# Nassau Swimming Pigs

> A comparison site for swimming with the pigs out of Nassau, from quick Rose Island runs to full-day Exuma trips by speedboat or plane. Every tour listed links to its live booking page through an affiliate link.

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## Tours

- [3 Islands, English and Spanish](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-nassau-3-islands-tour-snorkel-pig-beach-turtles-lu-419389/): 4 hours, from $122.85 per person, rated 4.3 across 3,591 reviews.
- [Private Beach Club, Lunch](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-nassau-swimming-pigs-and-private-beach-club-escape-254526p1/): 4 hours, from $129 per person, rated 4.7 across 1,680 reviews.
- [Sandy Toes 6-Hour Day](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-sandy-toes-the-original-rose-island-and-swimming-p-5862rose/): 6 hours, from $258 per person, rated 4.7 across 1,282 reviews.
- [Speedboat, Beach Bar Package](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-nassau-swimming-pigs-snorkeling-lunch-private-beac-52556p13/): 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours, from $140 per person, rated 4.6 across 1,164 reviews.
- [Turtle Snorkel, Snacks](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-nassau-swimming-pigs-and-snorkel-with-turtles-342635p1/): 3 hours 30 minutes, from $150 per person, rated 4.8 across 1,068 reviews.
- [Exuma Island Hopping, Lunch](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-exuma-island-hopping-swimming-pigs-tour-with-lunch-16186p23/): 8 hours, from $438.90 per person, rated 4.8 across 688 reviews.
- [Water Taxi, No Meal](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-nassau-swimming-pigs-of-rose-island-water-taxi-695180/): 4 hours, from $89 per person, rated 4.5 across 656 reviews.
- [7 Stops, Premium, Pickup](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-exuma-elite-escape-7-stop-luxury-swimming-pigs-tou-64005p2/): 6 hours, from $850 per person, rated 4.8 across 580 reviews.
- [Powerboat, Lunch and Beer](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-exuma-powerboat-tour-from-nassau-with-swimming-pig-294117p4/): 8 hours, from $439 per person, rated 4.8 across 536 reviews.
- [Lunch Plus Transportation](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-swimming-with-pigs-in-nassau-transportation-includ-319857p4/): 4 hours, from $179 per person, rated 4.4 across 420 reviews.
- [3 Stops, 5 Hours 30 Minutes](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-nassau-3-stops-snorkeling-swimming-pigs-turtles-lu-405620p1/): 5 hours 30 minutes, from $149 per person, rated 4.9 across 414 reviews.
- [Group Beach Day, No Meal](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-nassau-rose-island-swimming-pigs-and-beach-day-gro-638272/): 4 hours, from $109 per person, rated 4.2 across 316 reviews.
- [2 Islands, Under 3 Hours](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-swimming-pigs-express-tour-2-islands-under-3-hours-733593/): 3 hours, from $79 per person, rated 4.1 across 255 reviews.
- [Private Charter, Snorkel and Turtles](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-private-rose-island-swimming-pigs-snorkeling-and-t-110667p3/): 4 hours, from $775 per group, rated 4.6 across 245 reviews.
- [Pink Sand Beach Day](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-pink-sand-beach-and-swimming-pigs-adventure-from-n-16186p24/): 8 hours 30 minutes, from $427.90 per person, rated 4.8 across 173 reviews.
- [Pearl Island Beach, Lunch](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-nassau-bahamas-swimming-pigs-pearl-island-beach-wi-28333p4/): 5 hours, from $240 per person, rated 4.0 across 152 reviews.
- [Sand Dollar Resort Day, No Meal](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-nassau-rose-islands-sand-dollar-beach-resort-753117/): 4 hours, from $75 per person, rated 4.0 across 137 reviews.
- [Island Hopping, Lunch Included](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-nassau-island-hopping-boat-tour-swimming-pigs-turt-336555p1/): 4 hours, from $150 per person, rated 4.0 across 125 reviews.
- [Self-Drive Speedboat](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-nassau-self-drive-speedboat-ride-and-pig-swimming-479223/): 2 hours, from $150 per person, rated 4.5 across 121 reviews.
- [Private Beach, 4 to 5 Hours](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-rose-island-swimming-with-the-pigs-lunch-and-priva-160611p3/): 4 to 5 hours, from $139 per person, rated 4.3 across 82 reviews.
- [Beach Club Lunch, Pickup Included](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-nassau-swimming-pigs-and-private-beach-club-trip-w-465324/): 4 hours, from $139 per person, rated 4.7 across 79 reviews.
- [Short 2-Hour Pig Swim](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-from-nassau-swim-with-pigs-safari-596774/): 2 hours, from $154 per person, rated 4.6 across 68 reviews.
- [3-Hour Snorkel, No Meal](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-rose-island-swimming-pigs-beach-snorkeling-experie-5574459p3/): 3 hours, from $99 per person, rated 4.4 across 57 reviews.
- [Lunch, Air-Conditioned Vehicle](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-bahamas-swimming-pigs-experience-on-rose-island-374544p1/): 4 hours, from $179 per person, rated 4.1 across 30 reviews.
- [Half-Day Reef Snorkel, Gear Included](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-nassau-half-day-reef-snorkeling-turtles-swimming-p-428853p2/): 4 hours, from $210 per person, rated 5.0 across 25 reviews.
- [Private, Green Turtle Cay, Snacks](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-pigs-beach-green-turtle-cay-rose-island-private-to-425788p1/): 3 hours 30 minutes, from $850 per group, rated 4.8 across 22 reviews.
- [4 Islands, Snorkel Gear](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-island-tour-swimming-pigs-turtles-snorkeling-1044549/): 4 hours, from $180 per person, rated 4.6 across 14 reviews.
- [8-Hour Exuma Trip, Iguanas](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-nassau-exuma-cays-swimming-pigs-and-iguanas-tour-1188146/): 8 hours, from $378 per person, rated 3.7 across 12 reviews.
- [Snorkel, Turtles and Lunch](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/gyg-nassau-half-day-swimming-pigs-reef-snorkel-beach-c-560227/): 4 hours, from $198 per person, rated 4.8 across 10 reviews.
- [By Plane, Sharks and Pigs](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/tours/viator-exuma-swimming-pigs-and-sharks-tour-by-plane-208740p12/): 7 to 9 hours, from $4,000 per group.

## Guides

- [Best Nassau Excursions For First-Timers](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/best-nassau-excursions-for-first-timers/): A first-time visitor's shortlist of Nassau excursions: which pig beach trip to book, how Rose Island and Exuma differ, and the free land sights that fill the rest of your day.
- [Best Time To Swim With The Pigs In The Bahamas](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/best-time-to-swim-with-the-pigs/): A month by month guide to timing a swimming pigs trip from Nassau: calmer seasons, hurricane season dates, sea temperatures, and which tours fit which time of year.
- [Big Major Cay: The Island Of Swimming Pigs](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/big-major-cay-pig-beach/): What Big Major Cay is, why its pigs are famous, and how the day trips from Nassau reach the original Pig Beach in the Exuma Cays.
- [Compass Cay Sharks, Thunderball Grotto And Other Exuma Stops](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/compass-cay-sharks-thunderball-grotto-and-other-exuma-stops/): The official Exuma swimming pigs tour stop list explained, and which Nassau day-trip listings actually name Thunderball Grotto, Compass Cay sharks and the iguana beaches in their inclusions.
- [Exuma Swimming Pigs Day Trip From Nassau](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/exuma-swimming-pigs-day-trip-from-nassau/): How to plan an Exuma swimming pigs day trip from Nassau: speedboat versus plane, official stops, real roster prices and durations, and what the long day actually involves.
- [Exuma Vs Rose Island Pigs: Which Trip Is Right For You?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/exuma-vs-rose-island-pigs/): A head-to-head comparison of the Exuma pig beaches and Rose Island pig tours from Nassau: distance, time, price endpoints, colony differences and which trip suits kids, cruise days and budgets.
- [Free Things To Do In Nassau On A Budget](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/free-things-to-do-in-nassau/): A budget guide to Nassau: free beaches, the Queen's Staircase, the Fish Fry and the Straw Market, plus where free options end and a paid pig trip fits.
- [How Much Does Swimming With Pigs Cost In The Bahamas?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/how-much-does-swimming-with-pigs-cost/): Real 2026 price bands for every pig swim from Nassau: Rose Island tours, Exuma speedboat days, plane trips and private charters, with the exact roster prices and what drives them.
- [Is Nassau Safe For Tourists? Getting Around Before A Boat Day](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/is-nassau-safe-for-tourists/): A practical safety guide for Nassau visitors planning a swimming pigs trip, covering getting around, beaches, jet skis, boat tours and weather.
- [Is Swimming With The Pigs Ethical? What To Look For In A Tour](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/is-swimming-with-the-pigs-ethical/): A straight answer on pig welfare at Big Major Cay and Rose Island, what the official guidance says, and how to pick a tour operator that handles the pigs responsibly.
- [Is Swimming With The Pigs Safe? Nips, Sharks And Sea Conditions](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/is-swimming-with-the-pigs-safe/): A safety guide to swimming with pigs in the Bahamas: pig nips, nurse sharks at Compass Cay, open-water chop on the Exuma speedboat run, sun exposure, and who should pick Rose Island over the long crossing.
- [Nassau Beaches And Where The Pigs Fit In](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/nassau-beaches-and-where-the-pigs-fit-in/): Public beaches in Nassau compared with beach club days on Rose Island, and how to pair either with a swimming pigs trip.
- [Nassau Cruise Port Guide: Where Ships Dock And What Is Nearby](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/nassau-cruise-port-guide/): A planning guide to the Nassau cruise port: where ships dock, what is walkable, and which swimming pigs tours actually fit a port day.
- [Nassau To Exuma By Plane Or Speedboat](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/nassau-to-exuma-by-plane-or-speedboat/): The getting-there decision for the Exuma pigs: reported distances and crossing times, roster prices for plane and powerboat listings, seasickness trade-offs, and which option fits a cruise day.
- [Nassau Weather By Month](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/nassau-weather-by-month/): A month-by-month read of Nassau weather for planning a swimming pigs trip, with approximate sea temperatures, hurricane season dates, and what each season means for a boat day.
- [Private Or Group Pig Tour From Nassau: Which To Book](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/private-or-group-pig-tour-from-nassau/): A plain-language comparison of private pig charters and shared swimming pigs tours from Nassau, with roster prices for every private listing, plus the trade-offs of each format.
- [Rose Island Or Exuma From The Cruise Port?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/rose-island-or-exuma-from-the-cruise-port/): A head-to-head verdict for cruise passengers choosing between a Rose Island pig trip and an Exuma day: timing, price, pig experience, and the risk of missing the ship.
- [Rose Island Pig Beach Tours From Nassau](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/rose-island-pig-beach-tours/): A plain comparison of every Rose Island pig tour from Nassau: prices, durations, meals, pickup and how the shorter Rose Island format differs from the Exuma pig trips.
- [Snorkeling Near Nassau And On Pig Beach Trips](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/snorkeling-near-nassau/): Which Nassau pig tours carry real snorkel stops, how the snorkel combos compare on price, duration and gear, and what the reef and turtle sites are actually like.
- [Swimming Pigs In The Bahamas: Where To Go And How To Book](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/swimming-pigs-bahamas-where-to-go-and-how-to-book/): The master map for swimming pigs in the Bahamas: the Exuma pigs at Big Major Cay, the separate Rose Island colony near Nassau, what each trip costs, and how to choose and book.
- [Swimming Pigs On A Nassau Cruise Day: Timing And Excursion Options](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/swimming-pigs-on-a-nassau-cruise-day/): A cruise-day guide to swimming with pigs from Nassau: which tour lengths fit a port call, where tours start, what they cost, and why the Exuma run is usually too tight.
- [Swimming Pigs Tours Compared: Speedboat, Plane And Rose Island](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/swimming-pigs-tours-compared/): A side-by-side comparison of every swimming pigs tour format from Nassau: Rose Island group trips, multi-stop snorkel combos, Exuma speedboat days, flights to Pig Beach, and private charters.
- [Swimming With The Pigs With Kids: Ages, Seasickness And Which Trip](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/swimming-with-the-pigs-with-kids/): A parent-focused guide to swimming with pigs with kids: minimum ages, Rose Island versus Exuma day trips, seasickness, life jackets and safety around the pigs.
- [Things To Do In Nassau Besides The Pigs](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/things-to-do-in-nassau-besides-the-pigs/): A varied Nassau list beyond the pigs: historic stairs and forts, the Fish Fry, beaches, museums and snorkeling, with a pig trip slotted around them.
- [Weather And Cancellations On Pig Tours From Nassau](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/weather-and-cancellations-on-pig-tours/): How rough seas, wind and hurricane season affect swimming pigs tours from Nassau, what happens to your money when a trip is cancelled, and how to book around the weather.
- [What A Day Trip To The Exuma Pigs Looks Like From Nassau](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/what-a-day-trip-to-the-exuma-pigs-looks-like/): An hour-by-hour walkthrough of a swimming pigs Bahamas tour from Nassau: the early departure, the run south through the Exuma Cays, the stops, lunch, and the return.
- [What Killed The Swimming Pigs? What Is Actually Known](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/what-killed-the-swimming-pigs/): An honest look at what official sources actually say about swimming pig deaths in The Bahamas, what is not documented, and how to pick an operator that treats the animals well.
- [What To Bring And Wear For A Pig Beach Tour](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/what-to-bring-and-wear-for-a-pig-beach-tour/): A packing list for swimming pigs trips from Nassau: what to wear, what to pack, and how the list changes for Rose Island, Exuma and cruise-day tours.
- [Where Else Can You Swim With Pigs In The Bahamas?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/where-else-can-you-swim-with-pigs-in-the-bahamas/): The confirmed swimming pigs locations in the Bahamas, the islands only mentioned in secondary sources, and which pig beaches you can actually reach from Nassau on a day tour.
- [Why Are There Pigs In The Bahamas? The Origin Stories](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/guides/why-are-there-pigs-in-the-bahamas/): The origin of the Bahamas swimming pigs: the sailor story, the shipwreck story, what the official tourism page says, and how the Rose Island herd near Nassau is different.

## Blog

- [Can You Still Swim With The Pigs In The Bahamas?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/can-you-still-swim-with-the-pigs-in-the-bahamas/): Yes, the swimming pigs are still visitable: the official tourism page describes day trips from Nassau and the Exumas and operators are running Rose Island tours.
- [Do I Need A Shore Excursion In Nassau?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/do-i-need-a-shore-excursion-in-nassau/): No, a shore excursion is not required in Nassau: downtown sights, beaches and the Fish Fry are walkable or a short ride away. But the pigs and the islands need a boat, so a booked trip is the only practical way to reach them.
- [How Far Is It From Nassau To Swim With Pigs?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/how-far-is-it-from-nassau-to-swim-with-pigs/): Distances and travel times from Nassau to every pig beach: Rose Island, Big Major Cay in the Exumas, by boat and by plane, with the tours that fit each time budget.
- [Is Exuma Safer Than Nassau?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/is-exuma-safer-than-nassau/): A level look at whether Exuma is safer than Nassau for a swimming pigs trip: sea state, boat rides, pig behavior, and what a guided day trip handles for you.
- [Is It Free To Swim With Pigs?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/is-it-free-to-swim-with-pigs-in-nassau/): No, swimming with pigs around Nassau is not free: both colonies sit on islands reachable only by boat or plane, and every bookable option is a paid trip. Here is what the cheapest paid options actually cost.
- [Is It Worth Getting Off The Ship In Nassau?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/is-it-worth-getting-off-the-ship-in-nassau/): A port-day answer for cruise passengers: what is walkable and free in Nassau, which pig beach trips actually fit a ship schedule, and how much buffer you need.
- [Is It Worth Going To Exuma?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/is-it-worth-going-to-exuma-bahamas/): An honest comparison of the Exuma day trip from Nassau against Rose Island pig tours, with real listing prices, times and what the day actually includes.
- [Is Rose Island Worth Visiting?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/is-rose-island-bahamas-worth-visiting/): An honest verdict on Rose Island from Nassau: what a pig beach trip there actually includes, what it costs, and who should choose Exuma instead.
- [Is Swimming With The Pigs Worth It?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/is-swimming-with-the-pigs-in-nassau-worth-it/): A verdict on swimming with the pigs from Nassau by reader type, with real roster prices, time costs, and pig-contact caveats for Rose Island and Exuma trips.
- [What Is The Best Excursion In Nassau?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/what-is-the-best-excursion-in-nassau/): Answering the best-excursion question by criteria: time, price, kids and pigs, comparing the real Rose Island, snorkel combo and Exuma day trip formats side by side.
- [What Is The Best Month To Go To Exuma?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/what-is-the-best-month-to-go-to-exuma/): The best months for an Exuma trip are December to April, when seas are calmer. A month-by-month guide to weather, sea temperatures, hurricane season, and planning the pig beach day.
- [Which Cruise Line Can You Swim With Pigs On?](https://swimwithpigsnassau.com/blog/which-cruise-line-can-you-swim-with-pigs-on/): No single cruise line owns the pigs. Here is how ship excursion menus work, which lines tend to list pig swims, and how independent Nassau trips fit a port day.