Spend a full day from Nassau exploring the Exuma Cays: swim with the famous pigs at Big Major's Cay, snorkel a plane wreck, visit nurse sharks at Compass Cay, and enjoy a Bahamian lunch. This fast-paced boat tour packs clear-water highlights into an eight-hour adventure.
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You push off from Nassau as the harbor loosens its hold and the turquoise sea stretches flat and bright—an open highway that seems to dare you to hurry. The boat hums, spray on your face, and within an hour the mosaic of cays appears: low sandy rims, green scrub, and pockets of reef that catch daylight like coins.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: able to step on/off a boat, swim short distances, and stand for periodic transfers.
Wildlife
History
Norman’s Cay is known for its late-1970s role in drug smuggling; remnants like the sunken plane are now artificial reef and dive sites.
Conservation
Interacting with pigs and marine life can stress ecosystems; follow guides’ rules, avoid feeding wildlife inappropriate food, and use reef-safe products to limit damage to coral.
Reserve your spot on the Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The cays’ reefs are fragile—use reef-safe sunscreen and reapply after swimming to protect coral and marine life.
Pack a dry bag
Bring a small dry bag for your phone, camera, and wallet—boats can get splashed and sand is relentless.
Wear sturdy water shoes
Some shore landings are rocky or shelly; water shoes protect feet during beach walks and when climbing in and out of the boat.
Prepare for seasickness
The crossing can be choppy; bring motion-sickness meds if you’re prone to nausea and sit mid-boat for a steadier ride.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and preserves marine ecosystems in warm sun and shallow water.
summer
Dry bag (small)
Keeps electronics and valuables dry during boat transfers and beach stops.
Water shoes
Useful for rocky shores, boat gangways, and shallow snorkeling entries.
summer
Personal snorkel mask
While snorkel gear is provided, a well-fitting personal mask improves comfort and visibility.