I remember when I was a kid, I was jealous of the characters on Gilligan’s Island because they had this beautiful piece of paradise all to themselves. I dreamed of being Maryanne (Ginger’s voice drove me nuts!) Well, with Sandy Toes, on Rose Island you can live that dream as you spend the day on your own private island.
Your adventure begins when you are picked up at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal in their double decker catamaran. Since we decided to take a water taxi to cross under the bridge (huge mistake!!!) we ran to catch the ferry because it only leaves once…10:00…after that you’re out of luck. We were thrilled that we made it and with our complimentary rum punch in our hands, we settled in for our ride. Check out where my youngest got to sit.
During your 25-minute boat ride, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Bahamas coastline as the wind blows through your hair. Sit back and watch the crystal blue water soar under you as you head to Paradise.
The biggest surprise of the day was that no one else except the people on our boat would be on the island. We would have this paradise all to ourselves.
The sand was a white powder and the water was transparent. The beach was immaculately clean, which I had wondered about since I knew there were pigs that swam here. We grabbed one of the many lounge chairs and settled in for a bit before we couldn’t resist the water anymore.
The crystal-clear water was calling to us and we were so excited to spend our day basking in the sunshine and having more fun.
After a quick dip, we decided to hang out in one of the beach hammocks.
As I lounged, I stared at the rocky coastline and listened to the waves crashing onto the shore.
It really was Heaven…see…
I could have spent hours there and was considering taking a nap when all of the sudden I saw these cutie pies come out for a swim. I jumped up and ran over to give them a pat. We loved hanging out with these big guys!
And we fell in love with the 14-week-old piglets! Seriously…how could you not!!! They were so well-behaved and knew more tricks than my puppy…sit, stay, come, heal. It was very impressive.
My girls got to swim with them
And give them some love.
We wanted to take them home with us!! The staff loves them so much and you can see the care that they take in keeping them healthy. I love that they never make the pigs do anything they don’t want to do. These adorable pigs have been raised here since birth. They are vet checked and cared for on the regular, and only given the cleanest diet. They are given plenty of love, sunshine, shade, and even sunscreen!
Since we had brought snorkel equipment to use at the condo, we decided to bring them. We had so much fun swimming around the coral reef and felt comforted that a guide was with us. We saw huge fan coral, tons of tropical fish, and lots of brain coral. We couldn’t get enough of it, and they didn’t rush us. They have snorkel equipment for all ages and they also provide life jackets. This is where we started our snorkeling adventure.
Lunch was served from 1:00-2:00. They had a buffet that served a variety of local cuisine such as barbecue chicken, peas and rice, vegetable pasta salad, hot dogs, garden salad, and fresh rolls. There was a beautiful view from the dining area. There were also lounge chairs if you’re too full to go too far…lol.
The Beach Bar had sweeping views of the water!
I enjoyed a frozen margarita…ok ok…I enjoyed three!
And my girls loved their frozen virgin Pina coladas.
I can’t believe how inexpensive it is to spend the day here!
$119 for adults and
$75 for children ages 4-12.
Tips for a perfect day
The island offers restrooms, changing rooms, and shower facilities.
There is a gift shop on the island.
Kayaks are available to rent for $15.
Tubes are available to rent for $10
You can purchase a bus transfer from your hotel.
Boat leaves daily at 10:00 from the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal.
Boat leaves Rose Island at 3:30 to take you back.
Get there early so you don’t have to rush like we did!
Take a cab across the bridge…NOT the water taxi because they only run when they’re full.
Guests should bring:
Towels
Sunscreen
Money (Cash, Visa, or Mastercards)
Swimsuit
Camera (waterproof camera is even better)
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A warm THANK YOU to Sandy Toes for having us as your guest. We had an incredible last day in the Bahamas and it was the perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy all the sun, sand, and water that is so unique to your lovely island. I would recommend it to anyone visiting the Nassau area. As always, all experiences and opinions are 100% that of MyTravelingKids.com.