Exuma Water Tours - Four C’s Adventures
Exuma Water Tours - Four C’s Adventures
Exuma Water Tours - Four C’s Adventures
4.5
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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Great Exuma, Bahamas
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Nikki S
Washington DC, DC22 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We took the full day excursion Swimming Pigs tour and it was amazing! At first I was taken aback by the cost, but after going I can confidently say it was absolutely worth the $220/person price tag. We swam with the pigs and sharks, saw the iguanas, went into thunderball grotto, went to the sandbar, saw celebrity homes/islands (Tim McGraw/Faith Hill, David Copperfield, etc) and had lunch at Lorrine’s Cafe which was tasty and authentic Bahamian food. Captain Smiley and the Co-Captain were so friendly and knowledgeable and made sure we stayed safe. Keep in mind it felt like at least an hour long boat ride to get to the islands where the fun happens, so I recommend being in your best shape the day you go (don’t over indulge the night before!) and maybe bringing snacks as they provide non-alcoholic beverages but no food and we were starving by the time lunch came around. Overall I promise it is worth the price and I highly recommend this tour!
Written May 28, 2021
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Keysha S.
Nassau, New Providence Island1 contribution
Jul 2020
An absolutely wonderful day. The tour began at 9am with Captain Pat informing us of what to expect during the day. The boat was large enough to fit at least twenty people, however it was ten of us, so we had more than enough room to be comfortable for the full day and adhere to the “COVID protocols” requirements which also included wearing a mask. Captain Pat was a great tour guide, giving us a detailed history at various landmarks. We stopped at the sandbank, grotto, swimming pigs the iguanas and a few other attractions. We had a tasty Bahamian lunch in Black Point Exuma, which was well worth the additional cost. All in all, it was a full day filled with fun and worth every penny, with the tour ending shortly after five,
Written July 16, 2020
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Gerda R
Pittsburgh, PA5 contributions
Feb 2022
Captain Smiley and Telo were amazing guides despite a cool and windy day! They still made it amazing which included the swimming pigs, huge iguanas and of course the sharks. The sights and the beautiful sea colors made it unforgettable. The only portion that I would not recommend is the stop at Lorraine's restaurant , There were two boats docked at the same time and the food ran out on the buffet. When it was mentioned to the person (Lorraine?) behind the bar, she said it would be taken car of. It never was, although the food was just so-so, and she was very rude. The final tip is to take your own lunch!!!
Written February 7, 2022
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Courtney V
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Solo
HUGE SCAM!!!! If I could give negative stars I would. I booked a trip for March 22 and only found out my trip was cancelled because I called the compaby last minute for verification. They promised a refund but it has been almost five months and they have not refunded me. Refusing to answer emails or phone calls. HORRIBLE customer service. I have heard multiple other customers are in the same position that have not been refunded for tours that were cancelled on them. Avoid this company at all costs.
Written August 2, 2020
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holaesiris
Charlotte, NC11 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Captain Smiley was super nice. He came and picked us up from our Airbnb. Very knowledgeable and laid back. He went into the Grotto with us. Making sure everyone was safe. Boat was super clean, had bottles of water and drinks for all of us. Also, we picked up he was having a little bit of engine problems with one of the outboards. However that is because we are regular boaters. He was so nice and chilled. I don’t think anybody else noticed the issues, lol!! I recommend him and the tour 100%. Unforgettable memories. Few things to help you- take your own snorkel gear. Grotto is full of beautiful fish (Current strong in low tide). Pigs love apples, buy apples in the local market. Pigs will love you. Iguanas at leaf cay love lettuce. Swimming with the sharks was also amazing but keep in mind the marina charges $10 per person to leave the boat but absolutely worth it. Don’t go out heavy drinking the night before. It’s an amazing adventure but it’s an 8 hr tour. Boat goes pretty fast, bring a wind breaker or face gaiter to protect your face and ears,Sunglasses, sunblock, Snacks. Food at Lorraine cafe was really good. You will need money for that. Bring cash and don’t forget to tip your captain for his wonderful service.
Written May 22, 2021
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Adiel Gonzalez
2 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
Captain Smiley and his nephew were beyond great! They know the islands like no one and I would recommend them 100%.
The trip was great, lots of things we got to enjoy in our full day trip, pigs, iguanas, sharks, caves, we had a blast!
The only reason why I’m giving a 4 star review is because I booked a private tour for 10, and we were assigned a much smaller boat that didn’t fit all of us, we ended up having to pay $200 extra to Upgrade.
The lady up front was not nice at all, she wanted to charge us $400 for the upgrade but the owner called and arranged it for us to pay $200 instead.
They offer a 28 ft boat for 10 to later on over charge you because 10 won’t fit in such a small boat.
Hands down to the captain and his first mate for everything, but management needs to improve overall!
The trip was great, lots of things we got to enjoy in our full day trip, pigs, iguanas, sharks, caves, we had a blast!
The only reason why I’m giving a 4 star review is because I booked a private tour for 10, and we were assigned a much smaller boat that didn’t fit all of us, we ended up having to pay $200 extra to Upgrade.
The lady up front was not nice at all, she wanted to charge us $400 for the upgrade but the owner called and arranged it for us to pay $200 instead.
They offer a 28 ft boat for 10 to later on over charge you because 10 won’t fit in such a small boat.
Hands down to the captain and his first mate for everything, but management needs to improve overall!
Written September 27, 2021
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DalTexTraveler
University Park, TX194 contributions
Dec 2019
This was a great day! We got off almost an hour late due to an unexpected (so they said) fuel stop, but it was still a great day! The pigs, iguanas, sharks, starfish, and plane were all interesting and the pigs and iguanas were just a blast! Creates some really unique vacation pics! The sandbar was beyond beautiful and the sand felt so unreal - could have kept my feet in it forever. The boat was very comfortable even on the somewhat bumpy ride over. The lunch at Lorraine's was fabulous - great food and plenty of it. Guides were friendly and helpful. All in all, a very good way to spend a day on vacation!
Written January 8, 2020
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Asa
New Providence Island1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Family
The part out on the boat was amazing and Exuma is a must see when visiting the Bahamas with its spectacular wildlife. The reason for a mediocre overall grade was all the waits before getting there and need to text the company every time to be picked up. The longest wait (for the boat) at the dock in Exuma was 1.5 hours which was a rather substantial part of our time there and a disappointment given the high price paid.
Written November 23, 2022
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Larry T
5 contributions
Mar 2021
What a fun day!!!
We stayed at Sandals, only the 2nd week they were open after all the Covid mess. We tried to book an excursion through the resort, but it showed they were all sold out. I recalled seeing good reviews about 4 C's so we booked there. Turns out, the resort had a glitch in their booking app and they had plenty of space. Fortunately for us, it was the best mistake we made! Our excursion with Cpt Smiley and his helper Coleron (I'm sorry but I can't remember his name) was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
We did the full day excursion. It was everything as advertised and more. The group of 10 people was just the right size. The tour itself was amazing, with tons of great scenery and activities. Swimming with the sharks and the pigs (of course) was the highlight!
Toward the end of the day, our last stop was the iguana beach. As we pulled up, we had it all to ourselves. Then, the tour boat from Sandals pulled up with about 30 people on board and blaring club music. We immediately realized how lucky we were to have booked with Exuma Water Tours.
Best tips I can provide are as follows;
1) If you want anything besides water and soda, bring it along. From the resort, we had them pack us a cooler of beer. Best decision ever!
2) If you have your own snorkel gear, bring it. They have some, but it is limited in both quantity and quality.
3) Bring more cash than you planned. You may want to purchase snack/drinks at the shark marina and lunch costs a bit more than advertised (with drinks). Plus, you'll need some left for gratuities.
Book with confidence. You won't regret it.
We stayed at Sandals, only the 2nd week they were open after all the Covid mess. We tried to book an excursion through the resort, but it showed they were all sold out. I recalled seeing good reviews about 4 C's so we booked there. Turns out, the resort had a glitch in their booking app and they had plenty of space. Fortunately for us, it was the best mistake we made! Our excursion with Cpt Smiley and his helper Coleron (I'm sorry but I can't remember his name) was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
We did the full day excursion. It was everything as advertised and more. The group of 10 people was just the right size. The tour itself was amazing, with tons of great scenery and activities. Swimming with the sharks and the pigs (of course) was the highlight!
Toward the end of the day, our last stop was the iguana beach. As we pulled up, we had it all to ourselves. Then, the tour boat from Sandals pulled up with about 30 people on board and blaring club music. We immediately realized how lucky we were to have booked with Exuma Water Tours.
Best tips I can provide are as follows;
1) If you want anything besides water and soda, bring it along. From the resort, we had them pack us a cooler of beer. Best decision ever!
2) If you have your own snorkel gear, bring it. They have some, but it is limited in both quantity and quality.
3) Bring more cash than you planned. You may want to purchase snack/drinks at the shark marina and lunch costs a bit more than advertised (with drinks). Plus, you'll need some left for gratuities.
Book with confidence. You won't regret it.
Written March 7, 2021
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caroline f
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Couples
I booked this tour company at the start of November 2022. We were on a round world trip so on a tight schedule with accommodation and flights. I communicated with this tour company prior to and on the 24th of December and pick up etc was confirmed for the 26th December at 8am. On the 25th December at 6.25pm the tour was cancelled due to weather conditions. Thankfully the accommodation where we were staying (Paradise Bay (highly recommend) ) rang another tour company who agreed to collect and bring us on the tour on the 26th with 8am pick up (no issue with weather conditions).
Very disappointing to be cancelled on last minute so if booking Exuma Water Tours Four C’s be aware of this. As a positive they cancelled the tour immediately when we could not agree to the suggested reschedule for the 27th (note we had paid for in full for the tour in advance). We are due to be refunded within 30 days - a massive inconvenience on our cash flow as we have to pay another tour company while waiting for this refund.
Overall 1 of 5 score due to last minute cancellation and inadequate reason for cancellation considering we could get another tour to bring us with no weather condition issue.
Very disappointing to be cancelled on last minute so if booking Exuma Water Tours Four C’s be aware of this. As a positive they cancelled the tour immediately when we could not agree to the suggested reschedule for the 27th (note we had paid for in full for the tour in advance). We are due to be refunded within 30 days - a massive inconvenience on our cash flow as we have to pay another tour company while waiting for this refund.
Overall 1 of 5 score due to last minute cancellation and inadequate reason for cancellation considering we could get another tour to bring us with no weather condition issue.
Written December 25, 2022
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Why is there no references to the boat explosion incident sent for this company?
Written March 28, 2024
What is a typical tip for a full day family charter?
Written December 27, 2021
Hi, has anybody recently done this tour leaving from Nassau? Read mixed reviews and wanting some reassurance, thanks
Written January 12, 2020
Hi, yes we had a family with us. They did this tour from Nassau. Fly very early morning, leaving after tour.
Written January 28, 2020
Hi did you have to pre-book this trip or could it be arranged upon arrival to the island? And what is the price. Thanks
Written August 5, 2019
I would advise you to not go to the trip on the last day of your stay in Exuma. If they don’t get enough people, they may move you for next day.
Written August 7, 2019
If I am staying on paradise island do they pick you up and how do you get to exuma is it by speedboat or flight, also how long and is it already included in the costs?
Written July 26, 2019
Not sure as I was staying on Exuma for the week. It was an excursion from the peer near our rental house. You could probably find out from the hotel your staying at in paradise island
if they offer excursions there.
Good Luck
Written July 29, 2019
I will be cruising to Nassau next month and will be there for the day. Is it possible to do this excursion while only in nassau for the day with a cruise line?
Written June 12, 2019
Yes.call for booking and details office 2423570328 or 2423570325. Capt.pat
Written June 13, 2019
Hi Tegan M! Really appreciate your review & info! Where did you start from to go on this tour? What resort were you staying at?
Written March 25, 2019
They canceled my tour one day before. They don’t have enough people. I received the same message about refund in 7-10 days. I went there and and they could not do the refund with the credit card, but I received my refund few days after.
Written May 4, 2019
Hello we are family of 7 aduls and 2 children ages 1 and 3. We have rented a house in Exumas April 15 to April 22. Would like to quote a private tour to see the swimming pigs, grotto, iguanas, etc. How many hours is the tour?
Thanks
Patricia
Written March 19, 2019
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