Swimming Pigs in the Bahamas: The 15 Best Exuma Boat Days

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

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

Spend four hours racing from Nassau to Pearl Island, Rose Island, Green Cay, and Athol Island. You’ll snorkel over reef, watch sea turtles, feed swimming pigs, enjoy a Bahamian BBQ lunch, and relax on a private beach. The crew may include Captain Mike, Big Ray, Chris, or Rashad, with pickup options for larger groups.

“We loved the tour, the drinks were good, the food was good and we enjoyed ourselves during this trip. Loved the guides. So friendly and welcoming!”

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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, where friendly pigs paddle in shallow water and pose for photos. You’ll have a private beach club, Bahamian lunch, chairs, shade, and listed access to snorkeling gear and paddleboards. Pickup from hotels and the cruise port is available.

“Great day out, except my husband got bit by the large pig, so be careful as he was only petting him on the back”

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

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

Spend about six hours sailing from Paradise Island to Rose Island for a private beach day, guided snorkeling, rescued swimming pigs, and a Bahamian buffet. You can relax in a hammock, visit the animal sanctuary, or swim with vet-checked pigs. Lunch, standard drinks, lemonade, gear, and boat transport are included.

“The staff was great and the facilities were really clean. Lots of safety precautions for the group snorkeling tour. Pigs were well cared for and trained better than our dogs. Would recommend”

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

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

Join Oasis Ocean 7 Charters for a fast-paced four-hour boat trip from Margaritaville on Paradise Island. You will snorkel near Rose Island, look for turtles at Green Cay, then spend about two hours at a private beach club with pigs, lunch, kayaks, hammocks, and Da Nest observation deck. Captains Andy and Kareem and guides such as Andrew and Shervin are frequently praised for their care and energy.

“ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Talk to Servil! Most excellent crew and experience! we have been twice in less than a week! These guys are one in a million! When you see Servil, tell him Jerry and Misty say Hello!!!!”

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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 near Athol Island, search for turtles, visit Pig Beach, and enjoy fresh Bahamian lunch onboard. The crew, including Ahmad, Rashad, Dre, and Christian on some departures, keeps the day organized. Pig feeding costs an extra $30 to $35 in cash.

“The vessel and crew were excellent; the lunch was very, very good. No disappointment whatsoever.”

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

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

From Elizabeth on Bay, cruise past Paradise Island, Atlantis, Fort Montagu, and Ocean Club to a private beach near Atholl Island. Feed and hold friendly pigs, snorkel, eat a plated lunch, sip rum punch, and use kayaks, paddleboards, floaties, and beach games. Photos and video are included.

“This tour was everything we wanted and more. It was a quick boat ride to the private island where we got to see the pigs, enjoy drinks and food and then head over for some killer snorkeling. Would do this a million times over.”

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7.Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles

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

Cruise from Nassau to Green Cay for calm-water snorkeling with sea turtles, then head to Rose Island to feed swimming pigs. Delfin Charters provides gear, snacks, soft drinks, rum punch, and onboard restrooms. Capt. H, O, M, and CJ are among the crew members named in guest feedback. Kayaks and paddleboards are available at Rose Island.

“From start to finish, this experience was excellent. The crew was very friendly and made us feel welcome. They provided us with drinks and snacks, as well as music, to make the ride even more enjoyable. The length of the trip is perfect and we had plenty of time at each stop. Snorkeling, sightseeing, and swimming with the pigs, what else can you ask for. It was definitely worth the price, and I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting the Bahamas.”

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

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

Cruise from Paradise Island to Rose Island and nearby cays on a small luxury powerboat. You’ll snorkel, spot sea turtles, visit Sandy Cay, eat lunch at Footprints, and feed swimming pigs. Crews may include Captain Shay, Ron, LJ, Leslie, or Allen. Drinks, gear, kayaks, paddle boards, and volleyball are included.

“This tour was FANTASTIC! The guys were nice, accomodating, professional and on time. We had so much fun and did all that was promised. They even provided alcohol. We loved it so much that we booked a similiar Swimming with the Pigs on Get Your Guide - WOW, total difference! That one was 1.5 hours late, they constantly lied to us, didn't give us alcohol as promised and let us go into an area that THIS tour said was not allowed due to shark attacks. We did this tour in 2023 and later that year there were shark attacks on tourists. This tour is GREAT, book it. Do NOT go…”

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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 Great Guana Cay iguanas, snorkel Thunderball Grotto, pet nurse sharks at Compass Cay, see the Staniel Cay Plane Wreck, relax on a sandbar, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Groups are capped at 14.

“Everything was perfectly planned out and all the staff were amazing. We had a wonderful time. Our transport driver was even amazing!!! We will definitely be coming back next time!”

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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. You’ll see rock iguanas, swim with nurse sharks, feed the famous pigs, snorkel at a plane wreck, and eat a Bahamian buffet lunch. Guides may include Winston, Alex, TJ, Joey, Jasmine, or Keith.

“This was an excellent excursion if you are looking to cross off multiple experiences in a single day. The crew were attentive and engaging always offering a hand getting on/ off the boat and getting snacks and drinks continuously. Like Read more”

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11.Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

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

Travel by powerboat from Paradise Island to Allen’s Cay, Compass Cay, Big Major Cay, Staniel Cay, and more. You’ll see rock iguanas, nurse sharks, swimming pigs, a sandbar, and Norman’s Cay’s sunken plane. Crews may include Captain Rico, Neil, Emilio, Cam, or Ron. Lunch, beer, water, and snacks are included.

“We had Rico and Rick take us out for our trip and it was one of the best days I've had! I'm female and I was traveling solo and felt comfortable and safe the entire time. I think we had enough time at each spot and the lunch on Staniel Cay was really good! I would definitely book another tour with this company.”

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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 power boat trip to the Exumas. You’ll feed rock iguanas, swim with nurse sharks at Compass Cay, visit the original Pig Beach, view a sunken plane, and stop for lunch at Black Point Yacht Club. Bottled water, drinks, and round-trip transportation are included.

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

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

Ride a speedboat from Nassau past Atlantis and Paradise Island to a private beach near Athol Island. Feed swimming pigs, snorkel with tropical fish, eat lunch, play beach games, and use kayaks and paddleboards. English-speaking guides, snacks, drinks, and a free photo package are included. Jet skis cost extra.

“The tour is amazing, the crew and guides are really nice and receptives. The food was really good (my cumpliments to the chef) and the meet with th pigs is awesome! It was a great time with you guys, thank you all”

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14.Swimming with Pigs in Nassau, Transportation Included

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

Ride from Nassau to Fort Montagu with music and karaoke, then take a 20-minute boat to Rose Island. You’ll have beach time, chairs, water gear, lunch, and about 30 minutes with the pigs. Guides and drivers may include Gabriel, Jungle, Lauren, or Gigi, though staff assignments vary.

“Bring your own towel. Make sure you waist deep in the water before the pigs get there. But overall it was a great experience!”

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

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

Spend about 3.5 hours on the water with Ultimate SeaXscape, visiting swimming pigs, coral reefs, sea turtles, Rose Island, and Gilligan’s Island. Pickup and return to your hotel or cruise port are included. Captains such as Mario, Enrique, and Antonio provide music, safety help, local stories, lunch, drinks, and a conch demonstration.

“The crew at the beach with the pigs was absolutely fantastic! They were super professional and made the whole experience super fun. The pigs were so friendly and used to humans, it was like they were our pals. And the boat drivers Read more”

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