Beach Club Lunch, Pickup Included

Nassau: Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Trip with Lunch

★ 4.7 79 reviews

from $139 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Lunch included
Run by: Da Pig Beach

Overview

A boat ride out of Nassau, a private beach club on Rose Island, and the Bahamas' famous swimming pigs all packed into four hours. Da Pig Beach runs this half-day trip, and the shape of the day is simple: pickup from your hotel or the cruise port, a 30-minute cruise across to the island, then time split between the pigs, the beach, and lunch. The pigs come down to the shallows to greet visitors, paddle around, and pose for photos while staff explain how to feed and handle them.

The rest of the stop is unstructured. A Bahamian lunch and one soft drink per person are served on the beach, and the club's chairs, shaded seating, and restrooms are open to guests. Snorkelling gear and paddleboards are free to use, and there is a beach bar for anything beyond the included drink. Reviewers repeatedly single out the crew, the food, and the condition of the beach, with several calling it their best excursion in the Bahamas. The trip also includes sightseeing near Green Cay with a chance to watch for sea turtles, weather permitting.

It suits cruise passengers on tight schedules as well as hotel guests, with roundtrip transportation offered from hotels and the cruise port. Bring a towel, since towels are the one basic item not provided. Alcoholic drinks and extra bar purchases cost more.

What's Included

Included

Optional roundtrip transportation from hotels & Cruise port
30-minute boat ride to Rose Island (lifejackets available onboard)
Swimming pigs encounter on a private beach
Lunch
Bahamian lunch and one soft drink per person
Access to beach chairs, shaded seating, and restrooms
Snorkelling gear available for use
Use of Paddle Boards
All fees and taxes
All landing, facility, and government fees included

Not Included

Towels
Alcoholic beverages
Any additional drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) from the onsite beach bar

Itinerary

Hotel or port pickupPickup is offered from 16 locations, including the Nassau Cruise Port, the Atlantis and Baha Mar resort properties, and other major hotels. Drop-off returns to the same set of locations.
Ferry to Rose IslandA 30-minute boat ride from Nassau, with lifejackets available onboard.
Beach free timeOne hour on Rose Island for swimming, sightseeing, and relaxing before the pig encounter.
Pig encounter and briefingA 30-minute guided session with a safety briefing, then time to meet, feed, and photograph the pigs in the shallows.
Lunch and beach timeRoughly 80 minutes for the included Bahamian lunch, plus optional snorkelling, paddleboarding, and lounging in the beach chairs.
Ferry back to NassauThe return crossing takes 40 minutes, with a possible sightseeing pass near Green Cay to look for sea turtles, weather permitting.
Drop-offTransfer back to your pickup location, whether hotel or cruise port.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical details will make the day smoother, from what the pickup involves to how the time with the pigs actually breaks down.

Bring a towel. Towels are not provided, so bring your own. You will get wet during the pig encounter and any swimming or paddleboarding.
Budget for drinks. Lunch and one soft drink per person are included, but alcoholic drinks and any additional beverages from the beach bar are not. Several reviewers mention the bar and an all-inclusive drink option as an add-on.
Short pig time. The interaction with the pigs is a short part of the day, and one reviewer notes it is short but memorable. The bulk of the day is beach time, lunch, and the boat rides, so come expecting a beach day with pigs rather than a long animal session.
Cruise-friendly timing. One reviewer travelling from a cruise ship said the operator gave clear pickup instructions, called with an update, and had them back at the ship at the promised time. On that occasion the crew also helped when the ship docked later than advertised.
Gear is included. Snorkelling gear and paddleboards are free to use, along with beach chairs, shaded seating, and restrooms. No need to pack your own equipment.
Weather matters. The turtle sighting near Green Cay happens only when weather permits, and the whole trip can be called off for bad weather. In that case guests can reschedule or take a full refund.

Common issues. One reviewer found the time with the pigs short, so anyone hoping for an extended animal encounter may feel let down. Alcoholic drinks and extra beverages cost more, and towels are not supplied. Weather can cancel the day entirely, though the operator offers rescheduling or a full refund in that case, and a reviewer described the crew communicating proactively about a potential cancellation. Pets are not allowed, apart from assistance dogs.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included?

Roundtrip transportation from hotels and the cruise port is offered, with 16 pickup locations covering the major resorts such as Atlantis, Baha Mar, and the Nassau Cruise Port. Optional transport, so confirm your pickup point when booking.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience runs about 4 hours door to door. That includes the 30-minute ferry out, the time on Rose Island split across beach time, the pig encounter, and lunch, and a 40-minute ride back.

What Is Included In The Price?

Hotel or port transportation, both ferry rides, the pig encounter, a Bahamian lunch with one soft drink per person, beach chairs and shaded seating, restrooms, snorkelling gear, paddleboards, and all fees and taxes. Towels, alcoholic drinks, and additional beverages from the beach bar are extra.

Is It Suitable For Kids And Families?

Staff give a safety briefing before the encounter. One reviewer described feeling hesitant at first but comfortable within seconds, with staff explaining how to interact with the animals and taking photos.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If the operator cancels because of bad weather, guests can reschedule or receive a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Bring a towel, since towels are not provided. A review mentions a few splashes from the waves on the boat ride out, so keep anything you want dry secured.