very rough and very windy (!) but this is not at all where you will need to go on the cruise. We will sail through Nassau Harbour, to the East, and travel along the protected Southern shores of Paradise, Atholl and/or Rose Islands.