--- title: Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Bahamas country: Caribbean price: 253 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 246 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Reef, pigs and beach bar lunch rank_in_category: 2 of 33 (Swimming Pigs Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/tours/half-day-swimming-pigs-on-rose-island-snorkeling-and-lunch/ --- # Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Pair Rose Island's swimming pigs with reef snorkeling, a beach bar lunch and a visit to Green Cay to look for turtles. Snorkeling gear, landing fees, snacks and drinks are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.95 from 246 reviews at €253 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #2 of 33 in Swimming Pigs Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Enter the Carnivale Bahamas property and… - Starts 08:30, 10:00, 13:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: Light snacks on board the boat. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €253 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 246 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Born Free Charters - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30, 10:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.95 from 246 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 242 of 246. - 5 stars: 241 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## What's included - 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 ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Paradise Island** (30m) - 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** (pass by, no stop) - 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. **Head over to a beautiful coral reef for a snorkel** (35m) - Here you will see many species of fish and coral of many colors. Masks and snorkels are provided on board. 4. **Swim with, feed, and take photos of the pigs that call this spot home** (40m) - There will be guides instructing you on your interaction with the pigs and providing you with snacks to feed them. 5. **At this point in the tour, the kids are hungry and the parents are looking fo...** (1h; admission included) - 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... 6. **Head over to Green Cay to spot wild sea turtles from the boat** (15m) - 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. **Paradise Island** (30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 10:00, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Swimming Pigs Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 33** | €253 | 4h | 4.95 (246) | shared | | [Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch](/caribbean/bahamas/tours/bahamas-adventure-pigs-reef-turtles-and-beach-with-lunch/?format=md) | €271 | 4h | 4.92 (738) | shared | | [Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures](/caribbean/bahamas/tours/swim-with-the-pigs-freeport-creative-eco-adventures/?format=md) | €65 | 45 min | 4.96 (132) | shared | | [Rose Island Snorkeling, Lunch, Rum Punch and Swimming Pigs](/caribbean/bahamas/tours/rose-island-snorkeling-lunch-rum-punch-and-swimming-pigs/?format=md) | €222 | 4h | 4.97 (92) | shared | Ranked #2 of 33 in Swimming Pigs Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €772, median €163; typical length 4h. 6 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/swimming-pigs-tours/?format=md ## More in Bahamas - All Bahamas tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/tours/half-day-swimming-pigs-on-rose-island-snorkeling-and-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/?format=md