Great Exuma Cays, Max 14

Exuma Island and Cays Tour

★ 4.9 111 reviews

7 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

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Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Group: max 14 travellers
Meeting point: Barraterre Dock, Great Exuma
Cancellation: Free cancellation

Overview

Robert's Island Adventures runs this seven-hour-and-thirty-minute trip out of Barraterre Dock on Great Exuma, with a hard cap of fourteen travellers per departure. The boat pushes off at 08:00, and a uniformed crew member waits at the dock to meet arriving guests. The route threads through the cays, with stops at the wildlife and natural sites the area is known for.

Reviewers who took this exact trip describe a familiar arc of stops: interacting with and photographing the swimming pigs, spotting and even touching iguanas, seeing sharks, and visiting the grotto, which one traveller named their favourite stop of the day. Fish inside the grotto are unlike anything another visitor had seen before, and a separate reviewer praised the sandbar.

Drinks are included, covering alcoholic beverages, soda and bottled water, but lunch is not part of the package, even though at least one reviewer described a generous home-style lunch, so confirm current arrangements on the booking page. One family with children aged seven, nine and twelve reported an excellent trip.

What's Included

Included

Alcoholic beverages
Soda/Pop
Bottled water

Not Included

Lunch

Itinerary

Meet at Barraterre DockArrive at Barraterre Road, park, and look for the staff member in a Robert's Island Adventures uniform stationed at the boat. The tour departs at 08:00.
Cruise the Exuma caysThe boat travels among the cays on a route focused on nature and wildlife stops, as described in the listing and by reviewers.
Wildlife and swimming stopsReviewer accounts mention the swimming pigs, iguanas, sharks, a sandbar and the grotto, though the listing gives no fixed order or schedule for the stops.
Return to Barraterre DockThe activity ends back at the meeting point. Total duration is seven hours and thirty minutes. Lunch is not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day smoother, based on the listing details and what past guests have reported.

Getting there. The meeting point is Barraterre Dock on Barraterre Road. The listing does not state that pickup is included, so confirm transport on the booking page before the day. One reviewer reported a missed pickup arrangement and had to drive to the dock, so having a backup plan and the operator's phone number helps.
Group size. The tour is capped at fourteen travellers, and one reviewer commented that the group size felt right. Another described the boat as relatively small.
Food and drink. Alcoholic beverages, soda and bottled water are included. Lunch is listed as not included, though one reviewer mentioned a plentiful home-style lunch, so check the current arrangement when booking.
Weather flexibility. The trip requires good weather, and one reviewer had their date shifted by two days due to conditions. If weather cancels the tour, guests are offered a different date or a full refund, so build some slack into travel plans.
Who it suits. The listing says most travellers can participate and that families with children have enjoyed it, including one with kids aged seven, nine and twelve. It is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. The listing also advises against booking for those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Photography. One reviewer reported taking great photos at the stops. Bring whatever camera gear suits a day built around wildlife and scenery.

Common issues. Weather is the main source of disruption, with one reviewer reporting a two-day delay, and the operator offers a new date or full refund when conditions force a cancellation. A minimum number of travellers is required, and the same rebooking or refund options apply if the minimum is not met. One reviewer described a pickup arrangement that fell through and stressed the need to confirm details and call quickly if nobody shows. Communication hiccups aside, the main structural limits are the absence of wheelchair access and the fact that lunch is not included in the listed package. One reviewer also wished for more time at certain stops but acknowledged the distances involved.

Common Questions

How Long Is The Tour And What Time Does It Start?

The tour runs seven hours and thirty minutes and departs Barraterre Dock at 08:00. It ends back at the same meeting point. Plan for a long day on the water.

Where Do I Meet The Boat?

The meeting point is Barraterre Dock on Barraterre Road, The Bahamas. After parking, look for a staff member in a Robert's Island Adventures uniform at the boat. The listing does not state that hotel pickup is provided, so check the booking page for any transport options.

What Is Included In The Price?

Alcoholic beverages, soda and bottled water are included. Lunch is not included, although at least one reviewer mentioned receiving a home-style lunch, so verify the current arrangement when booking.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children?

The listing says most travellers can participate and that infants must sit on laps. One family with children aged seven, nine and twelve reported an excellent trip and recommended it. Service animals are allowed.

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. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

How Many People Are On The Boat?

The tour has a maximum of fourteen travellers. One reviewer commented that the size of the tour was good, and another described the boat as relatively small.