A half-day boat trip from Nassau delivers sun, snorkeling and a close-up with the Bahamas’ swimming pigs on Rose Island. Expect calm shallow waters, a shaded private beach club, a Bahamian lunch and plenty of photo ops.
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The boat slips away from Nassau harbor and the city’s skyline slides aft: spray on your face, a warm trade wind pushing you toward a thin ribbon of white sand and turquoise that is Rose Island. On arrival the beach club waits with shaded chairs, a bar, and the unlikely stars of the show — pigs that paddle confidently in the shallows and wander the beach as if they belong to both sea and sand.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable boarding a small boat and walking on sand and shallow reef areas.
Wildlife
History
Rose Island and nearby cays have long been used by fishermen and day-trippers from New Providence; organized beach clubs and managed wildlife encounters are recent developments tied to tourism growth.
Conservation
Operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen, no-litter practices, and guided interactions to minimize stress on pigs and to protect coral habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Escape today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The local reefs are sensitive — use reef-safe SPF and reapply frequently after swimming.
Waterproof phone case
Waves and pig selfies mix; protect your phone to capture close encounters without risk.
Arrive early for calmer seas
Morning departures typically have better visibility for snorkeling and easier boarding from docks.
Follow guide instructions around animals
Don’t feed pigs human snacks; stick to permitted interactions to protect animal health.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin while keeping coral and marine life safe.
summer
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps camera and phone dry during boat transfers and pig interactions.
Light towel and change of clothes
Useful after swimming and for the return ride to Nassau.
summer
Water shoes or reef-safe sandals
Protect feet on rocky sand and around coral edges.