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The 15 Best Turtle Swims in the Bahamas

48 tours  ·  from $90

Green turtles feed on the shallow grass flats, which is why this works without a tank. These 15 trips are compared on where they stop, whether the pigs are on the same crossing, and what the water is like when the wind gets up.

Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch - Pearl Island: your first look beneath the surface
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Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

1.3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,585 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Spend four lively hours with Shore To Shore Bahamas on a speedboat from Nassau. You will snorkel near Pearl Island, look for turtles at Green Cay, meet pigs near Rose Island, and eat a Bahamian-style BBQ lunch. Captains Mike and Chris, Big Ray, Sean, and other guides keep the day moving.

“this excursion in the Bahamas was an absolutely amazing experience. We went snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, saw beautiful marine life, and had the unforgettable opportunity to see turtles. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting Pig Island, which was incredibly fun and unique. The views throughout the excursion were breathtaking, with turquoise waters and stunning scenery everywhere we looked. It was a very enjoyable, well-organized experience and truly one of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of the Bahamas. Highly recommended!”

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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club - Reef snorkeling between Pearl Island and Rose Island
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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

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

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

Join Oasis Ocean 7 Charters for a four-hour powerboat outing from Paradise Island. With guides such as Andy, Andrew, Kareem, and Shervin, you’ll snorkel a reef, watch turtles at Green Cay, then enjoy pigs, lunch, kayaks, hammocks, and Da Nest at a private Rose Island beach club.

“Gut organisierte Tour mit lustiger Bootscrew. Captain Andy did a great job with his friendly crew 👍 The lunch was a basic burger 🍔 but good. At the beach club at least one of the team always kept an eye on the people swimming! We had a good day and can recommend this trip.”

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Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch - Montagu Beach departure and the first sail
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Nassau: Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

3.Snorkeling, Pig Beach, Swim with Turtles, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 5h 30m · from $165

Sail from Montagu Beach on a spacious catamaran to snorkel near Athol and Pearl Islands, seek turtles, visit Rose Island’s swimming pigs, and enjoy Bahamian lunch with rum punch. The crew handles equipment and timing, while weather may change the stops and pig interaction costs $30 to $35 extra.

“The snorkeling was amazing. We saw turtles and lots of beautiful fish. The lunch was also tasty.”

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Nassau: Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles - A boat ride with music, snacks, and rum punch
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Nassau: Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles

4.Swimming Pigs And Snorkel With Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · from $140Top rated

Join Delfincharters for a three-hour Nassau boat trip to Green Cay and Rose Island. Snorkel in calm water near sea turtles, then feed swimming pigs, use kayaks and paddleboards, and enjoy snacks, soft drinks, and alcohol on board. Pickup is available from two locations.

“It is totally fun experience. The crew is super nice and extremely exciting to be around. Had an awesome day and the kids had a blast”

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Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch - Leaving from Paradise Island
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Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch

5.Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 640 reviews · from $299

Cruise from Paradise Island to Rose Island, Sandy Cay, and Green Cay on a small luxury powerboat. Snorkel a coral reef, spot turtles, eat lunch at Footprints, and feed swimming pigs. Crews may include Captain Shay, Ron, LJ, or Leslie. Drinks, gear, kayaks, and paddle boards are included.

“Fantastic tour! We stayed at the Atlantis and wanted a tour to show us stuff outside of the hotel, so booked this tour since it seemed to hit all the sites and had great reviews. It was great! The pickup is walkable from the Atlantis hotel, the tour guides were fun and personable, and the experience was well managed. Even the boat ride to the islands was enjoyable - you get to cruise over crystal clear blue water, see all the fancy yachts, and enjoy views of the beautiful Bahamas shorelines and islands. The tour hits a bunch of spots and takes a few hours, but we never felt rushed,…”

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Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach - Rose Island Reef, the tour’s strongest stop
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Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach

6.Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 486 reviews · from $139

Meet at Margaritaville for a four-hour speedboat trip to Rose Island and Green Cay. Snorkel at Rose Island Reef, spot turtles from the boat, then relax at 007 Beach Club with snacks, soft drinks, and optional rum punch. The small-group boat holds up to 22 people.

“We enjoyed both the shnorkeling and the island. The crew was very friendly. It was great adventure, recommend.”

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Ultimate SeaXscape Pigs/Turtles/Snorkel/Lunch/Drinks/PU/DO - The boat ride sets the tone
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Ultimate SeaXscape Pigs/Turtles/Snorkel/Lunch/Drinks/PU/DO

7.Ultimate SeaXscape Pigs/Turtles/Snorkel/Lunch/Drinks/PU/DO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $199

Spend about 3.5 hours island-hopping from Nassau with a small boat crew, snorkeling coral reefs, looking for sea turtles, meeting swimming pigs, and tasting conch ceviche. Captain Mario’s team provides pickup, lunch, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, and a lively ride capped at about 10 to 12 people.

“What a great half day trip! Great snorkeling, pigs were fun and our kids loved the turtles. Staff were friendly, helpful and a lot of fun! Highly recommend!”

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Bluefinn242 Swim with the Turtles in Nassau Bahamas - A short cruise with more than just open water
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Bluefinn242 Swim with the Turtles in Nassau Bahamas

8.Bluefinn242 Swim with the Turtles in Nassau Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 320 reviews · from $128

Take a short boat ride from Harbour Central in Nassau to Green Cay, known as Turtle Island. Bluefinn242 guides such as Keith and Omar help you snorkel near wild green turtles, fish, and reef life, then leave time for swimming and beach lounging. The private, two-hour trip suits families and cruise visitors.

“So here’s the thing. They cancelled without telling us. We arrived for our 11 AM slot without any word. And so we waited. And then waited some more. No markings to know if we were in right location (even 4 sets of local marina workers and oRead more”

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3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch - Atlantis gives you a quick start on the water
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3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch

9.3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $175

Spend about four hours on New Providence’s waters with guides such as TJ, Lee, Miko, or Tiggie. Cruise past Atlantis, snorkel near Pearl Island, search for sea turtles, then visit Rose Island for pigs, beach time, kayaks, paddleboards, lunch, and drinks.

“It was a really nice experience! We went to 3 different areas like it says. Got to enjoy the beautiful water and then came the pigs! We had such a good time with the pigs! The kids loved it so much , the pigs were not aggressive towards us. It was a little scary at first because they are reallyyyyy big but they explain how to feed them safely and there’s always staff watching in case of anything. There were so many little baby pigs , toooo cute! I say try this and go with this crew. Captain teggie and terick ( sorry probably misspelling real bad) were amazing. They…”

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Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch - Sailing from Montagu Beach to the outer islands
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Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

10.Nassau 3-stops: Snorkeling, Swimming Pigs, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · from $168

Spend about 5.5 hours sailing from Montagu Beach to reef, turtle, and pig stops near Athol, Rose, and Green Cay. Snorkeling gear, lunch, water, soda, rum punch, Wi-Fi, and a covered deck are included. The crew has included Andrew and Chef Ellie, with vegan and vegetarian meals available.

“This was INCREDIBLE! 3 Stops - the turtles were out swimming it was awesome!! The lunch was made right on the boat - I am a vegetarian so he made Tofu for me and it was DELICIOUS!!! Unlimited rum punch all day! I would recommend this to EVERYONE hands down one of the best trips I have ever taken!!!!”

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Nassau: Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club - Starting at the correct Margaritaville
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Nassau: Reef Snorkeling, Turtles, Lunch & Private Beach Club

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

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

Spend four hours on a fast powerboat from Paradise Island, snorkeling a reef, watching turtles from the boat at Green Cay, then relaxing at Oasis Ocean 7 Private Beach Club on Rose Island. Lunch, soft drinks, kayaks, floats, hammocks, Da Nest, and snorkel gear are included.

“The beach club was beautiful! Burgers for lunch was good and the rum lunch was strong lol. All good overall but I would’ve preferred better music for everyone. The music you couldn’t really dance too. I would prefer some afrobeats as well!!”

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Nassau: 3 islands Pigs,Turtles,Snorkel & Beach Club with lunch - Pearl Island reef: your first look underwater
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Nassau: 3 islands Pigs,Turtles,Snorkel & Beach Club with lunch

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

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

Join BahaWaterTours for a four-hour Nassau speedboat outing led by captains such as TJ, Lee, Q, Miko, and Rio. Snorkel at Pearl and Rainbow reefs, swim with turtles and pigs, then relax at Rose Island with lunch, drinks, kayaks, and paddleboards.

“I really enjoyed my snorkeling experience. My favorite part was snorkeling with the sea turtles and being able to get close to them. I enjoyed feeding the pigs and snorkeling with the tropical fish. The boat ride was nice, the water was beautiful, and over all the island is so pretty. I would definitely do this excursion again. Our captains were the best!”

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Perfect Day Swimming Pigs, Turtles, Reef Snorkel & Lunch - Turtle watching at the Green Cay Sanctuary
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Perfect Day Swimming Pigs, Turtles, Reef Snorkel & Lunch

13.Perfect Day Swimming Pigs, Turtles, Reef Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · from $189

From Montagu Beach, you’ll speed toward Atholl Island or Green Cay for reef snorkeling, watch turtles from the boat, then relax at Rose Island’s private beach club. Feed friendly pigs, eat a Bahamian-style lunch, and enjoy water, fruit punch, and drinks with a lively crew.

“Boat was so smooth even in high seas! Captain was awesome and nice! The party island was beautiful! Not too long, not to short, just right!”

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Private Rose Island, Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling and Turtles - Rose Island: the quiet beach reward
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Private Rose Island, Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling and Turtles

14.Private Rose Island, Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling and Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews

Spend four private hours boating from Nassau to Rose Island, Green Cay, snorkeling reefs, and an optional pig stop. Captains such as Dillon Ramsey, McKinney, and Lawren adjust the route to your group, with gear, water, soda, snacks, and rum punch included. Private transfers are optional and cost extra.

“Amazing tour, easy communication. Catered to what we wanted to do as a family. Also took a bunch of pictures and sent them to us with no attempt at an upcharge. Would 100% book with them again!”

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Nassau: Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks, & BBQ - Pearl Island Reef: a short but worthwhile snorkel
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Nassau: Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks, & BBQ

15.Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks, & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 172 reviews · 4 hours · from $153

Ride from Nassau on a 40-foot speedboat or catamaran, snorkel Pearl Island Reef, view protected green sea turtles at Green Cay, then relax at a Rose Island beach retreat with BBQ, kayaks, games, music, and one rum punch.

“This was a great excursion. Captain Brad and first mate Molly were a blast. Well worth the money!!”

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