Rose Island - It was so pretty and the staff was very friendly. Pig’s were fun. I would 10/10 recommend it! Didn’t try any food but the drinks were decent.

Well organized:) - The experience was initially positive as they texted me the morning off the trip with the location of where to pick up. They even sent me a WhatsApp pin so that I could get there using Google maps ..The boat driver was friendly. The tour left on time and they even made a stop on the way home to go see sea turtles. This is well organized and I would recommend it.

One of the best relaxing and amazing excursions we have ever done! - It was so beautiful and amazing. I would like to have stayed much longer. I will never forget the warm and clear blue water. On the way back we saw 3 sea turtles!! I feel so blessed to have experienced one of Gods amazing places on earth! The crew were kind and good to us. The one complaint I have is the amount of walking it took to get from the ship to the meeting place. The walk was very hard on our elder people in our group. There needs to be a dedicated shuttle/bus from the ship to the excursion meeting place.

Highly recommend this experience - We had a great experience with this tour. It was easy to locate and everything was on time as planned. Boat ride was great with more than what we expected. Stops and tour on our return. Friendly hosts and Rose Island was a nice private getaway. Beautiful, clean beach with food and drink options that were very affordable. Friendly staff and plenty of space and seating for everyone.

Amazing - Unfortunately we weren’t able to make it to this beautiful island but they were very helpful and made it right for us. Still on our bucket list for sure! Such a beautiful place ❤️

Perfect! - My husband and I booked this Rose Island Perfect Beach Day for a shore excursion while we were visiting Nassau, Bahamas on a cruise ship. We booked through tripadvisor. It was the best day of our cruise. The pick up was easy from the cruise ship terminal and from there we enjoyed a beautiful boat trip that took about 30-45 minutes. There was so much to see just on the boat trip including big mansions, beautiful blue, clear water and turtle sightings. When we got to the island we saw the pigs run down to the water to swim with people and we were able to get a lot of great pictures. We had brought our snorkeling gear with us, so we snorkeled right off the beach and saw plenty of fish swimming around rock formations. It was nice to get in and out of the water on our own schedule for the few hours that we were there. There is a little bar that served up a plate of food and a soda to those that wanted it and it was included in the price. The crew was very fun and informative. They told us a lot about who lived in the mansions and stopped at a place where there are a lot of turtles so we could see them. There were turtles everywhere. We were able to enjoy a stress-free day, a great boat ride, pictures of swimming pigs and turtles, and all that for only $49.00. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants all the Bahamas has to offer, all in one day!

Rose Beach - We chose to leave from the cruise port. It was super easy, there was a bit of a wait, but once the boat shows up it takes you straight from the cruise port to Rose Island. They stop at a turtle nesting zone shortly before the island itself, we didn’t see any turtles :( The island itself is gorgeous and the sand is white and soft. It is a little rocky to get down to the beach area. There is a side for the people who paid for the pig show and a side for the beach only people. The food was great. Definitely recommend!

Cruises day trip in Nassau - Absolutely incredible place! Everything about it is perfect, and I truly hope they never change a thing. The beach is stunning—beautiful, clean, and simply unforgettable. I don’t swim with the pigs, but they have a separate area for no-pig swimming, and it’s excellent. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a perfect getaway!

If you’re on a cruise and want beach time with pigs, bingo! - This review starts with an overview of the tour. Scroll to the end to get our experience so you know what to expect and our post-tour experience. The Tourdaddy website made booking easy. The wording for when and where to meet the boat was a little muddy. The price is very reasonable. This tour may be best for people on a cruise who seek a good time at a beach, more so if you want to see pigs. They communicate well via text and WhatsApp. Pre-boarding involved signing a release form and getting a Sand Dollar wristband. The shuttle boat has bench seats and a canopy. It is fast enough. We did not catch much sea spray going or returning from the island. Some people might get chilled from the wind and spray combo. If you board at Montagu Beach, you will be directed to a pink building in front of the docks. The docks are a busy zone. Fish and conch will be in the air. The pink building is a well-kept public restroom. The half-hour trip to Rose Island is a tour in itself. The water and islands on the way are nice and varied. Once off the boat, you have plenty of options. The beach to the left has water that looks rockier on the bottom. The beach to the right of the pier is where the pigs perform. There are a couple of trampolines there, too. You will need a buddy to boost you up a ladder to have a bounce. The beach zone more to the right is where an attendant will get you on a kayak or paddleboard. There are spots to drop your goods and get in the water. The water is shallow and not so rocky. The light sand and BLUE water are pretty. It is so bright the water reflects off the bellies of the seagulls. Snorkeling will allow you to see some fish. Our time on a kayak allowed us to see fish in a frenzy in various spots. We could not get close enough to see what set them off. We did not pay for the pig show. Plenty of people did. They sounded like they enjoyed it. The beach bar area has ample seating outdoors and under a roof. There are covered couches, table/chairs and hammocks. The bar itself is spacious, the food service area is sufficient and there is a billiards table. If you want something to eat or drink, there will be something to your liking. The restrooms are clean. There is an observation deck to the right of the bar. We didn’t go there. We arrived before 11. We were told that we would board at 1:20 and depart at 1:30. Here is what we did: Kayak Swim/snorkel Bar drinks and phone time. They have good WiFi. Trampoline attempted, but could not get on them. Swimming We were ready to spend the final half hour in a hammock to dry off for the return trip. We did not get hammock time. There was a sudden announcement that we were departing at 12:45 - immediately - and all 10 am people had to board. We had to go early so we could see turtles and get cruise ship people back to their port. We said we were not on a cruise. Nope, everyone goes. We got unhappy quick. If they had to get cruise ship people back to port, why the detour? The turtle spotting was a five-minute stop to see three or so turtles surface off the shore of another island. We also zipped past Gilligan’s Island and some other spots of interest. What they were, I don’t know. I could not hear our host over the music. We disembarked at Montagu, the only people not on a cruise. We were not thrilled with how the tour ended. Our taxi driver said we should say something. TourDaddy asks to have people get in contact with them before leaving a negative review on a travel site. We contacted TourDaddy via WhatsApp. They offered us a second tour for free and we could board at the cruise port instead of Montagu. That would mean a low-cost jitney ride instead of a taxi ride. That was a gracious offer. We declined. We did almost all one can do at the resort. An hour-plus of travel to spend not quite three hours at a beach doing everything again didn’t make sense. There would be no guarantee that we would have to cut the visit short again, either. The TourDaddy/Sand Dollar Rose Island tour is nice. It gives people on a cruise a good time at a beach. People who stay in Nassau may be spoiled by all the beaches a stone’s throw away.

Good for kids not couples - Potentially a good day out for small kids who will enjoy the trampoline, pigs and snorkelling. What we didn’t realise was that the different companies enclose you to their section of the island so you’re stuck for 3h entirely in a small fenced area. Very small beach especially if you aren’t keen on the kids charging around (we were two friends wanting to explore and read), one bar with expensive drinks and one option for Bahamian canteen type food which looked okay but $20 a plate. The water is very clean and clear though and we stopped briefly on the boat trip back to see two turtles in the water. We had a good time but would’ve chosen elsewhere if we had a clearer idea of the trip.