What to expect if you book a swimming with pigs tour in the. Located at least 3 hours out of nassau by boat, pig island bahamas is relatively remote, and yet the pigs still draw crowds every day, regardless of the season. Swimming pigs of exuma bahamas pig island 2019 youtube. Pig island bahamas, also known as big major cay, is a deserted island in the exuma cays of the bahamas, the nearest airport is staniel cay about ten minutes by boat to pig island, but a long journey from the airport to the boat. Hidden beaches bahamas has exuma swimming pigs excursions and boat trip charters. Dec 21, 2018 one of the most popular attractions on our day trip to the bahamas is pig island. Exuma swimming pigs tour iguanas tour exuma boat tours.
Official home of the swimming pigs the official site of the bahamas. From there we head to the main attraction at big major cay a. Swimming pigs beach tours nassau bahamas excursions. Island s famous swimming pigs mysteriously found dead. Regardless of how the swimming pigs arrived, theyve figured out how to survive on pig beach and theyre now a major part of the bahamas ecotourism scene. What to expect if you book a swimming with pigs tour in. The bahamas are famous for sun, sandand swimming pigs. Apr 17, 2019 how to visit the swimming pigs in the bahamas, from which island they are on and the best tour companies to use. We will definitely be back to exuma and this trip will be one of the first things we book. Yes, you read that right, you can be swimming with pigs in the bahamas exuma. May 19, 2017 the pigs live on big major cay, one of the over 365 islands in exuma, a district of the bahamas. Pig island has much of what youd expect in a horror novel.
In fact, the area is informally known as pig island or pig beach, for obvious reasons. These unique animals love visitors, and this is the best way to see them from nassau. Hidden beaches bahamas offers nassau bahamas excursions and tours around the bahamas. Swimming with pigs and stingrays on this beautiful island of exuma was a dream. The salty pig offers a unique trip to an inhabited bahamian island and eleutheras swimming pigs. Pig beach bahamas is the center of attraction for visitors to staniel cay, but this remote pig island has no easy or affordable means of visiting. Discover pig beach bahamas on our bahamas day tours.
But ultimately, this is a widely popular tourist attraction that many travelers will book during a trip to the bahamas. One of the most unique tours you can experience in the bahamas is a boat trip to whats become known as pig island. Still want to know more, purchase pigs of paradise. Join us as we zoom through the stunning exuma cays, with stops to explore the beauty up close. Swimming with pigs and sharks on a day trip to the exumas. The ultimate tour trip from nassau bahamas to your private island in exuma. Footprintfree beaches, ultraexclusive resorts, and islands fit for celebrities make this tropical paradise an absolute gem. Swim with the pigs near shore and on the beaches of nassau bahamas. Official home of the swimming pigs its better in the bahamas. These are at pig beach big major cay on exuma island or at piggyville noname cay on abaco island. Here, nature outnumbers man, coastlines remain flawless and private homes play host to some of the worlds most famous stars. You can create your own custom water experience throughout the exuma cays which includes snorkeling, exploring the coral reefs, swim with the schools of fish in the crystal blue waters. Sep 30, 2014 the full version of when pigs swim premiered at the 2014 bahamas international film festival, where it won the haven award of best documentary short. Powerboat adventures exuma bahamas tour swimming pigs.
Swimming pig tours from nassau to exuma harbour safaris. Swim with the pigs in freeport, bahamas grand bahama. If swimming with pigs and nurse sharks and sunbathing with rock iguanas has been on your travel bucket list since you got your first passport, just remember to be a responsible, thoughtful traveler. A member of our island boys team will respond by phone or email within 24 hours to get you on your way. There is nowhere else in the world where there is an island of wild pigs that roam free and swim with all sea life. The exuma cays are a collection of mostly uninhabited tropical islands set amongst the most beautiful turquoise water you will ever see on earth. Great stirrup cay, bahamas swim with the pigs excursion. Pig beach is located on a small uninhabited island in the exumas called big major cay, which is part of the outer islands of the bahamas. Turquoise blue waters meet white sand beaches of this remote island getaway on big major cay. Islands famous swimming pigs mysteriously found dead aol news. It is inhabited by around 20 feral pigs that live on the island and love to swim in the sea and greet tourists. Dec 05, 2018 i had the opportunity to visit the bahamas and went swimming not only with pigs but also sharks in exuma and had an unforgettable time. Everything to know about swimming with pigs in the bahamas.
Check out some of our pictures below and make sure you head over to our partner site to look for your souvenir photos. Book one of our private tours where we take you to private locations to explore the white sandy beaches of the. As a result, the myths and legends surrounding the swimming pigs continue to grow. Sadly, pig beach isnt paradise for the swimming pigs. For more information on booking a day tour from miami or ft. Mar 03, 2017 islands famous swimming pigs mysteriously found dead. Pig beach also known as major cay, and officially big major cay is an uninhabited island or cay located in exuma, the bahamas.
You get to see the swimming pigs as well as life on an out island and the true natural beauty of the bahamas. Meet the swimming pigs of the bahamas sandals resorts. Visit our private island by a scenic 15 minute boat ride. One of the most important things to note is that the bahamas pig beach is not in nassau, which is presumably where you are staying. Exuma swimming pigs tour, iguanas tour provided by tours r us exuma.
Aug 08, 2017 firstly, there are actually 2 locations you can visit the swimming pigs bahamas. I read this book about 3 months ago so some of the details are a bit sketchy for me. In equal measure, however, is a book about a mans search for vengeance, his desire pig island was a dollar tree book purchase, and for the money it was well worth it. Its just to the north of staniel cay, the jumping off point for our tour. This daylong excursion includes a speedboat ride through the turquoise waters of nassau paradise island, a bahamian lunch, and a chance to interact up close and personal with the famous bahamas swimming pigs. Pig island bahamas is one of the 365 islands in the exuma cays. The exuma cays in the bahamas has a new island hot spot pig beach.
When oaksey went back to the house with her, she pretended to be scared of the eyes in the pig and asked oaksey to cover up the pipe. Our photographer on site will make sure to capture great photos of you during your swimming pigs tour. Pig island is an uninhabited island located in exuma, bahamas. Bahamas water tours, excursions and adventures across all of exuma cays, great exuma, and little exuma including scuba diving, deep sea. With sapphireblue water everywhere, the exumas are an exotic collection of dream destinations.
Bahama shuttle boat is the first to bring you the news on the internet, june 18, 2018, about the pigs landing in freeport, grand bahama island. These three words and many more describe the famous swimming pigs, a growing, international sensation in exuma, bahamas. Here, visitors can play with the legendary swimming pigs of the bahamas. Uninhabited by humans, big major cay also known as pig island in the bahamas is home to a variety of exotic wildlife none more special than the swimming swine. Today, well take a look at some facts and myths about these pigs how they got there and when, and why they ended up on this particular island. Enjoy a fun filled, action packed excursion aboard a 35 foot custom designed power cat while you swim with the pigs, snorkel, beach comb and experience all the beauty of the exumas in one tour. Its a 3 hour speed boat ride away from nassau the capital of the bahamas and the main tourist hub, or its a 30 minute plane ride away. Dec 29, 2018 pig island on big major cay of the bahamas is home to the famous swimming pigs. Todd, and narrated by astronaut scott kelly, the film creatively blends the awesome beauty of exuma with interviews from historians, experts, bahamian officials, pig owners, tourists and boat captains as it thoughtfully considers what this phenomenon says about not only these animals but also. Grand bahama island, bahamas swim with the pigs excursion.
Our first stop is to see the bahamian rock iguanas secluded on their very own island in paradise. Book one of our private tours where we take you to private locations to explore the white sandy beaches of the bahamas. Sep 15, 2018 pigs swim of pig beach on big major cay island. Enjoy interacting with these guys, feeding them, and listening to them tell tales of being marooned on an island. Official home of the swimming pigs the official site of. The bahamas, an alluring chain of islands surrounded by luminous. The island takes its unofficial name from the fact that it is populated by a colony of feral pigs that live on the island and in the surrounding shallows. We pick up from sandals resort bahamas for water tours and excursions or from nassau. Oct 16, 2018 for anyone who has visited the swimming pigs, this book is a mustread, as it makes you feel like you are right there again and the book is part of your own story. Sand bar, island tours, swimming pigs, 007 grotto, iguanas, swimming with sharks and a great. Apr 20, 2019 pig island bahamas is the most sought after destination in the entire world, and the reason is simple. Book exuma boat tours with island boy adventures reserve your private, local charter today using the easy to use online form below. The exuma pigs at pig beach bahamas pig beach is located on the small island of big major cay, which is located within the exuma cays.
If you are intending to enjoy a swimming with pigs bahamas excursion, then you should certainly visit the exuma cays. Upon reaching treasure island guests will receive an indepth safety briefing of the pig tours dos and donts. Pig beach is located in a section of bahamian islands known as the exumas, an archipelago of 365 cays and islands beginning just 35 miles southeast of nassau. This string of islands showcases some of the best, if not the absolute best. Pig island or pig beach has turned into a huge tourist attraction where you can swim, feed and hold these cute little pigs all while in the beautiful bahamas waters. The locals at big major cay or are the only inhabitants of pig island, as it is commonly called.
If you want to know how to get to pig island to have one of the most unique experiences in the caribbean and also how to book a pig island tour, do not worry because im covering everything on this post. For decades, this archipelago of 365 islands would remain largely unknown to the world. The swimming pigs are located nearby staniel cay in the exuma cays which means that you will also be able to enjoy the wondrous scenery and attractions of staniel cay on your pig island bahamas tour. Oaksey took a drum that was near by and shoved it into the pipe. The number one thing visitors and locals to the bahamas want to see is the swimming pigs. Both locations are equidistant 30 minute flights, from nassau the capital of the bahamas and transportation hub for travellers by air or sea. Often intimated but never truly duplicated, the original swimming pigs of exuma have evolved from a littleknown secret to one of the worlds most soughtafter experiences. I have read that there are now swimming pigs in freeport. Also known as pig beach for obvious reasons, the island. Also known as pig beach for obvious reasons, the island is about 82 miles southeast of nassau. There are about 20 pigs that live on big major cay and they can often be seen in the pristine, ocean waters around the island. Set sail with exuma escapes on the farthest offshore excursion to operate out of nassau.
Where else in the world can you swim with sharks and visit a pig island and iguana beach on the same day. This luxury allinclusive resort in the bahamas is a privileged enclave, designed to ensure youll feel like youre the only ones there, where service reigns supreme and bahamianstyle architecture of elegant villas and suites. A book detailing how exuma would be unveiled to the world in the. The bahamas swimming pig attractions are out of control. The swimming pigs of exuma bahamas facts and legends. Swimming pigs on pig island exuma pigs bahamas swimming. The fun tour will have you feeding the famous exuma bahama s pigs, seeing some iguanas and maybe even cuddling a piglet. Dec 01, 2018 swimming with pigs and stingrays on this beautiful island of exuma was a dream. A highlight of our trip to paradise island in the bahamas was a day trip from nassau to exuma. After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a scenic drive along the western tip of grand bahama island. Find things to do in nassau bahamas from exuma swimming pigs to snorkeling excursions.
If you make it down to the exumas, a trip to pig island. Come swim and interact with the world famous swimming pigs of the bahamas. Our famous exuma swimming pigs tour is a must for anyone visiting the islands of exuma bahamas. Guests will be greeted by warm friendly staff and after checking in will escort guests to the transport boat for a short but scenic crossing to treasure island. See the exuma swimming pigs, feed stingrays, sharks and iguanas. Sadly, pig beach isnt paradise for the swimming pigs michelle cehn caribbean, pig beach, pig island, swimming pigs, travel, vegan travel an uninhabited island in the bahamas, crystal clear waters with tropical fish swimming by, and an endless supply of treats from locals and visitors. Your visit to pig island bahamas will bring you face to face with some of the most unlikely of creatures in this setting, ordinary farm pigs. There is nowhere else in the world where there is an island of wild pigs that roam free and swim with all. When you book online you can choose either boat as they are the same type of vessel and they do the same tour. The bahamas is an island nation made up of over 700 islands. Swimming with the pigs in exuma, bahamas is one of the most sough after trips in the world. How to visit the swimming pigs in the bahamas pig island.
For decades, this archipelago of 365 islands would remain largely unknown to. What started out as five baby piglets four females and one lucky male in the early 90s, is now the enduring reason why millions of tourists flock to the bahamas annually, for a bit of pigcuddling therapy. Take a boat excursion to the piggy island and hang out with the swimming pigs. First off, while its commonly referred to as pig island, the actual name is big major cay. The pigs live on big major cay, one of the over 365 islands in exuma, a district of the bahamas. Swim in the crystalclear waters off grand bahama with a passel of cute, friendly pigs and then spend time shopping at the largest openair marketplace in the bahamas. Swimming pig tours from nassau to exuma swimming pigs tours from nassau, bahamas through the exuma cays. Raymond ray lightbourn learned to waterski, surf, spearfish and drive boats as a young boy in the exumas, harbour island and nassau. For anyone who has not, it is still a mustread and chances are, pig island will be on your bucket list before youre even halfway done with the book. Lauderdale areas in florida, visit our bahamas day tour page. Islands famous swimming pigs mysteriously found dead. Pig island is in the exuma cays, a string of islands located a couple hundred miles off of nassau there are two ways to get pig beach from nassau 1 you can fly to stanley cay and do a half day tour with a. Swim with the pigs in freeport, bahamas grand bahama island. Deep within the idyllic waters of the exumas, adultsonly sandals emerald bay brings unprecedented luxury to the easygoing rhythms of the bahamian out islands.
In the middle of paradise, with billionaires and celebrities for neighbors, is an island populated only by swimming pigs. Pig island bahamas tour to the famous bahamas swimming pigs. We now offer swimming pigs tours from nassau and paradise island. Swimming pigs in freeport freeport forum tripadvisor.
Pig island is known worldwide for the exuma pigs, but there are a plethora of reasons to see the rest of pig island. Upon reaching treasure island guests will receive an indepth safety briefing of the pig. There are regular visitors to the island and selfguided tours can be very challenging and timeconsuming. In 1978 he opened a waterski business on paradise island, nassau, bahamas. Check out some of our pictures below and make sure you head over to our partner site to look for. I had the opportunity to visit the bahamas and went swimming not only with pigs but also sharks in exuma and had an unforgettable time. Today, about 20 pigs and piglets call the island home. Bahamas water tours, excursions and adventures across all of exuma cays, great exuma, and little exuma including scuba diving, deep sea fishing, reef fishing, snorkel a sunken drug plane, feed the iguanas, swim with the nurse sharks, admire starfish bay, and feed the swimming pigs, maybe even spot a sea turtle.
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