Crystal Bay Boat And Fishing

Crystal Bay Exuma Private Boat Tours & Fishing Charters

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4 to 8 hours, free cancellation.

from $1,006.49 per person

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Duration: 4 to 8 hours
Meeting point: Barraterre Dock, Great Exuma
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

Crystal Bay Boat Excursions runs this private boat and fishing charter out of Great Exuma, with a duration of 4 to 8 hours. The listing describes a loop through some of the Exuma Cays' best known stops: Pig Beach, Compass Cay, Thunderball Grotto and Staniel Cay, with time spent around Great Exuma as well. Fishing equipment is carried on board, so the day can mix sightseeing with line fishing. Only your group participates, which shapes the whole feel of the trip. The boat departs from Barraterre Road in The Bahamas.

Because it is private, only your group participates. Drinks are well covered: bottled water, soda, snacks and alcoholic beverages are all included, along with every fee and tax. The one gap is snorkeling gear, which you need to bring yourself if you want to swim inside the grotto. A recent reviewer called the day a strong recommendation after many tours in the Bahamas and beyond.

It suits groups who want a boat day combining sightseeing stops with fishing, and who are happy to organize their own mask and fins. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and the listing cautions against booking with back problems, pregnancy or serious heart conditions.

What's Included

Included

Snacks
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
All fees and taxes
Alcoholic beverages
Fishing equipment

Not Included

Use of snorkelling equipment

Itinerary

Meet at Barraterre RoadThe tour starts from Barraterre Road in The Bahamas. The listing does not state whether hotel pickup is provided, so check the booking page for transfer details.
Pig Beach, 45 minutesThe first stop is Pig Beach, with 45 minutes on site.
Great Exuma, 45 minutesA 45 minute stop around Great Exuma.
Compass Cay, 45 minutesThe boat calls at Compass Cay for 45 minutes.
Thunderball Grotto, 45 minutesThe grotto stop lasts 45 minutes and allows time for a swim. Bring your own snorkeling equipment if you plan to swim here.
Great Exuma stops, 45 minutes eachThe route includes further 45-minute stops around Great Exuma, all on your private boat.
Staniel Cay, 45 minutesStaniel Cay is on the route, with 45 minutes allocated there.
Return to Great ExumaThe day finishes with a final 45 minute stretch around Great Exuma before the boat returns.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book this charter.

Bring snorkel gear. Snorkeling equipment is not provided, so pack your own mask and fins. Thunderball Grotto is the obvious place you will want them. The listing is explicit that this is the one gear gap.
Drinks covered. Bottled water, soda, snacks and alcoholic beverages are all included, along with every fee and tax. There is no bar bill to settle on board. You only need to bring gear, not refreshments.
Private group only. This is a private charter, so only your group is on the boat. That means no sharing the day with strangers.
Fitness and mobility. The listing says most travellers can participate, but sets limits: the boat is not wheelchair accessible, infants must sit on laps, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers or those with serious heart conditions. Boarding a boat and moving around at beach stops requires some mobility.
Weather dependent. The experience requires good weather. If the operator cancels for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund. Build some slack into your Exuma plans in case the day gets shifted.
Fishing on board. Fishing equipment is included, so the charter can mix sightseeing with line fishing. One reviewer who has taken many tours in the Bahamas rated the crew highly and recommended them without reservation.

Common issues. The honest limits are mostly practical. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers or anyone with serious heart conditions. Snorkeling gear is excluded, which catches some visitors out at the grotto. Cancellation terms are strict inside 24 hours before the start time, with no refund or changes accepted after that cut-off, and the operator requires a minimum number of travellers, so the trip can be cancelled for low numbers, in which case a different date, a different experience or a full refund is offered. Weather can also force a change of date or a refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Snacks, bottled water, soda, alcoholic beverages, fishing equipment and all fees and taxes are included. Snorkeling equipment is not included, so bring your own mask and fins. Since it is private, only your group will be on the boat.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is Barraterre Road in The Bahamas. The listing does not state whether hotel pickup is provided, so check the booking page before you travel. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children?

Most travellers can participate, and infants must sit on laps. The listing does not set a minimum age. Families should weigh the long day on the water against their children's comfort.

Can I Join If I Have Limited Mobility?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is also not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers or anyone with serious heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Boarding and moving around a boat requires some mobility.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Inside that window no refund or changes are accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Bring your own snorkeling equipment, since it is not supplied. Food and drink are covered, with snacks, bottled water, soda and alcoholic beverages on board. Beyond gear, the listing does not specify anything else to carry.