Nassau: Catamaran Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs & Turtles Lunch

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Duration5h 30m

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Swim with pigs snorkel coral reefs and glide with turtles from nassau

You’ll board a spacious catamaran in Nassau for a day trip that gets you snorkeling at Pearl Island’s reef, feeding swimming pigs at Rose Island (they really do swim), and gliding alongside turtles near Green Cay. Lunch is served onboard with plenty of space to sprawl out between stops. You’ll laugh with locals, taste salt on your lips, and probably end up thinking about those pigs long after you leave.

5h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour with snorkeling and pigs

Board catamaran in Nassau
Visit Pearl Island coral reef
Snorkel and spot colorful fish
Cruise to Pig Beach
Interact with swimming pigs
Enjoy lunch onboard
Glide with turtles at Green Cay
Relax and enjoy music onboard

The Experience

“You have to see the pigs,” someone said as we climbed onto the catamaran in Nassau — I laughed because I thought they were joking. But there we were, rum punch in hand, sun already warming my shoulders as we left the harbor. The water was so clear it almost looked fake. Our guide, Marcus, pointed out Pearl Island first; he knew every little patch of reef and tossed a joke about tourists turning into lobsters if they forgot sunscreen. We jumped in for snorkeling — honestly, I got a mouthful of saltwater before I found my rhythm. Fish everywhere, all neon blues and yellows darting around the coral. For a minute it was just me and this weird quiet under the surface.

Lunch came after — rice and grilled chicken (veggie stuff too), nothing fancy but somehow perfect when you’re salty and hungry on a boat. Rose Island was next, where the swimming pigs actually do swim (I still can’t get over that). They’re bigger than I expected and kind of bossy about snacks. Marcus told us their names — one’s called “Big Mama” — and showed us how to feed them without losing a finger. There was this moment when everyone just started laughing because one pig tried to climb up the steps like he wanted to join us for lunch.

Green Cay was last — quieter there, less chatter from the group. We slid into the water again and suddenly there were turtles gliding past like they owned the place. One brushed my leg (I definitely squeaked). The sky went from blinding blue to that soft haze you get late afternoon in the Bahamas; everything slowed down for a bit. On the way back someone played old reggae on the speaker and people just sprawled out on deck, salty hair everywhere.

What’s included

Your day includes all snorkeling gear—life jackets, fins, masks—plus fresh water with cups and ice always ready.
Lunch is served onboard after your first swim stop (with vegan or vegetarian choices if needed).
Drinks like soda or rum punch flow freely as you cruise between Pearl Island’s reef for snorkeling, Rose Island’s Pig Beach for pig encounters, and Green Cay for turtle spotting—all guided by a local crew who know these waters inside out.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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