Snorkeling Nassau Bahamas: Swimming Pigs & Rainbow Reef

The swimming pigs are real, and they eat fruit from your hand in the shallows.

A 2.5-hour snorkeling tour from Nassau that combines three separate experiences: a harbor cruise past Atlantis Resort and celebrity homes, a swim and feed with the world-famous pigs at Pigs Beach on Athol Island, and snorkeling Rainbow Reef to see coral and tropical fish. The tour runs in a 42-foot luxury speedboat with a live English-speaking guide, complimentary snacks, water, soft drinks and rum punch included. Snorkeling equipment is provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island adventure with pigs and snorkeling

• Harbor cruise past Atlantis Resort
• Feed and swim with swimming pigs
• Snorkel at Rainbow Reef
• Scenic cruise back to meeting point

The experience

You arrive at the meeting point and board a 42-foot speedboat for a harbor cruise that passes Atlantis Resort, luxury homes, and historic landmarks along the waterfront. The boat moves at a pace that lets you take in the sights without rushing, and complimentary snacks, water, soft drinks and rum punch are available the whole time. This opening stretch sets the tone. You're traveling in actual comfort, not crammed onto a crowded catamaran.

The boat then heads to Pigs Beach on Athol Island, where the swimming pigs actually live. You get a complimentary cup of fruit on skewers to feed them, then wade into the water to swim alongside them. The pigs are accustomed to visitors and will eat directly from your hand. After the swim, there are family-friendly beach activities on the sand. This is the moment most people book the tour for, and it happens in the middle of the day when the light is strongest.

Next you snorkel Rainbow Reef in crystal-clear water, where you'll see colorful coral formations and a variety of sea creatures in their natural habitat. Snorkeling equipment is included and ready to use. The reef sits close enough that you're in the water within minutes of leaving the beach. A 25-minute cruise back to your starting point closes the day, with more complimentary drinks and snacks on board. The whole experience runs 2.5 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• unlimited snacks, bottled water, soft drinks and rum punch throughout the tour.
• WiFi on board.
• a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 11:00 and 13:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 35

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

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Good to know

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

Operated by Island Tours Connections

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours, this tour fits into a free afternoon or morning without consuming your entire day, leaving time to explore Nassau itself or rest at your hotel before dinner. The fixed schedule means you don't need to arrange separate transportation to the beach or coordinate multiple bookings.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 bring my own snorkeling gear, or is equipment provided on the tour?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour, so you don't need to bring your own or rent separately. The gear is ready to use when you reach Rainbow Reef.

What exactly happens at Pigs Beach? Do the pigs come right up to you?

Yes. The swimming pigs at Pigs Beach on Athol Island are accustomed to visitors and will eat fruit directly from your hand in the shallow water. You wade in to swim alongside them, and the tour provides a complimentary cup of fruit on skewers for feeding.