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Small-Group Snorkeling Experience at Sea Garden
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Small-Group Snorkeling Experience at Sea Garden

By Bluefinn242
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This activity is ideal for adventurous persons who love the ecosystem and want to experience snorkeling on a coral reef. This allows you to see many forms of sea life from sea corals to many fish and even a turtle or two.
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Ages 5-100, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Bottled water
  • Life Vests
What's not included
  • Towels


Start:
  • Blue Finn Charters 242, Harbour Central Marina, E Bay St, Nassau, The Bahamas
    Harbor Central Marina, East Bay street behind Rubis gas station. Enter through green gates.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 159567P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 159567P6

    From
    ₹11,378.67
    per adult
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    • Bluefinn242
      176
      Nassau, Bahamas
      Joined in May 2019
    • robertyK6850UX
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Disappointing trip to view turtles
      The experience was overpriced. The starting point was very hard to find with absolutely no signage to help determine if we were on the right dock. The boat arrived a half hour late and we were not informed about the delay. We saw very few turtles which the boat driver said was due to the other boat activity in the area.
      Written 7 January 2025
    • Gary W
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not trustworthy
      I had the booking and the ticket voucher but I called before the trip about 8 am to confirm and ask some questions and was told it had been cancelled because not enough people had signed up. They claimed they had notified me in advance but there was no notification. This last minute cancellation really put me in a fix.
      Written 26 December 2024
    • A7562TKnancyl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Turtles and Trivia
      Fun boat ride with high enough waves to make it exciting to and from the island. The captain pointed out historical sites and also, celebrity trivia, to the delight of two young girls in the group, Taylor Swift’s vacation home. We saw several turtles, a sting ray and tropical fish. There were 6 of us which made for plenty of room.
      Written 11 December 2024
    • JaneF042
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful Experience
      Amazing experience! On the way out, all the points of interest were pointed out and the ride was so fun! Great waves. Once we arrived by the island, they quickly found 3 turtles for us to snorkel with. It was great visibility and the turtles let us get so close! We had a wonderful time and would 100% book again. We came from a cruise ship and walked from the cruise port to the dock- it wasn’t a bad walk at all, about 20 minutes. On the way back they dropped us off at the Paradise Island/Atlantis dock since we wanted to walk around there. It was just our party of 3 on the boat! So nice to have a private tour for such a great value. Thanks!
      Written 10 December 2024
    • capriceb04
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Solo birthday
      They were absolutely wonderful, beginning to end. I arrived a little early and they were fishing. Once we headed to onto the water, Omar offered me drinks and a bit of knowledge of the surrounding area. I was nervous I wouldn't see any turltles because if the time of year but we floated passed a few. They helped me figure out the area they were in once I got in the water. Omar assisted with the gear, helping me in and out the boat and giving me my cameras. I dropped my phone in the water and the young man was kind enough to dive and get it for me. I was solo on this tour and they were great company. 10/10 experience!
      Written 30 November 2024
    • 957nanaf
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      The price is right!
      The hosts were friendly and informative. The price was right, and two hours for us was the perfect amount of time. The hosts said they would point out turtles, and did initially, but once we anchored they talked among themselves and didn't pay a lot of attention to us. That is why I rated them four stars. That said, I would recommend this activity to others.
      Written 27 November 2024
    • dawnmI4283OL
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing day - thank you for the adventure.
      My friend and I booked the trip to swim with sea turtles. There were two of us- females. We joined another group of women that was a group of four. Six us us arrived early to dock. A little strange finding our way to the dock but it felt safe. We arrived at dock and were met with the Bluefinn242 tour. The crew of two had on shirts with logos. We were early so they got the boat prepared. Took boat out to reef, provided gear, brief intro on gear, showed us where the turtles were and we were off. We felt safe. The crew had eyes on us the entire time. We were well informed of tour and provided extra details of the local area. The cost of the trip was much lower than other tours that we saw. Was not disappointed. We were provided many details on the area and the history. The trip was amazing. Would not hesitate to book again. Saw many turtles on the trip, can’t say that everyday is the same but the crew knew where to look. Left a nice tip and hope to see them again someday. Thank you Bluefinn242 for the amazing day. Dawn
      Written 19 November 2024
    • AL07866
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Trip
      We had a great trip. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and well-equipped to meet our needs. We saw a handful of turtles and lived the experience.
      Written 6 November 2024
    • Jayzzle
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      One of a kind tour
      Went with friends and fiance. It was a small group of 6 which we enjoy smaller, more intimate groups so worked out great. Such friendly and knowledgeable captains. They give you a tour of the island as they get you to see the turtles. You anchor for about an hour (too short) but it's worth the trip. Clear waters, lots of turtles in sight and you get to keep what you dive for (as long as it's not alive). Water and sodas offered and we made it back in time for lunch on the dock (not provided). Worth the money and time. Will return when venturing here again next year. Thanks Tyler and Omar!
      Written 3 November 2024
    • ReneeW717
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved it!
      Our captains were super friendly guys who made sure we had a great time! Once we got to the spot and into the water to snorkel, they continually pointed out the sea turtles. We had a great time!
      Written 9 October 2024
    • nicholesQ6359QI
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      I would do this again!
      Both of our tour guides were very friendly and helpful. They made sure that we had everything we needed and even took us back to our port after instead of the original meet up spot.
      Written 17 September 2024
    • F5947HAmichaelg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome trip ! !
      Second time out with Bluefinn242 in the last two years! This time was just a good as the first... Myself, my wife and our 6 year old daughter were treated top notch by the captain and mate! Saw many turtles on this short/sweet trip. Highly recommend!
      Written 9 September 2024
    • Jesse K
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice & quick excursion
      Enjoyed the quick 2 hour excursion, one hour round trip with one hour allotted to snorkel and see the turtles. The crew as very friendly and helpful. The snorkeling gear are in good shape.
      Written 5 August 2024
    • malf816
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great time!
      The tour guys were great and the whole experience did not disappoint. The guides showed us celebrity houses on our way back and forth to turtle island. One guide showed us where to go while the other was in the water with us. Great day!!!
      Written 1 August 2024
    • Excursion66549313218
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Book this now! Amazing tour.
      Amazing! This will be one of the best tours you will ever do. VIP service. Great boat. Amazing location. The turtles are in the wild and the guides make sure you don’t only see them but swim with them. A+++
      Written 22 July 2024
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    4.0 of 5 bubbles9 reviews
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    Frances A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    The best snorkeling in years, and far better than that offered by the Atlantis resort. We boated 30 minutes to a very active coral reef just off a small island and spent 45 minutes taking in the beautiful colors and activity 5 to 10 feet below us. Our boat captain circled nearby and spotted fish for us, including one large Ray. Our 2-man crew was great company and made us feel welcome and comfortable on our 3-hour trip.
    Written 24 August 2024
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    Deanna C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Family
    My sisters and I had a blast! Our captain and his mate were awesome! So helpful with the snorkeling, personable and fun people to be with. The snorkeling was the best I’ve ever experienced! So many fish and the reef is beautiful. When the snorkeling was over the captain even brought us back to the cruise port! Bluefinn is not easy to find. We walked. Probably about .75 mile from cruise port. Go to the Rubis gas station on East Bay street. The Harbor & Bluefinn are directly behind it. We WILL totally do this again! Absolutely the best!
    Written 3 December 2024
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    S4340SOstevenm
    Woodbridge, VA3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a great time. Just the boat captain and his wife along with my wife and I. Saw some great reefs and a sunken ship. The boat was clean and well maintained.
    Written 26 September 2023
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    Teresita M
    Miami, United States6 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    We rented two scooters from Special Needs at Sea for an Alaska cruise.
    I will not rent from them again. I first noticed the scooters looked unkept with small cracks on seats and slashes on rubber handlebars. One even had used napkins in the basket from a different cruise line. I Let that ride as long as the scooter works. On the second day began to run out of battery. I charged all night while we slept. Had a shore excursion at 1 pm. About 2 hours before the scooter went dead. Put to charge hoping to have enough to go on tour. Got off the ship and as I got to the meeting point scooter went dead. Of course, we had to miss the tour and were refunded on the spot. Somehow made it back to Gangway and stopped completely. The cruise employee had to push the scooter to an electrical outlet and charged enough to get me to the Customer Service desk. There they took my scooter to charge and gave me a temporary one til the next morning. Nex afternoon started will problems again and returned to Guest Services. At that point, they determined the charger itself was defective. They gave me a new charger with a Scootaround sticker and no more issues. Special Needs should have never included a defective battery charger.
    Written 26 June 2023
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    I’m sorry but you have the wrong company, we donot offer scooter rentals and we are located in the Bahamas.
    Written 10 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Tourist669123
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent customer service and boat operators helpful and kind. Beautiful snorkeling reef for all levels! Great price !
    Written 10 December 2024
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    Sara G
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Couples
    Four of us - my husband and I plus two people from a cruise - took part in this. To find the dock be sure to walk BEHIND the gas station all the way to the waterfront, and wait at the land end of the dock where there is a bench and a ramp going down to a float. It is not marked, but all the locals know. Our group left late because the group ahead of us returned late - no worries, Captain Chris made sure we still had our full time. Our ride out to the island was fast and fun in his safe open fiberglass-hull boat with twin outboard engines. It had a rear deck making it easy to get in and out of the water. Chris clearly loves the sea turtles and knows them well. He took us directly to them, and gave us good advice about how to best watch them while snorkeling. He helped us in and out of the water, and when the turtles moved he moved the boat so we could keep watching them. He explained about the colorful small fish that appear to have a commensal relationship with the turtles. We had a full, fun hour in the water before we returned to port. Highly recommend.
    Written 29 December 2023
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    Jennifer G
    2 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Couples
    Unfortunately, we did not have a positive experience with Bluefinn242. We reserved the snorkeling experience trip 1 month and 20 days prior. The day before the trip we received an email from TripAdvisor confirming it, HOWEVER, later that evening, specifically at 5:45 p.m., we received a phone call/WhatsApp message from Bluefinn242 advising that there were not enough people signed up for the 8:30 a.m. trip, so it was cancelled. To say we were upset is an understatement. What was really disappointing was the short notice we received. Considering we signed up SO early in advance, you think Bluefinn242 would have given us a little more heads up that it was going to be cancelled, and not less than 24 hours. I knew this was a possibility because I read details under "Additional Information", however less than 24 hours is ridiculous and inconsiderate. Even 48 hour notice I could have made other plans with another company. So consider this a warning when booking with Bluefinn242.
    Written 31 July 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for that feedback. We apologize for the late notification however we usually notify you 12 hours in advance as this gives more time for others to book and enough time that if we cancel you can book another tour. We have taken your feedback into consideration and will bring this up with management.
    Written 1 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Anna Y
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Family
    We took a leap of faith going on this excursion with only 1 review but boy, are we glad that we did! The captains were outstanding! We loved the small group and the location they took us to snorkel. They took us on a beautiful, comfortable boat ride through the islands to a snorkeling spot in crystal blue water about 20 mins away.

    It’s a little confusing finding them - you just walk through the narrow gate on the side of the gas station, go all the way back to the boat docks and you’ll see the captains in/by their boat. No signs, but easy to spot when you get to the dock.

    There was a little coral in the area they took us (purple and yellow) and some fish (not a ton) but we swam with about 15+ sea turtles. Amazing experience! Worth the trip and we loved the flexibility we had being with such a small crew. 10/10 would book again!
    Written 4 May 2023
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    Michelle Anne B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Couples
    Super fun experience, Capt Keith was kind and knowledgeable, took our group directly to the best spot for fish and many sea turtles. Highly recommend!
    Written 11 March 2023
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    *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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