Nassau

Rose Island Bahamas Original Swimming Pigs and Snorkeling

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Rose Island Day Trip by Boat from Nassau

From $258.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 6 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Cruise to the pristine Rose Island during this trip from Nassau. On this excursion, head to a local sanctuary where you can observe protected wildlife such as peacocks, curly tail lizards, and "farm-saved" swimming pigs. Take a dip in the water with the pigs and see their protected home. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters and indulge in a delicious buffet-style lunch paired with an open bar that's available all day.
  • Admire the Bahamian views as you cruise to and from the island by boat
  • Enjoy free time on a private beach in the Caribbean
  • Observe rescued animals and swim with the pigs
  • Buffet lunch with lemonade included

What's Included

  • Full Bahamian lunch: barbecue chicken, hot dogs, mixed green salad, vegetable pasta salad,
  • Professional guide
  • Use of snorkel equipment (refundable deposit of USD $10)
  • Swimming pig interaction!
  • Round trip boat transportation
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Complimentary Lemonade during lunch service
  • Gratuities
  • Use of kayaks
  • Use of floats
  • You must make your own way to the departure point the morning of the excursion.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Paradise Island Ferry Terminal
    Paradise Beach Dr, The Bahamas

    THIS IS ON PARADISE ISLAND. Sandy Toes enforces a strict check-in policy. Check-in closes 30 min prior to 10:00am. Any guest who has not checked in by 9:30am on the day of their excursion forfeits their seat and is subject to the tour's 100% cancellation fee, and will be deemed a "no-show" guest.

Start time

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Arrange for a pick-up or make your way to the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal to catch your boat to Rose Island.

Climb aboard while finding the perfect spot on board to watch the shoreline of Nassau recede as you sail away. 

Upon arrival at Rose Island, choose from an array of activities. Participate in a snorkel tour, relax on a hammock on the private beach, sunbathe on the white-sand beach, and more. You can also visit the sanctuary that is home to several reduced animals including royal peacocks, curly tail lizards, and "farm-saved" swimming pigs. Get in the water to interact with the vet-checked pigs and see how happy they are in their new, protected home.

Sit down for a buffet lunch on the pavilion overlooking the gorgeous harbor. See a sample buffet lunch menu in the Itinerary section. Savor the local flavors, accompanied by complimentary lemonade and a fully stocked open bar. Then, stretch out in a hammock under a palm tree or lounge on the palm-shaded deck.

At the end of your remote tropical island adventure, enjoy the cruise back to Nassau.

Sandy Toes

6 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please note: it is recommended you bring your own towel and cash or credit card (Visa & MC only) for other optional activities
  • Itinerary may change without notice
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Sandy Toes enforces a strict check-in policy. Check-in is at 9:15am at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, between the 2 bridges on Paradise Island. DRIVE OVER THE PARADISE ISLAND BRIDGE. Check-in closes at 9:45am. Any guest who has not checked in at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal by 9:50am on the day of their excursion forfeits their seat and is subject to the tour's 100% cancellation fee, and will be deemed a "no-show" guest.
  • You must make your own way to the departure point the morning of the excursion.
  • All cancellations must be received in writing at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Photo ID must be shown to match the method of payment used to create the booking, which is to be provided at check in. This may also be documented (photographed).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Michelle_D
This was our favorite part of our trip! The staff were super friendly and organized. The pigs were awesome and decorated for St. Paddy’s Day. The beach was pristine. We also loved the lunch. Highly recommended!

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Relaxing day with the piggies!
Kristine_R, Apr 2024
What an amazing day! The beach was beautiful, the food was delicious and the pigs were so cute and fun! The staff was very friendly and super organized! Overall we had a great time with no complaints! Highly recommend!
Staff goes above and beyond
Jacob_R, Apr 2024
Staff were amazing and very funny making the experience worth so much more. Overall we had a good time with so much that they offer and do not have a single complaint. Made our day in the Bahamas worth so much!
I wanted a pig now
Jonathan_R, Apr 2024
TRUELY AMAZING TIME! Everything was very planned out, organized, clean and definitely a good value. Staff was excited, knowledgeable, and helpful. Spent a long time with Ginger (the pig) and overall had an amazing time!
Best Day of Our Trip!
Autumn_Z, Apr 2024
Highly recommend! We stopped in Nassau on our cruise but all of the excursions were booked. So grateful to have found this one. Staff were amazing, the island was beautiful, food delicious and you can not beat swimming with the pigs. Our 4 almost teenage girls were super impressed and that is saying ALOT. Would definitely do this again.
Great day of sun, fun and pigs!
Andrea_L, Mar 2024
Friendly, fun staff. Delicious lunch. Beautiful views and pigs! 10/10 experience will definitely do the excursion again when returning to the Bahamas
The favorite part of our trip!
Michelle_D, Mar 2024
This was our favorite part of our trip! The staff were super friendly and organized. The pigs were awesome and decorated for St. Paddy’s Day. The beach was pristine. We also loved the lunch. Highly recommended!
Perfect excursion
Morgan_L, Mar 2024
What a fun day, especially as an excursion for something a little different from Atlantis or one of the big resorts. Snorkeling was great. The boat ride was fairly short and you felt like you were on a secluded private island all to yourself. Food and drinks were good too and of course the pigs were hilarious.
Sandy Toes is a great day trip
Florence_C, Mar 2024
This was our 2nd trip with Sandy Toes— this time we brought adults kids. We all had a Great trip the snorkeling was easy well- equipped and staff very attentive and helpful. Food and drinks really good. The.beach was outstanding..
Awesome!
Amy_D, Mar 2024
Amazing day! Who thought hanging out with pigs would be this fun??? The beach was gorgeous, the pigs were a blast and great food and drinks! My highlight in Nassau for sure - I would come back just to do this again!
The Best Bahamas Experience
Jackson_G, Feb 2024
This was one of the most fantastic things we have ever booked on Viator. The guides were friendly, the island was gorgeous, the snorkeling was world class, and most importantly the pigs were amazing! They were friendly and plentiful. The guides had no problem with photo requests and treated the animals very well. I’d recommend this to anyone.
BEST DAY EVER!!
Daniella_M, Feb 2024
If you think it is too pricey IT'S NOT AT ALL! This was one of the best excursions I've been on. You go on this island for about 5 hours. 5 hours of pure enjoyment and relaxation on the island. Food is provided in your excursion; there is snorkeling, drinks all inclusive and swimming with the pigs of course! I wish the day never ended. The staff was super nice. I would definitely recommend it.
Enjoying some time on the beautiful sand at Rose island and company from swimming pigs!
Iulian_P, Feb 2024
Absolutely amazing, little piggies were such a joy to be around, Bambi is a superstar! The team was super nice all across from the very beginning in Paradise Island, to Rose island and back! I will book those guys again next time we visit the Bahamas!
Great day in paradise!
Candice_C, Feb 2024
This is my second time with sandy toes and what strikes me is the friendliness and warmth of the staff, which was unlike the rest of our Bahamian experience. It’s a wonderful time to kick back and relax. I’ve done it twice now because it’s been such a great experience, though my only caution is the volume of people the second time around was the only downside.
See the Pigs!
Dwight_O, Feb 2024
Great time...and the staff was excellent. Take this tour. It's a shorter ride and the facilities are excellent. Is a bit more expensive but the value is there.
So much fun!
Jon_S, Jan 2024
100% worth it! Excellent staff! Great with our without kids! Snorkeling was fun and perfect for less experienced people. Views are spectacular. Very relaxing! And of course the pigs are amazing.
Good
Aidan, Jan 2024
The excursion was ok. Our boat left about 15-20 minutes than originally expected. I definitely felt the difference. Otherwise, on the island the animal trainers were enthusiastic and very encouraging.
Unforgettable vacation experience!
Kyle_W, Jan 2024
This was a great time that I’d definitely do again! The pigs were adorable and sociable. The food was delicious, the drinks were very good and being able to feed the chickens and peacocks was fun! We capped it off with kayaking that made those several hours feel like a vacation in itself!
Beautiful Day - Clear Turquoise Water
Allisyn_K, Jan 2024
It was a wonderful outing and we left on time. It was organized well, the temperature was perfect and the weather cooperated. It was a little pricey for what you get, but everything in the Bahamas is very expensive. It’s a boat ride out to Rose Island, a few activities with lawn games on site, weak drinks for the younger crowd, stronger drinks for the older crowd even when everyone is of legal age. Food was good, but you’re paying a lot for hot dogs and chicken. There are peacocks and other birds on site and the pigs come out once every half hour for about 10-15 minutes. They are fed and run back and forth to trainers in the water. Photos must happen quickly as the pigs are motivated by food. They are well cared for by the staff and seem to be loved. You have a chance to snorkel, but it’s only for about 20 minutes and it’s a once and done thing, it’s not go as you please. I understand it for safety and liability purposes, but only one person in our party was able to partake in that activity. It would be nice to have that listed in the fine print. Maybe I missed it. Overall, it was a great experience and the beach and water were pristine.
Peaceful and wonderful
Alex_H, Jan 2024
If you enjoy interacting with pigs, chickens, and peacocks, then this is the place for you. There are always animals around and you can feed them and pet them. If the animals are not for you however, there are plenty of relaxing spaces to lounge and enjoy the island/beach.
Sandy Toes is Awesome
Ryan_R, Jan 2024
The trip was amazing. The lunch, the beach, the pigs, the snorkeling and the service were all spectacular. Highly recommend.
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