Rose Island tour from Nassau: Swimming pigs and snorkeling

Swim with pigs and snorkel Rose Island's reefs in one half-day

A private boat tour from Nassau to Rose Island combines snorkeling in clear waters, a guided encounter with swimming pigs, lunch on the beach and a stop to observe green sea turtles in their habitat. The four-hour tour departs from Montague Beach with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and all snorkeling gear provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Nassau and Rose Island tour

• Board vessel at Montague Beach
• Pass by Pearl Island
• Snorkel at Rose Island
• Meet and feed Swimming Pigs
• Lunch and lounge on Rose Island beach
• Visit Bahamian Green turtles habitat
• Pass by Paradise Island

The experience

The boat leaves Montague Beach in Nassau and heads out past Pearl Island toward Rose Island, where the water turns from pale green to deep blue. You'll anchor at a snorkeling stop where the reef sits close enough to reach on foot from the shallows, then move to Da Pig Beach for the tour's centerpiece: a guided encounter with the swimming pigs that have become famous in the Bahamas. You feed them, photograph them, and watch them move through the water with an ease that makes the moment feel less like a zoo visit and more like stumbling onto something wild.

After the pigs, lunch happens at a beach club on Rose Island, where you can sit in the sand, order another cocktail (the first one came aboard), or wade back into the turquoise water. The pace here is yours: some travelers stay in the shade, others spend the whole break in the water. On the return to Nassau, the boat makes a final stop to observe green sea turtles in their natural habitat before heading back to Montague Beach.

The tour runs four hours total and includes snorkeling equipment, a Bahamian cocktail, lunch, and the guide's commentary throughout. Pickup from your Nassau hotel is built in, so you don't arrange transport separately. The boat is private, which means the group size stays small and the pace doesn't rush between stops.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• Bahamian cocktail onboard.
• lunch at the beach club.
• swimming pigs encounter with guide.
• landing and facility fees.
• guided commentary throughout the tour.
• hotel pickup from Nassau.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00Last departure this season: 31 Jan 2027

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Da Pig Beach Nassau

Is this one for you?The tour moves between five stops over four hours with boat time between each, so the pace is steady but not rushed. If you're comfortable with water entry and want to pack snorkeling, pigs, and a beach lunch into a single morning or afternoon, this private boat tour fits the day without requiring a full commitment.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 are the swimming pigs like when you meet them on Rose Island?

The pigs at Da Pig Beach are accustomed to visitors and will approach the boat and swim alongside you in the shallow water. You'll feed them as part of the guided encounter, and they're playful enough that most travelers spend a good stretch of time photographing and interacting with them before moving on to lunch.

How deep is the water for snorkeling at Rose Island?

The snorkeling stop sits in shallow water where the reef is reachable from the beach on foot, so entry is easy and the water stays manageable for swimmers of varying ability. The tour provides all snorkeling gear, and a guide is onboard to direct you to the best spots.

What's included in the lunch on Rose Island?

Lunch is served at a beach club on Rose Island and is included in the tour price. You'll also receive a Bahamian cocktail onboard at the start of the tour, and the beach club setting gives you time to order additional drinks if you'd like.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the boat departure point?

Hotel pickup from Nassau is included in the tour, so the boat operator will collect you and bring you to Montague Beach, where the vessel departs. Public transportation options are also available near the departure point if you prefer to make your own way there.

What happens during the return trip to Nassau?

On the cruise back, the boat makes a stop so you can observe green sea turtles in their natural habitat before returning to Montague Beach. This adds a quieter, observational moment to the day after the activity of snorkeling and the pigs.