Nassau private tour: Swimming pigs, turtles & snorkeling

Build your own day around Nassau's wild marine encounters

A private four-hour tour of Nassau where you choose the stops and set the pace, with a live English-speaking guide. Swim with the famous swimming pigs, glide through a natural turtle sanctuary to see wild marine turtles up close, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, and explore local spots like Athol Island and Montague Beach. Photos, videos, snorkeling equipment, snacks and bottled water are included. An additional fee applies for the swimming pigs interaction.

Step-by-step itinerary

Custom Nassau island adventure

• Cruise around Nassau and nearby cays
• Relax at the beach
• Snorkel historic shipwrecks
• Explore vibrant coral reefs snorkeling
• Swim with wild marine turtles and pigs
• Enjoy a sunset cruise
• Embark on fishing excursions

The experience

What makes this tour different is that you're not following a fixed route. You pick the stops and the guide shapes the day around what you want. The options span snorkeling through historic shipwrecks, exploring vibrant reefs, relaxing on the beach, watching the sunset, or fishing excursions. Most travelers combine a few: the swimming pigs encounter (a separate fee), the natural turtle sanctuary where you'll see wild marine turtles without a fence between you and them, and snorkeling at one of Nassau's coral reefs. Athol Island and Montague Beach are among the local gems you can slot in depending on what appeals to you and how much time you want to spend in the water versus on sand.

The tour runs four hours with a live guide who speaks English and knows the island's history and wildlife. You get all the snorkeling gear, photos and videos of the day, snacks and bottled water. Pickup is included, and the guide works with you to time the day so it fits the rest of your plans, whether that's a late lunch back on shore or a sunset finish. Small groups and families work well here because everyone gets a say in where the boat goes next.

What’s included

• Soda and bottled water.
• snacks.
• all snorkeling equipment.
• photos and videos of the day.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:00 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 50

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 700 Adventures

Is this one for you?Four hours gives you time for two or three stops: enough to snorkel a reef, visit the turtles, and relax on a beach, or to focus deeper on fewer spots. If your day in Nassau is longer, you can build this tour into the morning or afternoon and still have time for other plans. If it's tighter, the guide can compress the itinerary to fit.

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Top questions

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 choose which stops to visit, or is there a set route?

You design the itinerary with your guide. Options include snorkeling reefs and shipwrecks, visiting the swimming pigs (additional fee), exploring the natural turtle sanctuary, beach time at Athol Island or Montague Beach, sunset cruises, and fishing excursions. The guide will help you fit the ones that matter most into the four hours.

What's the swimming pigs experience like, and is it included?

The swimming pigs are a separate paid add-on beyond the tour price. Your guide can take you to them as part of your custom itinerary if you decide to book that option at checkout.

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

All snorkeling equipment is included. You'll have access to masks, fins and snorkels for the reefs and shipwrecks you choose to explore.

What's the turtle sanctuary actually like when you get there?

The natural turtle sanctuary is a wild marine habitat where you'll glide through the water and see wild marine turtles in their environment. It's not a contained pool. You're observing them as they move freely in the water around you.

Is the guide with us the whole time, and does he speak English?

Yes, a live English-speaking guide is with you for the full four hours. They'll share island history and local knowledge as you move between stops and can adjust the pace based on how long you want to spend at each location.