Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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).
What To Expect
Sandy Toes
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 the friendly famous Bahamas swimming pigs in their natural island habitat. Lounge in hammocks, sip rum punch, and soak in the island lifestyle—all crafted with care. Whether you’re after a relaxed escape or an unforgettable animal encounter, this day trip combines island charm, marine magic and that Bahamas destination appeal. Book now for your genuine Rose Island adventure.
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)
Gratuities
Use of kayaks
Use of floats
You must make your own way to the departure point the morning of the excursion.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Rose Island Tour
Full Day Excursion!
Full Day Excursion!
Rose Island Only
Rose Island Day Trip from Nassau; transportation is not provided
Reviews
1,267 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Trip!
nataliepH8508ZX,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful day at Sandy Toes. Staff was extremely friendly and made the day super enjoyable. Had a great time relaxing. Would highly recommend.
Slice of paradise
kristinacQ8652PI,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a gorgeous beach. Comfortable space to walk and lounge. Hydro lounge trampoline in the water. Kayaks and floats available if you want. Hammocks spread all over the property. Lunch was great, drinks were even better. Friendly staff. The swimming pigs stole the show. They were much larger than expected and just the cutest. Would definitely recommend booking this!
The staff were...
jennifer c,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff were excellent!!! And it was a fantastic experience!!! The lunch was good and the pigs were great. Would definitely recommend
Favourite day of our trip
jordanahd,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely superb! Well worth the price! We booked the snorkelling and the premium drinks and it was worth every penny! People saying it’s expensive need to remember that this excursion includes all your food and drinks for the day, the transport and all the experiences! The limited spaces make the island so much more peaceful too. I’m terrified of boats and the staff made me feel so relaxed, such a chill vibe about them, we all had a good laugh together. When you get there the pigs will greet you, a moment I’ll never forget! Pig encounters are every 30 minutes so you get plenty of time with them! We also rather enjoyed feeding the chickens, baby chicks, peacocks and goats. The bbq buffet really exceeded my expectations! I’m a very fussy eater so I was initially concerned. I needn’t have been! We tried everything and it was all incredible! The pasta salad in particular was so good! We even went up for seconds! There’s showers available too so you’ll have time to rinse off and change before hopping back on the boat. By far my fave day of our trip so far!
Best Excursion Ever
Susan C,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is expensive, but it's worth every penny! This is the best excursion. So well organized and all of the staff are exceptional. You can tell they all love their jobs! The pigs were adorable and we got to swim with them and feed them 4 times!!! Highly recommend!
Snorkeling tour
Y1373IQsandras,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Lunch and staff were great. Snorkeling off the beach was terrible hardly saw anything. Was under the impression that you could snorkel on your own for however long we were on the island but that wasn’t so. Definitely not a place if you have any walking issues as it is uneven terrain and a lot of stairs. Not really worth the money I felt.
Great trip to see the swimming pigs
Stephen B,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rose island trip to see the swimming pigs, the rescued goats, peacocks, chickens and great time on the beach
Once in a life time experience
sandersohn,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great time! Snorkeling seeing amazing marine life even a sea turtle! There were peacocks and other unique birds on island to see. The pigs were amazing and seemed so happy! So many fun names and the staff were fabulous and obviously love their jobs
Love thy pig
timjB6766EJ,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great and friendly staff, they couldn't have treated us better. Couldn't recommend this trip more. Watching my friend fall off a pig was the highlight of our Bahamas trip lol.
Best adventure in Nassau!
Beninternet,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oh my lord. This day trip to Rose Island was incredible. The team are so lovely. You genuinely feel like they care about you and want to be your friend. Definitely worth the price! & yes the pigs are amazing.
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