Swimming Pigs Tour from Nassau: Rose Island Beach Club

The pigs wade into the shallows to meet you the moment you step off the boat.

A half-day tour from Nassau takes you by boat to Rose Island's private beach club, where you swim alongside the Bahamas' famous pigs, then spend the afternoon snorkeling, paddleboarding, or lounging on the sand. The 30-minute crossing passes Paradise Island and Pearl Island before reaching Da Pig Beach Club, where lunch, drinks, and all gear are included. A live English-speaking guide leads the encounter; pickup from Nassau hotels is available as an add-on option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island escape with swimming pigs

• Depart from Nassau Harbor
• Pass by Paradise Island
• View Pearl Island lighthouse
• Optional stop at Green Turtle Cay
• Arrive at Da Pig Beach club on Rose Island
• Meet and interact with swimming pigs
• Enjoy Bahamian lunch and drinks
• Relax on the beach or use snorkeling gear
• Explore with paddleboards or lounge

The Experience

The boat leaves Nassau Harbor and cuts across turquoise water toward Rose Island, passing Paradise Island's white-sand resorts and Pearl Island's lighthouse before arriving at Da Pig Beach Club after 30 minutes. Once ashore, the pigs trot down to the shallows—they're accustomed to visitors and wade in to eat, swim, and pose for photos. You get time in the water with them, then the rest of the afternoon is yours to shape. The beach club sits on a private stretch of Rose Island with chairs, shade, and restrooms waiting.

Lunch is freshly prepared Bahamian food, and one soft drink comes with it; additional drinks from the beach bar are on you. Snorkeling gear and paddleboards are there if you want them—the water is clear enough to see down, and the reef sits close enough to reach without a long paddle. If you'd rather stay on sand, the chairs don't move. Weather permitting, the boat may stop briefly at Green Turtle Cay to spot sea turtles on the way back, though that's not guaranteed.

Pickup from your Nassau hotel is included if you book that option; without it, you meet the boat at the harbor. Lifejackets are available onboard. The whole experience runs four hours from start to finish, which makes it workable for cruise passengers between ship time or a quick island break for hotel guests.

What’s included

• Access to beach chairs and shaded seating.
• the 30-minute boat ride with lifejackets available.
• swimming with the pigs on a private beach.
• snorkeling gear and paddleboards for free use.
• freshly prepared Bahamian lunch and one soft drink.
• on-property Wi-Fi.
• restroom facilities.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Da Pig Beach Nassau

Is this one for you?Book with pickup if you're staying at a Nassau hotel and want one less thing to arrange before heading out; book without pickup if you're docked at the cruise port or prefer to drive yourself to the harbor. Either way, the afternoon at the beach club is unscheduled—bring a book, bring a camera, or bring neither and just float.

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Top questions

How long is the boat ride from Nassau to Rose Island?

The crossing takes 30 minutes each way. You'll pass Paradise Island and Pearl Island before reaching Da Pig Beach Club on Rose Island.

What do you actually do when you get to the pigs?

You wade into the shallow water where the pigs swim and feed. They're used to visitors and will approach you to eat, paddle around, and let you photograph them up close.

Is lunch included, and what if I want alcoholic drinks?

Bahamian lunch and one soft drink (water or iced tea) are included. Any additional drinks—alcoholic or non-alcoholic—from the beach bar are paid separately at checkout.

Can I do snorkeling and paddleboarding, or do I have to choose one?

Both snorkeling gear and paddleboards are available for free use throughout your time at the beach club. You can try both or stick to whichever appeals to you.

Does the tour include hotel pickup from Nassau?

Pickup and drop-off from Nassau hotels is included in one option; the other option requires you to meet the boat at Nassau Harbor. Choose which one suits your stay when you book.

Is this tour suitable for young children or infants?

Infants and small children can come—infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride, and strollers or prams are welcome. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.