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Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch

4.9 ★ · 246 reviews · from USD279

Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch

Swim with the pigs and skip the full day excursion! We have been operating boat tours for over 40 years with well maintained boats and knowledgeable guides. Let us take you to see Sandy Cay, famous from Gilligan's Island, snorkel a vibrant coral reef, swim, feed, and snap photos with the pigs of Rose Island, relax at a local beach bar with lunch, visit Green Cay to spot wild sea turtles and cruise through Nassau Harbour for breathtaking views. Book now for an amazing adventure!

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4.9 ★ · 246 reviews
  • Crew members including Captain Sid, Wilson, Jazzy, and Deron are repeatedly praised for attentiveness during the snorkeling, Rose Island, and lunch excursion
  • Reviewers highlight feeling safe and comfortable throughout the outing, with good snorkeling despite not always spotting turtles
  • Guests describe Rose Island itself, including feeding the pigs, as a standout stop
  • No negative themes appear among the reviews used for this summary

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✓ Local beer, canned mojitos (must be 18 years or older)

✓ Soda/Pop

✓ Bottled water

✓ Light snacks on board the boat.

✓ Landing and facility fees

✓ Use of Snorkelling equipment

✓ Options to choose from the beach bar menu are included in your confirmation.

✓ Restroom on board

✕ Gratuities

1

30 min

Place of departure is at Carnivale Bahamas restaurant on Paradise Island. Check in 30 minutes prior to your tour start time.

2

Sandy Cay also known as Gilligan's Island. A photo of this island was used for the famous opening shot of the original Gilligan's Island television series in the 1960's. Snap a few photos of this beautiful location.

3

35 min

Head over to a beautiful coral reef for a snorkel. Here you will see many species of fish and coral of many colors. Masks and snorkels are provided on board.

4

40 min

Swim with, feed, and take photos of the pigs that call this spot home. There will be guides instructing you on your interaction with the pigs and providing you with snacks to feed them.

5

1 hr

At this point in the tour, the kids are hungry and the parents are looking for a tropical drink and a beach chair. Well we have just that at our next stop! Enjoy a local beach bar where a delicious lunch and beverage is provided for you. Use the time at this stop for building sandcastles, sun bathing, or enjoying the blue Bahamian water with a cold beverage from the bar.

6

15 min

Head over to Green Cay to spot wild sea turtles from the boat. The sea turtles love the grassy bottom at this location and are usually not shy to stick their head above water near the boat to say hello.

7

30 min

Now we head back over toward Paradise Island. Enter the harbour from the west to get an up-close view of the massive cruise ships and the beauty of the Nassau harbour before returning to our meeting location.

Enter the Carnivale Bahamas property and look for the booth labeled Born Free Charters. ALL GUESTS MUST CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR DEPARTURE TIME.