Swimming pigs from Nassau: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Swimming pigs independently from Nassau saves about $145 per person compared with NCL's excursion (Carnival $140, NCL $260 vs $115 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- Carnival: 2 excursions that include Swimming pigs, median $140 per adult, e.g. "Swimming with the Pigs:".
- NCL: 3 excursions that include Swimming pigs, median $260 per adult, e.g. "Pearl Island Pigs Beach".
Ship excursions that include Swimming pigs often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Swimming pigs tours we compared
- Nassau: Swimming Pigs Express Cruise to Meet & Feed Pigs · $90 · 4.0★ (26 reviews)
- From Nassau: Water Taxi to Swim with Pigs at Rose Island · $89 · 4.4★ (662 reviews)
- Nassau: 3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch · $115 · 4.3★ (3,623 reviews)
- From Nassau: Swim with Pigs Safari · $154 · 4.6★ (68 reviews)
- Nassau: Swimming Pigs & Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Beach Club · $119 · 4.5★ (517 reviews)
Getting back to the ship
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
- Swimming pigs is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Swimming pigs excursion from Nassau on Carnival?
Carnival's Swimming pigs excursions start at a median of $140 per adult (2 options, $121 to $160).
How much is the Swimming pigs excursion from Nassau on NCL?
NCL's Swimming pigs excursions start at a median of $260 per adult (3 options, $195 to $477), converted from €233.
Can you visit Swimming pigs on your own from the Nassau cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $115 per person (5 tours compared, from $89). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Swimming pigs independently?
Usually: the gap is about $145 per person, or $581 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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