Don’t Know What to Do in the Bahamas?
The Bahamas Discovery Quest Land Tour is an exclusive experience for your Long Island stay. We create a tour based on your interests or you may customize your own tour with our help and determine the best itinerary for your day. Touring Long Island by yourself is a great way to observe the highlights of Long Island, however, you will be missing the in-depth history and the excitement of the “story” of each stop along the way. Your Bahamas Discovery Quest guide will impart to you the “how” and “why” of each point of interest. Your guide, Charles Knowles, having grown up on Long Island will add his personal knowledge that will lead you to remote beaches, introduce you to Long Island craft people, meet farmers with great produce and enjoy the best Long Island native food! Choosing Charles as your guide for the Land Tour will ensure the discovery of the hidden secrets of this beautiful island.
It is a personal tour that introduces you to Long Island and answers the many questions that arise from what is seen along the way. You also gain a friend to call on for the rest of your stay should you have questions or need assistance at anytime while enjoying Long Island. The Bahamas Discovery Quest Land Tour may include visiting Historic sites such as Adderley’s Plantation, Dunmore Plantation, Columbus Monument, the Diamond Crystal Mine and the Historic Catholic Churches in Clarence Town. You may also choose from points of interest such as: Dean’s Blue Hole, Hamiltons Cave, Deadman’s Cay Cave, The Long Island Museum, the natural pools and search for the Long Island flamingos. You will meet excellent Bahamian Craft Artists by appointment to see their work in action. The island is long and the choices are yours! Altogether, Long Island’s past and present beauty is the reward of the Bahamas Discovery Quest Land Tour.
Pricing for 1-6 People
*price includes whole group
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Included: | $220 | $290 |
| Guided: | $110 | $185 |
Pricing for 7-10 people (See Below for adding more people)
*Price is per person
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Included: | $48 | $60 |
| Guided: | $25 | $35 |
Add Land and Sea Adventure Cook Out
| 1-3 People | 4-6 People |
|---|---|
| $85 | $125 |
The plates are loaded and children 1-10 are allowed to share a plate.
About the Land and Sea Adventure Cook Outs
or
Sack Lunches – Sandwich, Fruit and Chips
Bottled Water or Soda $10.00 each
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Sea Fishing: | $500 | $700 | 4 |
| Each additional person: | $50 | $100 | – |
Ocean Trolling for Sport Fish: Wahoo, Yellow Fin Tuna, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, King Mackerel, African Pompano, Bonita, Amber Jack and more.
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Drop Fishing: | $500 | $700 | 4 |
| Each additional person: | $40 | $75 | – |
Ocean Fishing at 200 – 600 foot Depth. Looking for the Big Boys: Warsaw Grouper, Nassau Grouper (seasonal), Black Snapper, Red Snapper and similar heavy weights…
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Fishing: | $425 | $580 | 4 |
| Each additional person: | $25 | $40 | – |
Reef Fish at 20-60 foot deep. This fun day is spent Fishing with Rod and Reel or Experience Bahamian yo-yo line fishing! It’s a great fishing trip in search of Lean Snapper, Yellow Tail Snapper, Trigger Fish, Grunts, Red Hinds, Mutton Snapper, Small Barracuda, African Pompano and an occasional Small Shark to keep the excitement High! Sharks play a vital role in the Marine Eco System and are protected in the Bahamas so if they bite the hook they will be released. If fish are slow to bite, we’ll pull anchor and move to the next spot where you’ll get a bite before the line drops to the bottom of the sea!!
Sharks play a vital role in the Marine Eco System and are protected in the Bahamas so if they bite the hook they will be released.
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Wild Life Safari: | $350 | $575 | 4 |
| Includes a Beach Cook Out | – | $700 | 4 |
| Each Additional Person | Children (1 – 15) | Adult(16 +) |
|---|---|---|
| Charges: | $Free | $20 |
Search for Loggerhead Turtles, Green Turtles, Sting Rays, Manta Rays, Star Fish, Sharks, Sea Cucumbers, Conch and an occasional Dolphin on the Half Day Adventure!
Full day Quests include all of the above as well as a search further out to sea for a pod of Dolphins OR a trip to see the wild Northern Bahamian Rock Iguanas that live on their own private cay!
The SEA WILD LIFE Safari is just that! It is a boat tour full of SEA Life and it’s a Safari in the WILD! It truly reveals the beauty of the sea life of The Bahamas. Conservation is a core belief of Bahamas Discovery Quest and we take this opportunity to encourage all to participate in the protection of our one earth ocean wildlife.
As we move across the water to search out the Wild Life of the day we identify the animals, learn what they eat, how they move and reproduce. Do they stay in the Bahamas or travel through? Who are their predators and how can we help protect their future?
As tide goes down a “virtual beach” appears allowing an awesome stage for a great photo op! The scenery and wildlife are breathtaking making the Sea Wild Life Safari a popular tour!
Add Land and Sea Adventure Cook Out
| 1-3 People | 4-6 People |
|---|---|
| $85 | $125 |
The plates are loaded and children 1-10 are allowed to share a plate.
About the Land and Sea Adventure Cook Outs
or
Sack Lunches – Sandwich, Fruit and Chips
Bottled Water or Soda $10.00 each
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkeling | $330 | $475 | 2 |
| Includes a Cook Out on a Cay | – | $550 | 2 |
| Each additional person | – | $25 Plus the cost of the menu for the Cook Out if chosen | 1 |
Snorkel the azure water on a beautiful reef! Experience marine life at arm’s reach and take home pictures to remember. Don’t have snorkel equipment? We’ve got you covered!
| Adventure | Full Day | People |
|---|---|---|
| Sponging | $300 | 2 |
| Each additional person | $25 | 1 |
Spend half the day snorkeling to cut sponge from the sea floor! On our return, learn how the wool, hard head and grass sponge are dried and cleaned. Make a trip to the local buyer to observe the packing and shipping of the sponge to international destinations. Great learning experience! Snorkel equipment is provided by Bahamas Discovery Quest as needed.
| Adventure | Lunch | Half Day | Full Day | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iguana Tour | Bring Your Lunch on Board | $450 | $575 | 4 |
| Iguana Tour | Includes a Cook Out on the Cay | – | $700 | 4 |
A smooth boat flight across to Exuma’s Sandy Cay, home of the Northern Bahamian Rock Iguanas. Less than 1,300 of the sub-species Cyclura cychlura figginsi are alive today. They are listed on the ICUN Red List for extinction. These awesome reptiles are one of a kind. Their cay provides them with everything necessary for an increasing population to thrive! A wildlife species on the edge of extinction, this tour provides an opportunity to witness the Bahamas efforts to save the iguanas and gives insight into how fragile nature really is.
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day | People | Transportation & Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Watching | $185 | $290 | 4 | Transportation and Guide by Land |
| Bird Watching | $110 | $220 | 4 | Guide Only |
Long Island Birdwatching is an unforgettable experience. So much wilderness to explore and many inland ponds to observe. We often run across wild hogs and goats while searching for the shy West Indian Whistling Duck! Some of the species commonly sighted are the West Indian Flamingo, Great Egret, Mangrove Cuckoo, Greater Yellow Legs, the Blue Winged Teal, the Black-necked Stilt and many more.Guided kayak rentals and transportation to your observation site is available on request.
Bahamas Discovery Quest Cook Outs are available at one of our many beaches or in your home on Long Island. They are also prepared out to sea on a beach or secluded cay.
We offer a variety of menus that include native Bahamian dishes such as Fish Fingers, Peas n Rice, and Potato Salad with Coconut Tarts. We also offer Grilled Steaks, Chicken, Burgers and more.
Land and Sea Adventure Cookouts purchased for an adventure tour are prepared after a busy morning. The cookout is prepared over an open fire on a secluded beach. You and your group enjoy snorkeling, swimming, or exploring the surrounding area, soaking up every moment your adventure has to offer. When hunger hits, we’ve got you covered!
We offer three menus below to choose from for the Land and Sea Adventure Tours. The meals are carefully planned and we are able to offer only ONE menu for each tour. For your cookout to be included in your tour, you must choose your menu and pay for the meal on your tour page. The tour will show how many guests are included on your cookout tour.
Fried Fish Fingers
Peas n Rice
Potato Salad
Coconut Tarts
Soda and Water Included
Curry Chicken with Vegetables
White Rice
Coleslaw
Banana Bread
Soda and water included
BBQ Ribs
Peas n Rice
Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob
Soda and water included
Chocolate Chip Cookies
You may also like a Homemade, Decorated Cake for a birthday or special occasion for $30.00. You can purchase this with your adventure in the Shop!
Please contact us for group meals of seven or more on an Adventure Tour.
Check out Bahamas Discovery Quest Catering for dining services not on an Adventure Tour!
| Number in Party | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | $85 |
| 4-6 | $125 |
| Family/Group Rate | $20.00 |
This quest hunts down the elusive Black and White land crabs! The search begins anytime after 8:30 pm. We provide Search lights, crab bags and a quick training course. You gotta be quick and fearless for this one! Great Laughs and time to separate the “catchers” from the “bag holders!”
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day | People | Transportation or Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seashell & Sea Glass Hunt | $185 | $290 | 4 | With Transportation |
| Seashell & Sea Glass Hunt | $110 | $220 | 4 | Guided |
This Bahamas Discovery Quest Tour includes scouring secluded beaches for sea shells and sea glass.
Common seashells are the Cowrie, Triton’s Trumpet, Queen Conch, King Helmet, Tulip shell, Atlantic
Partridge Tun, Sunrise Tellin, the Flamingo Tongue, Angel Wings or Pen shell and many more.
Sea glass is common along the rocky coast. Many colors are found with an occasional rare lavender
and red specimen. Beautiful art can be made using sea glass or just display the colors as an amazing
reminder of your Long Island vacation.
Join the conservation effort to collect plastic from the beach and create your own amazing art using
these colorful pieces. The plastic can be used to form mosaics or collages and create something
beautiful from the devastating effects of this long life and invasive plastic.
Long Island has numerous secluded beaches some with and without sea glass but most with amazing
seashells. A wealth of both can be found during a full day tour. Being shown the location of these hard
to find beaches is a plus to this tour as you can return as many times as you want during your stay! A
full day tour includes 3 beaches and more if you’re up to it!
Your guides also help spot these beautiful treasures. We have a rule that whatever we find with a guest
goes to the guest. Happy hunting! 🙂
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Hiking | $150 | $290 | 4 |
This quest takes you hiking along coastal beaches that are rarely traveled by anyone. We have many hikes from 2 to 9 miles along the seashore. Seashore hikes include line fishing. Dropping your line from the rocks into waters where fish rarely see a hook can be rewarding! As we hike further along treasures of sea shells, sea glass, brain coral and other coastal gems reveal themselves. Taking a quick swim to cool off is always on the agenda!
On full day hikes we pack in food for a great grilled lunch on the coast!
Transportation services available on request.
| Adventure | Half Day | Full Day | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionfish Hunting: | $355 | $500 | 4 |
| Each additional person: | $25 | $25 | 1 |
For safety reasons, guests must be experienced Lionfish Hunters and/or experienced snorkelers for a number of years!
An invasive species in the Caribbean, the Lionfish, now thrives and is quickly claiming it’s kingdom in the waters of the Bahamas. The Lionfish is not recognized as a predator nor is it recognized as prey by the native fish. For this reason the Lionfish exists outside of the food chain. It can devour 30 juvenile fish in a 30 minute feeding frenzy. It commonly eats juvenile grouper, snapper, lobster, mangrove grunts, red hinds and most other juvenile species that live on the reefs.
The Lionfish is a venomous fish whose spines emit a neurotoxin that is horribly painful for 2-3 hours. The Lionfish are very prolific and their numbers are growing rapidly in the Bahamian islands, the Caribbean basin and the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Separate from the Lionfish Hunt Adventure, Bahamas Discovery Quest organizes an annual Lionfish Hunt on Long Island. Fishermen join together to hunt Lionfish in an effort to remove them from the reefs surrounding Long Island. Scientists have proven that removing all lionfish from a reef can allow the reef time to recover and repopulate the native species of fish.
The Lionfish Hunt is a specialized adventure for experienced snorkelers. Safety is our first priority. The Lionfish Hunt Adventure is snorkeling to spear the Lionfish using a Hawaiian sling or a hook made especially for hooking this invasive species. They are later fillet by Charles in preparation for cooking. The Lionfish meat is delicious and after a great hunt at the end of the day they make a wonderful meal. The Lionfish Hunt Adventure works to place the Lionfish on the Food Chain where it belongs!
Camping at its best! Secluded cays just off the coast of Long Island provide a great opportunity to enjoy the solitude of solo camping. Definitely stepping outside of “the box” you will enjoy nature first hand from both the cay and the sea as it surrounds your quiet evening. After a day of exploring, the sounds of the ocean and the cool night breeze are sure to offer a good night’s sleep!
Tents are set up beneath the swaying casaurinas. Bahamas Discovery Quest will drop you and your party at the Cay early in the morning. Your adventure includes exploring, swimming, snorkeling, swinging in your hammock and enjoying your overnight stay on the Cay.
We’ll return on the following day to set fish pots, reef fish or enjoy some deep sea fishing. Late in the afternoon we’ll clean the day’s catch. You will be able to taste the “fresh” dripping from each bite.
Spend another night or come back to civilization! The choice is yours!
Some cays have cellular service. Tents, camping equipment, bedding, towels, and water provided! You bring the groceries and we provide everything else needed to enjoy your “one on one” experience with nature.
