The 6 Best Dune Buggy Tours in the Bahamas

1.Island ATV and Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $198Our pick

Ride an ATV or buggy across western New Providence with a private guide leading the way. Stop at a cave, Jaw’s Beach, and Clifton Heritage Park, the setting for the first James Bond film, Thunderball. Guides have included Mario and Teran. Pickup is offered, and the tour ends where it began.

“This was a great experience. It was nice riding through the streets feeling the breeze. The tour guide was very nice. The tour guide was also very knowledgeable of the stops along the easy. I would definitely recommend this experience to others. Thanks!”

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2.3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews

Drive an open buggy around New Providence with a local guide, stopping at the Queen’s Staircase, John Watling’s Distillery, Graycliff, Arawak Cay, and the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory. Guides such as Manny, Steven, Jason, and Vani have led tours. Water, snacks, pickup, and tastings are included. Each driver must be at least 25 with a valid license.

“We had a great tour guide and driving the buggies was so fun! The rum cakes were DELICIOUS! learning a little bit about the history of the island was neat but I wish it was a bit more informative.”

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3.Buggy Rental (with Drop-off, Pick-up around New Providence)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews

Rent a Can-Am side-by-side on New Providence for four hours to 24 hours, with pickup and drop-off around Nassau. A valid driver’s license and age 25 or older are required. Your buggy has a hard top and local radio or Bluetooth audio. Staff such as Jason and Furgerson can offer tips on beaches, food, downtown, and the fish fry.

“We rented our buggy for 24 hours. We had a great time touring the island and finding places to explore. Got a little wet in the downpour but dried off in about 4 minutes! Highly recommend”

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4.Fun Side x Side Buggy Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews

Take a four-hour, self-guided ride around New Providence Island in a Can-Am Defender Max side-by-side. After an operating tutorial, you choose the route, with stops such as Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, Fort Charlotte, Fish Fry, Atlantis, and the Caves. Pickup may be available, but confirm transport fees and meeting details before booking.

“we got bugged the whole time from locals and didn't feel safe! when we got there we got charged an additional 200 dollars from the side by side service which was c and c! no one told us about the 88 dollars to be taxed from the port to Read more”

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5.Side By Side Beach Buggy Rentals in Nassau Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews

Take control of a Side-By-Side Beach Buggy in Nassau for about four hours, with pickup from many hotels and the cruise port. Viking Rentals supplies fuel, insurance, and a Bluetooth speaker. Build your own route to the Queen's Staircase, Arawak Cay, Paradise Island, western beaches, and the caves.

“Gas poisoning smell so bad made us sick and had to turn back in after little over ride in and had to take my husband back to boat with bad headache and kids sick throwing up. We reported it also that it had issue and very bad experience.”

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6.6-Seater Buggy Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 6 hours - 1 day

Take a six-seat automatic buggy from Bowcar Rentals on Sands Road and set your own Nassau route. You can reach Queen’s Staircase, Fort Charlotte, Arawak Cay, the Water Tower, and Lucayan cave sites. Staff members including Alicia, Ren, Manno, Desiree, and Dwight have been praised for clear help and friendly service. Drivers must be 25 or older.

“These guy's & girls are awesome !! We rented a 6 seater buggy, it was only a few months old and they have several.... the buggys are kinda loud so be prepared ! But are awesome to drive , we did our own thing and drove everywhere.. Dwight, one that picked us up at the port and took us to Bowcar and back to the port when we were done was AWESOME, we ( 4 of us ) almost missed the ship because of roads blocked off for a parade, saw us from a hill and meet us on the road on a scooter and took our daughter to the…”

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