Snorkeling on New Providence Island: Swim with pigs and turtles

Coral reefs, swimming pigs, and sea turtles in one afternoon

A private boat snorkeling trip on New Providence Island with an English-speaking guide, departing from Nassau. You snorkel at coral reefs and swim with sea turtles, stop at Gilligan's Island, and visit a beach where you can swim with pigs. The boat carries your group only, with all snorkel gear, drinks and snacks included for the four-hour outing.

The experience

The boat leaves Nassau Harbor with your group and a live English guide, heading to three snorkeling stops and a private beach. You'll snorkel at coral reefs where the turtles are, then cruise past Gilligan's Island before pulling into the beach where the pigs swim. All snorkel equipment is on board, so you arrive ready to go in the water. The guide handles the route and the boat. You handle the snorkel and the moment.

Rum punch and soft drinks flow throughout the four hours, along with bottled water and snacks. The boat is yours alone: no other groups, no fixed itinerary beyond the stops, and no rush between them. Families travel with infants in a pram if needed, and the pace suits all fitness levels. Service animals are welcome on board.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear for the whole group.
• rum punch and soft drinks.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• English-speaking guide for the four hours.
• private boat with no other groups.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bain's Sea Adventure

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Nassau without a car and want the boat to handle the transport between snorkeling sites. The private boat means your group sets the pace at each stop, and the pigs and turtles are the main draw, not a crowded tour hitting the same spots as everyone else.

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Top questions

What's the water like when you snorkel at the coral reefs?

The coral reefs on New Providence Island are the main snorkeling stop, and sea turtles are there. The guide takes you to the reefs and stays with the group in the water.

Can you really swim with the pigs, or is it just looking at them from the boat?

You swim with the pigs at the private beach stop. They're in the water, and you get in with them as part of the outing.

What happens at Gilligan's Island?

Gilligan's Island is a scenic stop during the boat tour of Nassau Harbor. You pass it as part of the route between snorkeling sites and the beach.

Do you need to bring your own snorkel gear, or is it provided?

All snorkel equipment is included and on the boat. You don't need to bring your own or rent it separately.

Is the boat ride rough, or is it smooth enough for families with young kids?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and families with infants. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller on the boat. The operator does not recommend it for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.