Private Charter, Snorkel And Turtles

Private Rose Island Swimming Pigs Snorkeling and Turtles

★ 4.6 245 reviews

from $775 per group

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Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Bahamas Land And Sea Tours

Overview

This four hour private charter from Bahamas Land And Sea Tours puts a boat and crew at your group's disposal out of Nassau, with a typical loop that takes in the swimming pigs, a reef snorkel stop, sea turtles, and time on Rose Island. Because only your party is aboard, the running order is flexible, and several reviewers said the captain adjusted the plan around weather, seasickness or simple preference, skipping stops or lingering where the group was happiest. Private transport to the dock is included, with hotel and cruise terminal pickup both mentioned in reviews.

Drinks are covered on board: bottled water, soda, rum punch. Snorkel gear is provided too. The pig swim is the one notable extra. A cash fee per person is collected at the beach, and multiple reviewers confirmed paying it on the day. It is optional, and some travellers reported skipping the pigs entirely and spending that time snorkeling or on the beach instead.

The tour suits families and mixed groups who want a self-directed day on the water rather than a fixed schedule. Kids appear in many reviews, and captains are repeatedly praised for adapting to them. It runs on good weather only, with a refund or new date offered if it is cancelled for conditions.

What's Included

Included

Soda/Pop (Ice Included)
Use of snorkelling equipment
Private transportation
Alcoholic beverages (Rum punch)
Bottled water

Not Included

Twenty USD Per person fee CASH at pig beach for swimming pigs - optional can skip swimming pigs

Itinerary

Pickup in NassauPrivate transportation is included. Reviewers describe being picked up at hotels and at the Straw Market, a short walk from the cruise terminal, and driven to the boat.
Boat out from the dockThe full experience runs 4 hours from the Nassau Bahamas Cruise Terminal area, with the crew shaping the order of stops.
Swimming pigs stopOptional and priced separately. A cash fee per person is collected at the beach, and reviewers report skipping this stop without issue.
Reef snorkelingSnorkel equipment is included and reviewers describe snorkeling over reefs with large numbers of fish.
Sea turtlesThe crew looks for turtles to swim with, and reviewers describe captains finding good turtle spots even in windy conditions.
Rose Island beach timeReviewers describe a short hike across the island to a secluded beach, with peacocks and an abandoned house mentioned along the way.
Return and drop-offThe boat returns to the dock within the 4 hour window and private transport takes the group back.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews.

Bring cash. The pig beach charges a per person fee in cash on the spot, and reviewers repeatedly confirmed paying extra there. Bring US dollars if anyone in the group wants to swim with the pigs.
Flexible pace. Because the boat is private, reviewers said they could control time at each stop. Several reported asking the captain to skip the pigs or reorder the day around wind, waves or a queasy child.
Food is light. Drinks are included, but food is not part of the package beyond small snacks in some cases. One reviewer described only small bags of chips, so plan for meals around the tour.
Weather matters. The trip requires good weather, and reviews mention choppy water, wind and one torrential downpour affecting the day. Captains rerouted to calmer spots, but expect a speed boat ride that can be bumpy in wind.
Good for kids. Families with young children and teenagers appear in several reviews and describe the crew as kind and accommodating with them. The hike across Rose Island is short according to reviewers.
Boat basics. Reviewers describe the vessel as a speed boat, and one wished they had known the type of boat in advance. If the boat layout or facilities matter to your group, ask the operator about the vessel when booking.

Common issues. The main friction point is the pig fee. It is a separate cash charge per person at the beach, and several reviewers felt this was not made clear enough at booking time, with one describing the interaction over pricing as off-putting. Weather can shorten or reshape the day, and the operator can cancel for poor conditions, with a refund or new date offered. One reviewer reported a mix-up over the meeting point and a late boat, so confirm the meeting details with the operator before the tour. The boat is not wheelchair accessible and the trip is not recommended for travellers with back problems or who are pregnant.

Common Questions

Is The Swimming With Pigs Stop Included In The Price?

No. There is a cash fee per person collected at pig beach, which reviewers confirmed paying on the day. The stop is optional, and several travellers skipped it and used the time elsewhere without any problem.

What Drinks And Food Are Included?

Bottled water, soda and rum punch are included, along with use of snorkeling equipment. Food is not part of the package, and reviewers mention only small snacks such as mini bags of chips on board.

Is Pickup Included, And Where Do We Meet?

Private transportation is included. Reviewers describe being collected at hotels and at the Straw Market near the cruise terminal. One reviewer's meeting point mix-up makes it worth double-checking the meeting details directly with the operator before the day.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour runs 4 hours. Because the boat is private, time at each stop is flexible, and reviewers said they shaped the schedule with the captain. One reviewer reported a shorter trip than advertised, an exception rather than the pattern in other accounts.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

Many reviewers travelled with children and praised the crew's patience with them. However the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems or who are pregnant.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Later cancellations are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions you are offered a different date or a full refund.