Bahamas Catamaran Cruise: Swim with Pigs, Snorkel, Beach Party

Swim alongside pigs, snorkel a coral reef, and dance on the sand in one morning.

A six-hour catamaran cruise from Paradise Island to Rose Island and Pig Beach with snorkeling gear, lunch, and an open bar serving rum punch and tequila shots. You swim with the pigs, explore a coral reef, play beach games, and join a beach party with music and food; the boat holds up to 60 guests and a live English-speaking guide is on board. Transportation to the 9 am check-in is your own arrangement.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise with snorkeling and beach fun

• Cruise to Rose Island
• Snorkel at coral reef
• Meet and swim with pigs
• Enjoy Sun & Fun beach party
• Cruise by Gilligan's Island for photos

The Experience

The 62-foot catamaran leaves Paradise Island at 9 am and heads into open water toward Rose Island. The deck is spacious enough that sixty guests don't feel crowded, and the crew handles safety and comfort while you settle in. Unlimited rum punch, tequila shots, water, juice and soda flow from the open bar throughout the day; snacks are served onboard, and a state-of-the-art sound system keeps the energy up.

The first stop is a coral reef where snorkeling gear is provided and waiting. You drop into crystal-clear water to explore the reef itself—no guide narration, just you and the underwater landscape. After that comes Pig Beach, where you can feed the swimming pigs or swim alongside them; the beach has hammocks, a swing, and if you want it, beach volleyball. The crew brings out beach toys and games to keep things moving.

The afternoon wraps with the beach party on Rose Island: music, dancing in the sand, beach games, and lunch with drinks. You'll also pass Sandy Cay on the way back—the island used as a backdrop for the 1960s television show Gilligan's Island—so there's a photo stop built in. The boat returns to Paradise Island by mid-afternoon, and you arrange your own way back from there.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear.
• lunch.
• unlimited rum punch, tequila shots, water, juice and soda from the open bar.
• onboard snacks.
• use of beach toys and games.
• restroom on board.
• live English-speaking guide.
• music through the state-of-the-art sound system.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tropical Breeze Tours

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want to swim with pigs and snorkel a coral reef in the same morning without arranging your own boat or gear—the catamaran, guide, equipment and food are all set; just get yourself to Paradise Island by 9:30 am.

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Top questions

What's included in the open bar on this catamaran cruise?

Unlimited rum punch, tequila shots, water, juice and soda are complimentary throughout the six hours; a full open bar add-on with additional spirits is available at check-in for an extra cost.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on the catamaran, so you don't need to bring any; you just show up ready to get in the water.

What happens at Pig Beach during this tour?

At Pig Beach you can feed the swimming pigs or swim with them, then relax in hammocks, use the beach swing, or play beach volleyball; the crew brings beach toys and games to the stop.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is served?

Lunch is included on the cruise; the itinerary mentions conch salad and Bahamian specialties, plus treats and refreshing drinks during the beach party on Rose Island.

What time do I need to arrive for check-in?

Check-in is between 9 and 9:30 am on Paradise Island; you must arrange your own transportation to get there, and arriving late will result in a 100% cancellation fee.

Can I bring my own food or drinks on the catamaran?

No outside food or beverages are allowed on the boat, with the exception of baby formula and milk; the open bar and onboard snacks cover what you need for the day.