How do I get to the swimming pigs from Nassau?

Traveling to Pig Island from Nassau Go on a one-day trip by plane to Big Major Cay from Nassau - (Nassau to Exuma Day Trip Swimming Pigs). You'll arrive either at Staniel Cay, Black Point, or Farmers Cay. The closest option to fly into is Staniel Cay. This can cost around $135-$250 USD a seat.



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Expect to share your experience with other tourists – most days, several boats stop at Pig Beach at the same time. If you want the pigs all to yourself, you'll have to pay for a private tour. Expect to be in or on the water pretty much all day.

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What It Is. The most well-known swimming pigs experience on a Bahamas cruise involves getting in the water with feral pigs on Pig Beach, located on an island in the Exuma district. But for cruisers, the activity almost always features trained domesticated pigs on small islands much closer to Nassau and Freeport.

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BUT the price is about 400$ and there is a cheaper way from Nassau to get there: Take a plane! The Airport of Exuma is literally next to the port (5min walking distance!) and the price per person is about 150-200$ (there and back - leave in the morning and come back at night).

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A note about the speed boat tours: The cheapest way to visit Pig Beach from Nassau is by speedboat. However, this is also the most uncomfortable way to visit the piggies, since the ride is quite bumpy, and you're spending hours on the boat.

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All about the 'Beach Babes' of Big Major Cay The pigs on Big Major Cay (Pig Island) are considered the 'original swimming pigs' of The Bahamas.

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The Exumas are a truly magical place and worth the visit. Most people will stay on Nassau which is the most touristy place in the Bahamas and only take a day trip to the Exumas but try to carve out at least three days to spend in the Exumas and then you can island hop around.

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