Self-Drive Speedboat

Nassau: Self-Drive Speedboat Ride and Pig Swimming Encounter

★ 4.5 121 reviews

from $150 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Cruising Adventures

Overview

This Cruising Adventures outing puts you behind the wheel of a two-person speedboat and points it toward a pig beach near Nassau. Guests climb into their own boat, one person drives, and the group heads out across open water toward Athol Island. The total duration is 2 hours.

The island stop is the heart of it. You wade ashore through shallow water, walk a short path through a wooded stretch to the beach where the pigs live, and get a wooden stick with food so you can feed them. Reviewers describe the stop as brief, and then you are back in the boat.

Snorkeling gear, a banana boat ride and access to the beach area are all part of the package, and reviewers mention swimming and relaxing as other ways to pass the time on shore. Families with children and older travellers have both reviewed it positively, one reviewer brought a 76 year old parent and praised the crew's care. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own way to the departure point.

What's Included

Included

Speedboat ride
Pig swimming encounter
Snorkeling equipment
Banana boat ride
Beach area

Itinerary

Meet and briefingMake your own way to the departure point. One reviewer describes receiving a briefing and a life jacket before heading to the boats.
Self-drive speedboat runTake the wheel of a two-person speedboat and drive out through the waves toward the island, about 25 minutes each way according to one reviewer's account.
Pig beachStep off into shallow water and walk through a wooded path to the beach. Feed the pigs with the stick and food provided, with roughly 20 minutes on shore.
Swim and snorkelUse the included snorkeling equipment in the water off the beach, or simply swim and relax. The banana boat ride is also part of the package at the beach area.
Return boat rideClimb back into the speedboat for the run back to Nassau, with some playful turns along the way according to several reviews.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour goes, from what to wear to how the boats are shared.

Who drives. The boat seats two, and one person takes the wheel while the other rides along. Guides give a briefing first, and reviewers said the instruction made them feel confident enough to enjoy the driving rather than fear it.
Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport. One reviewer noted the departure point is an easy walk from the cruise port, which works well for passengers on port days.
The pigs. One reviewer describes feeding them from land with the provided stick and food, and another mentions holding the piglets.
What to wear. Plan for water. You will get wet stepping off the boat into shallow water, and snorkeling gear is supplied so you do not need your own.
Crowds and timing. One reviewer said the beach was small and not crowded, and another noted you swim before other tour operators arrive. Timing on the day will shape how much of that quieter window you get.
Weather. The activity runs rain or shine. Conditions on the water can make the ride bumpy, which some reviewers treated as part of the fun.

Common issues. The beach stop is short, around 20 minutes by one account, and one reviewer felt the whole trip ended too soon. Another reported the banana boat portion was skipped on their day, even though it is listed as included, so treat it as a bonus rather than a guarantee. No hotel pickup is provided, and the tour runs regardless of weather.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The speedboat ride, the pig swimming encounter, snorkeling equipment, a banana boat ride and access to the beach area are all included. Hotel pickup is not. Food and drink are not mentioned in the included list.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

No. Pickup is not part of this tour, so you make your own way to the departure point. One reviewer found it easy to reach on foot from the cruise port, which helps if you are arriving on a ship.

How Long Is The Tour?

The total duration is 2 hours. That covers the boat rides out and back plus the island stop with the pigs and snorkeling.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or Older Travellers?

Families with children have reviewed it positively, and one traveller took a 76 year old parent and praised how the staff looked after her. Specific age limits are not stated, so check the booking page before reserving.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. No refund is stated for cancellations inside that window, so plan accordingly if your cruise or flight schedule might shift.

Do I Need Boating Experience To Drive The Speedboat?

No experience requirement is stated. Reviewers describe a briefing and life jackets before departure, and first-time drivers said the guides' instruction left them feeling confident at the wheel.