Take flight on an incredible Exuma Cays Adventures, into the stunning Bahamas Exumas Islands. With over 365 islands, the Exuma Cays are the largest archipelago within the family of 700 islands that makes up the Bahamas Islands. Exuma Tours are by far the best way to visit the Exuma Cays. With Exuma excursions from Nassau and from Miami, there are many different ways of finding the best Exuma Cays Adventures!
Whilst everyone arrives into the Bahamas, usually into Nassau, that Swimming with Pigs is top of their to do list, it’s easier to forget the lesser known things to do in Bahamas. These include going swimming with Sharks, snorkelling into the James Bond Thunderball Cave, or exploring the Exuma Sand Bar.
On one of the many Exuma Tours from Nassau, you can now be transported in a fast and convenient flight to the Exuma Cays. This is by far the quickest way to visit the famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs!
Whilst accommodation options within the Exuma Cays are limited, this is one of the reasons why Exuma Excursions in one day are so popular with visitors staying in Nassau. Why worry about onward travel within the Exumas or spending the night away from New Providence island, when in fact all you have to do is book onto one of the One Day Exuma Excursions from Nassau.
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1. Swimming with Pigs at Pig Beach
The number #1 top rated activity in the Bahamas, is definitively the famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs. These unique Pigs have become world famous for their sea swimming abilities! Featured in many TV shows including the Bachelor and the Fyre Festival documentaries. Many celebrities including Kim Kardashian have visit the Swimming Pigs Island in recent years.
#1 Exuma Cays Adventures: Swimming With Pigs
The Swimming Pigs live on an island called Big Major Cay, which is commonly referred to as Pig Beach or Pig Island.
This is the official home of the Bahamas Swimming pigs. There maybe other islands in the Bahamas that have Swimming Pigs but, Exuma and Big Major Cay is the undisputed origin of the Swimming with Pigs Exuma Cays Adventures!
2. Swim with Sharks at Compass Cay
One of the best Exuma Excursions has to be going Swimming with Sharks. This can be done at Compass Cay Marina, where they have a large collection of pet Nurse Sharks. Nurse Sharks are for the most part harmless to humans.
Swimming with Sharks at Compass Cay Marina
Just a 20 minute boat ride from Pig Beach, this is one of the major attractions on the standard Exuma Cays Adventures itinerary.
Compass Cay is also home to a stunning crescent beach. The full service marina provides everything except for fuel. It is a popular overnight spot for luxury yachts.
3. Roam with Iguanas at Bitter Guana Cay
On nearby Bitter Guana Cay Island, another one of the main Exuma Cays adventures islands, you can discover the endangered Bahamian Rock Iguanas. These are a specific type of Rock Iguana indigenous to the Exuma Cays. They have a distinctive pink and red color.
The secluded Bitter Guana Cay is an exciting place to stop on most Exuma Tours from Nassau, because of it’s shear tranquillity and beauty. Since its south enough to be off the main tourist track, it actually attract much less visitors than the more popular Pig Beach and Compass Cay islands.
Bahamian Rock Iguanas on Bitter Guana Cay
4. Snorkel into the Exumas Plane Wreck
The underwater plane wreck is the remnants of a drug smugglers plane that crashed off the coast of Staniel Cay island. This plane wreck is unique in that it is one of the few ones which is close enough to visit from one of the popular islands and not far from the main Exuma Cays adventures itinerary.
The Exuma plane wreck dates back to the 1970’s when it was on a training mission using large bags of flour to substitute bags of drugs. The aircraft got into difficult when it was coming into Staniel Cay airport.
The Exuma Plane Wreck at Staniel Cay
It is now a popular snorkeling location in the Bahamas.
7 Reasons to book one of these Exuma Cays Adventures
Taking one of the exciting Exuma Cays adventures will certainly be a highlight of any Bahamas Vacation or Honeymoon! Here are 7 reasons why you should book onto one of the Exuma Excursions from Nassau:
- Visit the famous Swimming Pigs at Pig Beach
- Fly to the Exuma Cays from Nassau for the quickest tour.
- Enjoy a comfortable Day Excursion by taking the Plane instead of the Boat!
- Go Swimming with Sharks at Compass Cay.
- Take in the adventure with a Snorkeling excursion into the James Bond cave.
- Discover Staniel Cay – the Jewel in the Crown of the Bahamas Islands.
- See the Stunning Exuma Sand Bar – an unspoilt stretch of white sands.
Looking for the best Exuma Tours from Nassau, Miami or Georgetown Great Exuma? Then contact us to make a booking today! Be sure to contact one of our Swimming with Pigs Experts via our contact form if you have any questions about the Exuma pigs tour you chose.
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