Want something no one back home will have seen? Skip the standard reef stop and snorkel Pearl Island's one-of-a-kind underwater art installation instead — on a private island, minutes from Nassau. Follow your guide out over a sunken plane, submerged statues and a sunken boat resting on the seabed, slowly being reclaimed by the reef and the fish that now live in it. Part gallery, part shipwreck, entirely unforgettable — and genuinely photo-worthy. It sits in clear, shallow water close to shore, so it's easy and welcoming even for first-timers. A guide leads every group and all equipment is provided. And it's a full island day, not a quick stop. Two white-sand beaches, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards on the water, and the island's iconic lighthouse to climb for sweeping views across Nassau Harbour. Between dips, claim a shaded deck or beach chair and settle in. When you're hungry, a traditional Bahamian lunch is served right on the island. And you're there in minutes — a short ferry from Nassau, no long-haul boat ride to a distant cay before your day begins. Round-trip ferry is included; just step aboard and let the day unfold.