Group Boat, Sand Bar Hour

Exuma Full Day Swimming Pigs Group Boat Tour

★ 4.7 175 reviews

8 hours, free cancellation.

from $499 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Group: max 25 travellers
Meeting point: Margaritaville Paradise Island, Nassau
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

This full day trip from Paradise Island packs the Exuma Cays into a single, fast run by speedboat. You check in at the Aqua Shores office at Margaritaville Paradise Island, then head out across open water to a string of stops: iguanas at Allen's Cay, a pass by Norman's Cay, nurse sharks at Compass Cay, the swimming pigs at Pig Beach, lunch at Black Point, and a final hour on an Exuma sand bar before the return ride.

It is a long day, about 8 hours in total, and reviewers are consistent that the boat ride itself is a big part of it. One described the route as roughly 180 miles on a speedboat, and another advised bringing clothes that can get wet and being prepared to get soaked. In between, the crew keeps drinks and snacks flowing, with lunch included, and alcohol is served to travellers 21 and over.

The group runs up to 25 people, and at least one reviewer found the group larger than they had expected. It suits travellers who want the headline Exuma sights in one shot and can handle an open boat at speed. It is not a fit for anyone with back problems, and the listing says it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with serious heart or other medical conditions, and it is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Snacks
Bottled water
Soda/Pop

Not Included

Private transportation

Itinerary

Meet at Margaritaville Paradise IslandCheck in at the Aqua Shores office at 2 Marina Drive, Paradise Island, where a representative greets you.
Allens Cay iguanasA 25 minute stop with admission included, where reviewers came face to face with the iguanas.
Exuma Cays cruiseA passing run or short stop through the cays on the way south.
Norman's CayA 15 minute free stop, which reviewers mention for the Pablo Escobar crashed plane site.
Compass Cay nurse sharksA 30 minute free stop where reviewers swam with the nurse sharks.
Pig BeachA 40 minute free stop to swim with the famous pigs.
Lunch at Black PointAn hour at Black Point, with lunch included in the tour.
Exuma Sand BarA final hour on the sand bar, with admission included, before the boat returns.
Return to Paradise IslandThe trip ends back at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bahamas, the same point as departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the listing itself.

Getting soaked. Bring clothes that can get wet. One reviewer advised being prepared to get soaked on the speedboat, so dress accordingly.
Pace and fitness. The day is long, around 8 hours, with long stretches of fast boating between stops. One reviewer reported a rough return ride in bad weather, so anyone with back problems should think carefully, and the listing advises against the trip for those travellers.
Group size. The cap is 25 travellers, and at least one reviewer found more people on board than expected. The feel is a shared, party-leaning outing with music rather than a quiet cruise.
Food and drink. Lunch is included, and reviewers described it as good, with one naming Lorraine's as the lunch spot. Snacks, bottled water, soda and alcoholic drinks for those 21 and over are supplied on board, and one reviewer mentioned a hot breakfast at check-in.
Booking and check-in. One reviewer reported arriving at the meeting point to find no representative and a booking that could not be located. Confirm your reservation and the meeting details through the booking page or the operator the day before.
Weather and photos. The operator requires good weather and offers a different date or a full refund if the tour is cancelled for it, and one reviewer said the operator substituted a different itinerary as a plan B when weather in Exuma was unfavorable. One reviewer also noted that crew members help with photos at the stops.

Common issues. The group can reach 25 people, and at least one reviewer was surprised to find more travellers on board than expected. Weather on the Exuma bank affects both the route and the ride home, and one reviewer described a rough, wet return in a storm; the operator requires good weather and offers a different date or a full refund if it cancels. There is also a minimum traveller number, and if it is not met the tour may be cancelled with a date change or refund. One reviewer reported arriving at the meeting point to find no representative and a booking that could not be located, so confirming details in advance is wise. The listing also flags that the trip is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Lunch, snacks, bottled water and soda are included, and reviews indicate alcoholic drinks are also served on board to travellers 21 and over. Admission at the stops listed as included, such as Allens Cay and the sand bar, is covered. Private transportation is listed as not included, and the listing does not state hotel pickup, so check the booking page before you go.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At the Aqua Shores office at 2 Marina Drive, Paradise Island, at Margaritaville Paradise Island, where a representative greets you. The tour ends back at the same spot. One reviewer arranged their own transport downtown through their hotel concierge.

How Long Is The Day And How Much Boat Time Is There?

The tour runs about 8 hours, and much of it is spent on a fast boat moving between stops. One reviewer estimated the route at around 180 miles, so expect long, windy, wet stretches between the islands.

Is This Tour Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing says most travellers can participate but the boat is not wheelchair accessible. It also advises against the trip for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. If in doubt, ask the operator through the booking page before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. The tour needs good weather and a minimum number of travellers, and if it is cancelled for either reason you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Clothes that can get wet, since one reviewer advised being prepared to get soaked on the speedboat. The listing carries no packing list beyond that. Confirm any other suggestions on the live booking page.