Snorkel, Turtles And Lunch

Nassau: Half-Day Swimming Pigs, Reef Snorkel & Beach Club

★ 4.8 10 reviews

from $198 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Lunch included
Run by: Exuma Escapes Bahamas Ltd.

Overview

This half-day trip from Nassau packs a reef snorkel, a turtle watch, pig time and a beach club stop into a single boat run, with the whole thing clocking in at four hours. It starts at Da Pig Beach on Montague Bay Drive, where a safety briefing kicks things off before the powerboat heads out. Exuma Escapes Bahamas Ltd. Runs the tour with a local captain and crew.

The water portion comes first, with about an hour of optional snorkeling over an active coral reef near Athol Island. After a short boat leg, the trip settles in at Rose Island for the longest stretch of the day. That stop covers lunch, swimming, kayaking, a cocktail and the pig interaction, before a brief wildlife viewing pause at Green Cay on the ride home. Lunch is a traditional Bahamian meal, and drinks including alcohol, water and soft drinks are all part of the package.

The pace suits families, couples, friend groups, first time visitors and cruise passengers, and multiple daily departure times make it workable around a ship schedule. Guests should be comfortable getting in the water, and life jackets are available on request. The order of stops can shift with weather and sea conditions.

What's Included

Included

Powerboat transportation
Local captain and crew
Coral reef snorkeling
Turtle watching
Swimming pig interaction at Rose Island
Private beach club access
Snorkel gear and life jackets
Traditional Bahamian lunch
Water, soft drinks, and light snacks
Alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

Meet and safety briefingCheck in at Da Pig Beach Nassau Bahamas on Montague Bay Dr for a 30 minute safety briefing before departure.
Speedboat to the reefA 15 minute powerboat ride out from New Providence.
Athol Island snorkelingOne hour of optional snorkeling on an active coral reef, with gear and life jackets provided.
Speedboat to Rose IslandAnother 15 minute boat leg to Rose Island.
Rose Island stopThe longest block of the day at 2.5 hours, covering the pig interaction, lunch, a cocktail, swimming, kayaking and scenic views, plus beach club access with loungers and hammocks.
Green Cay wildlife viewingA 10 minute wildlife viewing pause at Green Cay.
Return boat rideA 15 minute speedboat run back to Da Pig Beach, where the tour ends.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book this one.

Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way to Da Pig Beach on Montague Bay Drive. Build in time to find the meeting point before the briefing.
What to bring. Bring sunglasses, a change of clothes, a towel, sunscreen, flip-flops, beachwear, cash and personal medication. One reviewer specifically advised bringing plenty of sunblock.
Water comfort. This is a boat day with water activities, and guests should be comfortable entering the water. Life jackets are provided on request, and the reef snorkel is optional if you would rather stay aboard.
Food and drink. Lunch plus water, soft drinks, light snacks and alcoholic beverages are all included. One reviewer mentioned hamburgers, hot dogs and rum punch on the day, and opinions on the food were mixed.
The pigs. One reviewer described it as hand-feeding very tame pigs rather than swimming alongside them, so set expectations accordingly.
Weather flexibility. The order of stops can change with weather and sea conditions. Even on a colder day one reviewer still rated the trip a highlight, so a bit of wind or cooler water does not necessarily sink the experience.

Common issues. Reviews disagree on the turtle stop: the itinerary lists turtle watching, and one traveler would have preferred to actually swim with the turtles rather than see them from afar. One reviewer felt the beach club food was only okay, and another said the pig encounter is more of a feeding show than actual swimming with pigs. There is no hotel pickup, and the order of stops may shift for weather.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No, hotel pickup is not included. The tour departs from Da Pig Beach Nassau Bahamas on Montague Bay Dr in Nassau, and you make your own way there.

What Is Included In The Price?

Powerboat transport, a local captain and crew, reef snorkeling with gear and life jackets, turtle watching, the pig interaction at Rose Island, beach club access, a traditional Bahamian lunch, water, soft drinks, light snacks and alcoholic beverages are all covered. Hotel pickup is not included.

Do I Have To Snorkel?

No, the reef snorkel at Athol Island is listed as optional. Life jackets are available on request for anyone who wants them in the water.

Is This Tour Good For Cruise Passengers?

Multiple daily departure times are available, which suits cruise schedules. At four hours total, it fits a half day in port. Check departure times on the booking page against your ship schedule.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the booking page for anything outside that window.

Is It Suitable For Kids And Families?

The tour suits families, couples, friend groups and first time visitors. Guests should be comfortable entering the water, and one reviewer who visited with both kids said they were very happy with the day.