Board a short boat from Nassau to Rose Island for a half-day of swimming with the famous pigs, snorkeling coral flats, and lounging under cabanas. This easy, family-friendly trip mixes playful wildlife encounters with clear-water beach time.
Board a short boat from Nassau to Rose Island for a half-day of swimming with the famous pigs, snorkeling coral flats, and lounging under cabanas. This easy, family-friendly trip mixes playful wildlife encounters with clear-water beach time.
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Operated by TD Travel Group · Nassau, New Providence
The boat eases away from Nassau Harbor and the skyline of Paradise Island shrinks into a ribbon of roofs and palms. Within 25–30 minutes the water brightens to rioting turquoise and a low, sandy silhouette appears: Rose Island. The shoreline is a stage—pigs paddle in shallow water, kayaks rock gently, and a rustic beach bar hums soft island music.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to swim short distances and board small boats
The typical boat crossing takes about 25–30 minutes depending on sea conditions and the departure point.
Yes—this is family-friendly; infants should sit on laps during the ride and children should be supervised in water at all times.
Crew members usually manage feeding; guests should not feed pigs processed food and should follow crew guidance to ensure animal welfare.
Basic snorkel gear is usually provided; check the tour details for inclusions and bring your own mask if you prefer a custom fit.
Rose Island is a low carbonate cay off New Providence once dotted with private cottages and visited by local boaters; its modern draw combines informal wildlife encounters with coastal leisure.
Visitors should use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid feeding wildlife human food, and pack out trash to protect the fragile beach and reef systems.
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