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The 15 Best Rose Island Tours from Nassau

36 tours  ·  from $59

Rose Island is twenty minutes out of Nassau harbour and carries pigs, a beach club and a reef in one short crossing. The 15 below compare the operators on boat size, lunch and how much of the island you actually get.

Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour - The short boat ride to Rose Island
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Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour

1.Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,232 reviews · from $258Our pick

Take Sandy Toes from Paradise Island to Rose Island for a six-hour island day. You can snorkel, swim with vet-checked rescued pigs, visit peacocks and curly tail lizards, relax on a private beach, and enjoy a Bahamian buffet with lemonade and standard drinks. Captain Steve may provide classic rock on the boat, and the group is limited to 75 people.

“Loved swimming and interacting with the pigs. The staff were incredible. I would do it again in the future.”

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Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach - Rose Island Reef: the main water activity
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Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach

2.Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 486 reviews · from $139

Cruise from Margaritaville Nassau to Rose Island and Green Cay on a small-group speedboat. You’ll snorkel at Rose Island Reef, look for turtles from the boat, then relax at 007 Beach Club with lunch, soft drinks, and optional rum punch. Captains Andy, Kareem, and their crews may lead the outing.

“We booked this trip to see the turtles and the private beach. Did not want a pig trip. Well, don’t plan on seeing many turtles and do plan on seeing it swimming with the pigs. They sell this trip under more than one description. They asked Read more”

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Nassau: Rose Island Swimming Pigs and Beach Day Group Tour - From Nassau Harbor to Rose Island by boat
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Nassau: Rose Island Swimming Pigs and Beach Day Group Tour

3.Rose Island Swimming Pigs and Beach Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 296 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Take a half-day boat trip from Nassau to Rose Island for a guided pig encounter, beach time, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling, games, and music. The ride takes about 30 minutes overall, though some departures make extra pickups. Food and drinks cost extra, and your time with the pigs is usually about 20 to 40 minutes.

“it was fun and Def worth it Def check them out when you come I will be back again for sure and also try salsa Mexican bar and grill while waiting for your ride it's very good and bartender is lovely.”

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Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island Water Taxi Nassau Bahamas - Meeting at Nassau-Downtown Harbour
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Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island Water Taxi Nassau Bahamas

4.Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island Water Taxi Nassau Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · from $69

Take a ferry from Nassau-Downtown Harbour to Rose Island, passing Pearl Island, Atlantis, and Ocean Club Estates. At the island, feed carrots to supervised swimming pigs, then enjoy beach time, chairs, kayaks, paddle boards, food, and drinks for purchase. The boat ride takes roughly 30 to 60 minutes each way, depending on pickups and harbor traffic.

“Definitely was a great experience. Everyone was nice and the pigs were cool. The food is also good at the Sand Dollar Beach Resort”

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Paradise Island: Rose Island Tour with Swimming Pigs & Lunch - Meeting the Swimming Pigs
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Paradise Island: Rose Island Tour with Swimming Pigs & Lunch

5.Rose Island Tour with Swimming Pigs & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 6 hours · from $252

Take a 25-minute boat ride from Paradise Island to Sandy Toes on Rose Island. Spend about five hours with swimming pigs, guided snorkeling, kayaks, hammocks, beach chairs, lunch, and an open bar. Guides such as Cody and Morgan have been praised for attentive help, though activities depend on weather and sea conditions.

“Sandy Toes spoiled us with a very pleasant trip out and back. They picked us up and returned us directly to our hotel. The layout on Rose Island is exquisitely beautiful and memorably picturesque with beautiful cliffs ascended on picturesque stairways and lounges on top with views out over the waters --- it couldn't have been better!! Toilets and change rooms were clean and appetizing. Snorkeling allowed us to hover over and follow a large scrawled filefish over colorful coral and gorgonians, some bright purple beneath us in clear, turquoise water --- we hovered over a moray eel and allowed a brittle starfish to crawl over our hand!! There were…”

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Private Rose Island, Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling and Turtles - Leaving Nassau for Rose Island
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Private Rose Island, Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling and Turtles

6.Private Rose Island, Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling and Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews

Take a private four-hour boat trip from Nassau to Rose Island, Green Cay, and nearby pig beaches. Your captain, such as Ramsey, Dillon, Lawren, or McKinney, can adjust the route for snorkeling, turtles, beach time, or pigs. Gear, drinks, snacks, water, and rum punch are included, while swimming pigs cost extra.

“What a fantastic day. The skipper was full of information and treated us like special friends. Nothing to was too much trouble and we had a very fulfilling adventure”

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Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch - Snorkeling over Rose Island’s coral reef
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Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch

7.Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $279Top rated

Cruise from Paradise Island to Sandy Cay, Rose Island, and Green Cay on a four-hour boat trip. Snorkel a coral reef, feed swimming pigs, spot sea turtles, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and beach time. The crew provides snorkel gear, snacks, water, soda, beer, and canned mojitos. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Fun day overall. Lunch was great and meeting the pigs was a fun experience. Would recommend this. A little more time snorkeling would have been nice.”

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Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise - Snorkeling the reefs near Rose Island
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Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise

8.Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews

Spend four hours on a private boat from Nassau with Captain Stafford Missick and Bullard, snorkeling reefs, swimming near green turtles at Green Cay, and relaxing on Rose Island Beach. Equipment, snacks, water, soft drinks, and rum punch are included. Hotel or cruise-port pickup can be arranged for an added cost.

“Our boat day with Captain Missick and Bullard was the highlight of our trip to the Bahamas! We snorkeled, swam with turtles and spent time relaxing on Rose Island. Captain Missick and Bullard were knowledgeable, so kind and prepared and made our day perfect. We will most definitely return and book with them again! Highly recommend!”

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Nassau: Rose Island Swimming Pigs & Turtles Snorkeling Tour - Green Cay and the search for turtles
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Nassau: Rose Island Swimming Pigs & Turtles Snorkeling Tour

9.Rose Island Swimming Pigs & Turtles Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 3h 30m · from $127

Captain Jay and the Secret Cays crew take you by 35-foot Donzi boat from Paradise Island to Green Cay, Rose Island, and Sandy Cay. Expect turtle watching, reef snorkeling, swimming pigs, beach time, cold drinks, and a small-group feel. Snorkel gear, water, soft drinks, and beer are included.

“The day was really good. We were taken to all the spots however some minor adjustments had to be made due to recent windy weather. The pigs were great (although quite crowded). We were taken to a huge coral reef and a little sand bar/island which was great. The only downside was the captain was a bit happy with the throttle and despite numerous times asking he did not slow down. We were bouncing out of our seats and two people lost their glasses off their face, we were all smashed against the sides of the boat and today we are all aching and bruised. If they slowed down a…”

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Nassau: Rose Island's Sand Dollar Beach Resort - Arriving at Sand Dollar Beach Resort
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Nassau: Rose Island’s Sand Dollar Beach Resort

10.Rose Island’s Sand Dollar Beach Resort

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

From Nassau, take a boat to Rose Island for a half-day at Sand Dollar Beach Resort. You’ll see turtles, feed friendly pigs in shallow water, and use kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, and the island observatory. The $75 price covers transport and activities, but lunch, drinks, and the roughly 30-minute boat rides cost extra.

“Everything was great!! Was exactly as advertised. Loved swimming with the pigs!”

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Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs - Rose Island Reef and the first snorkel stop
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Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs

11.Rose Island Private Beach: Swimming with the Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $139

Spend four to five hours aboard an Oasis Ocean 7 powerboat, snorkeling at Rose Island Reef, looking for turtles near Green Cay, then relaxing at the private 007 Beach Club. Captain Ken, Henny, Maurice, Danny, Shawn, and Ray are among the crew named in guest accounts. Lunch, soft drinks, gear, and pig feeding are included.

“Snorkeling was beautiful. Swimming with the pigs was amazing. The private location was a bonus. The entire tour was so much fun .”

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Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island & Beach Day - Group Tour - A real beach day, not just a pig stop
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Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island & Beach Day – Group Tour

12.Swimming Pigs Of Rose Island & Beach Day – Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · from $99

Take a boat from New Providence Island to Rose Island for a short pig encounter, beach time, water toys, snorkeling, hammocks, and games. Guides including Theo, Tobie, Orry, and Sedale help run the experience, with time to see Atlantis, Pearl Island, Green Cay, and Gilligan’s Island. Food, drinks, and bottled water cost extra.

“The experience was from 9.30am-2.50pm, longer than stated on the booking. You are on the island for a good amount of time. The pig experience lasted for about 10 mins. Unfortunately the Seas were too rough so we couldn't swim with thRead more”

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Half-Day Guided Boat Tour of Nassau Harbour and Rose Island - Potter’s Cay and Nassau’s working waterfront
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Half-Day Guided Boat Tour of Nassau Harbour and Rose Island

13.Half-Day Guided Boat Tour of Nassau Harbour and Rose Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $299

From The Royal at Atlantis, a captain and mate take you through Nassau Harbour and across to Rose Island. Expect forts, cruise ships, Potter’s Cay, green turtles, beach time, a Bahamian buffet, and swimming pigs. The small boat carries up to 22 people and includes towels, drinks, water, snacks, and lunch.

“The most perfect day!!!! From the boat ride to the lunch, absolutely everything was perfect. Thank you Meatball, Maddy and Jello!”

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Nassau: ROSE ISLAND PERFECT BEACH DAY GROUP GETAWAY - Three hours to choose your own island rhythm
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Nassau: ROSE ISLAND PERFECT BEACH DAY GROUP GETAWAY

14.ROSE ISLAND PERFECT BEACH DAY GROUP GETAWAY

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 46 reviews · 4 hours · from $59Best value

Escape Nassau by boat for four hours on Rose Island, with white sand, clear water, kayaks, paddleboards, volleyball, a bar, and scenic coastal views. Add the Swimming Pigs Encounter for an extra fee. Cruise passengers and Nassau visitors use different pickup points, so check your departure time carefully.

“My friend and I went. There was an issue with the boat and it was late, which cuts into your time. I wasn't feeling well and the crew were great as far as helping me. the island is beautiful, the food was amazing, loved the cabanas! and my bestie really enjoyed the pigs. End of the day, they got me on the boat first and dropped us at a location closer to our hotel so the taxi would be cheaper. A definite must try/see.”

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Private 4-Hour Rose Island charter Snorkeling Turtles & Beaching - Snorkeling a coral reef
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Private 4-Hour Rose Island charter Snorkeling Turtles & Beaching

15.Private 4-Hour Rose Island charter Snorkeling Turtles & Beaching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews

Spend four hours aboard a private 35-foot powerboat from Montagu Beach, Nassau. Your captain can adjust the route for snorkeling, Green Cay turtles, Gilligan’s Island, Rose Island beaches, Footprints Beach Bar, or optional swimming pigs. The boat holds up to 13 people, making it a flexible choice for families and groups.

“Our group of 13 people had a great time! The snorkeling was great, Rose Island was fun, Captain Perez was great behind the wheel, and first mate Kinney made sure everybody was having a good time!”

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