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Rose Island Bahamas Original Swimming Pigs and Snorkeling
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Rose Island Bahamas Original Swimming Pigs and Snorkeling

By Sandy Toes
Recommended by 93% of travellers
93% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
About
This tour combines a boat cruise, snorkeling excursion, and rescued-animal interaction—allowing you to experience multiple island highlights in one day. Board your boat and enjoy easy round-trip transportation to Rose Island in the Bahamas from Nassau. Interact with vet-checked, "farm-rescued" swimming pigs and observe other wildlife like peacocks and curly tail lizards.
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Ages 3-99, max of 75 per group
Duration: 6h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Cruise to a private beach on Rose Island in the Bahamas from Nassau
  • Unobstructed views of Nassau from a boat on the harbor
  • Includes a balanced itinerary of activity and relaxation
  • Buffet lunch with lemonade provided

  • 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
  • Standard alcoholic beverages (not including premium liquors, imported beers and frozen cocktails. This is available for upgrade at Sandy Toes).
  • Complimentary Lemonade during lunch service
  • Entry/Admission - Sandy Toes
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Use of kayaks
  • Use of floats
  • You must make your own way to the departure point the morning of the excursion.

Your tour starts at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal in Nassau (hotel pick-up also available). Board your boat while enjoying your short cruise to Rose Island. On arrival at Rose Island, choose from a wide variety of activities. Snorkel around the reef, sunbathe on the beach, splash around in the tidal pools, or play a game of beach volleyball. You also visit the sanctuary that is home to the Bahamas’ swimming pigs, which have been farm-rescued and happily play in the pristine waters. of the Caribbean. Enjoy a buffet-style lunch with lemonade or a drink from the open bar and take in the views overlooking the harbor. After lunch, relax on the beach and soak up the tropical island vibes, and then cruise back to Nassau to end your tour.

Start:
  • 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.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5862ROSE

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • 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
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5862ROSE

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    Itinerary
    • You'll start at
      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.
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      Sandy Toes
      Stop: 6 hours - Admission included
      This 6-hour all inclusive excursion offers a scenic 30-minute boat ride to and from beautiful Rose Island. Once at Sandy Toes, an array of activities are available to our guests including our guided snorkeling tour, private beach, hammock garden, and our very own Rose Island Swimming Pigs! We also include a delicious Bahamian buffet lunch, served on our southern pavilion overlooking picturesque Lower Harbour, and feature our very own Sandy Toes Gift Shop with one-of-a-kind souvenirs. River tube floats and kayaks are available for rent, and also fresh water showers and air-conditioned bathrooms are also available on the island for the comfort of our guests! Our Beach Bar is a great social atmosphere where you can mingle with our friendly staff or meet fellow travelers!
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    • You'll return to the starting point
    About the operator
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    • Sandy Toes
      1,389
      Nassau, Bahamas
      Joined in February 2011
    • K303HXtiffanym
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The entire adventure
      I recommend this highly to anyone traveling to the Bahamas. This who experiences was the highlight of our trip !! And incredibly kind funny and amazing staff . Beautiful boat to get there absolutely beautiful beach amazing lunch views . I can not recommend this enough must do 10/10
      Written 24 December 2023
    • VSunshineYum
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful beach but very sad pig situation
      Was a bit of disappointment re the pigs - there are 4 domesticated (very sweet and docile) pigs who are brought out every half hour and enticed from beach to in water to swim to get treats each way. They don't mind people interacting with them but it is clear that their only goal is the food on each end. Sad.
      Written 6 February 2023
    • kooldom
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      So Cool!
      What an awesome time my son and I had there! The pigs were amazing and the people were so friendly! Its a must do when you're in the Bahamas!
      Written 20 August 2022
    • kimsZ3224QK
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      1/2 day tour Rose Island
      Loved the 1/2 day trip by 007 tours. The captain Stewart was fabulous along with his first mate. The island is one of the prettiest I have ever seen. I would recommend this tour. It does make a difference who your Captain is they can make or break a tour and this crew was amazing.
      Written 5 March 2022
    • kaylamh31
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Experience. Wonderful Bartender!
      This was a amazing time. The pigs were trained and kept by staff. They knew tricks like dogs and loved the attention. The beach was beautiful and the staff and the bartender were extraordinary. Also the provided lunch was the best meal we have eaten this entire vacation!
      Written 1 November 2021
    • jamsmith17
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Such a great excursion for all ages!
      We booked this excursion for our family of 7 with 4 kids ages 2-8. We were staying at the Atlantis and it was a 5 minute drive to the boat. Easy check-in process. Easy and beautiful 30 minute boat ride. The peacocks and chickens were fun to see. The beach was beautiful. Everyone loved swimming with the pigs. The lunch was amazing! We all had such an awesome time and all the staff were so lovely to everyone. Highly recommend!
      Written 5 May 2021
    • dylant797
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect location
      Best excursion available. Great beach, not over crowded. Well worth the money. Boat trip there was excellent as well
      Written 3 March 2020
    • carolyn c
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely island
      This was a great place to visit. Unfortunately, the day we visited, it was chilly and windy, therefore, it wasn’t really conducive to “swim” with the two larger pigs that went in the water. I was told the smaller pigs could not go into the choppy waves, which made sense. The island was nice. It appears they care about the animals. I would love to go back when the weather is better.
      Written 2 March 2020
    • Alorsung87
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing beach, crew, staff and food.
      Beautiful beaches and amazing staff. The lunch was amazing and the beaches and the water was breathtaking. We did the guided snorkeling trip and it was amazing. We saw eels and starfish and some beautiful fish. I did some snorkeling solo after the guided tour and even saw a barracuda. The food was amazing and we were able to get seconds. The drinks at the bar were nice and stiff and the view from the bar was also breathtaking. The walk from the dock to the beach was also beautiful with chickens and peacocks all over as you walk through a shaded grove. If youre in Nassau, take this excursion.
      Written 28 February 2020
    • Y7598PSsusang
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A beautiful beach and pigs!
      The people running this place are so nice and really made swimming with pigs incredibly fun. During my day here, I also snorkeled and had a really delicious freshly cooked lunch. The food was some of the best I had while in The Bahamas! But racing the giant 500lb pigs back and forth was really fun and there were little baby pigs swimming around too, so cute.
      Written 10 February 2020
    • spedandsara
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day out
      We loved our day. The island is beautiful, the staff wonderful and the pigs are lovely. They look happy and well cared for. My only negative was the snorkelling was too crowded. Way too many people for my liking - having said that, safety is obviously a priority for this company. There were lots of staff on hand and lots of safety equipment.
      Written 7 February 2020
    • 379nickm
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing bar, perfect beach!
      Not much more to say. This is the place for the perfect day out. The bar has perfect service, the chill out area with lots of hammocks makes you feel like you are really on a deserted island and the beach is great fun. Perfect for families, friends etc.
      Written 25 January 2020
    • melissamP7655XS
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      11/10
      I love Debbie I love chair massages I love sandy toes this place rocked MY G DAMN SOCKS OFF THANK U ALL
      Written 19 January 2020
    • 203freddyd
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sand in your toes
      The boat ride was excellent and very safe. Then snorkeling and playing with the pigs! Then chill by the bar and have a few drinks??
      Written 14 December 2019
    • Orisflaka
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sandy Toes
      Great relaxing beach. Drinks are great and the staff is beyond friendly and attentive. The beach is crystal clear. Fun experience with the pigs. Snorkeling was an adventure and cody was our tour guide. Funny guy!
      Written 14 December 2019
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    4.5
    4.5 of 5 bubbles822 reviews
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    665
    Very good
    106
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    30
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    Scott F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Reading some of the negative reviews, they are so far off it’s embarrassing. This trip was excellent! I can’t say enough about the staff. ALL of them were sociable and informative. The pig interactions were fun, and the trainers kept it entertaining. The food and drinks were sufficient, plenty of options. Would book again.
    Written 7 August 2023
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    NorthStar55588582980
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Family
    Check in was easy we left on time arrived at Sandy toes were greater by staff. Some in our group snorkeled some of us went to the beach. There were birds to feed, hammocks galore, corn hole and a few other outdoor games to play near the bar. The bar tenders were friendly and drinks were great. You had the ability to use kayaks and tubes in water if you wanted. The pugs were clean and the handlers were a load of fun. Loved the fact you were given some shade to sit under as it was a long day in the sun. Beach was very clean and the only people on it are the 30 people on your tour. We had an amazing day I highly recommend this trip. No floaters either in the water to avoid from the pigs. If on the island again I would definitely go back was well worth its money even the lunch they served was AMAZING
    Written 2 August 2023
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    Adrian W
    El Cerrito, CA14 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Check in at boat was easy, helpful and friendly staff. Left Paradise island around 10:15 (15 mins later than advertised). Easy 30 min boat ride over. At Sandy toes, informed that snorkeling is only available at that time. Snorkeling tour to be missed, and not allowed to snorkel by yourself on Southside of island. Not much to see anyway. They have several domesticated pigs who are brought to the beach every 30 mins. Friendly staff helpful in taking pictures etc with pigs. No other activities available. Beach is clean, ample seating and shade. Also some areas on island away from bar, with a few hammocks hung, with chicken and peacocks roaming around you. Bar staff very attentive. Basic package drinks consist of local beer, sodas and watered down ‘cocktails’ loaded with sugar. Lunch buffet is basic, with the most overcooked chicken I’ve ever had. At 3 PM, everyone back on the boat for return trip. As said, the staff is wonderful, but for the money it is pretty basic. Totally overpriced.
    Written 1 August 2023
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    Hi Adrian, thank you for your feedback and we appreciate your opinions. The boat departs at 10am sharp every day (this is logged) as we have a strict schedule with cruise guests and the boat needs to be on time. Also, the beach bar has a wide variety of cocktails (made in front on you) so you're welcome to indulge in less sweet/other options if you'd like, this is totally up to you! Also we are sorry you didn't like the BBQ chicken. Most people rave about this, perhaps it just wasted to your taste! All in all, we are glad you enjoyed your time and hope you come back and visit again!
    Written 7 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Albo123
    Manchester, UK99 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day out. Staff were very friendly, location beautiful and lots of interaction with pigs. Lunch was very good and could get extra helpings and nice cocktails included in price. Highly recommend!
    Written 25 July 2023
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    Hdjfndn
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Family
    Beautiful weather and a clean island. Traveled with two teens; the snorkeling was our favorite activity. Wished the guided snorkel was longer. The pigs are what they are — not the highlight by any means. Food was decent, open bar with most drinks included in the purchase of the ticket. Staff was great. Plenty of shaded seating, which was great given the hot weather. Would recommend.
    Written 24 July 2023
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    C.V.
    San Francisco, CA11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023
    This was a wonderful experience to a private part of Rose Island that we thought was worth the money. The pigs on the beach / swimming with pigs experience was awesome. The pigs come out every 30 minutes or so, guided by their trainers. Some pigs swim, others play in the water or on shore. There were piglets that were very cute. The barbeque lunch and drinks included were better than expected as well.
    Written 20 July 2023
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    Kevin H
    Phoenix, AZ27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    We recently took this excursion and we had an AMAZING time!
    The check in process could not have been easier or more convenient. An easy walk to the PI Marina from either Atlantis or Comfort Suites, leaving right next door to the Margaritaville restaurant!
    The ride over to Rose Island was beautiful traveling through the cays and marina area.
    Once we arrived, everyone disembarked to the Sandy Toes private portion of the island. We chose to take advantage of the snorkeling offering which is included. The snorkeling was...Good, but not great!
    After about 30 minutes of snorkeling, we were free to roam the island to do whatever we wanted. They have a Beach Bar atop the hill above the most beautiful beach serving your whatever you want to drink, whenever you want to drink it! The beach and water was pristine and not overcrowded.
    Once the staff brought out the pigs...Smiles were found on everyone's faces!
    The staff really cares for the animals, which we were told were rescued from a slaughter house. There are big pigs, brown pigs, black pigs, and even little piglets that offer a ton of interactive opportunities!
    After a few hours, lunch is served, buffet style. While the staff assist you in getting your food, you are welcome to eat as much or as little as you like. A good variety of various salads, hot dogs, desserts, and some of the best barbeque chicken I have ever tasted! It was DELICIOUS!
    After lunch, we had about another hour or so, before departing back to the marina and beautiful return trip!
    We would 100% recommend this as a wonderful way to break up your Atlantis grind or as a stand alone excellent way to spend the day!
    Written 1 July 2023
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    Eric J
    Sanford, FL15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023
    I almost didn't take this excursion because of some of the negative reviews, especially the one that was carrying on about how "dangerous" the terrain was etc. I had a 75 year old grandma with us and didn't want her to have a bad time. We asked the guides when we got there to check in and they said she should be fine to make the trip. After a 25 min boat ride, we got to the dock on the private island. There is a short hike to the top of the island, most of it is with concrete steps with a railing, and then another short flight of stairs with a railing down to the beach. It is not wheelchair accessible, but anyone that can walk, would be fine to go on this trip. My mother in law did just fine.

    The vibe it gave was a rustic private island. There is a bar and a lounge at the top of the island where you can just sit and chill and enjoy the day, or you can hit the private beach with the provided lounge chairs and shade. They have showers, hammocks, picnic tables etc. The pigs were everything we hoped they would be. They all seem trained and they bring a different group of them out every 30 min to do tricks, swim, take pictures, and interact with the guests. They set up races between the people and the pigs in the water. The staff was great out there. Very friendly and helpful. The pigs were very tame and friendly too. not the least bit aggressive.

    The food was solid too. Grilled chicken with pasta salad, peas and rice, salad and rolls. Overall, we had a great day and great service. Would definitely do it again.
    Written 26 June 2023
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    Shauna B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Friends
    Best excursion of my life so far! Boat ride was beautiful and only 25 minutes. Snorkeling was optional upon arrival...we decided to do it and very glad we did. I will say this is not a snorkeling based excursion, so if that's your main goal, I'd choose something else. The beach was stunning! Staff was amazing...friendly and helpful. They made sure we had plenty of opportunities to take pictures with the pigs. Drinks and food were delicious. The boat full of about 75 people basically had the island to ourselves, so it wasn't crowded at all. Bring sunscreen and towels! Other than the pigs, we saw peacocks and chickens with their chicks running around. It was our favorite day of vacation and one of the best days of my life! Thank you Sandy Toes for memories to last a lifetime!
    Written 24 June 2023
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    Jenn Z
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Couples
    First of all, let me start by saying five stars is simply not enough for this excursion. From start to finish, I cannot say enough positive things about not only the boat staff, but also the pig staff, the bartenders, the lunch, staff, etc. Absolutely above and beyond. It’s a quick 25 minute boat ride from Nassau. With the option to snorkel for an hour. Open bar the whole day and a fabulous bohemian lunch. But that is not where my true passion for this day lies. You get to spend four whole hours with a range of fourteen pegs anywhere from little four month olds to six hundred pound nine year olds . the staff could not have been more knowledgeable and willing to let you experience these amazing creatures to their fullest. I have to give a huge shout out to Sheena, one of the pig trainers as she absolutely deserves a raise and then some. She quickly realized my love for these animals, and went so above and beyond to make sure my day was spectacular. You get to feed them, play with them, swim with them, see them do so many tricks you did not even know or possible all while basking in the sun in the Bahamas. My only regret is not having brought enough cash to have tipped them significantly because they absolutely deserve it. They made our entire trip! I have been on many excursions, in many countries, and this one takes the cake by far!! it was absolutely worth the price and I highly recommend it to anyone traveling to the Bahamas!!! Thank you all for an amazing memory my husband and I won’t ever forget!
    Written 22 June 2023
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