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

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for 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.