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You get to choose your boat, activities and duration. Send us an e-mail with your request and we will advise on pricing and availibility. Should you have a group larger than our recommended maximum, please advise and we will let you know if we can accommodate you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
SNORKELING:
Operating in a completely natural environment, it is not uncommon to see stingrays, turtles, vibrant colourful reef formations and multiple varieties of sealife. While we occasionally see sharks on our tours, our snorkeling spots are in calm, clear areas and the chance of seeing a shark while in those areas are very low. There are areas where there are higher concentrations of sharks, and while there are other companies that specialize in shark dives on the island, we do not. The snorkeling spots depth range from 2′-20′ and include both inshore and offshore stops. For our guests, we always play it safe and keep our snorkelers safety as first priority. To that end, we keep life jackets, and life rings on board for our guests who want the extra flotation, and we ensure that our crew members always keeps their eyes on our guests, both in and out of the water. Also, we do not require our guests to wear a life jacket while snorkeling unless they are under the age of 12yrs or as deemed my the captain.
FISHING:
For the fishing portion of our tours, we find that bottom fishing yields the best action and results. Fish average 1-10 pounds, with 10-30 pounders caught fairly often, and include species such as grouper, yellow tail snapper, trigger fish and french grunts. Fishing licenses are not required, and we will be happy to teach any of our guests how to fish. For our fishing tackle, we use light spincasters with 15-20lb mono line. For bait, we use a combination of natural baits and artificial lures. For spear fishing, we use Hawaiian slings with spears which are not tethered. Although spear fishing can be alot of fun, to participate in this sport our guest must be good snorkelers and be able to free dive at least 10′ or better. For our six and eight hour tours, we will be happy to assist with having your catch cooked, either when we grill lunch on the beach, (if that option is chosen), or afterwards at one of the local restaurants, or even if you choose to take it home for later. The fish that are caught during your trip are your fish and we will never keep any of our guests fish unless our guest offer them to us.
REMOTE ISLAND BEACHING:
All of the remote beaches that we frequent feature powdery soft sand and no riptides or undercurrents. There are no bathroom facilities, chairs or umbrellas on the beaches and in most cases our guests are the only persons there. Access to the beach is by boat only and you will have to get in the water, (about 2′-3′ deep) to get on shore. We only go to calm, clear beaches with easy access for our guests, and there are some trees close to the shore to provide shade from the sun as well. A few beach chairs can be made available upon request.
Lunch/Snacks/Beverages:
All of our tours include bottled water and sodas, which include coke and goombay punch (local tropical flavoured s0da). Alcoholic beverages can be provided by us, such as beer, rum or wine, or you may bring your own as well. We only charge our guests what we pay locally and you can make your specific requests during the booking process. Legal drinking age in The Bahamas is 18. All of our boats have coolers on board and all beverages are served in the can, ice cold. For our six or eight hour tours, we can grill lunch on the beach at $15/pp, (minimum 4 persons) and the menu consists of hamburgers, hotdogs and chips. Depending on time, we can also prepare fish if any is caught before lunch, circumstances permitting. Special food requests are welcomed, and can be worked out during the reservation process, at which time any allergies or dietary restrictions can be discussed as well. Other lunch options include lunch at a dockside restaurant,( food at customers expense, no additional fee for transportation), or bringing your own lunch.
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