Beach Days in Bahamas, 15 Ways

1.Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,238 reviews · from $149Our pick

Take a roughly 30-minute boat ride from Nassau to Rose Island, where Da Pig Beach’s well-cared-for pigs paddle in shallow water and pose for photos. You’ll have a Bahamian lunch, beach chairs, shade, restrooms, and possible use of snorkeling gear and paddleboards. Pickup is available, and captains such as A1 and Anwar have earned praise for friendly service.

“We had an amazing time during the pig activity! I went with my brother, and we both tend to get motion sickness, but the boat ride was incredibly smooth and comfortable—we didn’t feel sick at all. Once we arrived, the experience was perRead more”

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2.Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,116 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Spend four hours with Oasis Ocean 7 Charters on a fast boat from Paradise Island to a reef, Green Cay turtles, and Rose Island’s private beach club. You’ll get snorkel gear, lunch, soft drinks, hammocks, kayaks, and time with the pigs. Captains Andy and Kareem, plus crew such as Andrew and Shervin, are often praised for safety and fun.

“Fantastic day from start to finish! Loved swimming with the turtles, feeding the pigs and having a relaxing time on the island! A fab trip with lovely people organising ⭐️”

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3.ATV Island Tour with Beach Break (Everyone Drive their Own ATV)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 906 reviews · from $100

Drive your own Can-Am Outlander 450 ATV through Nassau with guides such as EJ, Ben, and Big D. Stop at Fort Montagu, Queen’s Staircase, John Watling’s Distillery, Fort Charlotte, and the Caves of New Providence, then swim at Junkanoo Beach. Bring a valid driver’s license and budget an extra $44.50 for required liability insurance.

“This was a great quick tour of some of Nassau’s highlights like two of its forts, the 66 steps, a rum distillery, and a great luncheon the beach. Was a little too chilly for us to swim but lovely place. ATV was very fun.”

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4.Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 783 reviews · from $140

Cruise from Elizabeth on Bay past Fort Montagu, Paradise Island, Atlantis, and Ocean Club to a private beach at Atholl Island. Feed and hold friendly pigs, snorkel, eat a plated lunch, sip unlimited rum punch, and use kayaks, paddleboards, floaties, and beach games. Photos and video are included.

“It was a wonderful experience feeding the pigs and holding the baby pig. The island was beautiful. I just wish we had more time there. I loved it!!!”

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5.Rose Island Swimming Pigs and Beach Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 296 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Take a half-day boat trip from Nassau to Rose Island for a short pig encounter, beach time, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and music. The guides, including Captain Sticks on some departures, keep the ride lively. Food and drinks cost extra, and your time with the pigs is usually about 20 to 40 minutes.

“The boat ride there was my favorite part, the captains were awesome! great choice in music, offered a drink and knew just how to navigate the waters. The island itself was a little dirty, crowded and hard to walk in the water. But the pigs were super cute, and we had just the right amount of time there to feed them and hang before hoping back on boat. GREAT option for a quick getaway.”

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6.Blue Lagoon Island Beach Day from Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 263 reviews · from $119

Spend about five hours on private Blue Lagoon Island after a short ferry ride from Paradise Island. Swim in the lagoon, use hammocks and inflatables, enjoy a burger or hot dog lunch, and visit the dolphin and sea lion marine park. Kayaks, snorkeling, and animal encounters cost extra.

“The boat ride over was overbooked and we had to wait too long to get to our destination. The boat ride over was the hilights of the trip. The beach was so crowded and found myself wanting to leave on the next boat back to paradise island. The snorkeling was cancelled due to the weather so that was also another disappointment. I would not do this again for money I spent, I felt it wasn’t worth it.”

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7.Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 238 reviews · 4 hours · from $128

From Margaritaville on Paradise Island, you’ll ride a powerboat to a reef near Pearl and Rose islands, watch turtles at Green Cay, then relax at Oasis Ocean 7 on Rose Island. Expect English-speaking crew, about 45 minutes of snorkeling, grilled lunch, soft drinks, kayaks, hammocks, and optional pig encounters.

“Dre & Ray were great! The water was choppy the day we went so the itinerary was altered but we still had a blast. The beach club is beautiful!”

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8.3 islands Pigs,Turtles,Snorkel & Beach Club with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $175Top rated

Join BahaWaterTours for a four-hour speedboat trip from Nassau to Pearl Island, Athol Island, Green Turtle Cay, and Rose Island. You’ll snorkel with fish, feed turtles, meet swimming pigs, and stop for lunch and beach time. Captains such as TJ, Lee, Q, and Mico are often praised for their friendly, careful service.

“This was truly a day we will never forget!! Captain Tegee and first mate Johnathan were lifesavers and went above and beyond to give my family a first class experience. The pig experience was so adorable and fun, they led us to the perfect spot for sea turtle snorkeling and helped us find so many turtles, and the rainbow reef snorkeling was breathtaking. The day was topped off with a delicious lunch at a floating bar (try the crack chicken tenders!). Captain Tegee took so many great photos for us during the day that we will forever cherish”

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9.007 Private Beach Club -Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 201 reviews · from $149

Spend about four hours cruising from Paradise Island to Rose Island and Green Cay. You’ll snorkel over a reef, look for sea turtles, relax at 007 Beach Club, and enjoy lunch, soft drinks, and rum punch. Pig encounters may be an add-on, so confirm what your booking includes.

“We had such an amazing afternoon with Captain Ken and first mate. Rose island was so beautiful and the chance to snorkel among the coral fish and then boat over to see huge sea turtles in their natural environment was amazing. My daughter has special needs and Ken and his staff went out of their way to make sure she was safe and having a great time. I would highly recommend this trip, well worth it!”

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10.Pearl Island Bahamas Beach Escape with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 200 reviews · from $94

Take a ferry from Paradise Island Ferry Terminal to Pearl Island for about five hours of beach time, Bahamian lunch, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and lighthouse views. Basic water equipment is included, while guided snorkeling may cost extra. Hosts such as Lynn, MJ, and Charlessa help keep the day moving, but activity availability can vary.

“Bring your own snacks nothing available. Overall very relaxing plenty of seating and umbrellas. The food was ok nothing I would recommend.”

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11.Pigs Beach Trip by Boat with Swimming and Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 145 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

SunCay takes you from Nassau to Athol Island, about 8 nautical miles away, for roughly 40 minutes with the famous swimming pigs. You can feed, pet, photograph, and swim near them before stopping at Pearl Island for beach time and water activities. The English-language tour costs $79 and does not include hotel or cruise-port pickup.

“If you're looking for just a quick trip out to the pigs and back, then this is the place to be. Price was a lot cheaper compared to competitors, lots of pigs and they gave your food to feed the pigs, time given to us to hang out on the beach was just enough as well. Cons of the trip were no safety briefings, multiple pick-up locations, beach was crowded with people.”

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12.Swimming Pigs and Pearl Island Beach Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · from $174

Take a ferry from Paradise Island to Pearl Island, then visit a nearby pig beach to feed, pet, and sometimes hold the pigs in shallow Bahamian water. Return to Pearl Island for a traditional lunch, white sand, shaded chairs, lighthouse views, kayaks, paddle boards, and water toys. The five-hour trip is capped at 35 people.

“Well for the 5 h excursion they just take you to an island just 20 min away and then to the pig beach which is 5min only and back to the same island... the pig adventure was amazing which was about 40 to 50 min but the rest of 3h is just killing time in the beach. The staff was amazing but it's not worth paying this much for this tour”

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13.Exclusive Fly-In Premium Beach Experience from Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 7 hours · from $842

Fly from Nassau to Staniel Cay in about 30 minutes, then explore the Exuma Cays by boat with a small group of up to 10. You will visit Pig Beach, Thunderball Grotto, Compass Cay, local iguanas, and a white-sand sandbar. Guides such as Dave, AJ, and Kuenson are known for keeping the day fun, safe, and well organized.

“The activity was amazing form start to finish! It was the best experience I would recommend doing this tour to anyone coming the Bahamas. Captain Dave was brilliant he was such a laugh but also made sure we was safe from start to finish.”

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14.Pearl Island Beach Day Trip and Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 112 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Take a round-trip ferry from Paradise Island to Pearl Island for five hours of beaches, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, snorkeling, a Bahamian lunch, and lighthouse views. The $94 price includes transport and water equipment, but not drinks, snorkeling gear, or a $10 locker. Expect a family-friendly island setting rather than a quiet escape.

“Escursione molto deludente. Innanzitutto non vi aspettate di andare a vedere chissà quale mare perché l'isola si trova soltanto a 10-15 minuti di barca dal molo di Paradise island. Il mare é esattamente uguale a quello di paradise island e rimarrete confinati insieme a tantissime altre persone a Pearl Island per un tempo estremamente lungo. Il mangiare é pessimo e le bibite costanto parecchio. Se volete fare un'escursione in una bella isola, vi consiglio vivamente di non prendere in considerazione questa.”

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15.Beach Day at SunCay incl. Lunch – Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 94 reviews · 5 hours · from $89

Spend five hours at SunCay, a private island about 30 minutes from downtown Nassau. Your day includes a harbor boat ride, beach chairs, shade, BBQ lunch, kayaks, paddle boards, and water toys. Bars, snorkeling, iguanas, swimming pigs, and massages cost extra. English-speaking guides lead the trip.

“Good activity and the place is value for the money”

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