All Inclusive Swimming With The Pigs

Rose Island is the main draw here: you get time to swim with pigs, relax on the beach, and enjoy the clear Bahamian water without spending a full day on a distant island. The outing also adds a quick look at Paradise Island and celebrity homes, making it a compact choice if your Nassau time is short.

I like the small maximum group of 10 and the practical extras, including snorkeling gear, restrooms, bottled water, soft drinks, fishing rods, and unlimited alcoholic drinks. A guide named Joseph has also been praised for friendly service and for pointing out underwater statues, though that detail does not clearly match the published route.

The main thing to check is the unusual mix of details: the tour is described both as a Cocktails N Dreams van tour around New Providence and as a boat trip to Rose Island. Confirm the exact departure point, pickup plan, timing, and included fees before you pay.

Key points to know before booking

• Rose Island gets one hour: The pig swim and beach time are the heart of the experience, but the stay is fairly short.
• Paradise Island comes first: You get about 25 minutes to see celebrity homes and take in the island setting.
• The group is capped at 10: That should make the outing more personal than a large party boat.
• Drinks and basic gear are included: Expect snorkeling equipment, a restroom on board, water, soda, fishing rods, and unlimited alcoholic drinks.
• The price is $150 per person: That can be fair for a short private-style outing if you use the transport, drinks, and pig swim.
• Weather and timing matter: Poor weather can cancel the trip, and one serious scheduling complaint makes it wise to confirm the departure details.

Rose Island is the real reason to go

If you are choosing this trip for one thing, choose the pig swim on Rose Island. The schedule gives you about one hour there, enough time to enter the water, spend time around the pigs, sit on the beach, or simply enjoy the setting.

That one-hour limit is both useful and restrictive. It keeps the tour short and easy to fit into a Nassau day, but it does not leave much room for a slow beach afternoon. You will want to be ready when you arrive rather than spending half your time finding gear or deciding what to do.

The package includes snorkeling equipment, so you do not need to bring your own mask and snorkel. Fishing rods are also listed, though the available details do not say how much fishing time you receive or whether fishing is part of a planned stop.

The boat has a restroom, which matters on a water outing with drinks included. Bottled water and soda are provided as well. I would still bring a towel, sun protection, and a dry bag for anything you do not want splashed, since those items are not listed among the inclusions.

A quick look at Paradise Island

The first stop is Paradise Island, with about 25 minutes set aside for a tour. The focus is celebrity homes, with names such as Elvis Presley, Lisa Presley, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z included in the sightseeing description.

Think of this as a brief orientation rather than a full island visit. You will have time to look around and hear about notable homes, but not enough time for a detailed tour of every major attraction on Paradise Island.

That short stop works well if this is your first visit to Nassau and you want to see several places in one outing. It is less satisfying if you prefer to spend an hour or more at each site, take your time with photographs, or explore Paradise Island on foot.

The tour information also mentions major New Providence sights such as Queen’s Staircase, Rawson Square, Parliament Square, Fort Fincastle, Fort Montagu, and Straw Market. However, the specific two-stop itinerary supplied for this experience lists Paradise Island and Rose Island. That difference is important.

I would not assume you will see every downtown landmark unless the operator confirms it. The advertised route may describe the broader Cocktails N Dreams experience, while the pig excursion may follow a separate boat itinerary. Ask exactly what your booking includes.

Drinks, snacks, and the Cocktails N Dreams style

The name tells you something about the tone. This is designed as a relaxed social outing, not a formal historical tour. Unlimited alcoholic drinks, soda, and bottled water are included, and the wider tour description also mentions local drinks such as piña coladas.

Food highlights include rum cake and local chocolate. The information does not spell out serving sizes or a complete meal, so do not book this as a substitute for lunch. I would treat the food as tasting portions that add a local touch to the outing.

That can be good value if you enjoy a drink while sitting near the water or chatting with a small group. It is less useful if you do not drink alcohol, though the included water and soda still help with the heat.

A local guide is also expected to introduce you to island music. That detail gives the ride more character than a simple transfer, especially if the guide shares music and local sights while you move between stops.

One guide, Joseph, received especially strong praise for being friendly and informative. Another positive account highlights an enjoyable day despite intense heat, with the driver helping make the experience worthwhile. Those details point to the human side of the trip: the guide and crew can shape your day as much as the route itself.

There is one odd wrinkle. The same positive account mentions underwater statues, but those are not part of the listed Paradise Island and Rose Island plan. That may reflect a different version of the outing or a route variation. If underwater statues are important to you, ask about them directly rather than counting on them.

What the short schedule means for your day

The activity lasts about two hours. That makes it appealing for a cruise stop, a free morning, or anyone who wants a compact water experience rather than a full-day island excursion.

The timing also means you will not get a long, unhurried beach visit. The published schedule allows 25 minutes at Paradise Island and one hour at Rose Island, leaving the rest for transit and the operating details of the trip.

I like this format for people who want a taste of several Bahamian experiences in one block: a look at Paradise Island, a pig encounter, beach time, drinks, and a boat ride. You can still have much of the day available for Nassau.

Families and mixed-age groups may find the plan easy to handle because most visitors can participate, and the onboard restroom removes one common worry on a short water trip. Still, the operator does not provide detailed age, mobility, or swimming requirements in the supplied information. If anyone in your party needs special assistance, ask before booking.

The good-weather requirement is another practical point. If poor weather cancels the outing, you will be offered another date or a full refund. That is helpful, but it also means you should avoid placing this activity immediately before a flight or tightly timed connection if your plans cannot move.

Is $150 per person a fair price?

At $150 per person, this is not the cheapest way to spend two hours in Nassau. The value depends on how many included elements you will actually use.

The price covers the pig swim, transport by boat or the stated tour vehicle depending on the confirmed version, snorkeling equipment, a restroom, water, soda, alcoholic drinks, and fishing rods. A small group capped at 10 may also give you more room and attention than a large shared excursion.

If you will swim, have a few drinks, use the gear, and appreciate not having to arrange separate transport, the price can make sense. The combination saves you from piecing together a boat ride, island visit, and refreshments on your own.

If you do not drink, do not plan to snorkel, and mainly want to see Paradise Island, the cost feels harder to justify. The Paradise Island portion lasts only 25 minutes, and the one-hour Rose Island visit is not a full beach day.

You should also ask about landing and facility fees. Those charges are not included, and the amount is not stated. A price that looks all-inclusive can rise at the meeting point if these fees apply.

The booking pattern suggests that people often reserve about 17 days ahead. You do not necessarily need to book that early, but it is a useful sign that popular dates may fill before a Nassau visit. I would reserve once your schedule is firm, then confirm the details again close to departure.

Meeting point and the route confusion

The listed meeting point is Prince George Wharf, at 2 Charlotte Street in Nassau. The activity ends back at that meeting point.

The overview also refers to hotel pickup and drop-off as a stress-free feature. Yet the meeting-point details name Prince George Wharf as the start and finish. Because both versions appear in the supplied information, do not assume hotel pickup is automatic.

This is the single most important planning issue. Confirm:

• Whether you meet at Prince George Wharf or receive hotel pickup
• Whether the excursion is by boat, van, or includes both
• The exact departure time
• The amount of landing or facility fees
• The confirmed stops on your date

One poor experience involved repeated changes to the scheduled time and no arrival by the operator. That is a serious warning, even though other feedback was positive. I would save the confirmation, reconfirm the time at least a day before, and arrive early at the stated meeting point.

The operator provides confirmation at booking, and the tour is near public transportation. The mobile ticket is convenient, but I would still keep the confirmation accessible offline in case your phone signal is weak near the wharf.

Weather, swimming, and what to pack

This excursion requires good weather. If conditions are poor, the operator will offer another date or a full refund. That policy protects you from losing the full payment when the sea or weather makes the trip unsafe.

Swimming ability is not specifically described as a requirement, and most people can participate according to the supplied details. Still, the main activity involves entering the water, so you should be comfortable in a marine setting or tell the operator if you need guidance.

Pack a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Bring a small waterproof pouch for your phone and cash. Since snacks are mentioned but a full meal is not, consider eating before departure if you tend to get hungry during active outings.

The Bahamas sun can be intense. One positive account specifically noted how hot the day felt, even though the driver helped make the outing enjoyable. Drink the included water, use shade when available, and do not rely only on the alcoholic drinks for hydration.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would recommend this tour to you if you want a short, social water outing with a clear main attraction. It suits people who would rather swim with pigs and enjoy drinks than spend half a day in museums or on a formal city walk.

It also fits a cruise schedule better than a long Rose Island trip. The two-hour length leaves room for other plans, though you should allow extra time around the activity because exact departure and return timing are not fully clear.

Small groups, couples, families, and friends can all find something to enjoy here. The limit of 10 people is especially appealing if you dislike crowded boat excursions.

I would hesitate if your priority is a detailed Nassau sightseeing tour. The listed route does not clearly promise every downtown landmark named in the wider description. I would also choose another option if you want several hours on the beach, a complete meal, or a carefully fixed schedule.

The outing is less suited to anyone who does not enjoy boats, swimming, heat, or alcohol-centered activities. You can use the water and soda, but the atmosphere still appears built around casual drinks and island music.

Booking and cancellation advice

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Inside that 24-hour window, you receive no refund, and changes are not accepted.

That cutoff is reasonable, but I would not wait until the last day to sort out pickup and meeting details. Contact Cocktails N Dreams Bahamas before the deadline if the boat or van arrangement is unclear.

The tour can also be canceled if it does not reach its minimum number of participants. In that case, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

The overall rating is 4.1 from seven ratings, which suggests a generally favorable but not flawless record. The strongest praise centers on friendly staff, a helpful guide, and an enjoyable day despite the heat. The serious complaint about a missed excursion and shifting times means I would treat communication as part of the booking decision, not a minor detail.

Should you book Cocktails N Dreams Bahamas?

Book it if your ideal Nassau outing combines a one-hour pig swim, a quick Paradise Island look, island music, drinks, and a small group. At $150, it can be fair value when you use the included gear, refreshments, and water access.

Before committing, get written confirmation of the route and departure plan. The differences between the van-style sightseeing description and the Rose Island boat itinerary are too important to ignore, and landing or facility fees may add to the cost.

I would book this as a compact, easygoing add-on to a Nassau visit, not as a full island tour or a complete day at the beach. If the operator confirms the time, meeting point, transport, and fees, the experience offers a lively way to fit a memorable animal encounter into a short schedule.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and finish?

The listed meeting point is Prince George Wharf, 2 Charlotte Street, Nassau. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The activity lasts about two hours.

How much time is spent on Paradise Island?

The Paradise Island portion lasts about 25 minutes.

How long is the Rose Island stop?

You have about one hour at Rose Island for swimming with the pigs, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying the water.

Is swimming with the pigs included?

Yes. Swimming with the pigs is included in the tour price.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included.

Are drinks included?

Yes. Unlimited alcoholic drinks, soda, and bottled water are included.

Is there a restroom on board?

Yes. An onboard restroom is included.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund if poor weather causes the cancellation.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.