Lunch, Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Bahamas Swimming Pigs Experience on Rose Island

★ 4.1 30 reviews

from $179 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Lunch included
Run by: Island Adventures Ltd

Overview

This half-day trip from Nassau pairs a boat run out to Rose Island with time on the beach, a pig encounter and an included lunch. Island Adventures Ltd runs it. Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle is included, which matters in Nassau heat.

The shape of the day is simple. A vehicle takes the group from Nassau to the dock, then a boat covers the crossing to Rose Island. The time splits evenly, with about 2 hours on the Nassau side and 2 hours on the island. Once there, travellers swim, feed the pigs from the shallows and eat before the ride back. Reviewers repeatedly call out two things: the water and the pigs are genuinely fun, and the lunch exceeds what most people expect from a beach excursion.

It suits families and cruise passengers who want the pig experience without giving up a full day. One honest caveat recurs across reviews: the pigs are released from a pen for a feeding session rather than swimming alongside people for the whole visit, so go in expecting a supervised interaction rather than a free-roaming herd.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat transportation

Itinerary

Transfer in NassauAn air-conditioned vehicle collects the group in Nassau. The Nassau portion of the day is allotted 2 hours.
Boat transfer to Rose IslandBoat transportation to the island is included.
Rose Island beach and pigsThe island stop runs 2 hours with admission included. Travellers swim, relax on the beach and spend time with the pigs.
Lunch on the islandLunch is included in the tour price. Reviewers often describe it as a highlight of the day.
Boat and vehicle returnThe group boats back to Nassau and is returned by vehicle. The full tour runs 4 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews of this exact tour.

What the pigs do. The pigs live in a pen and are released into the water for a feeding session. Several reviewers noted you feed and pet them rather than swimming alongside them the whole time. One described the interaction as brief, so set expectations accordingly.
Food and drink. Lunch is included and gets praise in many reviews, with one calling it above expectation. A bar operates on the island, though one reviewer reported a long wait for drinks, so patience helps at peak times.
Group and pace. One reviewer found the day moved quickly with little waiting around, while others reported delays at pickup or on the dock, so timings can vary.
Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather, with a different date or a full refund offered if it is cancelled for poor conditions. One reviewer changed to an earlier day because of a rain forecast, so have a backup plan for your day.
With children. Infant seats are available and pushchairs are accessible. One reviewer who brought their children said the whole family enjoyed it.

Common issues. The recurring complaints are about the pig interaction itself: multiple reviewers said the pigs are penned and released briefly, that you feed and pet them rather than swim with them, and that the session can feel short. Organisation has also drawn isolated criticism, with one reviewer reporting a long dock wait for other guests and another saying island staff did not have their booking on the itinerary. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and requires a cancellation at least 24 hours before start time for a full refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Lunch, boat transportation and an air-conditioned vehicle for the Nassau portion are all included. Island admission is also covered. The tour runs 4 hours in total.

Do You Actually Swim With The Pigs?

The pigs are kept in a pen and released into the water for a feeding session. Several reviewers said you feed and pet them while staff manage the interaction, rather than swimming alongside them freely. Reviews are mixed on how satisfying this feels, with some loving it and others finding the pig time too short.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Hotel pickup is not stated. An air-conditioned vehicle is included, and reviewers describe being picked up from resorts and the cruise terminal. One reviewer reported a late shuttle, and another mentioned waiting on the dock for other guests. Timings can vary with traffic and other guests.

Is It Suitable For Kids And People With Limited Mobility?

Infant seats are available and pushchairs are accessible, and one reviewer who brought children said the family enjoyed it. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and against participation for anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.