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Take a five‑hour island escape from Nassau to Pearl Island, where curious swimming pigs meet visitors in waist‑deep water and a compact lighthouse overlooks coral flats. Expect beach games, Bahamian lunch, kayaks, and easy access facilities.
Take a five‑hour island escape from Nassau to Pearl Island, where curious swimming pigs meet visitors in waist‑deep water and a compact lighthouse overlooks coral flats. Expect beach games, Bahamian lunch, kayaks, and easy access facilities.
The ferry slips away from Nassau and the horizon opens into a band of turquoise; the sea nudges the boat forward as Pearl Island grows from a smudge to a shoreline of white sand and low scrub. On arrival, pigs patrol the shallows like small, curious shipmates—approaching, sniffing, and accepting hand-fed treats while the shallow water plays against your calves.
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Operated by Pearl Island Bahamas · Nassau, New Providence
The ferry slips away from Nassau and the horizon opens into a band of turquoise; the sea nudges the boat forward as Pearl Island grows from a smudge to a shoreline of white sand and low scrub. On arrival, pigs patrol the shallows like small, curious shipmates—approaching, sniffing, and accepting hand-fed treats while the shallow water plays against your calves.
This short island hop sits off New Providence and shares the Bahamas’ coral-reef geology: flat, limestone underfoot and shallow banks that warm quickly in sun. The lighthouse is a practical landmark and a useful vantage to read the surrounding seascape—reefs, sandbars, and channels where turtles and juvenile fish find refuge. Culturally, the day blends casual Bahamian beach life with culinary touches—expect conch fritters, jerk-style flavors, and rum-driven drinks served on shaded decks.
Practically, the tour runs about five hours including roundtrip ferry transit, on-island facilities (showers, bathrooms), and access to kayaks, standup paddleboards, and water toys. The island is cashless—cards only—so plan payment and tips accordingly. Families with young children are common, but minors must be with a paying adult; children three and under ride free. Sun protection, a quick-dry change of clothes, and waterproof cameras make the day easier. Respect wildlife—feed pigs only approved food provided by staff—and follow staff directions around the water toys and lighthouse climb.
Pearl Island offers a relaxed, social day on the water: easy terrain, warm shallows, and straightforward logistics that let the sea and the pigs do most of the entertaining.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on sand and getting in/out of shallow water
The excursion is about five hours, including roundtrip ferry transport, Bahamian lunch, access to kayaks/SUPs, showers, bathrooms, and lighthouse access.
Staff monitor interactions—guests may feed and approach pigs using approved food but should avoid chasing or cornering them.
The island is cashless; you must use credit or debit cards for purchases and tips.
Yes—children three and under are complimentary, but guests 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Pearl Island and nearby New Providence reflect the Bahamas’ maritime history—lighthouses guided small craft between reef channels for centuries.
Operations emphasize low-impact visits: limit feeding to approved items, use reef‑safe sunscreen, and avoid disturbing marine habitats.
Pearl Island Bahamas operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The ferry slips away from Nassau and the horizon opens into a band of turquoise; the sea nudges the boat forward as Pearl Island grows from a smudge to a shoreline of white sand and low scrub. On arrival, pigs patrol the shallows like small, curious shipmates—approaching, sniffing, and accepting hand-fed treats while the shallow water plays against your calves.
The ferry slips away from Nassau and the horizon opens into a band of turquoise; the sea nudges the boat forward as Pearl Island grows from a smudge to a shoreline of white sand and low scrub. On arrival, pigs patrol the shallows like small, curious shipmates—approaching, sniffing, and accepting hand-fed treats while the shallow water plays against your calves.
This short island hop sits off New Providence and shares the Bahamas’ coral-reef geology: flat, limestone underfoot and shallow banks that warm quickly in sun. The lighthouse is a practical landmark and a useful vantage to read the surrounding seascape—reefs, sandbars, and channels where turtles and juvenile fish find refuge. Culturally, the day blends casual Bahamian beach life with culinary touches—expect conch fritters, jerk-style flavors, and rum-driven drinks served on shaded decks.
Practically, the tour runs about five hours including roundtrip ferry transit, on-island facilities (showers, bathrooms), and access to kayaks, standup paddleboards, and water toys. The island is cashless—cards only—so plan payment and tips accordingly. Families with young children are common, but minors must be with a paying adult; children three and under ride free. Sun protection, a quick-dry change of clothes, and waterproof cameras make the day easier. Respect wildlife—feed pigs only approved food provided by staff—and follow staff directions around the water toys and lighthouse climb.
Pearl Island offers a relaxed, social day on the water: easy terrain, warm shallows, and straightforward logistics that let the sea and the pigs do most of the entertaining.