Pink Sand Beach Day

Pink Sand Beach and Swimming Pigs Adventure from Nassau

★ 4.8 173 reviews

from $427.90 per person

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Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Lunch included
Run by: Born Free Charters

Overview

Born Free Charters runs this long day trip out of Paradise Island, and it covers a lot of ground. The boat leaves from the Carnivale Bahamas marina at 08:30, after check in half an hour earlier, and spends the next 8.5 hours crossing to a string of stops around Eleuthera and Harbour Island. Swimming pigs at Meeks Patch come first, then time around Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Pink Sands Beach and Spanish Wells before the run back.

This is a fast boat day, not a leisurely cruise. What you get in return is a packed itinerary: pigs, sea turtles, stingrays, a sandbar with swings, a restaurant lunch and the famous pink sand. Use of snorkelling equipment is listed as included.

Food and drink are handled. Lunch is a set menu chosen before departure, and local beer, soda and bottled water flow through the day. Towels are not provided, so bring your own. The boat takes a maximum of 25 travellers, and reviewers found the group size manageable. It suits travellers with moderate fitness who are comfortable on the open water for long stretches, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems.

What's Included

Included

Snacks
Alcoholic beverages (Local regular and lite beer)
Lunch (Set menu with items chosen prior to departure.)
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Use of snorkelling equipment
Landing and facility fees

Not Included

Gratuities
Towels are not provided

Itinerary

Check in at Paradise IslandMeet at Carnivale Bahamas, Marina Way, Paradise Island, at the Born Free Charters booth. All guests must check in 30 minutes before the 08:30 departure.
Meeks Patch Island pigs2 hours, 15 minutes at the swimming pigs stop. Admission is free.
Eleuthera1 hour, 5 minutes around Eleuthera. Admission is free.
Harbour Island1 hour, 15 minutes on Harbour Island. Admission is free.
Pink Sands Beach1 hour on Pink Sands Beach, the stop many reviewers call the highlight. Admission is free.
Spanish Wells1 hour, 5 minutes at Spanish Wells. Admission is free.
Return to Paradise Island1 hour back to the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal area, ending at the original meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, based on what travellers report back.

Bring a towel. Towels are not provided, so pack your own. Several reviewers spent time in the water at the pigs, turtles and sandbar stops.
Expect to get wet. One reviewer said the ride to Harbour Island left them soaking wet and suggested a poncho would have helped. Reviewers also describe the boat as fast and, at times, choppy.
Pace and fitness. A moderate physical fitness level is needed and the trip is unsuitable for wheelchair users, pregnant travellers and anyone with back problems. Some reviewers said the day never felt rushed, though others found lunch service slow.
Food and drink. Lunch is a set menu chosen before departure. Local beer, soda, snacks and bottled water are all included. Gratuities are not.
Group size. The boat carries a maximum of 25 travellers. One reviewer reported 16 people on their trip and described the pig and turtle encounters as intimate rather than crowded.
Long ride home. Reviewers mention the boat ride back as long. The total day runs 8.5 hours, so plan accordingly.

Common issues. The weather matters: the trip requires good weather, and one reviewer reported a weather cancellation followed by a refund dispute. The operator also needs a minimum number of travellers, and cancels with a different date, different experience or full refund if the minimum is not met. Some reviewers wanted more time at Pink Sands Beach and found lunch service slow. The crossings can be wet and rough, which some travellers did not expect.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Lunch from a set menu chosen before departure, snacks, local regular and lite beer, soda, and bottled water are all included. Use of snorkelling equipment and landing and facility fees are covered too. Gratuities are not included, and towels are not provided.

Where Does The Tour Meet And What Time?

The meeting point is Carnivale Bahamas, 1 Marina Way, Paradise Island, at the Hurricane Hole Sterling Marina. Look for the Born Free Charters booth on the property. Departure is at 08:30 and all guests must check in 30 minutes beforehand. The tour ends back at the same point.

Is This Tour Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

One family with teenagers had a good time and said the crew offered to take family photos at the stops. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems. A moderate level of physical fitness is expected.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Within 24 hours, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum traveller count is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

A towel, since none are provided. One reviewer also suggested a poncho or cover up for the wet, high speed boat crossings.

How Many People Are On The Boat?

The tour has a maximum of 25 travellers. One reviewer reported 16 people on their trip and described the pig and turtle encounters as intimate rather than crowded.