Pearl Island Beach, Lunch

Nassau: Bahamas Swimming Pigs & Pearl Island Beach with Lunch

★ 4.0 152 reviews

from $240 per person

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Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Lunch included
Run by: Pearl Island Bahamas

Overview

This five-hour trip from Nassau bundles the two things most visitors want from a day on the water: time on a private island and a visit to the swimming pigs. It starts at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, on the East Dock behind Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, with check-in 15 minutes before the boat leaves. From there a ferry carries you out to Pearl Island, a white-sand spot with shaded decks, beach chairs, fresh-water showers and an iconic lighthouse.

The day splits between the beach and the pigs. The tour includes a traditional Bahamian lunch served on the island, plus a boat trip to meet, feed and swim with the pigs at a nearby beach before the ferry brings everyone back to the same terminal.

It suits travellers who want an island beach day with one headline animal encounter attached. The group runs up to 35 people, kids three and under come free, and the island itself is cashless, so bring a card.

What's Included

Included

Roundtrip ferry transfer from Nassau
Visit to the swimming pigs, meet, feed & swim with them
Traditional Bahamian lunch
Access to two private white-sand beaches
Floating Water Mats
Access to the iconic lighthouse
Shaded decks & beach chairs
Fresh-water showers
Full bathroom facilities
On-site gift shop access

Not Included

Guided snorkeling adventure (available as add-on)
Locker rentals (available as add-on)
Aqua Park (available as add-on)
Beverages (available at the bar)

Itinerary

Check in at Paradise Island Ferry TerminalMeet at the East Dock behind Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, between the two bridges. Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.
Ferry to Pearl IslandRoundtrip ferry transfer from Nassau is included in the tour.
Pearl Island beach timeTotal time on the tour is 5 hours. Enjoy two private white-sand beaches, floating water mats, shaded decks, beach chairs, the lighthouse, showers and bathrooms.
Bahamian lunchA traditional Bahamian lunch is included. Drinks are sold separately at the bar.
Swimming pigs excursionA boat takes you to meet, feed and swim with the pigs. Guided snorkeling, lockers and the Aqua Park are paid add-ons, not part of the base tour.
Return ferryThe activity ends back at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal where it began.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical details shape how this day goes, and reviewers mention several of them repeatedly.

Bring a card. Pearl Island is cashless, so credit and debit cards are the only way to pay. Drinks at the bar are not included, and several reviewers noted they had to buy their own water on a hot day. Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel and a spare set of clothes.
The pig reality. Travellers describe the pigs as gentle and well trained, with staff giving safety instructions first. Reviewers say the pigs swim out to take food from you and are lured with treats. Some also got to hold a piglet for photos.
Group size. The tour caps at 35 travellers, though reviewers mention busy boats and crowded moments around the pigs.
Pace and downtime. Reviewers describe much of the day as beach time on Pearl Island, with the pig visit as the main event. Plan for lounging, not constant activity.
No outside food. Outside food and drinks are not permitted, except baby food and formula. Lunch is provided but beverages are extra. One reviewer recommends the snorkeling off the beach, where a sunken boat, airplane and statues sit in the water, though the guided snorkeling trip itself is a paid add-on.
Cruise passengers. Cruise travellers in reviews reported waiting long stretches for boats on the return leg, with one saying their tour-party boat returned them to the ships later than the cruise-line groups. Leave buffer time before your ship sails.

Common issues. The recurring complaints are logistical rather than about the pigs themselves. Multiple reviewers describe long waits at check-in or for boats, and some felt the check-in process was disorganized. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers and good weather, and if it is cancelled for either reason you are offered a different date or a full refund. It is not wheelchair accessible. One reviewer felt the price was high given that even water was not provided, and drinks are not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The ferry transfers, the pig experience, a traditional Bahamian lunch, access to two beaches, floating water mats, the lighthouse, shaded decks, beach chairs, showers and bathrooms are all included. Snorkeling gear as a guided adventure, locker rentals, the Aqua Park and beverages are extra add-ons.

Where Does The Tour Start And When Should I Arrive?

It starts at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, on the East Dock behind Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, between the two bridges. Check in 15 minutes before your departure time. The tour ends back at the same terminal.

Is Lunch Included And Can I Bring My Own Food?

Lunch is included. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, except baby food and formula. Drinks from the bar cost extra, and the island is cashless, so bring a card.

Is This Tour Good For Kids?

Children 3 and under are complimentary, and guests 17 and under must be with a paying adult. Families in reviews describe children enjoying the pigs and even holding a piglet. The snorkel add-on has a minimum age of 8, and photo ID is needed as proof of age.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or low numbers, you get a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Swimwear, a beach towel, sun protection, a hat and sunglasses. Bring a credit or debit card since the island is cashless, plus a camera and a spare set of clothes. No outside food or drinks are permitted.