Nassau: Swimming Pigs Express – Meet & Feed the Famous Pigs

THE BAHAMAS' MOST FAMOUS LOCALS ARE WAITING FOR YOU You've seen them all over your feed: the swimming pigs of the Bahamas, paddling straight up to travelers in impossibly blue water. On the Swimming Pigs Express, you finally meet them yourself — with a stop at one of Nassau's most beautiful private islands along the way. In just 2-3 hours, we take you from Nassau to Pearl Island and Athol Island's famous Pig Beach, where the Bahamas' world-famous swimming pigs are ready to play. Wade into the warm shallows, hold out a snack, and watch these charismatic swimmers come paddling over — snouts up, completely unbothered by the cameras. Feed them, splash beside them, and capture the kind of photos your friends won't believe are real.

WHY THE EXPRESS? Short on time but refuse to leave the Bahamas without meeting the pigs? This is your trip. Built for cruise guests and tight schedules, the Express skips the long day and delivers the one experience everybody comes for — fast, easy and unforgettable. Round-trip boat transfer from Nassau is included, so all you bring is your swimsuit and your camera.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL • Up-close, hands-on time with the real Bahamian swimming pigs • Calm, crystal-clear shallows — ideal for photos and first-timers • A friendly local crew to guide your encounter • A direct, no-wasted-time trip to Athol Island's Pig Beach

These aren't pigs in a pen. They're free-roaming island celebrities, and meeting them in their own turquoise playground is the moment that defines a Bahamas trip.

WANT THE FULL DAY? Have more time? Upgrade to our All-Inclusive Pigs, Snorkeling & Beach experience and add a guided reef snorkel, two white-sand beaches and a traditional Bahamian lunch on Pearl Island.

Departures are limited and the pigs are popular — book your Swimming Pigs Express now and tick the Bahamas' most iconic experience off your list.

Pearl Island is Nassau's most exclusive private island experience — just minutes from the Nassau Cruise Port and a premium alternative to Blue Lagoon Island, Balmoral Island, Rose Island and Paradise Island, without the lengthy boat rides to Exuma, Compass Cay or Harbour Island.

Not suitable for

• Children under 5 years
• People with mobility impairments
• Pregnant women

What to bring

• Camera
• Passport or ID card
• Passport or ID card for children
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Swimwear
• Towel

Not allowed

• Glass objects
• Luggage or large bags
• Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

• Athol Island, minutes from Nassau Cruise Port. Activity is weather-dependent; in severe conditions an alternative date or full refund will be offered. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Reef-safe sunscreen is strongly recommended to protect the marine environment.
• Interactions are natural and very likely but cannot be guaranteed. This is an outdoor, water-based activity — you will get wet. Pig Beach is located on
• The swimming pigs are free-roaming animals.