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Exuma Swimming Pigs and Sharks Tour by Plane

★ 4.4 7 reviews

7 to 9 hours, free cancellation.

from $4,000 per group

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Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Group: max 4 travellers
Meeting point: Nassau (flight to Black Point, Exuma)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included

Overview

This day trip from Nassau combines a flight to the Exumas with a boat tour of the cays, and it is a private activity, so only your group takes part. The full run lasts 7 to 9 hours, which works for anyone who wants to see as much of the Exumas as possible in a single day.

The route reads like a checklist of the islands' best-known stops. You get an hour at Pig Beach with the swimming pigs, an hour at Compass Cay for the shark encounters, and an hour at Thunderball Grotto for snorkelling. Shorter stops follow at Staniel Cay and Gaulin Cay, before time on Great Exuma and the return flight to Nassau.

Lunch is included, taken at Black Point on Exuma, with a choice of local dishes or simpler options such as burgers, fries and chicken wings. Reviewers who took the trip described smooth flights, a well run boat day and guides who were good with children, so it works well for families, provided everyone has moderate fitness for swimming and boarding boats.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Bottled water (Free water for all passengers)
Soda/Pop (food and drink are complimentary)
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board

Not Included

Toilets on board (Restroom on board)

Itinerary

Staniel Cay arrivalThe plane from Nassau lands at Staniel Cay. The listing allows 30 minutes here.
Pig BeachOne hour at Pig Beach with the swimming pigs. Admission is included in the tour price.
Compass CayOne hour at Compass Cay, where the shark encounters happen. Admission is included.
Thunderball GrottoOne hour of snorkelling at the grotto, with admission included.
Gaulin CayA 30 minute stop.
Great Exuma and lunchTwo hours on Great Exuma, including the included lunch at Black Point with a choice of local cuisine or burgers, fries or chicken wings.
Return to NassauThe flight back to Nassau closes the day. The listing allows 2 hours for this leg of the itinerary.

What To Expect From The Tour

A day like this runs on sun, salt water and tight logistics, so a little preparation goes a long way. Here is what matters before you book.

Fitness and pace. The listing asks for moderate physical fitness and says the tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers or anyone with serious heart conditions. You will swim, climb into and out of a boat, and move between several cays in a single day.
Swimwear and gear. Snorkelling is part of the day at Thunderball Grotto, and reviewers mention snorkelling among the activities, so come prepared to get in the water at several stops. The listing does not give a packing list, so plan swimwear and anything you personally need for a day of swimming and boat transfers.
Food and drink. Lunch at Black Point is included, with a choice of local cuisine or a simpler burger, fries or chicken wings option. Bottled water and soft drinks are free for all passengers throughout the day.
Children on board. Infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are available if arranged. Reviewers said the crew were great with kids, and one family of four described the whole day as working well for them.
Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather, and flights and boats can be affected by conditions. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
Group feel. This is a private activity, so only your group participates. One reviewer described a guide accompanying their family for the whole day and making sure everything went to their satisfaction.

Common issues. The day depends entirely on weather, and the operator will cancel or reschedule if conditions are poor. One reviewer reported a cancellation made less than 24 hours before departure, with a refund issued but no rebooking possible, so keep your schedule flexible near your travel dates. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and requires moderate fitness, which rules out some travellers. The listing excludes an on-board restroom, though infant seats are available and service animals are allowed. Cancellations on your side must be made at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes lunch at Black Point, with a choice of local cuisine or burger and fries or chicken wings, plus bottled water and soft drinks for all passengers. Air conditioned transport and WiFi on board are also included, along with admission to Pig Beach, Compass Cay and Thunderball Grotto.

Is Lunch Or Any Entry Fee Extra?

No. Lunch and soft drinks are complimentary, and admission tickets for Pig Beach, Compass Cay and Thunderball Grotto are included. The stops at Staniel Cay, Gaulin Cay, Great Exuma and Nassau have no admission fees. There is no restroom on board, which is the main stated exclusion.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience runs 7 to 9 hours from Nassau, covering the flight, the boat day around the cays, lunch and the return flight.

Is The Tour Suitable For Kids?

Yes, with conditions. Infants must sit on laps and infant seats are available, and reviewers said the crew were good with children. The listing asks for moderate physical fitness and does not recommend the tour for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Within 24 hours, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Is Pickup From My Hotel Included?

The listing does not state hotel pickup for this product, so check the live booking page for the meeting point details before you travel.