A compact, 2-hour boat tour from Paradise Island that pairs a close encounter with the Bahamas’ famous swimming pigs and a shallow reef snorkel. Ideal for travelers short on time who want both wildlife and underwater views.
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You step off the small charter at the eastern dock by Margaritaville and the salt air rearranges your plans into one simple priority: get in the water. The bay around Paradise Island flashes turquoise, and within an hour small, inquisitive pigs appear on a low sandbar, noses working the surf as gulls wheel overhead.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic swimming ability for snorkeling
Wildlife
History
The Bahamas sit on a limestone bank formed over millennia; the area around Nassau has long been a crossroads for Lucayan people, colonial trade and modern tourism.
Conservation
Operators increasingly promote reef-safe products and controlled feeding to reduce impact on pigs and coral; follow guide rules and avoid single-use plastics.
Reserve your spot on the Nassau: Pig Island and Snorkeling Experience today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
The tour visits shallow reefs; choose reef-safe sunscreen to protect coral and apply 15 minutes before boarding.
Bring anti-nausea meds
Short boat rides can be choppy—take motion-sickness medicine beforehand if you’re prone to seasickness.
Respect pig etiquette
Only feed pigs what the guide permits and avoid sudden movements—these are wild animals used to people but still unpredictable.
Waterproof phone/camera
Bring a small dry bag or waterproof case—photos of the pigs and reef are the highlight for many guests.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the reef during sun-exposed boat and snorkeling time.
summer
Water shoes
Useful for walking on hot docks and scrambling on sandbars or rocky boat steps.
summer
Lightweight dry bag
Keeps phone, wallet and a change of clothes dry while on deck.
Reusable water bottle
Hydration on a sunny, humid day is essential; refill before boarding.