This Long Island, Bahamas boat excursion review will show you why it's totally worth it.

From pristine sandbars to beaches with wild pigs, to mangrove channels, turtles, stingrays, and sharks, this excursion has something for everyone.

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The parking is free at Radio Beach.

We did rent a Golf Cart from Sue & Joy's Golf Cart Rentals. We paid $140 cash. This is optional as you could walk the 2.2 miles to get to this beach from the port.

They also offer Beach Chair Rentals. You can rent two beach chairs for $40. If you want an umbrella to go with it it costs $80 total. This is also optional.

Lastly, they have some food places there, so you can bring some money for food if you want. This is also optional.

Total Cost for Parking: $0

These are the checklist items I recommend:

• Bring your own snorkeling gear.
• Bring your own snacks and drinks or some money to buy some there.
• Bring reef safe sunscreen.
• We recommend renting a golf cart to get there, but if you're going to walk make sure you have a comfortable pair of shoes for the 2.2 mile hike there. The free tram at the port only runs to the north end of the island.