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How to Get from Nassau to Pig Beach, Bahamas: Best Tours & Costs

If you’re wondering where to swim with pigs and how to get from Nassau to Pig Beach, Bahamas, wonder no more. You will find all the information you need below.

I remember seeing the first pictures and videos of pigs swimming in the crystal-clear turquoise water of Exuma, an archipelago comprising more than 365 islands in the Bahamas.

A few months later, I had the opportunity to visit the Bahamas and went swimming not only with pigs but also with sharks in Exuma and had an unforgettable time!

If you want to know how to get to Pig Island from Nassau to have one of the most unique experiences in the Caribbean, how to book a Pig Beach tour, how much the tours cost, and also the cheapest way to swim with pigs in the Bahamas, do not worry because I’m covering everything in this post.

A pig swimming on Big Major Cay, as known as Pig Beach, Exuma, the Bahamas

Are you planning a last-minute trip to the Bahamas?

If you’re booking your trip to the Bahamas last minute, I have you covered. Below are some of the best tours, hotels and more!

🇧🇸 Popular tours/activities in Nassau (and nearby):

  • Exuma Full-day Experience (top-selling tour)
  • ATV Island Tour with Beach Break and Lunch (free pickup and drop-off included)
  • Nassau Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour (top-rated tour)
  • Nassau Rum Tasting and Culinary Walking Tour (likely to sell out)

🛌 Best places to stay in Nassau:

  • Budget : Hillcrest  (a hostel located in Downtown Nassau offering mixed and female dormitories)
  • Mid-range : Sandyport Beach Resort  (pastel-coloured villas surrounded by palm trees with a private beach area)
  • Luxury : Grand Hyatt Baha Mar (5-star hotel with 6 outdoor pools, a private beach, a golfing course and family-friendly activities)

🛫 Want to get from Nassau Airport to the city centre? Find the best hassle-free transfer options here!

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Where is Pig Beach, Bahamas?

The world-famous and super cute swimming pigs of Exuma live at Big Major Cay, also known as Pig Beach, an island entirely uninhabited by humans, located around 82 mi southeast of Nassau, Bahama’s capital, and 50 mi northwest of George Town, Exuma’s capital.

How the pigs got to Big Major Cay nobody knows, but the fact is that they live in a piece of paradise.

A map showing the exactly location of Pig Beach, the Bahamas

How to get to Pig Beach from Nassau

There are only two ways to get from Nassau to Pig Island, by boat or plane.

Traveling from the Bahamas’s capital you can fly directly to Staniel Cay, just a 30-minute ride, or book a swim-with-pigs tour from Nassau by powerboat. Below you find the details about these two options available and many tips to plan your trip.

1 – Book a Pig Beach Tour with Flight included

If you’ve been dreaming about swimming with pigs in the original Pig Beach in the Bahamas, my recommendation is to book a day trip from Nassau with everything included. It’s much easier, cheaper and stress-free.

If you book this Intimate Pig Beach Excursion to Exuma Swimming Pigs & Flight Options with Viator, a Trip Advisor company, you’ll pay US$ 750 /per person. Including roundtrip to the airport .

Excluded : lunch.

The tour has seven stops and apart from swimming with the pigs, you’ll also get the chance to feed iguanas, pet the sharks and snorkel in one of the best snorkelling spots in the world, Thunderball Grotto (where the James Bond homonym movie was filmed).

The flight has only a few seats, so booking your ticket in advance is highly recommended. Check out the reviews and tour details here .

A pig swimming in the crystalline waters of Big Major Cay, a small island in Exumas, Bahamas, and two boats sailing in the water.

Another seven-stop tour with flights included that might interest you is this one that departs at 8:00 AM from a private and hassle-free airport in Nassau, which can be much more convenient. The tour includes roundtrip airport transfers, soft drinks, light snacks and lunch .

Book your tour online in advance

P.S.1: These tours are currently available only for two or more travelers . If you are travelling alone or put only one person , it’ll say that the tour is unavailable .

P.S.2: You can reserve any of these two tours now, pay it later and get a full refund up to 24h before the activity starts in case you need to cancel it.

Some people, pigs and piglets walking on the beach at Big Major Cay, Bahamas

  • Don’t miss: 15 Best Things to Do in Nassau

2 – Book a Pig Beach Tour from Nassau by Powerboat

The cheapest way to visit Pig Beach and swim with the famous swimming pigs of Exuma is to book a Pig Beach tour from Nassau by powerboat.

You can book this Exuma Island Hopping & Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau for approximately US$ 438 , or this Exuma full-day Experience , which includes a stop at Pablo Escobar’s plane crash, pick up & drop off, food and beverage for US$ 468 .

Both tours have really good reviews, friendly local guides and great service. You can reserve it now and pay later.

The tours take up to 8-9h and are subject to weather conditions.

P.S: Please note that the boat ride from Nassau to Pig Beach takes an average of 3h, and is not suitable for children under three years old, pregnant women or persons with recent back injuries or major surgery.

Pigs and piglets of different colors, sizes and ages at Pig Beach, Bahamas.

  • Check my suggestions on what to pack for the Bahamas here .

My Experience getting to Pig Island

While planning my Three-day trip to the Bahamas , one of the places that I really wanted to see was Exuma Island, which features some of the clearest and most beautiful sapphire-blue water on the planet.

The crystal-clear turquoise water of Exuma Island, Bahamas

When I discovered that I could go swimming with pigs and sharks in Exuma, I hesitated a bit at first, because I was scared of sharks, but then decided to do it no matter how much money I would have to spend.

I didn’t know how to get to Pig Beach from Nassau, so I was searching for tour companies and found Coastline Adventures. They gave me all the information I needed in order to go from Nassau to Exuma for the day trip to see the hilarious swimming pigs.

I took the first flight from Nassau to George Town at 6:00 AM, the driver picked me up at the airport around 7:00 and then the other people who were joining the tour at their hotels.

The Coastline Adventure Swimming Pigs tour was excellent!

We sailed on the crystal clear water of different shades of blue of Exuma Cays, saw some islands owned by celebrities and stopped on a breathtaking sandbank.

We also went to Thunderball Grotto (where two James Bond movies were shot), passed Nicolas Cage’s Island and of course went swimming with pigs at Big Major Cay and with sharks at Compass Cay.

A man swimming with sharks on Compass Cay, Bahamas

The music on the boat was really good, and the vibe was awesome. We had free drinks and a lot of fun feeding and swimming with the pigs and piglets.

A man having fun playing with a pig in the water at Pig Beach, Bahamas

The Swimming Pigs Tour covers a total of over 120 miles. So be prepared to spend a lot of time on the boat and under the sun.

In the end, they dropped me off at the airport on time to catch my flight back to Nassau.

How much does it cost to swim with pigs in the Bahamas?

If you’re in Nassau or Paradise Island you’ll spend at least US$ 438 for a Swimming with Pigs Tour by powerboat , and US$ 750 if you book a tour with flight included.

In case you’re already on Exuma Island and want to swim with the famous pigs, you’ll spend a minimum of US$ 448 or 336 (if you’re in a group of four) on a Pig Island Tour.

If you’re on a budget, the cheapest way to swim with pigs in the Bahamas is to take a Pig Beach tour from Nassau to Athol Island from US$ 140 or Rose Island from US$ 195 . But note that these are not the original Pig Island.

My recommendation, is, of course, to go to Exuma, because it’s a stunning archipelago, and you will also visit other beautiful islands along the way.

I’m not adding here the costs to get to the Bahamas because they can vary significantly depending on many factors, such as time of the year, distance traveled, etc.

Flying directly to Staniel Cay from Nassau the minimum you’ll spend will be US$ 250 , and from Fort Lauderdale (Miami area) around US$ 897.40 .

How to get to Pig Beach, Bahamas

  • Further read: Where to Swim with Pigs in the Bahamas

Final Considerations & Tips

Some things to take into consideration when you plan your Swimming with Pigs trip are:

– The full-day Swimming with Pigs tours are long (8-9h) and you spend a considerable amount of time on the boat.

– Bear in mind that open sea safari tours are not suitable for expectant mothers, infants and persons with back, knee, neck and heart problems or conditions affected by high-speed travel.

– The tours that depart from Nassau and Paradise Island are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions (wind, rain, hurricane, etc), so make sure to book it for the next day after you arrive, so if it gets cancelled, you may have another chance to do it.

– Flying direct to Staniel Cay is much easier, and faster and you’ll spend less time sailing, but it’ll be more expensive.

– For me, the best option is to stay two or three nights in Grand Exuma, take the tour in one day and enjoy the islands/beach in front of the hotel during the others.

– If you have limited time, my recommendation is to book this tour .

– Note that if you’re traveling to the Bahamas on a cruise ship you might not have enough time to take in a Pig Beach Tour.

– Be careful when you feed the pigs and the iguanas too.

– Pack light and don’t forget to bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and your camera, please.

Safe travels and have fun in the Bahamas and swimming with the pigs in Exuma.

More posts about the Bahamas that might interest you:

  • Swimming with Pigs and Sharks in The Bahamas
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Visiting the Bahamas

Where’s it located.

The Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, 50 mi off the coast of Florida. The country is comprised of 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 square miles (check the map here ).

How to get there

The main airport is the Nassau International Airport , now known as Lynden Pindling International Airport , which is situated 10 mi west of Nassau, New Providence Island.

You can book your flights with Skyscanner which is the website that I use and trust.

From the U.S. there are direct flights with Delta ,  United, JetBlue, BahamasAir  and  Southwest Airlines.

There are direct flights with Air Canada departing from Canada.

From other countries is easier to fly to the U.S., Miami or Fort Lauderdale, than take another flight from there.

To Exuma, there’s an international airport in Moss Town, northwest of George Town, and there are direct flights from Nassau, Miami, Atlanta and Toronto.

There is also a ferryboat from Nassau to Exuma with Bahamas Ferries , but it’s a very long journey.

Best Time to Visit the Bahamas

The Bahamas can be visited all year round with temperatures ranging from 21C (70F) in the winter and 26-32C (80-90F) during the summer.

But there are two things to consider:

  • The hurricane season lasts from June to November.
  • The months with the most rain are May and June.

Where to stay near Pig Beach

I stayed in Nassau at Coco Plum Resorts Bahamas, (which I don’t recommend) and just flew to Exumas to take the tour.

If you’re looking for hotels near Pig Beach my recommendations are Embrace Resort , Paradise Bay , Exuma Beach Resort .

If you want to stay in the capital area, I recommend:

Nassau : Sandyport Beach Resort , British C olonial Hilton Nassau , Holiday Inn Express , Meliá Nassau Beach .

Paradise Island : Bay View Suites , Comfort Suites , The Cove Atlantis , The Ocean Club .

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2 thoughts on “How to Get from Nassau to Pig Beach, Bahamas: Best Tours & Costs”

What do you recommend me if I am from Mexico? Just 4 days to vacations thanks!!

Hola Mario. Que tal? I would suggest something similar of what I did. Spend sometime in Nassau and Paradise Island, and go to Exuma for the day. You can book this tour https://bit.ly/3aVXlRd or if you think that is too expensive, book this one instead https://bit.ly/3c5V6uD I also recommend that yo read this post: https://www.7continents1passport.com/three-days-in-the-bahamas/ So you can have an idea of what to do 😉 Saludos y buen viaje Mario.

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Sharks, swimming pigs, and iguanas: An Unforgettable Day Excursion in the Bahamas

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Sharks, swimming pigs, and iguanas: An Unforgettable Day Excursion in the Bahamas

Last Updated on October 24, 2023

Swimming with the pigs was the main reason why I wanted to visit the Bahamas. But what’s the Pig Beach tour like? It entailed so much more than just swimming with pigs that I wanted to give you a detailed rundown what to expect when you book a Swimming Pigs Tour. From snorkeling above the wreck of a crashed airplane to swimming into a hidden sea cave to exploring a secluded beach filled with iguanas – our Pig Beach Excursion was packed with so many unforgettable moments!

Most of the tours to Pig Beach are structured similarly, no matter if you’re flying down to for the day from Nassau or if you’re based on Staniel Cay. The only tours that are different are the speedboat tours from Nassau – scroll down to the end for further information and what to look out for when booking a Pig Beach Tour.

My tour was booked through 3 N’s Vacation Services , and I can’t speak highly enough of them. Our captain, Kuenson, was so attentive to every single person on the boat, always making sure that we had everything we needed, got exactly the photos we wanted, and helped the people who weren’t good swimmers.

Pig Beach Tour Bahamas

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What To Expect On A Pig Beach Tour

Because the tours to Pig Beach include so many more activities than just swimming with the pigs, the excursions start early. Since I was already staying on Staniel Cay, I was able to sleep in though. Everyone else on my tour flew in from Nassau and had a 6am start – I had a relaxing morning on the deck of my villa at Embrace Resort until I heard the plane land on the nearby airstrip and made my way over there to meet my fellow travelers. Two American couples joined me on the boat, which was docked just a short walk from the airport. Within fifteen minutes of the plane landing, we were all on board and on the way to our first stop: Thunderball Grotto. It didn’t take us long to get there – Thunderball Grotto is only a five-minute boat ride from Staniel Cay.

Thunderball Grotto – Snorkeling in a Sea Cave

Thunderball Grotto became famous as a filming location for the 1965 James Bond movie Thunderball. When we anchored the boat, we had no idea what to expect, because from the outside, all we could see was a massive rock peaking out of the shallow water. We followed Captain Kuenson to a tiny hole in the rocks – the entrance to the grotto. We would have never been able to spot the small entrance without him! We slowly swam inside, trying not to hit the rocks, and not even a minute later we found ourselves in a stunning sea cave.

thunderball grotto outside

Who would think that there’s an incredible sea cave behind this rock?

Thunderball Grotto Bahamas Staniel Cay

Swimming with the pigs in Pig Beach

Pig Beach Tour

A picture-perfect photo stop: Pipe Creek Sand Bar

Pipe Creek Sandbar Bahamas

Compass Cay – Swimming with Sharks

This stop is not for the faint of heart: you literally jump from the boat into shark-infested waters. But no worries, these sharks are nurse sharks, known to be very friendly and harmless, unless they’re triggered by something (but even then they wouldn’t do much damage). Someone used the term “pet sharks” to describe them, and that’s pretty fitting: they’re used to being fed scraps by the fishermen when they return to the marina, which is why they hang around the piers on Compass Cay.

The sharks range in size – some were small, around 3 feet long, but others were seven feet long and definitely looked a bit intimidating. The sharks didn’t give us any reason to be scared though: they were all playful and kept swimming circles around us, waiting to be fed some scraps.

compass cay nurse sharks

Snorkeling Above A Sunken Plane Wreck

bahamas plane wreck staniel cay

Beach time with Iguanas

Bahamas Rock Iguanas

Book a Pig Beach Tour: The Details

The tour I went on with Staniel Cay Vacations is the standard tour sold by most of the tour operators that offer Pig Beach Tours. You can also book this Pig Beach Tour from Nassau . The itinerary may vary slightly, depending on weather conditions and the company you go with, and if you’re taking a speedboat tour from Nassau or a tour from Staniel Cay. I talk in more detail about the differences between these tours and how much they cost in this article:

Everything you need to know before visiting Pig Beach in the Bahamas

In my tour included were: snorkeling equipment, towels, snacks, soft drinks and beer, all entrance fees and taxes, hotel / airport transfers, and an awesome guide who doubled as our photographer (don’t forget to tip your guide!).

Bahamas private tour

On the same tour, we also visited the Exuma Cays Land and Sea National Park , an ecological preserve and wildlife refuge. Fishing is prohibited in the entire park, and it is home to mangrove forests, the Rocky Dundas cave system, and a Sea Aquarium. We anchored in Warderick Wells to see the skeleton of a 52’ sperm whale – an impressive sight. Sadly, the whale died because it swallowed so much plastic trash.. the tragic reality of today’s world and the plastic garbage in our oceans.

The Sea Aquarium was also part of that tour, a small snorkeling site near a reef that was named “sea aquarium” because it attracts so many colorful fish and marine life that it literally feels like you’re swimming in an aquarium when you’re snorkeling there. That’s where my underwater camera’s battery died because I took so many videos of all the tropical fish!

If you have special requests – some people want to include the underwater piano, which makes for a great photo opp – I recommend booking a private tour, so that you can customize the places you’d like to stop at.

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Pig Beach: The Ultimate Guide to the Swimming Pigs in the Bahamas

Pig Beach in the Bahamas is home to the famous Swimming Pigs. Now the most popular of the things to do in the Bahamas, the Exuma pigs at Pig Beach are a sight to behold and should be on every visitor’s bucket list. Turquoise blue waters lap the white sand fringes of this remote tropical island getaway in the Exuma Cays. Come with me as I give you the ultimate guide to Pig Beach, Staniel Cay and all things Bahamas Swimming Pigs.

Picture a tropical island paradise; crystal clear waters, soft white sand, swaying palm trees? Well, how about swimming pigs? This is now the new top tourist haunt in the Bahamas : the Pig Beach on Big Major Cay Island in the Exuma Cays. The Exuma Cays are a stunning collection of 365 tropical islands in the Bahamas Out Islands Archipelago. In total there are over 700 islands that make up the Bahamas, but this one island known as Pig Island, is the one island that everyone wants to get to. And it’s not just the famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs that travellers are coming here for, in the wider area of Staniel Cay which is a heavenly tropical paradise there are sharks, turtles, endangered iguanas, tropical fish, underwater caves and a plethora of underwater wrecks to explore.

PIg Beach Bahamas in the Exumas. Visit Pig Island with a Bahamas Day Trip from Bahamas Air Tours

Pig Beach Bahamas is the center of attraction for visitors to Staniel Cay, but this remote Pig Island has no easy or affordable means of visiting. It’s a 3 hour speed boat ride away from Nassau (the capital of the Bahamas and the main tourist hub), or it’s a 30 minute plane ride away. But don’t expect large airliners to be flying this route because the runway at Staniel Cay Airport is so short that the operators have to use small island hooping planes like the Cessna Grand Caravan, Navajo Chieftain or Beechraft 99. I flew with Bahamas Air Tours from Nassau to Staniel Cay by plane. I’ve also taken the journey from Miami too, Bahamas Air Tours offers Bahamas Day Trips to Pig Beach from Florida by private plane!

Bahamas Day Trip to Pig Beach Exuma with Bahamas Air Tours from Nassau and Miami

Flying in one of these small planes into Staniel Cay Airport is an amazing experience. No queuing at the airport for check-in because they fly from the private executive airport terminal’s so it’s straight out to the aircraft fitted with large windows and plush leather seats. It’s a stunning sight to behold: flying down the chain of Exuma Islands and the panoramic views across the island archipelago are simply stunning! It’s defiantly the way to get to Pig Beach Bahamas and I would highly recommend booking your Pig Island Tour with Bahamas Air Tours. If you will be staying in Nassau then you should book a Nassau to Exuma Day Trip .

The only other way to get to Pig Beach is by boat and it’s a 3 hour powerboat ride from Nassau. The boat tours are frequently cancelled out of Nassau if the winds are too strong because the powerboats have to cross an open stretch of water that would otherwise be too rough and dangerous to cross.

Pig Beach Bahamas in the Exumas. Visit Pig Island with a Bahamas Day Trip from Bahamas Air Tours

Where is Pig Beach?

Pig Beach is located on the north western shoreline of Big Major Cay an uninhabited island in the Exuma Cays. Pig Island is adjacent to Staniel Cay which is where the nearest airport is located: Staniel Cay Airport. Pig Island and Big Major Cay is one of 365 islands that make up the Exuma Cays archipelago.

From Staniel Cay it’s about a 10 minute boat ride away to reach Pig Beach Bahamas which is sandwiched between Fowl Cay and Thunderball Grotto. Fowl Cay has a private resort with space for only around 40 guests it is a luxurious getaway currently run by the Sandals Resorts group. Thunderball Grotto is the famous James Bond Cave where they filmed the Thunderball film at.

Accommodation at Pig Beach

Pig Beach is uninhabited (except for the Swimming Pigs), therefore it has not hotels or accommodation. However on the island next door, Staniel Cay has a number of excellent accommodations. Look no further than the Water Villas at Staniel Cay. A collection of 3 luxurious and spacious Exuma Villas on the water’s edge of Staniel Cay lagoon and only a short boat ride away from the Swimming Pigs! That’s right, you can now stay on the island next door to Pig Island. Enjoy a full travel concierge service with flights from Florida and Nassau.

Bahamas Vacation Villas at Staniel Cay Bahamas Exuma

The Famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs at Pig Beach

You’ll approach Pig Beach by boat as it’s the only way to get there. As your boat pulls into the secluded bay that surround Big Major Cay island you’ll be able to make out these famous Bahamas Pigs dotted along the beach. Once they hear the motor of the boat they normally stride into the water and begin swimming towards you!

Swimming Pigs Bahamas at Pig Beach in the Exumas. Pig Island is one of small islands at Staniel Cay and can be visit on a Bahamas Day Tour.

Some of the smaller pigs are actually really athletic swimmers. I’ve seen one small pig swim at least 200 meters off Pig Beach to a super yacht in search for food! However the type of show that the Bahamas Pigs put on for you will differ depending on how crowded pig beach Bahamas is. I’ve visited at many times of day and the mornings and late afternoons are certainly the best and less crowded times to plan your visit to Pig Beach. I’ve included photos of Pig Beach further down this article that compare how busy the beach is at different times of day.

The problem is that once the beach gets crowded with tour boats the Bahamas Pigs are less likely to get into the water and swim to you. They suddenly become very lazy since all the tourists are bringing with them food direct to the beach.

Feeding the Bahamas Swimming PIgs on Pig Island and Pig Beach in the Exumas. Day Trip to Bahamas with Bahamas Air Tours

And this creates the second problem for visiting Pig Beach: The Bahamas Pigs can get quite aggressive, especially when it’s crowded. If you’re on a Pig Island Tour then you should have an experienced guide who will show you that if you’re approached by a pig and you don’t have any food on yourself, you should raise your hands with palms open. The swimming pigs seem to understand these gestures to mean that you don’t have any food and they will leave you alone!

Bahamas Air Tours Swimming Pigs Tours from Florida

What is there to do at Pig Beach Bahamas?

Located at the southern end of Pig Beach is a small pavilion building that provides a home and shelter for the pigs. It’s well stocked with fresh water that is collected by ducting on the building’s roof. There’s a recently contracted pig pen and feeding troughs now.

Pig Beach on Big Major Cay at Staniel Cay on a Bahamas Day Trip with Bahamas Air Tours

If you venture inside the Pig Beach pavilion you will find the inside adorned with named photos of each pig. There are other animals, apart from pigs on the hall of fame photo gallery, but I won’t spoil the surprise for you, you’ll have to visit Pig Beach yourself to find out.

Pig Beach Bahamas staniel Cay swimming pigs

I’ve visited Pig Beach now 2 years in a row. It’s amazing how much the family of pigs have changed between my visits. The number of pigs has certainly increased, despite accusations of theft by islanders accusing other islands of stealing them to create other “swimming pigs” tourist attractions on other islands! There are lots more younger pigs now. And there’s still Big Mamma, the largest and oldest of all the Bahamas Pigs!

Pig Island Bahamas Tour from Nassau to visit the famous Pig Beach Bahamas Swimming Pigs.

The Bahamas Pigs are well looked after by locals and tour operators alike. They appear to have an abundant supply of food, and the signage around Pig Beach makes it clear that you should only feed the pig fruits, vegetable or bread; No citrus or kitchen scraps allowed! You are encouraged to feed the pigs from your boat, to encourage them into the water rather than dropping food on to Pig Beach. A final warning, is not to put your hands or try to feed the pigs directly into their mouths, they will bite!

Island with Pigs Bahamas at Pig Beach Big Major Cay in the Exumas Bahamas

Why are there swimming pigs in the Bahamas?

So one of the questions that remains to be answered is why are there swimming pigs at pig beach Bahamas, where did they come from and why did they start swimming? Its an interesting question that I’ve posed to a number of Pig Island Tour guides and locals that has elicited some colourful stories and history of Staniel Cay and Big Major Cay.

Pig Beach Exuma Bahamas Air Tours day trips and island hopping tours to Pig Island

One of the stories is that Sailors brought the pigs to pig beach with the intention of eating them. But the sailors left and never returned to collect their pigs again. Another colourful story is that the Exuma Pigs were being transported by a ship crossing the Bahamas Sea. The ship was shipwrecked in a storm and the pigs then swam to shore to setup home on Pig Beach!

I’ve spoken to a number of locals and Captain Dave has given me the best account that explains their existence. Staniel Cay was originally a farming community and so the local farmers decided to put the pigs over on Big Major Cay which is the island adjacent to Staniel Cay. They did this because of the bad smells the pigs gave off. Captain Dave tells me that when he was a kid his parent would send him and his siblings out by boat from Staniel cay across the water to Big Major Car, Pig Beach where the pigs were to feed them. But one day as they approached pig beach the pigs were swimming out to him. They’d never seen that before! Swimming Pigs!! They must have begun to understand that Dave’s boat equalled food so swimming was there way of intercepting the food before it reached the beach. Dave fondly remarks how they told their parents that the pigs were swimming and were swiftly given a beating for telling their lies! It wasn’t until his parents visited the pig beach that they too saw for themselves the swimming pigs!

Swimming Pigs Tours from Nassau and Florida to visit the Exuma Pigs at Staniel Cay Bahamas

When is the best time of day to visit Pig Beach?

Its now the hottest tourist attraction in the Bahamas, if not the Caribbean. So quite rightly you want to get some Instagram picture perfect shots of pig beach and the swimming pigs.  So when is the best time to visit Pig Beach Bahamas?

If you go in the middle of the day from around 11am through to 2pm it gets very busy because this it the time when all the powerboats from Nassau arrive (it takes them around 3 hours to cross the Bahamas Sea from Nassau). SO if you can I would strongly recommend you avoid coming during this peak time period.

Pig Beach Exuma Bahamas Air Tours day trips and island hopping tours to Pig Island

If you come to visit Pig Beach early in the morning or late in the afternoon then you’ve got the best chance of avoiding the crowds. In fact I would say you have a very good opportunity to have the entire Pig Beach to yourself!

Pig Beach on Big Major Cay in the Exuma Islands. Fly to Pig Island with Bahamas Air Tours.

My recommendation would be to do the Pig Island Tour by plane with Bahamas Air Tours, don’t take the boat from Nassau. If you fly from Nassau to Staniel Cay then you can beat the powerboat tours. This means you can stroll onto pig beach at 9am in the morning and have the whole pig island to yourself, whilst the power boat tours are doing the bumpy sailing across the Bahamas Sea!

When is the best time of year to visit Pig Beach?

The Bahamas Peak season is from December through to April and then July to August. If you visit during the peak season then it’s inevitable to get crowds and lots of tours visiting pig island. But even if you visit during the peak season, if you schedule your Pig Island Tour to visit pig beach during the quieter times of day (early morning or late afternoon) I would strongly recommend that.

Staniel Cay and the other sights close to Pig Beach

Pig beach is just one of the attractions at Staniel Cay . I think the whole area is of such astounding beauty that it doesn’t matter where else you go; in every direction you will be immersed in turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. But there is far more to here than just Pig Beach. There are the Sand Bars sat Pipe Cay, the nurse pet sharks at Compass Cay, the famous Thunderball Grotto from the James Bond 007 film Thunderball, the endangered Bahamas Rock Iguanas at Bitter Guana Cay and the many underwater plane and ship wrecks that litter this area of the Exuma Cays.

Pig Beach Staniel Cay Bahamas home to the swimming pigs bahamas and the beautiful Staniel Cay

The sand bar is a real example of paradise and one of my favourite features of Staniel Cay. There are many underwater snorkel spots also, the best of these is known at the Aquarium and is adjacent to Johnny Depp’s private island! The Aquarium is full of tropical fish, it’s where it get’s it’s quite literal name from. You can sometimes encounter green sea turtles here also.

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However, the top sight apart from Pig Beach has to be Compass Cay and their pet nurse sharks. It’s not my favourite of all the Staniel Cay sights because it gets over crowded. The nurse sharks that live here, according to National Geographic, are mostly Harmless to Humans. If you put your fingers in their mouths, internationally or not, they will take a bite! It’s their natural instinct. As the popularity of Compass Cay Sharks keeps increasing then these types of incidents will keep happening. There have been quite a few high profile news stories of visitors sustaining injuries. My advice is follow the guidance of your local guide and you’ll have an amazing time whilst keep all your fingers in tact!

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Compass Cay is located about 20 minutes by boat north of Pig Beach. You’ll pass the sand bars at Pike Cay on the way to the entrance of the Compass Cay Marina which is where you visit the Sharks.

Which Pig Island Tour should you choose to visit Pig Beach?

There are really only 2 different tour options. Tour by powerboat or tour by plane with boat. The Powerboat rides start in Nassau or Georgetown Exuma. Its around 3 hours boat ride from Nassau to Staniel Cay and around a 1 an half hour boat ride from Geoergetown Exuma.

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The best Pig Island Tour option is to take flight option. It’s only a 30 minute hop from Nassau versus the long boat ride. You get there ahead of all the powerboat tours which means you get to see all the sights ahead of the crowds. You also get stunning views of the Exuma Cays archipelago on the flight form Nassau to Exuma. The panoramic views of the turquoise seas is really a sight no to be missed, although perhaps I am biased because I am a pilot writing from Flying and Travel .

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But the reason with the greatest value to take the plane over the boat is that you’ll have a full day tour of Staniel Cay where you can visit the Sharks, Iguanas, Thunderball Grotto, Plane Wrecks and Sand Bars. On the powerboat tours from Nassau they only stop at the Sharks and Pigs, so the Pig Island Tour by plane is so much better value considering the price for each tour is not too dissimilar. Below is a map of Pig Beach and the Staniel Cay area which better shows the attractions and sights not to be missed on your Pig Island Tour!

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Pig Beach Bahamas Map of the Staniel Cay Area. Take a Bahamas Day Trip with Bahamas Air Tours to the stunning Staniel Cay in the Exuma Cays Bahamas Islands. On this unique tour of Staniel Cay Bahamas visit the famous Exuma Pigs, Swimming Pigs, Iguanas, and sharks at Compass Cay aswell as the unique Thunderball Grotto Cave.

If you like the idea of visiting Pig Beach by plane then have a look at the Bahamas Day Trips and Tours on offer with Bahamas Air Tours. They operate day trips to Bahamas by plane form Nassau and Miami. So even if you’re visiting the Bahamas on a cruise and your stopover in Nassau isn’t long enough to make the day trip then you can take the Staniel Cay Day Trip from Miami before or after your cruise.

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Wondering how to get to Pig Beach and the island with pigs? We will breakdown where is Pig Island and how to get there in the information below.

Where is Pig Beach (Big Major Cay)?

Before you learn how to get to Pig Beach, you must know where is Pig Island . Big Major Cay (which later became known as Pig Island) is situated in the Exuma Cays which is a collection of 365 islands in the southern half of the Bahamas.

The Exumas are known for their exotic environments and relative remoteness. They are known as the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas and astronauts even went as far as saying the Exumas is the most beautiful view on Earth from space.

There are several ways to reach the Exumas and how to get to Pig Beach and other secluded secrets in the chain of paradisiacal islands.

Where is Pig Island? Pig Beach is located on Pig Island also known as Big Major Cay which is 1 of 365 islands that make up the Exuma Cays within the Bahamas Out islands.

Where is Pig Island? More commonly referred to as Big Major Cay island

Fly to the Island with Pigs by Plane

A relatively new way of how to get to Pig Beach is by private Bahamas air charter. You can fly from the two destinations below:

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Fly from Nassau — the flight takes barely thirty minutes to reach your destination in the Exumas (Staniel Cay) and leaves from the Nassau International Airport.

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Fly from Miami (Fort Lauderdale) — the flight takes less than an hour to reach the Bahamas and less than two hours to reach your destination at Staniel Cay Airport in the Exumas. Most flights to Bahamas from Florida leave from the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport but should be confirmed with the company you are flying with first.

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Visit the Swimming Pigs by Boat

Don’t want to fly to the Swimming with Pigs experience? Your other option is to take a boat there from one of many departure points: Either from Nassau or Great Exuma, or take a local boat from Staniel Cay which is the island next door to Pig Island.

Boat Tour from Great Exuma (Georgetown)

There are several companies offering day tours from Georgetown in Great Exuma. This is a viable option for those vacationing in Great Exuma which will take you around the Exuma Cays to see things like the endangered Northern Rock Iguanas, Thunderball Grotto, Copperfields sand bar, (the swimming pigs), and more.

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Speedboat Pig Island Tours from Nassau

Another way how to get to Pig Beach is via speedboat from Nassau. The ride is not always pleasant. Sometimes, sea conditions are rough and trips are delayed or cancelled. Some people may become seasick. Bring medications for seasickness even if you are accustomed to boat rides.

An alternative, slower option would be to come to Pig Beach via ferry. Though, this should be avoided if possible because the transportation time leaves very little time for extra activities like snorkeling to nearby Thunderball Grotto .

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Take a Local Boat Charter from Staniel Cay

Once you arrive in Staniel Cay , there are different ways to reach Pig Beach — all over sea. First, you can join a private tour. There are tours leaving from Staniel Cay every morning, however, they might not always be advertised.

You can also ask a local fisherman to take you. Prices are usually negotiable, just know that the ride to Pig Island is only about ten minutes and, therefore, you should set your price right off the bat.

You may be lucky and hitch a ride with a boat leaving the marina as well. It is worth it to ask, anyway!

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By Chantae Reden | Published on December 13, 2021

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How The Mysterious Swimming Pigs Scored Their Own Private Island

W hen you first step ashore the sugar sand beaches of the Bahamas , it's clear that the area isn't exactly the most natural place for a pig. Rather than snorting around Old McDonald's farm, Bahamian pigs wade through the aquarium-clear waters along the white sand island chain of the Exuma islands. The pigs themselves range in color from powder pink to jet black. Their flat button noses act as a snorkel as they swim and search for morsels of food brought by intrepid travelers.

The original Swimming Pig Beach in the Bahamas is found on the island of Big Major Cay, affectionately called "Pig" Major Cay by some. The island is uninhabited by humans and governed solely by its pig residents. While it's not precisely clear how or when the pigs first took up residence on this island paradise, locals have settled on a few theories.

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One involves a group of sailors who charted their way through the Caribbean and dropped off a handful of pigs on the island. Their goal was to have a steady source of pork upon their return. However, the sailors never came back — supposedly, they fell victim to a pirate attack. Meanwhile, the pigs thrived as scavengers.

Another tale relates the story of a ship carrying pigs which ran aground on a sandbank or reef near Big Major Cay. The quick-thinking swine swam towards land and found a new home on the Bahamian island. To stay alive, they feasted on rubbish and scraps that washed ashore.

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The most practical explanation, however, is that locals dropped the pigs off on the island in an attempt to form a makeshift farm, made possible through the island's freshwater source. The locals then returned to collect the pigs for food. A man named Wayde Nixon told the "Today" show that he and his business partner placed some pigs on the island during the late 1990s. Since then, others have followed in his footsteps by starting pig colonies on other islands throughout the Caribbean.

Though the pigs on Big Major Cay have resided there for decades, they didn't steal the limelight from Miss Piggy in mainstream media until recently. Now, though, the pigs have gained celebrity status to the point where they've made a cameo appearance on "The Bachelor," have graced the social media feeds of some of Hollywood's biggest stars and even have their own Instagram account, with over 330,000 followers. Once travelers caught wind of the swimming pigs, Bahamian boat owners began organizing tours.

Today, there are a number of islands within the Bahamas that host communities of resident pigs. To see them for yourself, you can charter a boat or join a shore excursion from Nassau, Bahamas .

What Is Swimming With Pigs In The Caribbean Really Like?

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While you can't expect swimming pigs to have the svelte style of an Olympic swimmer, they are talented piggy-paddlers. Many of the swimming pigs are food-motivated, wading into the water for a cool-down or for a treat in the form of a fruit or vegetable.

Bobby Laurie, travel host of "The Jet Set," says that his experience swimming with pigs off Treasure Cay was unlike any other he's ever had.

He and fellow travelers were given apple slices on a stick to feed to the pigs from a safe distance. When the pigs smelled the apples, they'd run over in excitement, their curly tails wagging and their hooves kicking up a flurry of sand.

Bobby says, "The pigs were friendly. They were so excited for the apples that they made their way as fast as they could from person to person."

Once their burst of energy dwindled, the pigs plopped down for a seaside snooze, sitting next to anyone who was on the beach. Bobby says, "If you're not getting into the water, you can sit on the beach and the pigs will come over to you, sleep next to you, and you can enjoy the same up-close experience."

Since each pig has its own personality, much like a dog or cat, you might find that some are eager to go for a dip while others prefer to take a break on the beach.

Bahamas Pigs Sleeping and Napping on the Beach

While venturing around the Caribbean, Lisa Conant, her husband and their 15-year-old son and 12-year-old-daughter stopped at Big Major Cay in the Bahamas to see the swimming pigs for themselves.

Lisa says, "It was equal parts exhilarating and terrifying! Apparently, pigs are excellent swimmers. The pigs get very excited to get treats and will rush over to you, which can be disconcerting, considering their size and teeth. I grew up raising pigs on our farm, so I knew they would be friendly and fairly passive, but seeing them run towards us all at once was a bit nerve-wracking for us and the kids."

Fortunately, the pigs typically know when to take a hint, Lisa explains.

"When you run out of snacks or if you get nervous, just raise your hands near your face to show the pigs that you don't have any food. The pigs are well-trained to recognize this signal and will immediately leave you alone."

Like Bobby, Lisa found that once the pigs' energy levels dwindle, they're laid-back. Lisa remembers, "The pigs let you walk up to them on the beach and you can see the sleeping piglets, which are so adorable. They're extremely entertaining to watch!"

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Briana Beaty, a blogger at The Palm Beach Moms, has visited the swimming pigs with her children multiple times over the years. She says, "Swimming with the pigs is really unique. They are very hungry (but picky) and friendly. The kids really enjoyed it. We went one year and saw little pink babies. On our next visit, the piglets were fully grown."

Like many visitors to the swimming pig beach, Briana didn't realize that the pigs had special aquatic skills. "When our boat pulled up to the island, the pigs came swimming out to greet us," she says. "I had no idea that pigs could swim!"

Tips For First-Timers

Before you venture out into the water with the iconic Caribbean pigs, make sure you're prepared. Bring sunscreen, a bathing suit, a hat, a waterproof camera and a bottle of water. If you have any items that shouldn't get wet or dirty, it's best to tuck them safely into a dry bag or leave them behind.

Bobby also advises travelers not to leave their water shoes behind, since you'll need protection if you accidentally get stepped on. "The pigs are very heavy," he cautions.

At the swimming pig beach, tour guides will typically teach guests how to safely feed and interact with the pigs. If you're bringing your own food, the pigs squeal in delight if they're offered fresh produce like apples, bananas, carrots and swine feed. Clean drinking water is also a great item to bring along if you're venturing to an island where the pigs may lack a fresh water source. Ensure that the morsels aren't covered in sand before you feed them to the pigs, as ingesting too much sand can be harmful to their health. Some swimming pig beaches advise visitors to place the food on the end of a stick, leaving a safe distance between your hand and the pig's mouth. If you don't want pigs to get too close, avoid carrying any food. They'll likely leave you alone and wander elsewhere in search of a more stocked traveler.

Exuma Pig Swimming and Eating a Carrot

Because there are more swimming pig beaches than the original beach of Big Major Cay, it can be a challenge to know which pig-ruled island is worth venturing out to. As a rule, islands where the pigs' and tourists' well-being are kept in mind will have shade, fresh water and food for the pigs. The best islands have guides who can help clean up after the pigs and can gently guide any rambunctious pigs away from guests who prefer to be left alone.

Keep in mind that despite their cute demeanor, the pigs can be unpredictable at times. You'll want to give them plenty of space to roam around and avoid interacting with the ones who seem overeager to get a treat.

Ready To See The Swimming Pigs Of The Caribbean?

Swimming with pigs in the Bahamas is sure to be an unforgettable experience. In addition to the swimming pigs, you'll experience endless sweeping isles, rock-roaming iguanas, hospitable locals and a thriving underwater world that's home to rays, reef sharks, sea turtles and more. Whether you want to spend all day with the water-wading pigs or see them for just an hour or two on a half-day excursion, you're bound to have a memorable time in the Caribbean.

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Pig Beach is easily one of the quirkiest and most unforgettable attractions in the Bahamas. This beach isn't just randomly named Pig Beach, it's actually named for the small population of pigs that call this beach home. Yes, the pigs live here, take dips in the ocean and are known to be friendly to the locals and travelers who make the trek to this uninhabited island. If you're wondering how the pigs got here, no one truly knows. They aren't native to the Bahamas and are believed to have been left behind either by a sailor or a shipwreck.

Nowadays, the pigs aren't completely wild. In fact, locals have come together to make sure the pigs aren't doing it all on their own. They have established a system for them to receive fresh water, installed a trough for safe eating and set up a system for them to receive routine medical care. Visitors to the island are allowed to feed the pigs with approved food, including fruits and vegetables, and can swim with them, although locals strongly suggest that you maintain respect and act responsibly when interacting with the animals.

Recent visitors to Pig Beach had a blast. It's not every day you get to feed and swim with pigs in a tropical paradise like the Bahamas, and as such, the majority of visitors recommended the experience. While many travelers had a great time with the pigs, others left disappointed. A few visitors warned that there was pig waste on the beach and in the water, while others called some of the pigs big and aggressive; a few travelers also reported being bitten.

Tips for Visiting

If your heart is set on visiting Pig Beach and interacting with animals, remember that they aren't pets. Even though they are tended to by locals, they don't get 24/7 supervision and are still wild animals. Listen to guides, ask questions about best practices for interacting with the pigs and respect their space. Travelers who fed them from the boat, instead of on land, did not have problems with aggression.

Where is Pig Beach in the Bahamas?

Pig Beach, located on Big Major Cay (southeast of Nassau), is only accessible by boat. Because it is an uninhabited island, don't expect any kind of facilities, including bathrooms, restaurants or bars.

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The best way to get to Pig Beach is via tour so you can get local guidance on how to interact the pigs without any problems. Exuma Water Sports is a highly rated tour operator that offers half day- and full-day tours. Tours with this outfitter cost $190 per adult for a half-day excursion and $384 per person for a full-day trip. Private tours and upgraded tours are also available (and cost more). Additional tour companies that offer Pig Beach excursions include Sugar Adventure and Island Routes . Some tour operators provide lunch while others provide just drinks. If you bring your own food, it's best to eat it on the boat rather than on the island filled with wild animals. For more information on Pig Beach, visit the Bahamas tourism board website . 

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  6. Visit the famous Swimming Pigs at Pig Island Bahamas in the Exumas!

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  1. Pig Beach

    Bahamas Air Tours offers Day Trips to the Bahamas Swimming Pigs at Pig beach by Plane from both Miami and Nassau. History of this Swimming Pigs Island Although many folktales revolve around how the pigs got to Pig Beach, the most commonly accepted explanation is they arrived from nearby Staniel Cay and were placed there by locals intentionally.

  2. Bahamas Day Tours by Plane to the Swimming Pigs from Miami & Nassau

    Staniel Cay is the jewel in the crown of the Bahamas Islands. What makes Staniel Cay so unique are the surrounding attractions; the Swimming Pigs at Pig Beach, Sharks at Compass Cay, the Thunderball Grotto underwater cave and the sunken plane wreck. All this adds up to the ultimate island experience and the perfect vacation destination.

  3. How to Get from Nassau to Pig Beach, Bahamas: Best Tours & Costs

    In case you're already on Exuma Island and want to swim with the famous pigs, you'll spend a minimum of US$ 448 or 336 (if you're in a group of four) on a Pig Island Tour. If you're on a budget, the cheapest way to swim with pigs in the Bahamas is to take a Pig Beach tour from Nassau to Athol Island from US$ 140 or Rose Island from US$ 195.

  4. Exuma Tour from Miami by Plane

    Visit the Exuma Swimming Pigs on our Bahamas Day Trip from Miami. Enjoy a thrilling day adventure in the Exuma Cays on our Full Day Bahamas Day Trip from Miami by plane. This tour departs from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). You will enjoy stunning window seat views of the Exuma Cays on your flight down to Staniel Cay, which has a ...

  5. A Guide to Pig Beach Bahamas Tour and What to Expect

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  6. Sharks, swimming pigs, and iguanas: An Unforgettable Day Excursion in

    The plane was used by drug traffickers under Pablo Escobar, bringing drugs from Colombia to Miami via the Bahamas, and crashed just off the shore of Staniel Cay in the 1970s. ... Everything you need to know before visiting Pig Beach in the Bahamas. In my tour included were: snorkeling equipment, towels, snacks, soft drinks and beer, all ...

  7. Take a Bahamas Pig Island Tour to go Swimming with Pigs

    [email protected] +1 786-289-8977. Mon - Sun 9.00 - 17.00. 4300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL. Fla. Seller of Travel Ref No. ST41785

  8. Pig Island Bahamas: Home to the Swimming Pigs

    Located at least 3 hours out of Nassau by boat, Pig Island Bahamas is relatively remote, and yet the pigs still draw crowds every day, regardless of the season. Pig Island Bahamas is one of the 365 islands in the Exuma Cays. This string of islands showcases some of the best, if not the absolute best, of what the Bahamas has to offer.

  9. Where to Swim with Pigs in the Bahamas: Tour Options & Tips

    Price: From $675 per person. Duration: 7 hours. This full-day, all-inclusive tour transports passengers from Nassau to Staniel Cay by plane, where you'll continue your excursion via boat. The tour ...

  10. Discover Pig Beach Bahamas on our Bahamas Day Tours!

    Discover Pig Beach Bahamas on a Bahamas Day Tour. December 29, 2018. Pig Island on Big Major Cay of the Bahamas is home to the famous swimming pigs. Pig Island is known worldwide for the Exuma pigs, but there are a plethora of reasons to see the rest of Pig Island. Turquoise blue waters meet white sand beaches of this remote island getaway on ...

  11. Miami to Bahamas Day Trip

    8:30 AM: Arrival at Bahamas Immigration and Customs on Andros Island. 9:45 AM: Arrival at Staniel Cay. 10:00 AM: Boat Tour departs (Boat Tour attractions map here) Break for Lunch at Staniel Cay Yacht Club (Lunch is not included in price; SCYC Lunch menu here) 3:30 PM: Transfers back to Staniel Cay Airport.

  12. Exuma Trips and Tours to the Bahamas Swimming Pigs at Pig Beach

    Visit the famous Swimming Pigs on a Full Day Exuma Tour from Great Exuma by Private Plane that includes Swimming with Sharks, Thunderball Grotto, Sandbars, Iguanas and Snorkeling activities. 1 day. Take the Exuma Day Trip to Pig Beach in Exuma to go Swimming with Pigs. Depart from Nassau, Georgetown Great Exuma or Miami Florida.

  13. Visit the famous Swimming Pigs at Pig Island Bahamas in the Exumas!

    Visit the famous Swimming Pigs on a Full Day Exuma Tour from Great Exuma by Powerboat that includes Swimming with Sharks, Thunderball Grotto, Sandbars, Iguanas, Snorkeling and Deserted beaches. 1 day. Pig Island Bahamas is home to the famous Swimming Pigs at Pig Beach. Swim with Pigs on a magical Bahamas Day Trip at Staniel Cay from Nassau or ...

  14. Pig Beach Tour: How to experience the Bahamas Swimming Pigs

    If you're wondering what your Pig Beach tour itinerary will look like in terms of scheduling, you can expect the following: 7:00 am: Check-in at the airport in Nassau. 8:00 am: Depart Nassau for Staniel Cay. 9:00 am: Arrive and transfer to a boat. 9:15 am: Spend four or so hours enjoying the local sites.

  15. Your Guide for Riding the Boat from Miami to Bahamas

    A boat from Miami to Bahamas sits ready to board in the port. No matter what, you are looking at a 2.5-3 hour trip on any boat from Miami to Bahamas. If traveling on a budget, it is smart to take the boat from Miami to Bahamas which stops in Bimini, drops passengers off, and continues to Freeport. Though, beware this makes the trip longer as well.

  16. Bahamas Tour From Miami: How to See the Exuma Pigs

    While many people want to see the Swimming Pigs, you're not able to see them on the Miami to Bahamas ferry. That's because the boat usually takes you to islands close to Florida, like Bimini and Freeport. However, the Swimming Pigs are in another part of the country, in a district called Exuma. Exuma has 365 islands and is famous for its ...

  17. Pig Beach Bahamas: Guide to visiting the Bahamas Swimming Pigs

    The Powerboat rides start in Nassau or Georgetown Exuma. Its around 3 hours boat ride from Nassau to Staniel Cay and around a 1 an half hour boat ride from Geoergetown Exuma. Swimming Pigs at Pig Beach in the Bahamas. The best Pig Island Tour option is to take flight option. It's only a 30 minute hop from Nassau versus the long boat ride.

  18. How to get to Pig Beach

    Book the Exuma Tour from Nassau by Plane. Pig Beach Bahamas from Miami. Fly from Miami (Fort Lauderdale) — the flight takes less than an hour to reach the Bahamas and less than two hours to reach your destination at Staniel Cay Airport in the Exumas. Most flights to Bahamas from Florida leave from the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport but ...

  19. Miami to Eleuthera Bahamas Day Trip

    Miami to Eleuthera Bahamas Day Tour Attractions. Upon arrival, you will transfer to Gene's Bay Dock, a bustling hub of activity where fishermen unload their catch and locals gather to socialize.From here, you'll start our Boat Tour to nearby islands and attractions, including the famous swimming pigs of Meeks Patch and the ocean swings off Royal Island.

  20. Swimming Pig Beach Big Major Cay Bahamas

    The original Swimming Pig Beach in the Bahamas is found on the island of Big Major Cay, affectionately called "Pig" Major Cay by some. The island is uninhabited by humans and governed solely by its pig residents. While it's not precisely clear how or when the pigs first took up residence on this island paradise, locals have settled on a few ...

  21. Miami to Pig Beach via ferry, car ferry, and plane

    What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Pig Beach, Bahamas? There is no direct connection from Miami to Pig Beach. However, you can take the train to Sheridan Street Station, take the taxi to Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal, take the ferry to Freeport Harbour, take the walk to Freeport Harbour, take the car ferry to Nassau, take ...

  22. Pig Beach (Great Exuma) Reviews

    Exuma Water Sports is a highly rated tour operator that offers half day- and full-day tours. Tours with this outfitter cost $190 per adult for a half-day excursion and $384 per person for a full ...

  23. Official Home Of The Swimming Pigs

    Thunderball Grotto Snorkel in Underwater Caves. One of the most popular snorkelling spots in The Exumas, this cave system is a thrill for all ages. Learn More. Prev. Next. 0 1. For questions call The Exumas Tourist Office at (242) 336-2430.

  24. Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure

    Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure - 7 Stops cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. ... We booked this tour through Bahamas Air Tour and they told us that the service would be performed by 3N's. Bahamas Air Tour (Mark & Ashley) were extremely ...

  25. Eleuthera Archives

    [email protected] +1 786-289-8977 Mon - Sun 9.00 - 17.00 4300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL Fla. Seller of Travel Ref No. ST41785 The Bahamas Blog Miami to Eleuthera Bahamas Day Trip