Captain Walter · 4 min read Sun, sea and a cooler that never runs dry, a recap from a recent charter that set the bar for the season. Ten friends, one boat, six hours. A recent group set the standard for how a girls’ trip on the water should go, so we’re writing it down. […]
Meet the Crew
Captain Curry · 7 min read The Bahamian family behind Reel Adventure Tours, how we started, and why we still love every trip out. Reel Adventure Tours is a Bahamian family operation, and we mean that literally, the captains you’ll meet on the dock grew up on this water. Captain Curry, Captain Walter and Captain […]
A Softer Side of Pig Beach
Captain Ryan · 3 min read Beyond the splash and the frenzy: the quieter moments on the sand that make the island unforgettable. Everyone knows the chaos of feeding time, pigs charging into the surf, cameras everywhere, someone shrieking with laughter. But stay a little longer and the beach changes. The piglets are the secret. […]
What’s Included on Every Charter
Captain Curry · 4 min read Unlimited rum punch, snorkel gear, snacks, cold drinks, here’s exactly what’s waiting on the boat so you can pack light. The question we get most before a trip: what do we need to bring? The honest answer is not much, because the boat is already stocked. Every charter includes […]
The Best Time of Year to Visit Nassau by Boat
Captain Walter · 5 min read The honest local answer: almost any month works, but here is how the seasons actually feel on the water. People agonize over this one, so here’s the local truth: Nassau is a year-round boating town. The water sits between 75 and 85 degrees all year, and the turtles and […]
Why Private Beats the Party Boat
Captain Ryan · 4 min read Same ocean, completely different day. What changes when the whole boat belongs to your group. You can see the pigs from a 100-person catamaran. You’ll queue to board, queue to feed them, and be back on the boat when the whistle blows. We’ve watched it happen from fifty yards […]
What to Pack for a Day on the Water
Captain Walter · 3 min read The five things every guest should bring, the three things to leave at the hotel, and the one thing everyone forgets. Five things to bring: reef-safe sunscreen, a towel per person, a hat that ties or clips, a waterproof phone case, and a light cover-up for the ride home, […]
The Welcome Sign Tradition
Captain Curry · 3 min read Every group gets their name on the board before they get their feet in the sand. A small thing that became our favorite ritual. Somewhere along the way we started writing every group’s name on a welcome sign and bringing it to the beach for a photo. It was […]
Off a Cruise Ship? Your Perfect Port Day
Captain Walter · 5 min read How to turn eight hours in Nassau into the best day of your sailing, and still make it back to the ship with time to spare. Half our guests step off a cruise ship in the morning and back on it by dinner. If that’s you, here’s how the […]
Rose Island From Above
Captain Ryan · 3 min read One drone photo explains why we keep coming back: a ribbon of white sand, a reef you can swim to, and almost nobody on it. Every so often a guest puts a drone up over Rose Island and sends us the photo, and every time it stops us cold, […]










