Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

About This Experience

This is the highest-rated Nassau pig tour that carries real review volume — 4.8 across more than a thousand guests — and the shape of the day explains why. One catamaran does the whole circuit, so there is no transferring between boats, and five and a half hours is enough to give each stop time rather than ticking it off.

The route covers three cays a short run from the harbour: a reef off Pearl Island for snorkelling, a turtle flat where green turtles feed over seagrass, and the swimming pigs. Which island the pigs are on varies — the colonies here live across Pearl, Rose and Athol, and the crew goes to whichever is running that day.

Lunch is cooked on board and the bar is open throughout, with rum punch and Cuba Libres unlimited. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian meals are prepared if you say so when booking.

One thing to price in before you compare it with anything else: the pig interaction itself is a $30-per-person add-on, not part of the fare. That buys the feeding, the swimming alongside them and the piglet photograph. The $145 ticket gets you to the island and everything else on the list.

Highlights

• Five and a half hours across three cays off Nassau — Pearl, Rose and Athol — without changing boats
• Meet the swimming pigs on whichever of the three islands the colony is on that day
• Snorkel a live reef and a separate turtle flat on the same trip, with gear and a crew briefing
• Unlimited rum punch and Cuba Libres from the on-board bar
• A hot lunch cooked on board, with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian versions made to order
• A covered deck and on-board washrooms for the crossing

What's Included

• ✓ Five-and-a-half-hour catamaran voyage with captain and crew
• ✓ Visits to Rose, Pearl and Athol islands
• ✓ Time with the swimming pigs (the colony's island varies by day)
• ✓ Snorkelling at the reef and the turtle flat, with all equipment
• ✓ Hot lunch on board, with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options
• ✓ Unlimited mixed drinks — rum punch and Cuba Libre — plus drinking water and ice
• ✓ Covered deck and on-board washrooms

Not Included

• Pig interaction ($30 per person) — feeding the pigs, swimming with them, holding a piglet and photos
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Towels
• Gratuities

What to Bring

• A beach towel
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• A waterproof camera or a dry bag
• Swimwear worn under your clothes

Good to Know & Caveats

• The $30 pig interaction is what lets you feed the pigs, swim beside them and hold a piglet. Without it you see the colony from the boat and the beach.
• You will sign a waiver before boarding.
• Islands are reached by anchoring offshore or docking where a dock is free. Walking ashore is not guaranteed on any given day.
• Anyone who would rather not visit the pigs can stay on board.
• Turtles are wild and sightings are not promised.
• The itinerary can change for weather, sea state or island availability.
• If the operator cancels, you can rebook or take a full refund.
• Bring a towel year-round, and a warmer layer between December and March.

Meeting Point

Sail Tomorrow, East Bay Street, Nassau (departures only — there is no return drop-off elsewhere)