Bahamas Swimming Pigs Catamaran Cruise with Rum: Review
Want a full, unhurried day on the water — pigs, reef snorkeling, a quiet beach and a rum punch in hand? This 6-hour luxury catamaran cruise is the most relaxed, premium option from Nassau: spacious decks, complimentary lunch and drinks, and time to actually settle in at Rose Island. It's the longest trip we look at, and the only one with rum included. Here's the full review. (Weighing it against the others? Compare all Nassau snorkeling tours on the homepage.)
About This Activity
Up to 24h in advance — full refund
The longest, most relaxed day we compare
Spacious decks — skip the crowded boats
At the Rose Island pig beach
Complimentary lunch, snacks, water and rum
Snorkel a reef, then relax on the beach
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Why Book the Luxury Catamaran Pig & Rum Cruise
Most Nassau pig-and-snorkel trips squeeze the pigs, a reef and lunch into about four hours. This one stretches the same highlights across a full six-hour day on a spacious luxury catamaran — and that extra time is the whole point. You're not rushed between stops; you swim with the pigs, snorkel the reef, then actually get to sit back at Rose Island with a drink rather than being herded back aboard.
The catamaran itself is roomier than the speedboats, with shaded seating and stable decks that make the ride out comfortable. Lunch, snacks, water and rum are all complimentary, so once you're aboard you're not nickel-and-dimed for drinks. If your idea of a good day is a relaxed, premium pace over packing in maximum stops, this is the trip on our list built for that.
It is the priciest catamaran option at $179, and the trade-off for the calmer pace is a longer day — worth knowing if you're tight on time. See how it stacks up against the shorter cruises.
What You'll See & Do
A full day built around the three things people come to Nassau for — pigs, reef and beach — with the time to enjoy each properly:
- Cruise out to Rose Island aboard a spacious luxury catamaran
- Swim with the pigs at the Rose Island pig beach
- Snorkel colorful coral reefs alive with parrotfish, blue tang and snapper
- Look for green sea turtles and southern stingrays over the sandy patches
- Relax on the beach at Rose Island between stops
- Tuck into a complimentary lunch with snacks and water on board
- Toast the day with a Bahamian rum punch as you sail back
- Soak up shaded deck time at an unhurried, premium pace
Because the day runs six hours instead of four, the schedule has real breathing room — you get the pigs and the reef without the back-to-back rush of the shorter boats.
What's Included
This is one of the more all-inclusive days on our list — the food and drinks really are complimentary:
- Round-trip cruise aboard the luxury catamaran
- Complimentary lunch and snacks served on board
- Bottled water and Bahamian rum (rum punch) included — no bar tab
- Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
- A friendly local crew, guidance and a safety briefing
Not included
The rum, lunch and snorkel gear are genuinely included — you don't pay extra for them on board. What isn't covered is the optional pig interaction: feeding or getting in close with the pigs is often a small on-site cash extra (around $30–$35 per person), so bring a little cash if you want to do it. Hotel transfers, gratuities for the crew and reef-safe sunscreen are also on you.
How the Tour Works
After meeting the crew near Nassau, you board the catamaran and cruise roughly 20–25 minutes out toward Rose Island. The day then unfolds across several stops over about six hours: time with the pigs at the pig beach, a snorkel stop on a colorful reef, and a stretch of beach and deck time to relax.
The pace is deliberately easy — lunch and rum are served on board, and the crew handle the timing so you're never scrambling between stops. You'll be back at Nassau after the full six hours, sun-tired and well-fed. If you're on a cruise, give the operator your ship name and all-aboard time, and double-check the six-hour length fits comfortably inside your port day before booking.
Where It Happens
Who This Trip Is (and Isn't) For
Ideal for anyone who wants a full, relaxed day on the water with food and drinks sorted and room to spread out:
- Couples and groups after an unhurried, premium day rather than maximum stops
- Travelers who want lunch, snacks and rum genuinely included
- Anyone who prefers a spacious catamaran over a crowded speedboat
- People happy to spend a full six hours out — not on a tight schedule
Less ideal for cruise passengers with a short port window, budget travelers (the shorter $125–$153 trips cover the same pigs-and-reef highlights for less), and anyone who'd rather not drink — the rum is a perk, but it isn't the draw for everyone.
- Tight on time? A 4-hour cruise fits a port day more comfortably
- On a budget? Cheaper boats hit the same Rose Island pigs and reef
- A note on reviews: at 63 reviews this is a newer, smaller-volume tour than the big catamarans — but its 4.8-star rating is right up with the most-booked trips, so the early feedback is strong.
Luxury Catamaran Pig & Rum Cruise FAQ
Is the rum and alcohol really included?
Yes. Complimentary lunch, snacks, water and Bahamian rum (typically served as a rum punch) are all included in the price — there's no separate bar tab on board. Soft drinks for non-drinkers are available too.
How long is the tour?
About six hours door to door, making it the longest and most relaxed trip we compare. That extra time is what lets you enjoy the pigs, a reef snorkel and beach time at Rose Island without feeling rushed.
Is it actually a luxury catamaran?
It's a spacious catamaran with shaded seating and stable decks — noticeably roomier and calmer than the speedboats on the same routes. "Luxury" here means comfort, space and included food and drinks rather than a superyacht, so set expectations accordingly.
Is swimming with the pigs included, or does it cost extra?
The cruise visits the Rose Island pig beach, but feeding or getting in close with the pigs is often a small on-site cash extra, usually around $30–$35 per person. Bring a little cash if you'd like to do it, and confirm the exact amount with the crew.
Will I get seasick on a six-hour trip?
Most people are fine — the catamaran is stable and much of the day is spent anchored at Rose Island, not under way. The ride out is only about 20–25 minutes each way. If you're prone to motion sickness, take a tablet before boarding and stay on deck where you can see the horizon.
What Travelers Say
Easily the most relaxed day of our trip. The catamaran had so much room, the rum punch kept coming, and we never felt rushed — pigs, a gorgeous reef and a long lazy afternoon on the beach.
Loved that lunch and drinks were all included — no surprise bar bill. The crew were brilliant, the snorkeling was colorful, and six hours flew by. Worth the extra over the shorter boats.
We wanted a calm, premium day rather than a packed schedule and this delivered. Plenty of shade, a stable boat, and real time to swim with the pigs and just chill at Rose Island.
Smaller, friendlier vibe than the big tourist boats. The reef was full of fish, the rum was generous, and the crew clearly cared. A lovely full day out from Nassau.