Should You Do the Pig Beach Excursion from Nassau?

The Nassau pig beach trips take you by boat to one of the nearby cays (usually Rose Island or Pearl Island area) where a small colony of swimming pigs lives on the beach. You’ll spend roughly 30-45 minutes with the pigs — feeding them, taking photos, and swimming if you want. The pigs are friendly but can be pushy when food appears. Most tours also stop for snorkeling with turtles or reef fish, and you get some beach time. It’s a short day trip (usually 3–5 hours total) rather than the longer Exuma version. Expect a lot of other boats; it’s rarely quiet and feels a bit like a floating petting zoo.

Best time is December through April when the weather is coolest and seas are calmest. Avoid mid-summer if you get seasick — the ride can get bumpy. Expect to pay around $130–$190 per adult including transport, snorkel gear, and a basic lunch or drinks. Private or smaller-group options push toward the higher end.

Pick the version that includes turtle snorkeling — it’s usually the highlight. Skip the buggy + pig combo tours if you mainly want decent swimming time with the pigs; they rush the beach stop. Bring your own reef-safe sunscreen and cash for tips if you want the guides to take good photos of you with the pigs.