Nassau to Staniel Cay is a very popular route – home to the famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs, Staniel Cay island is a major hub for travel to Pig Island. One of 365 islands located in the Bahamas Exuma Cays, it is well known as the Jewel in the Crown of the Bahamas Islands.
Pig Beach, officially known as Big Major Cay island, is located next door to Staniel Cay Island.
Staniel Cay has both an airport and marina, making it the perfect hub for travelers seeking their day out at the Swimming with Pigs. Also, Staniel Cay is the closest island to Pig Beach that has accommodation. So for travelers looking for overnight stays in the Exuma Cays, they have the choice of private villas, boutique hotels and yachts.
How to Get to Staniel Cay
There are really only 2 ways to reach Staniel Cay – by Plane or by Boat.
The plane options are numerous. You can take a scheduled flight, private charter or day excursion flight. With so many Staniel Cay flights to choose from, with multiple departures throughout the day, flight from Nassau to Staniel Cay is definitely the most convenient and accessible way to visit the Exuma Cays.
Taking the Boat form Nassau to Staniel, is possible but the choice is limited. There is no “ferry” or public boat service between Nassau to Staniel Cay. Only tour operators that offer day excursions by power boat. And then, the journey is a hell raising 3 hours across open waters. Whilst there is a ferry from Nassau to Exuma, this ferry only stops in Georgetown which is about 5 hours south of Staniel Cay.
Flights from Nassau to Staniel Cay
There are a few Staniel Cay flights available by scheduled airlines. This is the main method for travelling from Nassau to Staniel Cay. Scheduled flights are best suited for travelers intending to stay on Staniel Cay for a few days or weeks on their vacations.
Some Tour Operators use Staniel Cay flights as a means of transporting guests from Nassau to Staniel Cay, to then commence their boat tours in Staniel Cay. These boat tours are Day Long, full day tour excursions around the Exumas by speed boat.
Fly on a Nassau to Exuma Day Trip to get to Staniel Cay
Taking the boat from Nassau to Staniel Cay
The only boats that travel directly from Nassau to Staniel Cay are private charter boats and yachts. There is no public ferry service that operates from Nassau to Staniel Cay.
There are a few Boat Tour operators that offer day tour adventure services between Nassau and the Exuma Cays. Some of these Boat Tours may stop in Staniel Cay, but your best option for travelling directly from Nassau to Staniel Cay is to take a flight.
Why you should book Staniel Cay Flights on our Exuma Tours from Nassau by Plane
Exuma Tours from Nassau by Plane are the premier Staniel Cay flight and vacation tour operator within the Bahamas. They offer Day Trips to Staniel Cay aswell as private Bahamas Air Charter flights from all islands within the Bahamas and all airports within Southern Florida.
Reasons to book a Bahamas Air Charter Flights from Nassau to Staniel Cay
- Premium travel experience – fly like a VIP
- Flexibility – travel on your scheduled
- Private Flights – don’t worry about social distancing or sharing the cabin with others.
- Stunning views of the Exuma Cays from large Windows.
- Enjoy comfortable seating and plush cabin interiors.
- Every seat is a window seat!
- Fly between private airport terminals – no waiting in line for Customs & Immigration.
Swimming with Pigs from Nassau to Staniel Cay
Swimming with Pigs is of course the most popular activity in the Bahamas and the main purpose why travelers want to journey from Nassau to Staniel Cay!
The Swimming Pigs live on Big Major Cay island, next door to Staniel Cay Island.
One of the famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs at Staniel Cay
Whilst travel from Nassau to Staniel Cay can be arranged off your own back, travelers still require a boat to travel between Staniel Cay and Pig Island. There is no public ferry or taxi service to travel between these islands!
So really the best way to visit the Bahamas Swimming Pigs is to take an organized Nassau to Staniel Cay Day Excursion where the full day itinerary is ready to be enjoyed.
On a regular Staniel Cay Day Trip you can expect to visit:
- Swimming Pigs at Pig Beach
- Swimming with Sharks at Compass Cay
- James Bond Thunderball Grotto Cave
- Underwater Plane wreck at Staniel Cay
- Sand Bar at Pipe Creek
- Iguanas at Bitter Guana Cay
- Staniel Cay Yacht Club
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