Rose Island boat tour: Swim with pigs, snorkel, sea turtles

Bottle-feed baby pigs and unwind with volleyball on a secluded beach.

A four-hour boat tour from Nassau to Rose Island combines swimming with wild pigs, snorkeling a coral reef, spotting sea turtles near Green Cay, and lunch at a beachfront bar. The tour runs on a fixed schedule with a live English-speaking guide, includes snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddle boards, lunch, and drinks, and welcomes children from age two.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore pigs, reef, turtles, and beach

• Board luxury powerboat
• Feed and swim with pigs
• Snorkel at coral reef
• Spot wild sea turtles
• Photo stop at Gilligan’s Island
• Relax and lunch at Rose Island beach bar
• Play beach volleyball or lounge

The experience

The boat leaves Nassau and heads straight for Rose Island's swimming pigs, the main event. You'll get in the water with them, bottle-feed the babies if you want, and take as many photos as you need. The pigs are used to visitors and will come right up to you. After that, the boat moves to a vibrant coral reef where you snorkel through colorful fish and sea life with all gear provided. The water is clear enough that you see everything without hunting for it.

Next stop is Green Cay, a small island surrounded by sea turtles in their natural habitat. You'll spot them in the water, then cruise past Gilligan's Island: a three-acre spot just 15 minutes from Nassau harbour that holds the record for most-photographed island in the world. It's a quick photo stop, not a landing. The boat then brings you to a beach bar and grill on Rose Island itself, where you settle in for lunch and the rest of the afternoon.

Lunch is hot: Angus beef burgers, grilled chicken, veggie burgers, Bahamian macaroni, fries, salads. You get a welcome drink (rum punch or Sky Juice) when you arrive at the restaurant, plus beer and a pink grapefruit radler onboard the boat. The beach has lounge chairs, white sand, and turquoise water. If your group wants to move, there's beach volleyball. Kayaks and paddle boards are available the whole time, so you can paddle out or stay put. The day is yours to shape once you're there.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• kayaks and paddle boards.
• lunch with hot entrees and sides.
• welcome drink at the restaurant (rum punch or Sky Juice).
• beer and pink grapefruit radler onboard.
• soda and bottled water.
• beach volleyball.
• live English-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

6 options

Morning departure on Boat #1Guide in English · 08:00Powerboat

Afternoon departure on Boat #1Guide in English · 13:00Powerboat

Morning Powerboat #2Guide in English · 08:00Hot lunch

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Afternoon Powerboat #2Guide in English · 13:00Hot lunch

Powerboat tour in the morning, number 3Guide in English · 08:00

Afternoon powerboat tour #3Guide in English · 13:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Aqua Shores - Luxury Powerboat Tours

Is this one for you?Book a morning or afternoon departure based on when you want to be on the water: both follow the same route and stops, so the choice is yours on timing. The tour runs on a fixed schedule with all transport, meals, and gear arranged, so you show up and the day unfolds without anyone building it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 6 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I really feed the pigs and get in the water with them?

Yes. The pigs swim out to the boat and you'll get in the water with them. You can bottle-feed the baby pigs if you want, and they're accustomed to swimmers, so they'll come right up to you.

What's included in the lunch at the beach bar?

Lunch includes a hot meal: Angus beef burgers, grilled chicken, veggie burgers, Bahamian macaroni, fries, or salads. You also get a welcome drink (rum punch or Sky Juice) at the restaurant, plus beer and a pink grapefruit radler onboard the boat.

Do I need my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?

Snorkeling equipment is provided. The coral reef is filled with colorful fish and sea life, and the water is clear.

How much time do we spend at the beach on Rose Island?

You spend the afternoon at the beach bar and grill on Rose Island after snorkeling and the turtle stop. The total tour is four hours, so you'll have time to relax on lounge chairs, swim, or play beach volleyball.