Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park
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Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park
By Fran's Travel Tour & Limo Service
About
Nature lovers and adventurers appreciate escaping busy Freeport to kayak with sea turtles at a remote location off the coast of Grand Bahama island. Spot sea stars, watch turtles in their natural habitat, and enjoy the pristine surroundings on this guided shore excursion tour that includes transportation to and from the Freeport cruise port.
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$160.00
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Ages 4-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 5h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Ideal for nature lovers and families who want to escape bustling Freeport
- Enjoy the tranquil scene as you travel by boat to a remote island locale
- Kayak amid turtles and observe them in their natural habitat
- Round-trip transportation from the Freeport cruise port is included
- Bottled water
- lunch
What's not included- Gratuities
- Parking Fees
- Get picked up from the Freeport cruise port, where you transfer to a boat and cruise 4 miles to Sweetings Cay. Upon arrival at this remote location off of Grand Bahama’s east end, you can't miss the plentiful sea stars in the clear, shallow water. After your guide gives you a briefing on how to best enjoy the area safely, you are outfitted with a kayak to enjoy time at your leisure to paddle around the aptly named Turtle Park. Watch graceful turtles as they bob their heads above the water; some will come close enough to your kayak to allow you to feed them. No kayaking experience is necessary for this adventure, so it is a perfect shore excursion for novices, children, and experienced kayakers alike. You return to the mainland by boat and then are transferred back to the cruise port.
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Freeport Cruise Port
- Ports:
- Freeport Cruise Port
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6493P12- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 14 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park?
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park price starts from $160.00. Discover and book Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park on Tripadvisor
- What is the Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park cancellation policy?
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park?
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park is hosted by Fran's Travel Tour & Limo Service. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Fran's Travel Tour & Limo Service on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 5h. Discover and book Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park on Tripadvisor
- 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: 6493P12
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- M9113UObrians00Amazing adventureThis was a great way to spend half the day. We were picked up from our resort and driven to the east end of the island where the boat is docked. On the way, Brice told us about the island and things we passed. Once on the boat we stopped by a house and grabbed some gear and then headed to where we snorkeled. We snorkeled in the first spot for awhile and saw many fish. The blue hole had some amazing large fish and 2 large sting rays. We then went to another blue hole and saw more fish, a large eel, and a large lobster. We saw a loggerhead turtle and barracuda at the turtle park. We finished up with lunch at the house where we got the gear. Then we went back to the dock and were driven back to our resort. Definitely worth the price! Highly recommend!
- 532alanaj00GIRLS TRIP FUN 10/10 DONT MISS OUT!This was soooooo fun!! 1000/10 experience. Brice was very informative and funny! A great tour guide to have for sure. The blue hole was really cool and the species were so colorful and cute. We were able to see plenty of fish, starfish, a nurse shark, and even a sting ray. The turtles came out for us as well and were giving us a show for their food lol. Lunch was quick and easy, Rica was very nice and soft spoken and a great host with our meals. I would do this excursion again if the opportunity came. definitely recommend!!
- jm8796400Great snorkeling!We came via cruise ship. 2 snorkeling stops. Blue hole and drift snorkeling. Then to observe hawksbill turtles. Then to have lunch and enjoy a beach. Ride is 60 minutes each way via car. You HAVE to be experienced swimmers and/or snorkelers. It is not for people who can't swim. Bryce was a delightful informative guide. We had a great day with him. I loved his 2 dogs!
- adebruyne7000Incredible snorkling & lesser known small beachThis was by far the best experience in the Bahamas. Small private beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas and small Cafe. It's incredible how clear the water us and we were able to see many colorful fish and a few beautiful sea turtles. We all swam out to the reef and were amazed with the depth and interesting coral. My adult kids 22 & 19 loved it as well. Very organized pick up from our cruise ship and returned with plenty of time to shop st the straw market. Awesome day in Grand Bahamas
- SharkGirl071100Fantastic Day!We had an amazing time on this tour! Brice was an awesome guide. On the car drive to the boat, he gave us lots of informative info and history about the island - and lots of laughs! We snorkeled a blue hole first then did the drift snorkeling which was incredible! We were so pleased to see all the coral and plant life thriving and healthy. We saw tons of fish, rays, a nurse shark and on our way back we came upon a pod of dolphins! There were 2 turtles at the turtle park area. Rika made us lunch and we had some quiet beach time before heading back. 10 out 10! Would definitely recommend. We’ll be back for another tour with Brice for sure!
- JeramyM9900Best Snorkeling Ever!!This was BY FAR the best snorkeling trip we have ever done! We felt like we were drifting through an aquarium with tons of fish, starfish, stingray, conch, coral, and other marine life. My wife and I brought our two teenage boys, and everyone had a wonderful experience. The water and beaches were beautiful. Captain Robert was fantastic. We highly recommend this for anyone in Freeport and Grand Bahama (or coming in by cruise ship like we did).
- JenniferN232900Fantastic Snorkeling Experience on Grand Bahama IslandWe had the best time snorkeling! We saw lots of fish (including sting rays) and coral. We snorkeled above blue hole for about 10 minutes and then drift snorkeled for about 20-30 minutes. It was so nice to let the current take you across the water. It was very much like swimming in an aquarium. Unfortunately, it was raining when we got to the turtle park so we didn't see any turtles. We also had a nice lunch at the tour guide's property. I would recommend this experience to any one who enjoys snorkeling and would like to see the eastern part of the island.
- Adventurer75226000Amazing Adventure!Great trip! Must do! Worth every penny. Brice is a great tour guide. Saw amazing wildlife’s among the cats at the East End.
- cosentinolaw00Beautiful and peaceful experience.Beautiful experience, amazing sea life and colorful and intact coral everywhere. A perfect day for a mother and her daughters visiting from Florida. Tour guides very knowledgeable and pleasant.
- K6501MTmichaels00Coral VitaAbsolutely fabulous experience. Anyone on Grand Bahama Island needs to go. Very educational. Coral Vita is working to rebuild the coral reefs and working toward bringing their technology throughout the world.
- Cruiser60013800A unique experienceThis is a unique opportunity to see a remote part of Freeport, Grand Bahamas with pristine snorkeling and no one else around. Meet Bryce. He will give you a fantastic day's adventure. It is an hour's drive to the tiny fishing village but Bryce gives a great narration on the drive. Don't expect a fancy boat but Bryce is a good guide and knowledgeable boatman.
- 1313christie00Perfect East End Excursion with Brice!Nako Brice was awesome as always. Never disappoints! Everything was perfect and beautiful. I highly recommend this beautiful East End excursion and will do it again and again and again! Nothing better.❤️ Thank you my friend, until next time take care. 🏝🐠🪸
- 249charmainew00Brice is the best!Brice is amazing! He picked us up on time from the cruise port and was incredibly accommodating. We learned a lot of history on the island, went shopping and to a beautiful beach. To top it off, he was very kind and FUNNY. We'd recommend his service and will use him again when we return.
- Vacation3547291506300Blue hole snorkeling and Turtle Park amazing excursionWe booked this excursion for 4 people expecting there to be other tourists as it stated max 12 people. Brice, lead us on a private excursion, picking us up in a Denali at our resort and guided our 45 minute drive to the boat at the very end of East Grand Bahamas. Brice then captained the boat to the blue hole where we drift snorkeled for about an hour and it was the best reef snorkeling I've ever experienced. The blue hole is a phenomenon everyone must see. We then took a short boat drive to Sweetings Cay and Turtle Park to see hawksbill turtles and loggerhead turtles. Our stop for lunch was very intimate on Brice's family Waterfront home, where we enjoyed some time to walk along the beach before heading back. If you are looking for a fantastic snorkeling experience with a fantastic tour guide, this is the excursion to take.
- rodneysI8111EK00Unforgettable, Starfish, Shark, Breathtakingly BeautifulBy far the Best Snorkeling Trip we have been on and we have done a dozen. The crew made sure we saw lots of sealife..many starfish, all different types of coral, we even saw a nurse shark! Then to top it off, we were surprised by the guide taking us to his private home and feeding us a freshly cooked meal including fried Conch. The views from the beach and boat were breathtaking. We also saw a turtle and baracuda at Sweetings Cay. Fantastic experience!
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Patrick S
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
This excursion was the best thing I did on my trip to the Bahamas. Bryce was great. He had a lot of good trivia and facts about the island. This trip was not your run of the mill excursion. If you don't want the same thing that everyone else is doing and want something different and exciting - book this one. I can't recommend this excursion enough.
Written October 8, 2023
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Carol M
2 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
The excursion was okay. Not GREAT!! I'm so glad a called ahead otherwise I would not have known where to meet. Bryce is a very nice man but drives way too fast with passengers. Scared us a couple of times. The description of this excursion is not accurate. We did NOT kayak with turtles. We kayaked in a waterway area that had nothing exciting in it. We did see a few fish and starfish. We were told be back from kayaking in one hour from departing on our boat. They only have double kayaks. The lunch was adequate. A nice sandwich with chips with a bottle water. I'm glad we brought a bottle of water with us otherwise we would have had nothing to drink while kayaking in the hot sun. We were driven to a place where there were supposed to be turtles. Saw none. This was a very expensive trip for what we got in return.
Written June 4, 2023
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Brice_Nako
Hello Carol,
We do apologize that we were unable to meet and exceeded your expiration. The kayaking is more a nature thing, and the turtles are wild so we are unable to guarantee you will see turtles.
Sincerely,
Brice.
Written June 5, 2023
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Patti L
Portland, CT2 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
First, I was a bit nervous about taking a jeep ride all the way from Freeport to McLean's Town since one of my kids has extreme motion sickness. So I called them up and they told me that we could drive ourselves to McLean's if that was easier - and they agreed to a reduced price since they didn't have to provide our transportation.
They took us out in a boat and pointed out underwater caves, told us the history of the island and pulled up shells and starfish for us to hold. They had 2 fishing rods and asked if we'd like to fish at all before heading to the one of the cays for kayaking. We opted out of the fishing, but they were great at finding fish, sting rays and even a small shark for us to view (and they turned the boat around and followed the shark until everyone had a chance to see it).
After a 10 minute boat ride (on perfectly calm water that didn't bother my normally seasick kid), we landed and grabbed the kayaks. Kayaking thru the mangroves was so relaxing and beautiful. Our guide pointed out a lot of fish and plant life. When we finished kayaking, the kids were given time to go swimming on the beach. Then we jumped back in the boat and went to a native village on the other side of the cay for lunch. The plan was for a lobster meal, but when they found out that 4/5 of us don't eat seafood, they changed plans and gave us 1 lobster dinner and 4 fried chicken dinners with rice and potato salad (VERY good!).
After eating, we took a 2 minute boat ride and a 5 minute walk to get to Turtle Park - an interior pond that was home to several species of turtles. Our guides had brought the leftovers from lunch to entice the turtles over to us. We saw 6 really big turtles (3 difference species) before hopping back in the boat to go home.
We ended up spending almost 4 hours on this tour not including the time to drive out & back (and it could have been longer if we had decided to do fishing or snorkeling with them which they offered). We were never rushed and were encouraged to take as much time as we wanted with all the sites. The guides were great and the views were amazing.
They took us out in a boat and pointed out underwater caves, told us the history of the island and pulled up shells and starfish for us to hold. They had 2 fishing rods and asked if we'd like to fish at all before heading to the one of the cays for kayaking. We opted out of the fishing, but they were great at finding fish, sting rays and even a small shark for us to view (and they turned the boat around and followed the shark until everyone had a chance to see it).
After a 10 minute boat ride (on perfectly calm water that didn't bother my normally seasick kid), we landed and grabbed the kayaks. Kayaking thru the mangroves was so relaxing and beautiful. Our guide pointed out a lot of fish and plant life. When we finished kayaking, the kids were given time to go swimming on the beach. Then we jumped back in the boat and went to a native village on the other side of the cay for lunch. The plan was for a lobster meal, but when they found out that 4/5 of us don't eat seafood, they changed plans and gave us 1 lobster dinner and 4 fried chicken dinners with rice and potato salad (VERY good!).
After eating, we took a 2 minute boat ride and a 5 minute walk to get to Turtle Park - an interior pond that was home to several species of turtles. Our guides had brought the leftovers from lunch to entice the turtles over to us. We saw 6 really big turtles (3 difference species) before hopping back in the boat to go home.
We ended up spending almost 4 hours on this tour not including the time to drive out & back (and it could have been longer if we had decided to do fishing or snorkeling with them which they offered). We were never rushed and were encouraged to take as much time as we wanted with all the sites. The guides were great and the views were amazing.
Written July 10, 2018
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Kennedy S
1 contribution
Jun 2018 • Couples
This was my first trip to Grand Bahama Island with my boyfriend. We were on a Carnival cruise and they worked so well with getting us from the port. The drive was wonderful and Brice made the hour long drive feel really short with fun facts and guessing games. Brice took us to Sweeting's Cay to see the turtle park and it was magnificent. We were greeted by several turtles and got some awesome photos. We then went to get our kayaks and Brice toured us around the area for 30 - 45 minutes. This was most definitely the highlight of our trip. Best guide, best company, and overall 5 star experience!
Written June 19, 2018
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christianmccu
Ottawa, Canada22 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
This trip was a definite highlight of visiting Grand Bahama Island. I had heard a lot about the different ecosystems, flora, and fauna out on the island's East End, and had heard wonderful things about Sweeting's Cay, so we decided on the kayak excursion to be able to see the mangroves. Our guide for the kayaking and motor boat travel went out of his way to identify different species, take us up close to different animals, and show us all the unique things about Sweetings Cay both on land and in the water. We came within a few feet of giant stingrays, sharks, underwater caves, and many different types of fish, and we were able to be right in the water with starfish and a small octopus. Everyone involved was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we got as much out of the trip as we possibly could. The landscape is absolutely breathtaking, and I'm still blown away by how much wildlife we saw. (Booking was easy too - we called, they booked us on a trip for the very next day, and we paid in cash at the end of the tour.) Highly recommend!
Written April 2, 2018
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Andrew R
4 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
Brice provides a great and relaxing experience at Sweetings Cay. We liked it so much we asked them to take us to Peterson's Cay and they drove us to the airport when we had to head home.
For this trip, we kayaked, ate fresh coconut just off the tree that they cut up for us, saw the turtles, and ate delicious food (chicken, lobster, or fish) at a local restaurant right on the water. Our driver, Uncle, is a true extrovert and made the somewhat long drive out to the boat launch (we had a drive to the boat to the Cay) very fun and had us singing and laughing on the way out. Out at Sweetings Cay, the water is very calm and so kayaking is quite easy and relaxing. The water is as clear as everywhere else in GBI, so if photos are your thing you'll have many opportunities. Brice also has a nice mix of being very prompt, yet he never seemed in a hurry and went at our pace.
For this trip, we kayaked, ate fresh coconut just off the tree that they cut up for us, saw the turtles, and ate delicious food (chicken, lobster, or fish) at a local restaurant right on the water. Our driver, Uncle, is a true extrovert and made the somewhat long drive out to the boat launch (we had a drive to the boat to the Cay) very fun and had us singing and laughing on the way out. Out at Sweetings Cay, the water is very calm and so kayaking is quite easy and relaxing. The water is as clear as everywhere else in GBI, so if photos are your thing you'll have many opportunities. Brice also has a nice mix of being very prompt, yet he never seemed in a hurry and went at our pace.
Written March 31, 2018
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Janetoptimist
Dayton, OH27 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
My husband and I were picked up in Freeport and driven about an hour away by a driver who shared lots of information about the island on the drive and expertly got us to the east of end of Grand Bahama in record time. We were then met by the boat pilot who took us to Sweeting's Cay. Do sit on your cushion as the boat ride can be a bit bumpy. Once on Sweeting's, we first visited the Turtle Park where lots of turtles greeted us. Next, we were piloted to our kayaks and paddled around for about 45 minutes. Saw many stingrays, sea stars (star fish), sea cucumbers, baracuda and schools of various small fish in addition to herons, egrets and other birds. Beautiful day in a quiet environment. Also saw Brice's rental property in case you're up for some time totally away from it all!
Written January 28, 2018
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Kari W
Frankfort, KY3 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
This excursion is off the beaten path. (Yes, it's a bit of a drive, but you are back in plenty of time to shop at the pier or whatever.) That's what makes it so amazing. Brice is the best! He told us a ton about the area. We loved seeing the turtles up close and personal. We had a very quiet, relaxing time kayaking. We enjoyed the fact that there were no others around. If you want peace and quiet and escaping, it is the tour for you. We all came back sun kissed and relaxed from kayaking. We didn't want to leave.
Written December 24, 2017
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James A
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Couples
It was a great trip! Learning about the island, seeing it from one end to the other, the boat ride to Sweetings Cay, kayaking, star fish and turtles. I definitely recommend this excursion.
Written February 14, 2023
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Matt D
8 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
This was an amazing trip and worth every penny.
We stopped in Freeport as part of a Royal Caribbean cruise but booked this independently through TripAdvisor. Bryce was an excellent communicator and picked us up and dropped us off right at the port and our ship. It’s a long drive and a quick boat ride to sweetings cay but Bryce kept things interesting as our tour guide and shared fun facts all about the island and the destruction from Dorian that took place. We also loved how off the beaten path this adventure was. While kayaking we saw sharks, rays, fish and tons of colorful star fish. We even found a few conch shells. We were also fed a delicious lunch before heading to the turtle park. The area is incredibly beautiful. My only criticism, and it’s a small one is that Bryce seemed to really rush things along and was in a constant hurry. We would have loved some beach time after lunch. Never the less, I would definitely recommend this adventure to anyone visiting Freeport.
We stopped in Freeport as part of a Royal Caribbean cruise but booked this independently through TripAdvisor. Bryce was an excellent communicator and picked us up and dropped us off right at the port and our ship. It’s a long drive and a quick boat ride to sweetings cay but Bryce kept things interesting as our tour guide and shared fun facts all about the island and the destruction from Dorian that took place. We also loved how off the beaten path this adventure was. While kayaking we saw sharks, rays, fish and tons of colorful star fish. We even found a few conch shells. We were also fed a delicious lunch before heading to the turtle park. The area is incredibly beautiful. My only criticism, and it’s a small one is that Bryce seemed to really rush things along and was in a constant hurry. We would have loved some beach time after lunch. Never the less, I would definitely recommend this adventure to anyone visiting Freeport.
Written December 26, 2022
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Brice_Nako
Thank you for sharing your experience and i will slow down a little.
Thanks again
Written December 27, 2022
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What if we are staying at a hotel on the island? What should we plan to do for transportation?
What if we are staying at a hotel on the island? What should we plan to do for transportation?
Missy K
22 contributions
Brice picked up our group at the cruise port so I don't see why he couldn't pick you up at your hotel.
What if we are staying at a hotel on the island? What should we plan to do for transportation?
Brandi B
3 contributions
I think they will pick you up from the hotel. I contacted them through email on their website and he responded fairly quickly. You might try that.
How long is the excursion round trip
4 to 6 hours or longer depending on what activities you decide to do.
Kathy T
18 contributions
I will be in Freeport on Jan. 14 or 15th at 8:00 am. Do you guarantee that you would have us back to the ship by 3:30 or sooner.
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Product Overview: Freeport Shore Excursion: Kayak Turtle Park
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Number of Reviews | 15 |
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Duration | 300 minutes |