Rose Island pigs and turtles tour: Half-day private boat

You swim with the pigs in the shallows, not watch them from a distance.

A half-day private boat tour of Rose Island departing from Nassau, with room for up to eight passengers. The boat includes snorkeling equipment and takes you past Nassau Harbour landmarks, then anchors at Rose Island where you can snorkel, swim with pigs and turtles, and relax on the beach. Swimming with the pigs costs an additional $40 per person at the location.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury boat excursion to Rose Island

• Cruise Nassau Harbour
• View shore-line hotels and landmarks
• Snorkel and swim with pigs
• Dine at beachside restaurants
• Enjoy sun, sand, and sea

The experience

The boat leaves Nassau Harbour and cruises past the 5-star shoreline hotels, colonial forts, the water tower, and celebrity homes on Paradise Island before heading to Rose Island. You'll have snorkeling gear on board and the chance to get in the water at multiple stops. The boat itself has comfortable seating for the group, fresh water showers, private facilities, and storage for food and drinks you bring along.

At Rose Island, the main draw is swimming with the pigs and turtles in the shallows. That's the experience most people book this tour for, though it's a separate $40 per person charge once you're there. You can also snorkel the reefs, swim, and spend time on the sand. The tour runs four hours total, which gives you time at the island without the full-day commitment.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• comfortable seating and private facilities on the boat.
• fresh water showers.
• storage for food and drinks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:30

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Graham Finale Water Tours

Is this one for you?The private boat format means your group of up to eight travels together without strangers, and you control the pace at each stop: ideal if you want flexibility to spend more time snorkeling or less time at any one location. The four-hour window suits a half-day itinerary when you have other plans the same day.

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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.

What's included in the Rose Island tour price?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour. The boat provides comfortable seating, fresh water showers, and private facilities. You can bring your own food and drinks or eat at beachside restaurants at Rose Island. Swimming with the pigs and turtles is an additional $40 per person, paid at the location.

Can I snorkel on this tour?

Yes, snorkeling is part of the tour. Equipment is provided, and you'll have the chance to snorkel at Rose Island and other stops during the cruise through Nassau Harbour.

How many people fit on the boat?

The boat accommodates up to eight passengers comfortably, making it a private group experience rather than a large shared tour.

What landmarks do you pass on the cruise through Nassau Harbour?

The route includes 5-star resort shorelines, colonial forts, the water tower, and celebrity homes on Paradise Island before reaching Rose Island.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Infants and small children can come along. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and prams or strollers are welcome. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.