Small Powerboat, Max 19

Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

★ 4.8 536 reviews

8 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 8 hours
Group: max 19 travellers
Meeting point: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, Nassau
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

Nineteen people, one powerboat, and a full eight hours on the water between Nassau and the Exuma Cays. This Aqua Shores tour runs from the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal at 08:30, checking in at the front of the Margaritaville Restaurant, and spends the day moving between the cays before returning to the same spot. It is built around the famous stops: swimming pigs at Pig Beach, Compass Cay, the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, and a short pass by Norman's Cay.

The rhythm of the day matters more than most travellers expect. Several reviewers said a large share of the time is spent riding the boat between stops, with stops themselves running shorter than the transit. One reviewer estimated around 70 percent of the day on the boat. People who enjoy being on a fast boat tend to rate the day highly. Those hoping for long stretches ashore sometimes feel shortchanged. The rides are also described as choppy and bumpy, which reviewers generally accept as part of open-water travel but worth knowing in advance.

Food and drink are part of the package: lunch, beer, bottled water and snacks are all listed as included. The crew draws consistent praise across reviews for being attentive, entertaining and safety conscious. It suits travellers with moderate fitness who are comfortable on the water for a full day. It does not suit pregnant travellers, and the listing advises against it for people with back problems. Weather cancellations happen, and the operator is described by several reviewers as communicative and responsible when they do.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Alcoholic beverages (beer)
Bottled water
Snacks

Not Included

Private transportation
Pregnant Travelers not permitted

Itinerary

Check in at Paradise IslandMeet at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, checking in at the front of the Margaritaville Restaurant, for an 08:30 start.
Exuma Cays cruiseOpen-water boating brings the group into the cays. The ride is fast and can be choppy.
Compass Cay, 30 minutesA half-hour stop at Compass Cay. Nurse sharks are among the animals reviewers describe seeing on this tour.
Pig Beach, 45 minutesForty-five minutes with the swimming pigs, with admission included.
Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, 1 hourAn hour at the Land and Sea Park with admission included.
Norman's Cay, 15 minutesA short 15-minute pass at Norman's Cay. A review mentions seeing the Escobar plane on this tour.
Sand bar and lunchReviews describe a sand bar stop and an included lunch during the day. The listing includes lunch, beer, bottled water and snacks.
Return to Paradise IslandThe boat heads back to the ferry terminal, ending at the original meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A full day on a fast boat with short stops at each highlight, so what you wear, where you sit and how you handle the ride matter as much as the destination.

Boat time is real. Several travellers said most of the day is spent on the water. One reviewer estimated around 70 percent of the day on the boat. If a long powerboat ride sounds like punishment rather than fun, weigh that before booking.
Choppy ride. Multiple reviews describe the ride as choppy and bumpy. The listing says the tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems.
Food and drink. Lunch, beer, bottled water and snacks are all included per the listing, and reviewers describe good food and drinks on the trip.
Fitness and mobility. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and notes the tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are. Getting on and off the boat at each stop is part of the day.
Animals up close. Reviewers describe seeing and swimming with nurse sharks and pigs on this tour. One reviewer mentioned wanting more time with the sharks, so the animal stops can feel brief.
Weather dependence. The tour requires good weather and may be cancelled or rescheduled when conditions are poor. Several reviewers praised the operator for daily updates and responsible cancellations when weather forced changes.

Common issues. The main downsides are structural rather than accidental. Several reviewers said most of the day is spent on the boat travelling between stops rather than ashore, and one reviewer estimated only about 20 minutes at each excursion, regretting the booking once they realised. The listing states the tour requires a minimum number of travellers and may be cancelled if that minimum is not met, with a different date, a different experience or a full refund offered. Weather cancellations also occur. Pregnant travellers are not permitted, and the tour is not recommended for people with back problems.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes lunch, beer, bottled water and snacks, plus admission at Pig Beach and the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. No admission ticket is listed for the Compass Cay, Exuma Cays and Norman's Cay stops. Private transportation is not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet And What Time Does It Start?

Check in is at the front of the Margaritaville Restaurant on Paradise Island, at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, for an 08:30 start. The tour ends back at the same meeting point. The listing does not state hotel pickup, so check the booking page if you need transport to the terminal.

How Long Is The Tour And How Is The Time Split?

The tour runs 8 hours. Several reviewers said a large share of that time is on the boat, with stops at each highlight running shorter than the transit. Plan for a full day on the water rather than long visits ashore.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing says the tour is not wheelchair accessible but is pushchair accessible, and it asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems, and pregnant travellers are not permitted. Travellers with mobility concerns should raise them with the operator before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

How Many People Are On The Boat?

The listing caps the tour at 19 travellers. Reviewers describe the crew as attentive throughout the day.