Private Beach, 4 To 5 Hours

Rose Island Swimming with the Pigs Lunch and Private Beach

★ 4.3 82 reviews

from $139 per person

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Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Lunch included
Run by: Oasis Ocean 7 Beach Club

Overview

This trip packs three activities into one run out to Rose Island with Oasis Ocean 7 Beach Club. You meet at the marina on Paradise Island, check in half an hour before departure, and board a boat that heads first for snorkelling. Reviewers describe snorkelling with plenty of colourful fish, and some mention seeing sea turtles while others did not, so turtle sightings are a matter of luck on the day.

After the snorkelling, the boat continues to the operator's own stretch of Rose Island, where the pigs come down to the water. One reviewer described holding a young piglet, and reviews generally describe feeding the pigs by the water. Lunch from the grill, one hot dog, hamburger or veggie burger with chips, plus snorkel gear are included. Alcoholic drinks are listed as a separate purchase at the TreeHouse Bar, so check on the day what is being poured.

The whole outing runs 4 to 5 hours and suits families, cruise passengers and anyone who wants pigs, snorkelling and beach time without organising each piece separately. Travellers with back problems are advised against it, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible, though one review describes guides assisting a disabled guest on and off the boat.

What's Included

Included

Snacks
Use of snorkelling equipment

Not Included

Towels
Alcoholic beverages (TreeHouse bar with exotic cocktail available for purchase)

Itinerary

Check in at Paradise Island marinaMeet at 2 Marina Drive on Paradise Island 30 minutes before the start time. The operator says the location works for hotel guests, cruise passengers and Airbnb stays around New Providence.
Boat ride outBoard the boat with the crew. Reviewers describe the crossing as fun, and note the captain takes care in rough water.
Snorkel stopSnorkel equipment is included. Reviews describe fish, starfish and sometimes sea turtles at the snorkelling spot.
Rose Island beach clubTime on the operator's private beach area, which reviewers describe as clean with plenty of places to lounge and take photos. The pigs come down to the water to be fed.
Lunch from the grillA light grill lunch is included, one hot dog, hamburger or veggie burger served with chips. Cocktails at the TreeHouse Bar are available to purchase.
Return and drop-offThe trip ends back at the same meeting point on Paradise Island. The total experience runs 4 to 5 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews, and they shape what kind of day you will have.

Bring your own. Towels are not included, so pack one. One reviewer recommends water shoes for the rocky sections, and another suggests a dry bag for phones, since you are on and around water most of the day.
Sea conditions rule. When the ocean is rough, swimming with the pigs in the water can turn into feeding them from the shore, as one reviewer experienced. Weather also affects the whole trip, since the operator requires good conditions to run at all.
Party or family pace. One reviewer said the crew will party or keep it kid friendly depending on the group, so a quiet, slow cruise is not guaranteed.
Food and drink. Lunch is a simple grill option with chips, included in the price. Alcoholic beverages are an extra purchase, so budget for cocktails just in case.
Groups and capacity. The feel is a shared group outing rather than a private charter, despite the private beach.
Cruise timing. Cruise passengers do this tour, and the operator bills the meeting point as workable for cruise-ship travellers. With a 4 to 5 hour window plus check-in, confirm it fits your port schedule before booking.

Common issues. The main frustrations in reviews are capacity and communication. One reviewer reported a boat carrying more guests than the booking described, and another said a last-minute change to the meeting time caused confusion. A separate reviewer described being left waiting on the island well past the planned return time after boat trouble, with no clear update. Weather also matters: the operator requires good conditions to run and a minimum number of travellers, so the trip can be called off, in which case you are offered a different date or a full refund. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

A light grill lunch, one hot dog, hamburger or veggie burger with chips, and the use of snorkelling equipment. Alcoholic beverages are not included, though cocktails can be bought at the TreeHouse Bar on the island. Towels are also not included.

Where Do I Meet The Tour?

Check in at 2 Marina Drive, Paradise Island, 30 minutes before your start time. The trip ends back at the same meeting point. The operator says the location is workable for hotel guests, cruise passengers and Airbnb stays across New Providence.

Can Children Join?

Yes. Infants are free and must sit on laps, infant seats are available, and pushchairs are accessible on the day. Reviews describe families enjoying the trip.

Is It Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems. That said, one review describes guides physically assisting a disabled guest on and off the boat and across rocky ground, so some support is available, but the boat and beach terrain are the limiting factor.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window, no refund or changes are accepted, and cut-off times follow local time in the Bahamas. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum traveller count is not met, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

A towel, since none are provided, plus a dry bag for electronics, as one reviewer suggests. Another recommends water shoes for rocky patches near the water. Swimwear is a given, as you will be in and out of the sea for snorkelling and the pigs.