--- title: Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour lang: en type: tour city: Bahamas country: Caribbean price: 234 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 1281 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Pigs and beach time rank_in_category: 29 of 33 (Swimming Pigs Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/bahamas/tours/sandy-toes-the-original-rose-island-and-swimming-pigs-tour/ --- # Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour **Guidekin's take:** Spend a day on Rose Island with swimming pigs and time to use the snorkeling equipment. Return boat transport, a Bahamian lunch and standard alcoholic drinks are included; you must make your own way to the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal. 4.74 from 1281 reviews at €234 per person for 6h. In our comparison: #29 of 33 in Swimming Pigs Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience a true taste of The Bahamas, with a day at Sandy Toes. Sandy Toes is home to a sanctuary of protected wildlife including our Royal Peacocks, curly tail lizards, ocean reef life and our beloved “farm–saved” beach-going, swimming pigs! These big guys and some little guys are vet checked and cared for on the regular, and only given the cleanest diet served with plenty of love, sunshine, and sunscreen (yes, sunscreen!) With tons of space to run around, the ocean next door to take a dip in, and a protected and shaded pad to call their own, they’re living the dream on Rose Island! Come see for yourself at Sandy Toes….it’s the perfect way to spend your day! Come meet and play with our swimming pigs! Included on the Full Day Excursion! Your beach trip to Rose Island includes a delicious buffet lunch accompanied by a tropical open bar that's available all day long! ## Before you book - Meeting point: THIS IS ON PARADISE ISLAND. - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €234 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 1281 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sandy Toes - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.74 from 1281 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1210 of 1281. - 5 stars: 1061 (83%) - 4 stars: 149 (12%) - 3 stars: 41 (3%) - 2 stars: 12 (1%) - 1 star: 18 (1%) ## What's included - Standard alcoholic beverages (not including premium liquors, imported beers and frozen cocktails. This is available for upgrade at Sandy Toes). - Swimming pig interaction! - Professional guide - Round trip boat transportation - Complimentary Lemonade during lunch service - Full Bahamian lunch: barbecue chicken, hot dogs, mixed green salad, vegetable pasta salad, - Use of snorkel equipment (refundable deposit of USD $10) ## Not included - Gratuities - Use of kayaks - Use of floats - You must make your own way to the departure point the morning of the excursion. ## Itinerary 1. **Sandy Toes** (6h; admission included) - Join the original Rose Island boat excursion for a truly authentic Bahamas experience. Departing from Nassau, you'll glide across turquoise Bahamas waters to the pristine sands of Rose Island. Swim and snorkel among tropical fish, enjoy the soft white-sand beach, then meet... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun - Departures: 09:30 - 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 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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 - 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). ## Compared with other Swimming Pigs Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 33** | €234 | 6h | 4.74 (1281) | 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 | | [Half Day Swimming Pigs on Rose Island, Snorkeling and Lunch](/caribbean/bahamas/tours/half-day-swimming-pigs-on-rose-island-snorkeling-and-lunch/?format=md) | €253 | 4h | 4.95 (246) | 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 | Ranked #29 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. 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