New Providence Island Tours
Half-Day Guided Boat Tour of Nassau Harbour and Rose Island
4.5
Half-Day Guided Boat Tour of Nassau Harbour and Rose Island
By Pieces of 8 Tours
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Explore Nassau Harbour and Paradise Island aboard our customized powerboats. Coast past massive cruise ships in the Caribbean’s largest cruise port, learn the exciting history of pirates in The Bahamas and admire historic Forts Fincastle, Charlotte and Montagu. View Potter’s Cay Dock, a colourful collection of fishermen’s stalls nestled under the Paradise Island bridge and admire the spectacular multimillion-dollar homes of Ocean Club Estates. Then whisk over to Rose Island for beach time and to meet and feed their new family of swimming pigs.
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Ages 2-90, max of 22 per group
Duration: 5h
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- Complimentary use of towels
- Unlimited beer and mojitos. Strictly for 18+ years only.
- Bottled water
- Bahamian Buffet Lunch
- Fruits and/or chips
- Entry/Admission - Rose Island
What's not included- Tip for crew (optional)
- Start:
- 1 Cove Blvd, Paradise Island, The BahamasLook for our Pieces of 8 Desk in The Royal Lobby at Atlantis.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 411393P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers over 275 lbs
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 411393P3
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- 1 Cove Blvd, Paradise Island, The BahamasLook for our Pieces of 8 Desk in The Royal Lobby at Atlantis.
- Pass byNassau
- 1View green turtles in their natural environment, enjoy lunch, beach time and see the Rose Island swimming pigs.
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- vacabarbie0 contributionsDo it. You won't regret it!What a fabulous experience! If you are looking for an all day excursion, the Pieces of 8 Tour to Eleuthera and the Pink Sand Beach will not disappoint. Swimming with the turtles and stingrays in their natural environment was amazing. Lunch at Valentines provided beautiful views and was very tasty. The Pink Sand Beach was breathtaking and a perfect place for a refreshing swim and relaxing in the lounge chairs while taking in the crystal clear turquoise views. Captain Jay (aka Jell-o), Diego and Alex were all fantastic and a very experienced crew. They were very attentive and took care of any need you may have had. A couple families with children were in our group and the crew was great with the kids as well. We ended the day with a surprise trip to a beautiful sandbar with swings. As another reviewer stated, bring some Dramamine just in case. I don't normally get sea sick however, it is a speed boat traveling at high speeds and the water can get choppy at times, so better to be prepared if needed. Also the high speeds can provide some serious spray so be prepared to get wet as well. We plan on doing the Pieces of 8 Exuma tour on our return visit. Definitely recommend!Written 19 September 2024
- 424lynnr0 contributionsYou go to see the Swimming Pigs and have more fun with the sharksCapt Ron, and Travis had a big ice chest full of drinks for the tour to Exuma. Our 1st Cay was to visit and feed the Iguanas. The 2nd Cay was to visit the Nurse Sharks. My wife and I had so much fun in the water with the nurse sharks. We touched them, held them, and got feel how strong the suction power is while holding our hands on the underside between the fins. The next Cay was to visit the world famous swimming pigs. I swam with the Pigs, we got feed the Pigs, and we got to hold a little piggy.Written 12 September 2024
- R2193BHdant0 contributionsPieces Of 8 tours are a must!!!Ahoy!!! Ended my vacation going on this once and a lifetime tour. We saw wildlife up close and personal including pigs, green sea turtles, and stingrays. Lunch at Harbor Island and a lovely visit to an infamous pink sand beach. Lastly the staff. Diego aka Capt. Doc and Bryant aka Brizz, were two genuine kind and knowledgeable guys who put care into making sure everyone has a good time. PS: pack the Dramamine as your traveling via speed boat at 45 MPH and possibly hitting some rough seas. Never been seasick? Pack it anyway JIC.Written 30 August 2024
- Anna M0 contributionsOne of the best regs I ever did!An absolute must. Worth every penny, if you are hesitant. I took the tour yesterday with my 9 and 12 year old. It was fantastic. Originally booked the Exumas tour but the winds were too strong so captain decided we change to this one. Captain D. and Bryant were absolutely brilliant. Knowledgeable, professional, fun, attentive, best of the best, and I am not easily pleased. Sting rays, turtles, pigs, lovely lunch and pink beach. Hands down one of the best days of my life. Amazing memories made.Written 30 August 2024
- Maceywolfe090 contributionsExcellent! Must-do in the Bahamas.We had an amazing time on our tour with Pieces of 8! We loved the insight to the Bahamas provided by Alex and Captain Ron - they knew so much about the area both current and historically. They showed us the harbor and adjusted the tour route to avoid some rougher water (shortly after hurricane in the area). We swam with the pigs and ate lunch at a super cute beach spot. captain Ron and Alex went out of their way to get us conch fritters from their favorite local spot. Captain Ron is an expert boat driver and was able to navigate the boat with ease, even through shallow waters and islands. We will definitely be back for another tour with Pieces of 8 and we hope to get Captain Ron and Alex again as our guides.Written 24 August 2024
- Explorer5706600 contributionsAwesome trip!My wife and I with our two young boys(3 and 6) were staying at Atlantis and decided to book this excursion. It was a wonderful experience for all 4 of us. We got so many good pictures and had many great experiences. Lunch was also fantastic. We had Diego and Alex as our guides and they were absolutely wonderful. Would not hesitate to do another excursion with Pieces of 8.Written 20 August 2024
- richinaustin0 contributionsGo See the Real BahamasPK and Captain D were excellent tour guides during our daylong excursion to the Eleutheras Islands. Swimming with the pigs was an awesome experience and we got to see a lot of marine wildlife like turtles and rays. Make sure to bring a bag and some cash and don't bring anything that you wouldn't mind losing when the wind is whipping by.Written 19 August 2024
- christinekF4622SI0 contributionsHighlight of our tripWhat a great trip we had— feeding iguanas, petting sharks and swimming with the pigs. And it ended with a visit to the most beautiful beach. Tour guides were also so much fun. It was the highlight of our family vacation to the Bahamas.Written 16 August 2024
- Camper347784077810 contributionsBest experience ever.I had an amazing time. Diego, Riley and Rizz was amazing. I loved the music and the vibes. They made my bachelorette an amazing experience. Thank you guys for the tour.Written 14 August 2024
- Tortilla2120 contributionsGreat trip with fantastic guides - definitely recommend.The weather the day of our tour prohibited us from taking the trip we had booked so we had to take the shorter swim with the pigs tour but it was still a fantastic trip. Diego, Grizz, and Meatball were fantastic your guides. Funny and attentive to every request. Soda water and beer were free all day and a they also have a bag of chips. Interacting with the pigs was fun. There were some very big pigs that made me a nervous little to have them around my 7 year old but the pigs were very tame and we got to see some cute little piglets. Also got to see sea turtles which were beautiful. Lunch was surprisingly good as well. And they place we stopped for lunch had water trampolines and kayaks we could use . Weather delayed us returning back on time so be prepared to be flexible. Overall a great trip with fantastic guides. Definitely recommend.Written 10 August 2024
- C7786UGnaomih0 contributionsBest experience ever!This was the best, best excursion we did!!!!! OMG!!!!! Captain D, Alex and Bryant were fantastic!!! They made the trip a great experience! They were so thoughtful, nice and so awesome! I recommend this adventure to anybody looking for an unforgettable experience! Captain Diego, Alex and Bryant ! Thank you! Thank you! Y'all are so awesome! We enjoyed everything we did! The best excursion ever!!! Thank you again! Naomi from Texas.Written 2 August 2024
- 257aubreyh0 contributionsBAD team rocks and excursion is amazingWe had the pleasure of being hosted by the BAD team & they were so courteous and hospitable. The tour itself is phenomenal, but our captain and assistant also took good care of us. They helped my mom on and off the boat, made sure my four year-old niece was comfortable and even gave us hand sanitizer after swimming with the pigs. Highly Reccomend!! Oh and the music playlist on our way home had the whole boat singing. Best excursion of my LifeWritten 2 August 2024
- H7432TPchriss0 contributionsA must do trip to really see the Bahama Islands, culture, food and sea like. Swim with sharks is the bestBest Day Ever! Caption Jello and First Mate made the trip awesome with plenty of music and drinks. High speed fun. 5 starsWritten 26 July 2024
- W5466IKemilyg0 contributionsPerfect Exuma TourThe views were great, the captains were so kind. We traveled to Pig Beach, Black Point, Compass Cay, and other beaches! We were offered beverages and lunch. The guides let us know many fun facts about islands we passed. Music was played on the ride, and it definitely added to the atmosphere. They offered us towels, and food to feed the animals. Overall, this tour was amazing!Written 26 July 2024
- 692lauried0 contributionsAmazing Day in Exumas!We had an amazing trip to the Exumas with Capt Diego and Meatball! They navigated the seas exceptionally well and took us to see iguanas, pigs, sharks, and a beautiful quiet beach. The lunch was SO good! We loved every minute and would definitely book this trip again.Written 21 July 2024
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Breanna C
9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We booked this tour in December for our honeymoon in January. The day before our tour we got a call that our tour had been cancelled due to “bad forecasted weather” but when we got our cancellation confirmation it said we were the only 2 booked and did not reach the minimum, which we understand. It would have been nicer to tell us that we were cancelled due to the minimum number of guests not reached rather than be lied to that weather was the culprit. Ultimately we rebooked with another company for the same day as our original tour.
The reason for the 1 star review is that they took over a month to truly refund our original purchase. They played games with us and kept saying that it was already processed, when in fact it never was. We waited 10-14 business days after our cancellation on Jan 9, with no refund. We finally got a refund a full month later after contacting them multiple times.
The reason for the 1 star review is that they took over a month to truly refund our original purchase. They played games with us and kept saying that it was already processed, when in fact it never was. We waited 10-14 business days after our cancellation on Jan 9, with no refund. We finally got a refund a full month later after contacting them multiple times.
Written 17 February 2024
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Dear 975bre,
We're so sorry what happened with the processing of your refund. It was processed, as we said but sometimes financial institutions take longer than we'd like before guests see the refunds on their accounts.
We regret that weather conditions prevented us from going out that day. If we fail to reach the minimum, we would indicate that as well, so the two reasons were not mutually exclusive, in this case.
We thank you again for choosing Pieces of 8 Tours and do sincerely apologize for inconveniences caused.
Written 25 February 2024
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Allison V
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Feb 2024 • Family
I wish I could review the tour guides and the company separately, because the tour guides were wonderful and we had a lovely day. However, the company has left a bad taste in my mouth. We initially booked the full day tour to Exuma, and they had to cancel on us due to rough waters but offered the Rose Island tour instead. We asked if we would be refunded the difference and they said yes, and we asked if they would still honor our $20pp coupon as a courtesy and they also said yes. We agreed, and the woman on the phone told me I would get a confirmation via email but it would not document the tour change, I would just get a text with the time. I was immediately nervous not to have documentation for the refund but agreed. We went on the tour, did not receive our refund that day but were assured it was coming. We followed up during our trip and just were told not to worry. We flew home, weeks went by, and had to follow up again. We did finally receive our refund, but they did not honor the coupon as promised so I followed up. Via text the front desk told me the coupon was honored and I was just wrong about the amount; I don’t know what this person was looking at but it felt like trying to lie their way out of refunding the full amount, because I wrote out the math with the numbers from their website and documentation of my discount amount. Via email, the office informed me the discount was not honored and is not valid for Rose Island. I told them we were promised it would be honored over the phone and did not receive any further reply. This is less about the money for me, and more about feeling like this company was trying to slip by without issuing the refund at all and we are talking about hundreds of dollars for multiple people. We are not the only ones who experienced this. I would not book with them again unfortunately.
Written 15 March 2024
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Good afternoon Allison,
As per our email discussions, we are truly sorry for the oversight in processing the difference in the tour price. There was never an intention to not issue it - we pride ourselves in our customer service and so not issuing refunds is just not something on our radar! Refund processing time usually takes 9-12 business days, and all customers receive refunds to which they are entitled.
There also seems to be some misunderstanding about the SAVE20 coupon - it isn't available for our 5-hour tour and so there is no way to apply it. You did however, receive the full difference between your original (discounted) tour and the 5-hr Harbour Tour & Rose Island Swimming Pigs.
While we do truly regret the oversight and misunderstanding, we are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and our wonderful guides.
Thanks again for choosing Pieces of 8 Tours!
Written 16 March 2024
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TunaBaker02
Newport Beach, CA57 contributions
We had a great day with Travis and Ron . They were informative, professional & very accommodating. We had plenty of cold drinks & they were organized regarding lunch and making sure we all had what we needed. We saw turtles, swam with the pigs, had a great lunch and fun on 2 separate beautiful beaches. We were a family of 18 with kids ranging from 2-17. We never felt unsafe and would highly recommend this tour!
Written 28 June 2024
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jacobsta
Avon, CT7 contributions
This is a must do! I’ve wanted to see the famous swimming pigs for years and this did not disappoint. Captain Diego and first mate Keyshaun were both amazing and made sure we had the best day! We learned so much about the Bahamas from them and even got to see friendly green turtles. The tour took us to beautiful beaches and we had the best time. Could not recommend this enough!
Written 8 February 2024
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Krystal K
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Jul 2024 • Family
Travis and captain T were amazing tour guides. We had a blast swimming with the pigs and rose island. Our captains were very knowledgeable and funny. My kids had a blast and we would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Nassau!
Written 31 July 2024
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TheCritizer
10 contributions
Our family took the Harbor tour/Rose island and swim with pigs adventure and it was fantastic! Captain Ron and Kiki/Meatball were fantastic! They gave great historic facts that the adults loved but joked around and made sure our young daughter had water and enjoyed the boat ride. All of the stops were fantastic and I would recommend this adventure for family and friends.
Written 13 June 2024
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Explore758955
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
Lifetime experience great adventure for whole family. Adrian and Captain T were excellent host and captain. FabulouS tour of New Province and the harbor. Swimming with the pigs was amazing. Great energy and entertainment. Very attentive team who always made sure we were having fun or needed anything. Highly recommend for family kids over 8
Written 2 March 2024
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Thanks for sharing your experience! It was our pleasure hosting you!
Written 3 March 2024
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Shelley M.
Alabama10 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Amazing trip!!! They picked us up from our hotel (Atlantis) and we did the harbor tour, swimming with the pigs, Rose island and turtle beach. Captain Ron and first mate, Travis , were the best. Great family trip and beautiful beaches!!! Drinks, snacks and lunch are included in the trip.
Written 15 October 2024
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Jamie S
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Apr 2024 • Family
We were suppose to do the full day Exuma trip but unfortunately it was cancelled because of rough water. The company was super accommodating the day before calling with this information and getting us on the Rose Island trip instead. I must admit we were all a little disappointed to have to change plans but it all ended up being great. Adrian and crew were wonderful all day. Super attentive to our family, took picture for us, gave us lots of history and info about the Bahamas. Still would love to do the Exuma sometime, but so glad we got the experience we did.
Written 10 April 2024
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Ella J
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We rode with captain Ron and Travis and they were great! Very friendly and fun 😄 This tour is a must do if you’re headed to the Bahamas!
Written 23 August 2024
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