The Bahamas · SWIMMING PIGS TOURS

Swimming Pigs Tours: The 15 Best Trips from Nassau

41 tours  ·  from $69 a head

You can meet the pigs twenty minutes from the harbour at Rose Island, or spend a full day getting to the famous Exuma sandbar. These 15 compare the two, with boat size, how long you actually spend in the water and what lunch adds to the price.

Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch - Pearl Island snorkeling: fish, reef, and a fast start
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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

1.3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,585 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Spend four lively hours with Shore To Shore Bahamas on a speedboat tour from Nassau. You’ll snorkel near Pearl Island, spot turtles at Green Cay, meet pigs near Rose Island, and eat a Bahamian-style BBQ lunch. Captains Mike and Chris, first mate Ray, and other rotating crew members are known for keeping the boat fun and helping with photos and boarding.

“Amazing trip definitely recommend!!! Big Ray & the team were fantastic”

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Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Escape - Arriving at the private beach club
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Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Escape

2.Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,238 reviews · from $149

Take a 30-minute boat ride from Nassau to Rose Island for a short, close-up encounter with friendly swimming pigs. Then enjoy a private beach club, Bahamian lunch, lounge chairs, shade, restrooms, and possible snorkeling or paddleboarding. Pickup is available, and captains such as A1 and Anwar have earned warm praise.

“Food was incredible!! Island is gorgeous and pigs were adorable!! Staff was friendly. Boat ride is relaxing.”

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Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour - Snorkeling among tropical fish
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Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour

3.Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,232 reviews · from $258

Spend about six hours sailing from Paradise Island to Rose Island for a beach day with a twist. You can snorkel, swim with vet-checked rescued pigs, visit peacocks and curly-tail lizards, enjoy a Bahamian buffet, and relax with an open bar. Check in by 9:15 a.m. and bring a towel.

“Absolutely wonderful experience and a great way to spend the day. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Worth the price!!!”

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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club - Snorkeling between Pearl Island and Rose Island
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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

4.Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,116 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Ride a fast powerboat from Paradise Island to a reef, Green Cay turtle area, and Oasis Ocean 7 on Rose Island. You’ll snorkel, feed pigs, eat a simple grilled lunch, and relax with soft drinks, hammocks, kayaks, and access to Da Nest. Crew members may include Andy, Andrew, Kareem, MJ, or Shervin.

“We had such an incredible time visiting the islands. Being able to snorkel and swim next to sea turtles was truly magical. The beach club is beautiful, the ocean colours are a true representation of Bahamian Blues, which I’m a total fan of. The attention from the crew was excellent, very patient, great at check-in, kind and attentive during the whole excursion. We spent good 3.5 hours of our day relaxing and enjoying the activity. The encounter with the pigs was really funny, you would never imagine how lucky this animals are to live in such a beautiful environment. They are well taken care of and staff explained everything detailed…”

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Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch - Snorkeling at Athol Island
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Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

5.Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 5h 30m · from $165

Spend about five and a half hours sailing from Montagu Beach to reefs, turtle habitat, and the swimming pigs near Rose, Pearl, or Athol Island. Your English-speaking captain and crew provide snorkeling gear, lunch, water, rum punch, and Cuba Libres. Pig interaction costs an extra $30 to $35 in cash.

“Amazing tour, couldn’t recommend this trip enough! Staff were so lovely and totally made the trip”

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Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club - Cruising past Fort Montagu and Paradise Island
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Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club

6.Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 783 reviews · from $140

Cruise from Nassau past Paradise Island, Atlantis, Fort Montagu, and Ocean Club to a private beach on Atholl Island. Feed and hold the swimming pigs, then enjoy lunch, unlimited rum punch, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, inflatables, beach games, and free photos and video. The tour lasts about 2.5 to 4 hours.

“So fun! The staff was all fun and friendly. We received more than we expected. Fed the pigs, held a baby. They took lots of pictures and emailed them to us (included). The snorkeling was short, but we went to the best place with tons of colorful fish. They even served a made to order small lunch that we didn’t expect. Rum punch was always flowing. It was a great value, too.”

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Nassau: Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles - Is $140 a fair price for three hours?
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Nassau: Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles

7.Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · from $140Top rated

Spend about three hours on a small-group boat from New Providence Island, snorkeling with turtles at Green Cay before meeting Rose Island’s swimming pigs. Delfin Charters provides gear, snacks, soft drinks, water, music, and some alcoholic drinks. Kayaks and paddleboards are available on the island, and crew members including CJ and Capt. H, O, and M have helped make the trip lively and family-friendly.

“Great half day trip. Lively music and not overcrowded boat. Refreshments provided during trip. Great to see pigs !”

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Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch - Rose Island reef snorkeling, about 35 minutes
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Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch

8.Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 640 reviews · from $299

From Margaritaville’s marina, you’ll cruise by luxury powerboat to Rose Island for reef snorkeling, lunch, and time with swimming pigs. The four-hour trip also includes Sandy Cay, Green Cay’s turtles, drinks, kayaks, paddle boards, and beach volleyball. Crew names vary, with captains such as Miguel, Shay, and LaShay appearing on recent departures.

“Best 4 hours of the trip! The crew Ron the Don, LJ the DJ and Captain LaShay made it amazing! The guys with the pigs and fam at footprints were sweet, informative and fun! Well worth every cent!”

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Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure - 7 Stops - Pig Beach: famous, friendly, and busy by nature
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Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure – 7 Stops

9.Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure – 7 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $750

Fly from Nassau to Staniel Cay, then spend the day by speedboat visiting Pig Beach, Great Guana Cay, Thunderball Grotto, Compass Cay, the Staniel Cay plane wreck, and an Exuma sandbar. Lunch, snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, snacks, transfers, and a local guide are included. Groups are limited to 14 people.

“Plane ride was smooth and the boat ride was SO MUCH fun! I loved how the stops were shorter but long enough to get the experience which is exactly what we wanted! I also loved how it covered such a variety of different things to see!”

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Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau - Allen Cay and the rare Bahamian rock iguanas
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Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau

10.Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · from $438

Travel by powerboat from Paradise Island to Allen Cay, Compass Cay, Great Exuma, Big Major Cay, Norman’s Cay, and a beach or sandbar. You’ll see rock iguanas, swim near nurse sharks, meet the famous pigs, snorkel a plane wreck, and eat a Bahamian buffet lunch. Crew members may include Winston, Alex, TJ, Keith, Jasmine, or Joey.

“Very well organized! Friendly boat crew. Loved each part of the tour. Lunch was amazing!!!!!! Highly recommend.”

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Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs - Allen’s Cay and the Bahamian rock iguanas
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Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

11.Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · from $439

Leave Paradise Island at 8:30 a.m. for an eight-hour Aqua Shores powerboat trip into the Exumas. With a group of up to 16, you’ll visit Allen’s Cay, Compass Cay, Big Major Cay, Staniel Cay, a sandbar, and Norman’s Cay. Captains such as Rico, Ron, Emilio, and Milio may lead the day, with lunch, beer, water, and snacks included.

“Excellent Service. Very attentive and helpful. My family and I had so much fun. They gave us enough time to do and enjoy every stop.”

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Exuma Day Away - Original Swimming Pigs Excursion - Great Guana Cay and its wild rock iguanas
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Exuma Day Away – Original Swimming Pigs Excursion

12.Exuma Day Away – Original Swimming Pigs Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 462 reviews · from $438

From Montagu Beach, cruise by power boat to Great Guana Cay, Compass Cay, Big Major Cay, and the Exuma Cays. Feed rock iguanas, swim with nurse sharks and pigs, see the Pablo Escobar plane wreck, and eat lunch at Black Point Yacht Club. Captains and crew, including Seymour, Joe, Calvin, Cameo, and Andrew, keep the day moving.

“The BEST excursion my husband and I have done. Ever. Absolutely breathtaking water, pigs and sharks were AWESOME, the crew was great!”

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Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour - The Nassau departure and the fast-water route
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Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

13.Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $140

Take a fast boat from Nassau past Atlantis, Paradise Island, and Nassau Harbor to a private beach near Athol Island. Feed swimming pigs, snorkel, kayak, play beach games, eat lunch, and enjoy rum punch. Guides such as Sterling, Johnny, Kenny, and Teisha have helped make this a lively, family-friendly outing.

“This was really fun! My family and I came with the cruise and did one of the excursions with Bahamas Jetboat, and I have to say that this was a great decision. My kids loved the pigs! And the snorkeling was beautiful. We were so happy it was a beautiful day and the views of the island was just perfect. I am super happy with our decision to spend our day in the Bahamas with them!”

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Swimming with Pigs in Nassau, Transportation Included - Meeting the pigs on the beach
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Swimming with Pigs in Nassau, Transportation Included

14.Swimming with Pigs in Nassau, Transportation Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 407 reviews · from $179

Leave Nassau by air-conditioned vehicle and boat for Rose Island, where you can relax on the beach, use kayaks or paddleboards, and spend about 30 minutes feeding, petting, and swimming with Bahamian pigs. Lunch, beach chairs, bottled water, and round-trip transportation are included. Bring your own towel.

“The tour was so family friendly. We travelled with a two year old with ease. The transportation, the activities, the food, everything was so amazing!”

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Ultimate SeaXscape Pigs/Turtles/Snorkel/Lunch/Drinks/PU/DO - Meeting Nassau’s swimming pigs
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Ultimate SeaXscape Pigs/Turtles/Snorkel/Lunch/Drinks/PU/DO

15.Ultimate SeaXscape Pigs/Turtles/Snorkel/Lunch/Drinks/PU/DO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $199

Spend about 3.5 hours on the water from Nassau, visiting swimming pigs, Rose Island snorkeling spots, sea turtles, and a conch show. Captains including Mario, Enrique, and Antonio keep the mood lively, while pickup, lunch, snacks, drinks, and gear are included. Most boats carry small groups, though weather can change the vessel used.

“What a great half day trip! Great snorkeling, pigs were fun and our kids loved the turtles. Staff were friendly, helpful and a lot of fun! Highly recommend!”

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