Escape Nassau for a full-day powerboat trip to Harbour Island and Eleuthera where you can swim with pigs, meet wild sea turtles, and walk the famously rosy Pink Sands Beach. Expect eight to nine hours of water stops, beach time, and a local lunch.
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The day begins with the boat easing away from the docks of Nassau, spray cooling your face as the island horizon gathers into a line of teal and powder-pink. Within an hour the roar of the city quiets; the ocean becomes a traveling stage where pigs paddle like surprised islanders and turtles glide beneath the surface, indifferent to your camera.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Requires moderate fitness for short swims, boarding ladders, and outdoor heat exposure; able-bodied mobility recommended.
Wildlife
History
Harbour Island and Eleuthera reflect Loyalist-era settlement patterns and a fishing culture shaped by coral-rich reefs; Pink Sands formed from crushed coral and microscopic shell fragments over millennia.
Conservation
Use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid single‑use plastics, and follow crew guidance to minimize disturbance to pigs, turtles, and reef habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Pink Sand Beach and Swimming Pigs Adventure from Nassau today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
Protect coral and your skin—apply before boarding and reapply after swimming.
Prepare for motion
If you get seasick, take meds 60–90 minutes before departure and sit mid-boat where motion is gentlest.
Wear water shoes
Sandbar, shallow coves, and boat ladders are easier and safer with grippy, quick‑dry footwear.
Respect wildlife guidelines
Follow the crew’s instructions when interacting with pigs and turtles—no chasing or forceful feeding.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Prevents reef damage and protects skin during long sun exposure.
summer
Swimsuit and quick‑dry towel
For swimming with pigs, snorkeling, and beach time; towel dries fast between stops.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on coral, sandbars, and when boarding smaller boats.
Small dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps valuables dry during transfers and while on deck.