There are plenty of things to do on a Fort Lauderdale Bahamas day trip. Whether it is visiting the Bahamas swimming pigs at the island with pigs or finding a hidden sand bar and wallowing your day away under the great Bahamian sun, there is a little something for everyone on this Bahamas adventure.
Some of the attractions to visit on your Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas day trip
The benefit of an exotic Exuma day trip to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale is its central location gives you plenty of options in terms of what to do on your one day cruise to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale. Let’s take a look at just a few of those Bahamas day trip activities:
1.Swimming with the Pigs in the Bahamas at Big Major Cay
The swimming pigs are the crown jewel of a day trip to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale.
By far and away, the most popular attraction on a Fort Lauderdale Bahamas day trip are the Exuma pigs at Pig Island Bahamas. Take a Pig Island tour to Pig Beach Bahamas to see what all the hype is about regarding these cute Bahamas pigs and see why they had over six million visitors in 2018!
There is said to be around 25 pigs living on the beach, ranging in size from tiny piglets to the oldest resident on the island, Big Momma. Take a small boat and feed these lovable pigs straight from your fingertips. Pay careful attention to abide by all rules of etiquette to ensure safety for the animal and yourself.
2. Dive into Compass Cay Marina with Reef Sharks
Not to be overlooked, the sharks at Compass Cay are one of the most thrilling adventures to be had on your Fort Lauderdale Bahamas day trip.
Take a dip in shallow waters at Compass Cay Marina with dozens of reef and nurse sharks. These guys can grow to be over 10-feet in length and upwards of 300-pounds. Don’t worry though, they are completely harmless if left unthreatened.
If you are lucky, they will even brush up against you and you will get to feel their slimy, smooth surface. It is a perfect activity for those who want to brave the chance of a lifetime!
The Compass Cay sharks are a highlight of any Fort Lauderdale Bahamas day trip.
3. Do your best James Bond impression at Thunderball Grotto Exuma
Hop on a ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas and re-enact scenes from one of the world’s favorite secret spies. That’s right, you can do the same stunts as 007 on your Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas day trip.
From the outside, it might not look like much, but inside these hollow walls are an adventure of vibrant colors and lively marine life waiting for you! Make sure you bring a snorkel to make the most of it.
Afterward, take a drink at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club nearby where Sean Connery frequented after film days on the set of “Thunderball” in the Sixties.
4. Spot endangered species of Iguanas at Bitter Guana Cay
What is better on a day trip to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale than the chance to see something which may not last much longer? The Northern Bahamian Rock Iguanas are a dying species — much influenced by human behavior. Chances are on your next day trip to Bahamas from Miami or Fort Lauderdale, you won’t be as lucky to have the opportunity. Take advantage of the experience while it lasts on your next day trips to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale!
Aerial view of a Bahamas day trip.
A Fort Lauderdale Bahamas day trip that you won’t soon forget!
Want to book a Swimming Pigs Bahamas tour in the Exumas for your day trips to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale? Then be sure to contact one of our Swimming with Pigs Experts via our contact form before your Fort Lauderdale Bahamas day trip.
