Rose Island is a gorgeous setting to just get away from it all. This little island is about 3 miles off the coast of Paradise island, and has no paved road and no residential infrastructure. This means visitors get to pretend they are true castaways as Rose Island is uninhabited and privately owned. This island is known for being the outlet for travelers of Nassau to get away from the hustle and bustle and really feel the world around them slow down.
Rose Island stretches about four miles across and has a large lagoon in the middle of the island, with the highest elevated point on the island coming in at 52 feet. Little is known about the history of Rose Island, other than it was the filming location for the James Bond movie in 1965 called Thunderball.
Sandy Toes Rose Island is the only excursion company on the island and will have all the equipment for you to rent for visitors to enjoy for activities. It’s here that visitors can rent snorkels and masks, as well as kayaks to help explore the reef that sits right on the shore. The private beach is also a friendly place to rest underneath the shady palm trees, and snooze to the melodies of island music. Upon arrival, everyone is served with the special Sandy Toes drink to kick off the island stay. Guests are able to upgrade their reservations to an All You Can Drink option as well.
Sandy Toes Rose Island is family friendly, with tons of activities for kids to do, including a series of beach games and snorkeling with flotation devices. Everyday there is a delicious buffet cooked and served up for the patrons, including grouper fingers and hot dogs. Complimentary lemonade and water is served during lunch. There is also a vegetarian option for those who request it 24 hours in advance to visit.
The island host will offer a snorkel tour on the beautiful and famous south side reef, where the reef is teeming with tropical reef fish to look at. After guest are tired from swimming, snorkeling and kayaking, they can lounge in a hammock in the hammock garden. The island is equipped with full bathroom amenities with fresh water showers for guests to use.