Jump aboard a jetcar from Nassau for a short, scenic ride to a sandy bank where pigs greet swimmers. This two-hour outing pairs shallow-water snorkeling, a floating bar and supervised pig interactions.
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A low, humming sea carries the jetcar off Nassau's shore and the water opens into a field of hard-light blues. In two hours the ride, the splash of shallow waves and the scent of salt bring you to a sandbar where pigs nose the surf and the sun presses you into a slow calm. The vehicle skims reefs that have built the Bahamas — a flat limestone platform capped by coral — and drops you on powdery sand that sits exactly at sea level.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity; participants should be comfortable getting in and out of shallow water and standing on sand.
Wildlife
History
The Bahamas are built on a carbonate platform of limestone and coral; small islands were historically used by sailors, fishermen and later tourism enterprises that introduced or adopted animals like the swimming pigs.
Conservation
Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid feeding wildlife outside of guided programs; operators are increasingly required to follow protocols that reduce stress on animals and protect fragile reef habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Nassau Bahamas Jetcar Excursion to Pig Island today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Chemical-free sunscreen protects coral and reduces irritation during long sun exposure on sandbars.
Wear water shoes
Shallow bottoms can have shell fragments and seagrass; shoes protect feet when wading to the pigs.
Expect short rides between stops
Plan for a roughly 20–40 minute crossing each way depending on sea state and allow time for on-island activities.
Follow guides’ instructions around animals
Do not chase or corner pigs; feed only what guides provide to avoid stressing wildlife.
Swimsuit
Quick-dry suit for swimming and lounging on the island.
summer
Water shoes
Protect feet from shells and uneven sand in shallow water.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and nearby coral—required by many local operators.
summer
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps valuables dry while photographing pigs and snorkeling.