Travelling to The Bahamas with teenagers can feel like a big challenge. Teens get bored fast if they just sit on a beach all day long. They want real action, funny photos for their phones, and cool stories to tell their friends back home. Booking a high-speed boat ride to see wild islands is the absolute best way to keep your big kids happy, active, and fully engaged throughout your entire tropical vacation.
High-Speed Speedboat Thrills to Exuma
Teens love fast rides. Sitting on a slow boat for hours will make them roll their eyes. That is why hopping on a custom powerboat is a total game-changer for families travelling to The Bahamas with teenagers. You get to blast across open blue water at top speeds, feeling the warm wind and salt spray.
Our company, Pieces of 8 Tours, runs a top-rated trip that takes you straight into the heart of the action. We leave right from The Royal Lobby, Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, Nassau. You will jump aboard one of our six custom boats, which include four 38ft Fountain vessels and two 40ft Frontrunner boats. Driven by triple 350HP Mercury engines, these boats glide over waves with ease. Up to 24 guests can ride along, making it super fun without feeling packed like a giant ferry.
Swim with Original Pigs and Friendly Nurse Sharks
The famous Exuma trip is an 8.5-hour day of pure adventure. Our fast boats get you to the first stop in just about one hour.
- Swim right next to the famous pigs in deep water
- Feed wild rock iguanas on the beach at Leaf Cay
- Float next to gentle nurse sharks (they are totally safe and non-aggressive!)
- Eat a hot Bahamian buffet lunch at Lorraine’s Café
- Snorkel around a sunken plane wreck at Norman’s Cay.
If you want an unforgettable full-day run, book your Exuma pigs tour from $449 for adults (13+) and $340 for kids aged 2 to 6.
Driving Golf Carts and Seeing Pink Sand Beaches
If your teens like chill vibes, cool views, and fun photos, take them to Harbour Island in Eleuthera. It is home to world-famous pink sand beaches that look amazing in photos. Plus, teens love riding around the island in gas-powered golf carts.
The Pink Sands Escape runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30am to 4pm. Adults (13+) are $449, and kids (2-6) are $340.
On this trip, your family will:
- Meet the swimming pigs of Eleuthera
- Spot wild sea turtles gliding through clear water
- Grab lunch at Valentine’s Resort or Shipyard Restaurant
- Zip around town on a fun golf cart ride
- Swing out over the ocean on a beach rope swing
You can reserve your spot on the Pink Sands Escape to secure a seats-filled day your older kids will talk about forever.
Quick Half-Day Trips Near Nassau
Do not have a full day to spare? No problem at all! You can still have a blast on a shorter trip without losing a whole day of your trip.
Our Harbour Tour & Rose Island Swimming A pig’s trip lasts about 5 hours (10am to 3pm). Rose Island is just 15 minutes away from Nassau. You get to see historic forts, check out Potter’s Cay, swim with Rose Island pigs, and relax on a private beach. Adult tickets (13+) cost $309, while child tickets (2-6) are $265. Feel free to check availability for the Nassau Harbour Tour before you fly out.
Cruising in on a big ship? We have a special trip for you! The Swimming Pigs from Nassau Cruise Port tour runs daily from 11:30am to 2:30pm for 3 hours. Ages 13+ are $160, and ages 3 to 12 are $145. Please note: this tour is for cruise ship passengers ONLY. It covers harbour views, forts, Rose Island pigs, turtle spots, and snorkelling.
Private Boat Charters for Big Families
Sometimes you just want your own private boat for your family group. We offer custom day trips for groups up to 24 guests.
- Exuma Cays Adventure: Full day from $7,580 (pigs, sharks, iguanas, wrecks, lunch at Lorraine’s Cafe)
- Northern Exuma Escape: 8 hours from $5,780 (iguanas at Leaf Cay, wreck, lunch at Xuma Restaurant)
- Pink Sands Escape: A full day from $7,280 (Eleuthera pigs, turtles, pink sand, and lunch at Valentine’s Resort)
- Rose Island Full Day: 7 hours from $4,780 (turtles, volleyball, lunch at Footprints Beach Bar)
- Rose Island Half Day: 4 hours from $3,000 (turtles, lunch at Sand Dollar Beach Bar)
If your group wants private space, enquire about a private charter for your group to set up your ultimate day on the water.
Planning a trip to The Bahamas with teenagers does not have to be stressful or hard work. When you choose a high-speed boat tour, you give your kids direct access to wild animals, fast boats, great food, and unbelievable beaches. As a licensed and insured operator with a TripAdvisor Best Choice Award, Pieces of 8 Tours makes booking safe and easy.
We offer a 100% refund for cancellations made 72+ hours in advance, and $5 from every booking is donated directly to the Atlantis Blue Project.
Contact our team via phone at +1 242 828 7447, text us on WhatsApp at +1 242 812 7447, or drop an email to info@piecesof8tours.com to get your family out on the ocean!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pregnant women or babies allowed on the boat tours?
No, pregnant women are strictly prohibited from joining any of our powerboat tours for safety reasons. Additionally, children under the age of 2 cannot join our boat excursions.
Is there a weight limit for guests joining the tours?
Yes, there is a strict weight limit of 275 lbs per guest across our boat fleet to ensure safe riding conditions out on the water.
Are nurse sharks safe for teenagers to swim nearby?
Yes! The nurse sharks’ guests meet on the Exuma tour are very gentle and non-aggressive. They are completely safe to swim near under guided supervision.
Can regular hotel guests book the Nassau Cruise Port tour?
No, the Swimming Pigs from Nassau Cruise Port tour is reserved for cruise ship passengers ONLY. Non-cruise tourists staying in Nassau hotels can book our regular Rose Island or Exuma tours instead.
Where do the regular daily boat tours depart from?
All of our regular daily public tours depart directly from the Royal Lobby at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in Nassau.