Rose Island
A long, narrow uninhabited island east of Nassau, where shallow sandbars, shipwrecks and coral reefs make snorkelling a classic stop on half-day island-hopping tours.
Rose Island lies about 15 km east of Nassau. It is a long, narrow, almost undeveloped island about 13 km in length, with clear, shallow turquoise water, white sandbars, a shipwreck and coral reefs for snorkelling. Some island-hopping tours also bring visitors to the shore to swim with pigs and turtles. Fast boats from the Nassau or Paradise Island docks take about 30 minutes, and the trip is usually a half-day or full-day excursion costing about US$100 to $200. The island has very few facilities, so bring sunscreen and drinking water.
Opening hours
Follows boat tour schedules
Nearby sights
- Blue Lagoon Island
- Fort Montagu
- Versailles Gardens & French Cloister
- Cabbage Beach
- Atlantis Paradise Island
- Potter's Cay
- Queen's Staircase
- Fort Fincastle