Sandy Toes The Original Rose Island and Swimming Pigs Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Options
Rose Island Only
Rose Island Day Trip from Nassau; transportation is not provided
Full Day Excursion!
Full Day Excursion!
Rose Island Tour
Reviews
1,259 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Thank you.
Jacqueline L,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Truly fabulous. We did an excursion to see the pigs earlier in the week with a differebt company. This trip was in a different league. Absolutely amazing.
Staff was wonderful!
jodisP7627BZ,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Staff is amazing. The best customer service I’ve seen since being in the island. Highly recommend. Drinks kept flowing and the lunch was great.
Great experience, love the pigs, and amazing staff
Linda112,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A great experience, and would highly recommend it. We did the full-day tour, and are so glad - we had more time on the island, so were able to interact with the animals and birds, relax on the beach, enjoy the facilities, and not feel rushed. Bonus - half the guests on our boat left earlier, which meant we got more time with the pigs, with less people. The island is beautiful - amazing beach, good facilities, good food and drink. Staff are amazing - really friendly, helpful and professional. They clearly enjoy what they do, and the animals and birds seem to be genuinely happy, and are well looked after. Special shout out to the restaurant staff, who ensured that my serious allergies were taken care of - going above and beyond - cooking chicken separately to make sure it was safe, and checking in with us, to make sure everything was good. We had credit card issues, which caused extra work for the Sandy Toes staff, and they were amazing - very willing to help us out, and ensured that we were able to get our reservation booked, and enjoy our day. The boat to the island was clean, staff were friendly, and we left on-schedule. So pleased we chose Rose Island instead of Exuma - a 30 minute boat ride in choppy water was a much better than a 2+ hours trip!
What a great experience!
GingerSB,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience was great from start to finish. The team was really professional, and super friendly. The pigs are clearly well taken care of, as are the other animals on the island. The beach was fantastic. The food was amazing. Highly recommend this tour.
Best part of our trip!
Tiffany M,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best part of our trip! The snorkeling was amazing we saw lots of fish a turtle and we felt very safe. The beach and pigs were so fun, all the staff is great, warm and attentive.
Must do trip!
Riley V,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely worth the price. Best experience ever!! Amazing food, amazing drinks, friendliest staff, and island to ourselves. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Definitely do the 6 hour tour because you won’t want to leave.
Great Experience. A Highlight of our Trip to the Bahamas.
Kerry B,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. It was billed as a 6 hour trip, and initially we were a little skeptical at the length, but the time was well-balanced between boat rides, animal interactions, lunch, and beach time. 6 hours turned out to be the perfect duration. The pigs were super-entertaining, and all attendees seemed to really enjoy themselves. My only caution to future travelers is that after spending time with these wonderful animals, you may feel a strong desire to stop consuming pork products.
Book the trip!
Cassandra L,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The experience was great. They did an amazing job taking the pigs in and out and you can tell they are very well trained and cared for. It was not gross!!! Having a limited number of people made the beach time nice and peaceful. Everyone there was welcoming and we enjoyed talking and joking around. Lynch was good and you get a very good size portion and can even go get seconds if you want, you won’t be leaving hungry for sure!
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