Private Reggae, Minimum 6

Rum Reggae and Rhythms Private Tour (minimum of 6 people)

★ 4.6 31 reviews

from $107 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Bahtours

Overview

Bahtours runs this four-hour private outing for groups of at least six, built around rum, reggae and a run of Nassau stops. Your group has the vehicle and the guides to itself, and the ride between stops comes with music and the company's rum punch, which they nickname the "sip slow".

The route strings together the Graycliff properties, the cigar company, the chocolatier and the hotel, then John Watling's Distillery, The Daiquiri Shack, a swim at Cable Beach, and The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory. Each stop gets roughly half an hour, and admission at every stop is covered by the tour. Because the outing is private, groups can and do reshape it. Multiple reviewers describe asking to swap a stop for a lunch spot, and the guides accommodating them.

It suits groups that want a party-leaning half day with local flavour rather than a strict schedule. Reviewers repeatedly single out the storytelling and island history as much as the drinks. One traveller notes a bit of walking, so comfortable shoes help. Gratuities are not included.

What's Included

Included

Alcoholic beverages
Reggae Music
Use of snorkels, inflatables, and boogie boards
Pickup is part of the tour; confirm the spot with Bahtours when you book

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is part of the tour; confirm the spot with Bahtours when you book.
Graycliff Cigar CompanyThirty minutes, with the admission ticket included. One reviewer highlighted watching how cigars are made here.
Graycliff Chocolatier and HotelThirty minutes at the Chocolatier and thirty minutes at the Graycliff Hotel, both with admission tickets included. One reviewer wished the chocolate stop had included a factory tour rather than just the shop.
John Watling's DistilleryThirty minutes with admission included, for a rum tasting. Note that one reviewer described this as a tasting at the office rather than a working distillery tour.
The Daiquiri ShackThirty minutes with admission ticket included. One reviewer named this stop a highlight of the day.
Cable Beach swimThe listing lists an hour at Cable Beach in two half-hour entries, admission included and free. Snorkels, inflatables and boogie boards are provided. One reviewer noted the beach had no lounge chairs, and private groups can ask to swap this stop.
The Bahamas Rum Cake FactoryThirty minutes with admission free. One reviewer described it as a small store and advised allergy sufferers to read the box rather than ask staff.
Return transferThe ride back to your pickup point, with reggae and rum punch on board.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape how this half day goes.

Pace it. The rum punch is called the "sip slow", and one reviewer confirms the name is deserved. Four hours of drinks and stops go down better taken slowly.
Comfortable shoes. One reviewer reports a fair bit of walking between stops. Comfortable shoes make the transfers easier, especially where the van parks a distance from a stop.
Private flexibility. Because only your group participates, the shape of the day can change. Several reviewers said guides let them add a lunch stop or rearrange stops to suit the group.
Cash for tips. Gratuities are not included. Guides come in for repeated praise in reviews, so budget accordingly.
Connectivity. One reviewer warns that cell service on the island can drop out and suggests using the QR code for city wifi to stay in touch with the operator.
Weather dependent. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, the listing says a different date or a full refund is offered.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, per the listing, and one reviewer with limited-mobility companions found the walking between stops and the pier long enough that a couple in their party had to drop out. The same reviewer reported a late guide and other guests added to a private booking, and another group reported the rum punch was not ready until late and some listed stops were skipped. A separate reviewer noted a late start and a rum tasting at the offices rather than a distillery tour. The operator can also cancel if the minimum group size is not met, offering a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Alcoholic beverages including the company's rum punch, reggae music, use of snorkels, inflatables and boogie boards, pickup, and admission at all the listed stops. Gratuities are not included.

Is Pickup Provided?

Yes, pickup is part of the tour. Confirm the exact spot with Bahtours when you book.

Is This Really Private?

The listing states only your group participates, and most reviewers confirm that one-on-one feel. One reviewer reported extra people added to their private booking without permission.

Is It Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

The listing says the tour is not wheelchair accessible but is near public transportation. One reviewer with limited-mobility travellers found the walking between stops difficult, so raise mobility concerns with Bahtours before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. Weather cancellations and failure to meet the minimum group size both come with the option of a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable shoes for walking between stops, and cash for gratuities. One reviewer also recommends sorting out island wifi before the day, since cell service can be unreliable.