Rose Island: Swimming Pigs and Snorkeling Experience
4.7
1,137 Ratings
Paradise Island Ferry Terminal
Experience a true taste of The Bahamas at Sandy Toes on Rose Island. Swim with pigs, snorkel with ocean reef life, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and tropical open bar!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sandy Toes - 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!
What's Included
- Enjoy a full Bahamian lunch featuring barbecue chicken, hot dogs, and salads
- Experience swimming with pigs!
- Guidance from a professional tour guide
- Convenient round trip boat transportation
- Savor standard alcoholic beverages (upgrades available)
- Refresh with complimentary lemonade during lunch
- Snorkel gear provided (with refundable deposit)
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.
Additional Information
Experience the true essence of The Bahamas with a day’s outing to Sandy Toes. This location is a haven for preserved wildlife featuring our majestic Royal Peacocks, curly tail lizards, marine reef creatures, and our cherished swimming pigs who were rescued from farms! These lovable big and small creatures are regularly vetted and well-taken care of, being fed the freshest diet with a hearty dose of affection, sunlight, and even sunscreen (Yes, sunscreen too!) They’ve ample space to frolic, a neighboring ocean for refreshing swims, and a protected, shaded area to call home. They are truly living a life of luxury on Rose Island! Visit Sandy Toes to witness this idyllic arrangement… it’s an ideal way to spend your day!
Get acquainted and entertain yourself with our swimming pigs included in the Full Day Excursion!
Your beach trip to Rose Island also includes a sumptuous buffet lunch with a tropical open bar available throughout the day!
- 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).
Location
Paradise Island Ferry Terminal
Paradise Beach Drive
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(1137 Ratings)
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Dwight_o
Feb 10, 2024
See the Pigs! - Great time...and the staff was excellent. Take this tour. It's a shorter ride and the facilities are excellent. Is a bit more expensive but the value is there.
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Kyle_w
Jan 5, 2024
Unforgettable vacation experience! - This was a great time that I’d definitely do again! The pigs were adorable and sociable. The food was delicious, the drinks were very good and being able to feed the chickens and peacocks was fun! We capped it off with kayaking that made those several hours feel like a vacation in itself!
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Audrey_c
Dec 26, 2023
The island was great. It... - The island was great. It was so fun seeing all the animals and all the activity options they have available there. Drinks and food were great. Staff were very friendly. Definitely recommend!
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Brent_a
Nov 13, 2023
The trip you didn’t know you needed - The journey to Rose Island was enchanting, with a scenic boat ride setting the perfect tone. From delightful encounters with friendly pigs to the awe-inspiring moment of spotting six sea turtles while snorkeling, the entire experience was nothing short of amazing.
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430mollies
Oct 9, 2023
Great all day fun! Private beach fun! - This was a full day event. It was a good price and the crew and team was so friendly and helpful! It was so fun we got to watch the pigs swim, pet them, learn about them and take pics with them. We also got to relax on a beautiful beach with only the people we came with plenty of room ti relax run and play. They had birds and peacocks to show also. Lunch was served and there was plenty of food and drinks. Chicken, all beef hot dogs, salad, peas and rice and pasta salad. Highly recommend this excursion.
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Adriana_g
Jul 23, 2023
Highlight of our trip - This was the highlight of our trip to Nassau. The staff was amazing and did an excellent job supervising everyone throughout the day. They were excellent with the pigs too. The food and drinks were an added plus! Thank you for such a great time!
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Michelle_b
Jun 28, 2023
Wonderful Day Excursion - This was by far one of the best things we did in Nassau. Got on a boat and took it out to the island. Snorkeling was great, there was lots to see. The guides were great. Afterwards we had some time on the beach. Great options to be in the sun or the shade. Drinks were strong enough and we made sure we ordered two at a time so we didn't have to go back as quickly. The pigs were so great. Fun to be around and were really well behaved. Got some great photos with them. I would very much recommend this experience to anyone who wants a good chunk of their day planned.
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Cathy_j
Jun 21, 2023
Best pig adventure - This was the best pig adventure ever. The pigs came out every half hour and you could be with them the whole time. The staff is wonderful and the drinks were great too.
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Vanessa_g
Jun 7, 2023
Wonderful. Crystal clear... - Wonderful. Crystal clear water and pristine beach. Beautiful experience. Island is very well maintained.
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Jamesa_m
Nov 13, 2023
Very nice time! - Absolutely loved swimming with the piggies. They were a joy to see and interact with. The cookout and drinks were awesome. Rose Island is beautiful. The only disappointment was the snorkeling. No fault of your own but you can definitely see the reefs are dying and therefore barley were any fish around. It’s very sad to see this. Else we would give it 5 stars but for the money we spent we were hoping for a little more. Else we had a truly lovely day.
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