Air Boat Tour

Discovery Cruise Line offers a wide variety of excursion to passengers visiting Grand Bahama Island. You only need to do a 2-night cruise to experience some of the wonderful activities available. The Air Boat tour is a fairly new tour to Grand Bahama and may seem a little expensive, but it is well worth the price. Tansey (owner and guide) is a true professional; she uses her humor, experience and educational background to give you a glimpse of some of Grand Bahamas unique flora, fauna and geological oddities. You will be picked up from your hotel and on the ride to the "launch site" your guide will provide a short narrative on the history of the island, which in itself is quite fascinating. You will be given life jackets and earmuffs before boarding the boat and heading out to several blue holes, "holes" in the water, which drop down 60 or more feet in which fresh water mixes with salt water. The mixing of the water and occasional turbulence means these spots are often ideal places to spot various fish. The tour then quickly skips over to the mangroves on the North Shore where you are able to see more fish, birds and learn about the importance of mangroves. After landing on a small cay your guide will take you on a short nature walk with a special emphasis on bush medicine. The four-hour tour ends with an authentic Bahamian lunch of chicken and rice on a deserted, sandy cay.This tour is excellent if you're looking to do something besides sit on the beach or go shopping, it offers a glimpse into an area of the island that is not often seen by tourists.