Pigs And Iguanas, Exuma Lunch

Nassau: Exuma Cays Swimming Pigs and Iguanas Tour

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8 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Nassau
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

A powerboat run out of Nassau covers the stops most people picture when they think of the Exuma Cays: the rock iguanas of Allen's Cay, the nurse sharks at Compass Cay Marina, the sunken plane wreck associated with Pablo Escobar viewed from the boat, and the original swimming pigs at Big Major Cay, better known as Pig Beach. The day runs about eight hours, cruising past five islands and cays along the way.

The pace is deliberately unhurried at each stop. At Pig Beach you get time to feed and photograph the pigs without being rushed off, and at Compass Cay you can watch or swim with the nurse sharks from the dock or in the water. A hot Bahamian lunch at the Exuma Native Restaurant is part of the day, and the trip usually finishes with downtime on a sandbar or a quiet beach, depending on conditions.

Soft drinks, water and alcoholic beverages are included on board. Hotel pickup is not, so you make your own way to the meeting point in Nassau. This tour suits travellers who want the headline Exuma wildlife encounters in a single day from Nassau and are comfortable with a long boat ride to get them. The itinerary is weather dependent and can be adjusted on the day.

What's Included

Included

Powerboat transportation from Nassau
Allen's Cay visit (Bahamian Rock Iguanas)
Compass Cay Marina visit (nurse sharks)
Big Major Cay visit (Pig Beach)
Bahamian lunch at Exuma Native Restaurant
Sandbar or beach time (conditions permitting)
Soft drinks, water, and alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

Meet in NassauMake your own way to the meeting point in Nassau. Hotel pickup is not included.
Powerboat to Allen's CayCruise out by powerboat to Allen's Cay, where the endangered Bahamian Rock Iguanas roam freely and you can see them up close.
Scenic cruise and plane wreckContinue through the Exuma Cays, viewing Pablo Escobar's sunken plane wreck from the vessel along the way.
Compass Cay MarinaStop at the marina to interact with nurse sharks from the dock or in the water.
Big Major Cay, Pig BeachThe centerpiece of the day: time with the world-famous swimming pigs, with chances to feed them and take photos at a relaxed pace.
Bahamian lunchA hot Bahamian lunch at the Exuma Native Restaurant is included. Drinks, including alcohol, are provided on board.
Sandbar or beachFinish with relaxation on a sandbar when conditions allow, or on a secluded white-sand beach with calm, shallow water.
Return to NassauCruise back to Nassau by powerboat at the end of the full day.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to sort out before you book, based on the listing and on what travellers have said afterwards.

Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport to the meeting point in Nassau. Check the booking page for the exact address and any check-in instructions before you set out.
What to bring. The listing recommends sunglasses, a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera and sunscreen. You will be on a boat and in and out of the water all day, so bring everything in something that can handle spray.
Food and drink. A hot Bahamian lunch at the Exuma Native Restaurant is included, along with soft drinks, water and alcoholic beverages. One reviewer described the food and drinks as unlimited, so the included provisions appear generous.
Pace and fitness. The tour runs about eight hours with several stops. Be ready for boarding and disembarking from a powerboat several times over the course of the day.
Weather risk. The listing is clear that this is a weather-dependent boat excursion, and the itinerary may be adjusted for conditions. Full refunds apply for itinerary or weather-related cancellations and critical changes.
Who runs it. The tour is operated by Exuma Escapes Bahamas Ltd., with a crew running the boat throughout the day. One reviewer praised the crew as accommodating, professional and entertaining, and another said the two people in charge made sure all passengers enjoyed the experience.

Common issues. The main risk is weather. The listing states the itinerary may be adjusted based on conditions, and one reviewer reported the tour was cancelled a few hours before departure, supposedly due to weather. That traveller received a cancellation notice only a few hours ahead, which is worth knowing if you have a tight schedule. Hotel pickup is not included, which adds a morning logistics step in Nassau. The long boat ride and multiple stops mean a full day on the water.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No, hotel pickup is not included. You meet the tour at a set point in Nassau, with the exact location shown on the booking page.

Is Lunch Included In The Price?

Yes. A hot Bahamian lunch at the Exuma Native Restaurant is included, along with soft drinks, water and alcoholic beverages on board.

How Long Is The Tour?

About eight hours. It is a full-day powerboat excursion from Nassau into the Exuma Cays with several stops.

Which Animals Will We See?

Bahamian Rock Iguanas on Allen's Cay, nurse sharks at Compass Cay Marina, and the swimming pigs at Big Major Cay. There is also a sunken plane wreck, viewed from the boat.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The listing also states you get a full refund for itinerary or weather-related cancellations and critical changes.

What Should I Bring?

Sunglasses, a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera and sunscreen, per the listing. You will be outdoors on the water for the full day.