Bahamas: Pink Sand Beach & Swimming Pigs Powerboat Day Trip

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What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure about the whole “swimming pigs” thing. But as our powerboat cut through that turquoise water from Nassau, the wind salty and warm on my face, I started to get it—there’s something wild and kind of hilarious about seeing pigs paddling around in the Bahamas. Our guide, Devon, handed out snacks for them (and us), and I tried not to laugh as one piglet snorted right up to my knees looking for treats. The sand at Meeks Patch felt almost powdery underfoot—softer than I expected.

After we left the pigs behind (I swear one winked at me), we cruised around Eleuthera’s northern tip to a quiet cove where wild sea turtles drifted by like little green submarines. Devon explained how locals look after them here—no touching unless they come close. The water was shallow enough that you could kneel and watch them glide past your hands. It was quieter there; even the kids on our boat hushed for a second, just watching.

Lunch happened in a Harbour Island spot where the fans spun lazily overhead and everyone seemed to know each other. The grilled fish was better than anything I’d had back in Nassau—maybe it was just being hungry from all that swimming. Afterward, we piled into golf carts and zipped through pastel streets to Pink Sands Beach. I’d seen photos but didn’t realize how soft that pink hue would look in real life—like someone dusted the shore with rose petals. We wandered along the edge for a while, toes sinking in.

Last stop: a sandbar out in the open sea with these wooden swings just standing there—honestly looked like something out of a dream or maybe an Instagram ad (but real). Water up to your ankles, sun starting to dip lower. On the ride back, everyone was quiet in that good way when you’re tired but happy. I still think about that view across Eleuthera’s islands—it sticks with you.