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Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas: The 15 Best Trips

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The famous herd lives at Big Major Cay in the Exumas, but Nassau operators keep their own on Rose Island and Pearl Island for anyone who cannot give up the whole day. These 15 sort them by crossing time, what else is in the boat run and what it costs.

Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch - Green Cay and the search for turtles
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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

1.3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,585 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Spend four lively hours with Shore To Shore Bahamas on a speedboat tour from Nassau. You’ll snorkel near Pearl Island, watch for turtles at Green Cay, visit a private Rose Island beach with swimming pigs, and eat Bahamian-style BBQ. Captains Mike, Chris, Big Ray, and Rashad are among the crew members often leading trips. Bring a towel and sunscreen.

“this excursion in the Bahamas was an absolutely amazing experience. We went snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, saw beautiful marine life, and had the unforgettable opportunity to see turtles. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting Pig Island, which was incredibly fun and unique. The views throughout the excursion were breathtaking, with turquoise waters and stunning scenery everywhere we looked. It was a very enjoyable, well-organized experience and truly one of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of the Bahamas. Highly recommended!”

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Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Escape - What the Pig Encounter Is Really Like
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Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Escape

2.Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,238 reviews · from $149

Take a 30-minute boat ride from Nassau to Rose Island for a short, supervised visit with swimming pigs, then enjoy a private beach club with lunch, chairs, shade, restrooms, and possible access to snorkeling gear and paddleboards. Pickup is available, and the group can reach up to 45 people.

“It's an excellent experience. The staff is cool and friendly. The area is beautiful. Looks like they're doing more work so will probably be even nicer as time goes on. Lunch was very good. Good amount of food. The pig experience was cool. A littlRead more”

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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

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

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

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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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club - Boarding at Margaritaville and crossing toward the outer islands
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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

4.Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,116 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

This four-hour powerboat trip links a reef snorkel, Green Cay turtle stop, and Oasis Ocean 7 on Rose Island. Captain Andy, Kareem, Andrew, MJ, and other crew members guide the outing, with lunch, soft drinks, snorkel gear, hammocks, kayaks, and the Da Nest lookout included. Expect sun, sea spray, stairs, and a fast pace.

“Absolutely fantastic! Definitely recommend! The guys were amazing and fun! Boat ride was great and safety was paramount found this so reassuring! 007 beach club was incredible. Best day ever!”

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Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch - Montagu Beach is the real starting point
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Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

5.Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 5h 30m · from $165

Sail from Montagu Beach on a spacious catamaran to snorkel at reef sites, look for turtles, visit the swimming pigs, and enjoy a fresh Bahamian lunch. The crew serves water, rum punch, and Cuba Libres throughout the trip. Pig interaction costs an extra $30 to $35 in cash, and turtle sightings depend on nature.

“I love the tour. The food onboard was delicious! The captain and the guys who worked onboard and the chef were kind and knowledgeable and so professional on the water. The three stops and then the swim with pigs was amazing. Best tour we did on Nassau!!! Loved it!!”

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Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club - Arriving at the private pig beach
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Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club

6.Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 783 reviews · from $140

Cruise from Elizabeth on Bay past Paradise Island and Atlantis to a private beach near Atholl Island. Feed and hold swimming pigs, eat a plated lunch, sip unlimited rum punch, snorkel, and use kayaks, paddleboards, floaties, and beach games. A photo and video package is included.

“Everything went as advertised, the only thing is the pig's do poop a lot but the crew is quick to scoop it up.”

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Nassau: Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles - Rose Island: the pig encounter everyone remembers
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Nassau: Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles

7.Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · from $140Top rated

Cruise from New Providence Island to Green Cay for calm-water snorkeling with sea turtles, fish, coral, and possible stingrays. Then head to Rose Island to feed swimming pigs, use kayaks and paddleboards, and relax on the beach. Delfin Charters runs morning and afternoon departures for groups of up to 26, with snacks, soft drinks, and onboard alcohol included.

“It is totally fun experience. The crew is super nice and extremely exciting to be around. Had an awesome day and the kids had a blast”

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Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch - Snorkeling over Rose Island’s coral
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Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch

8.Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 640 reviews · from $299

From Margaritaville’s Paradise Island marina, you’ll ride a luxury powerboat to Rose Island and nearby cays for reef snorkeling, turtle viewing, Sandy Cay, and a beach lunch. The star attraction is feeding and swimming with pigs. Crews such as Captain Shay, Ron, LJ, and Leslie keep the trip lively, while drinks, kayaks, paddle boards, and volleyball are included.

“Boat crew was a lot of fun. Loved the trip, music and the food was a cheese burger in “Paradise”. We could not have asked for more.”

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Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure - 7 Stops - Great Guana Cay and its iguana welcome
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Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure – 7 Stops

9.Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure – 7 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $750

Fly from Nassau to Staniel Cay, then explore the Exumas by speedboat with a local guide. Swim at Pig Beach, feed iguanas, snorkel Thunderball Grotto, pet friendly sharks at Compass Cay, view the Staniel Cay Plane Wreck, enjoy lunch, and relax on a sandbar. Small groups are capped at 14 people.

“One of the best experiences we have ever had as a family. Transport team, pilot, boat team, and restaurant all ran like a machine!”

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Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau - Allen Cay and its rare rock iguanas
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Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau

10.Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · from $438

From Paradise Island, Born Free Charters takes you by fast powerboat to Allen Cay, Compass Cay, Great Exuma, Big Major Cay, Norman’s Cay, and a final beach or sandbar. Expect about four hours on the boat, short animal stops, a Bahamian buffet lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and an active day best suited to confident swimmers.

“Very well organized! Friendly boat crew. Loved each part of the tour. Lunch was amazing!!!!!! Highly recommend.”

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Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs - Allen’s Cay and the rock iguanas
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Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

11.Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · from $439

Spend about eight hours racing from Nassau to the Exuma Cays in a small group of up to 16. You will see Allen’s Cay iguanas, Compass Cay nurse sharks, Big Major Cay pigs, the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, a sandbar, and Norman’s Cay’s sunken plane. Captains such as Rico, Ron, Emilio, and Milio have been praised for safety and good humor.

“Rico and Ron were amazing. Felt super safe with them. I love how you see all the animals and they are treated humanely. Highly recommend this tour”

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Exuma Day Away - Original Swimming Pigs Excursion - Feeding rock iguanas on Great Guana Cay
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Exuma Day Away – Original Swimming Pigs Excursion

12.Exuma Day Away – Original Swimming Pigs Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 462 reviews · from $438

Leave Montagu Beach at 8 a.m. for a full day by power boat through the Exumas. Feed rock iguanas, swim with nurse sharks at Compass Cay, visit the original Pig Beach, see a sunken plane, and eat a Bahamian lunch at Black Point Yacht Club. Expect a fast, bumpy ride and several hours on the water.

“20 people are not a small group, we were a bit disappointed about this. Everything else was fine. But we still recommend this tour.”

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Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour - Meeting the famous pigs in shallow water
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Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

13.Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $140

Take a fast boat from Nassau past Atlantis, Paradise Island, and harbor sights to a private beach near Athol Island. Feed swimming pigs, snorkel with tropical fish, enjoy lunch, rum punch, kayaks, paddleboards, games, and free photos. Guides such as Sterling and Captain Johnny keep the trip lively and organized.

“Pig feeding was absolutely fantastic. Smooth speedboat ride, hosts were very attentive. Plenty of snacks, soft drinks and rum punch. Was pleasantly surprised to receive an email with additional photos available to download for free, taken by hosts.”

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Swimming with Pigs in Nassau, Transportation Included - A beach day at Rose Island
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Swimming with Pigs in Nassau, Transportation Included

14.Swimming with Pigs in Nassau, Transportation Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 407 reviews · from $179

Travel from Nassau to Rose Island by air-conditioned vehicle and boat for a beach day with swimming pigs. You get chairs, lunch, bottled water, and access to kayaks, inflatables, and paddleboards. Expect a roughly 30-minute pig encounter, karaoke on the drive, and a small-island feel. Bring your own towel.

“Great excursion! The island was beautiful, the lunch was tasty and the pigs were adorable! Definitely an experience to remember.”

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Ultimate SeaXscape Pigs/Turtles/Snorkel/Lunch/Drinks/PU/DO - Coral Reefs, Tropical Fish, and Clear Bahamian Water
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Ultimate SeaXscape Pigs/Turtles/Snorkel/Lunch/Drinks/PU/DO

15.Ultimate SeaXscape Pigs/Turtles/Snorkel/Lunch/Drinks/PU/DO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $199

Spend about 3.5 hours on Nassau’s water with a small crew led by captains such as Mario, Enrique, and Antonio. Feed swimming pigs, snorkel coral reefs, look for sea turtles, visit Rose Island and Gilligan’s Island, watch a conch show, and enjoy lunch, snacks, drinks, and hotel or cruise-port pickup.

“Absolutely fantastic!!! Great boat ride, pigs were so cute and cool. Got to see a few turtles as well. The boat crew were top notch. They really were an asset to the excursion.”

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