Nassau Harbour and Rose Island boat tour: Swimming pigs and lunch

Coast past cruise ships and colonial forts, then feed the pigs on Rose Island

A half-day boat tour of Nassau Harbour and Rose Island aboard a customized powerboat, with a captain and mate guiding you past historic landmarks and cruise ships, then to Rose Island for swimming pigs, green turtles and beach time. Pickup from The Royal at Atlantis. Lunch and unlimited beer and mojitos included. Five hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour and Rose Island visit

• Meet at The Royal at Atlantis check-in desk
• Boat tour of Nassau Harbour and landmarks
• View green turtles in natural environment
• Enjoy lunch on Rose Island
• Beach time on Rose Island
• Meet and feed Rose Island swimming pigs

The experience

The boat leaves from The Royal at Atlantis, where the crew meets you at the check-in desk and escorts you to the dock. Once aboard, the captain and mate take you through Nassau Harbour itself. You'll coast past the massive cruise ships anchored in the Caribbean's largest cruise port, see the historic Forts Fincastle, Charlotte and Montagu, and learn the stories behind the Bahamas' pirate history. Potter's Cay Dock comes into view next, a working fishermen's market tucked under the Paradise Island bridge, its stalls bright with the day's catch.

The boat then heads to Rose Island, where the day shifts to beach and water time. You'll see green turtles in their natural environment, have lunch on the sand (a Bahamian buffet served with unlimited beer and mojitos), and spend time in the water. The swimming pigs are the draw most people come for. They're a family that lives on the island and you get to feed and swim alongside them.

The five-hour tour is built around the boat's pace and the tide, so the timing holds steady across departures. Water and fresh fruit or chips are provided throughout. Bring or wear swimwear under your clothes, and note that the boat ride itself is active: the powerboat moves at speed and the water can be rough, so moderate fitness and comfort on the water matter.

What’s included

• Pickup from The Royal at Atlantis.
• captain and mate-led boat tour of Nassau Harbour with pirate history and colonial fort commentary.
• passage past cruise ships and Potter's Cay Dock.
• Rose Island beach time with green turtles.
• swimming pig encounter and feeding.
• Bahamian buffet lunch.
• unlimited beer and mojitos.
• bottled water and fresh fruit or chips.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (7 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 22

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Pieces of 8 Tours

Is this one for you?Pickup from The Royal at Atlantis means you don't need a car or your own transport to the dock. The crew handles the walk from the resort. If you're staying elsewhere on the island, a short taxi ride gets you there, and from that point the boat and the day are arranged.

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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.

What is Potter's Cay Dock and why does the tour stop there?

Potter's Cay Dock is a working fishermen's market under the Paradise Island bridge where local boats unload their catch daily. The tour passes it so you see how Nassau's fishing community operates and the scale of the working waterfront most visitors miss.

Do I get to swim with the pigs, or just watch them?

You feed and swim with the Rose Island pigs. They're accustomed to visitors and you'll be in the water alongside them during the beach portion of the tour.

Is the boat ride rough, and how long is the ride to Rose Island?

The powerboat moves at speed and the Caribbean water can be choppy, so the ride has motion. The exact time to Rose Island depends on conditions, but the full tour is five hours from pickup to return.

What does the Bahamian lunch include, and are drinks really unlimited?

Lunch is a Bahamian buffet served on the beach at Rose Island. Beer and mojitos are unlimited throughout the tour, along with bottled water and fresh fruit or chips.

How do I get to The Royal at Atlantis for pickup if I'm staying elsewhere on the island?

The Royal at Atlantis is on Paradise Island, reachable by taxi or ride-share from most Nassau hotels. The crew meets you at the check-in desk there and walks you to the boat, so you don't need to navigate the resort yourself.