Big Major CayThese pigs reside on various islands in this territory including Eleuthera, Rose Island, Abaco, and Ship Channel Cay, but the main island where you can find swimming pigs in The Bahamas is Big Major Cay. The pigs on Big Major Cay (Pig Island) are considered the 'original swimming pigs' of The Bahamas.
Do you have to pay to see the pigs in Bahamas?
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.
How can I swim with pigs?
The original Pig Beach is on Pig Island which is actually called Big Major Cay. It's an uninhabited island next door to Staniel Cay, the gateway to the Exuma Cays. Staniel Cay has the closest airport to the pigs, so most visitors joining the Pig Island tours by plane from Nassau or Paradise Island will arrive here.
Do you have to pay to swim with the pigs in Nassau?
The swimming pigs are part of our Full Day Excursions from Nassau to Rose Island. The experience (which is totally optional) is included in your price along with access to the island, snorkeling, lunch, and all of the other amazing Sandy Toes amenities already available to our guests!
What beach do pigs swim with you?
Big Major CayThe Bahamas' beach pigs live on Big Major Cay, one of the over 365 islands in Exuma, a district of the Bahamas. Also known as Pig Beach (for obvious reasons), the island is about 82 miles southeast of Nassau, and about 50 miles northwest of George Town.
Where is the beach with pigs?
the BahamasPig Beach located on Big Major Cay (also known as Major Cay) is a beach on an uninhabited island (or cay) located in Exuma, the Bahamas. The island takes its unofficial name from the fact that it is populated by a colony of feral pigs which live on the island. It has become a tourist attraction in modern times.
Where do pigs swim for free?
Where is Pig Beach?
the BahamasPig Beach located on Big Major Cay (also known as Major Cay) is a beach on an uninhabited island (or cay) located in Exuma, the Bahamas. The island takes its unofficial name from the fact that it is populated by a colony of feral pigs which live on the island.
Can you still swim with pigs in Bahamas?
Ready for Your Swimming Pigs Adventure Tour? If you're staying in Nassau or The Exumas, you can easily book a day trip to see the swimming pigs. Your adventure includes a boat tour through The Exuma Cays.
Where can you vacation with pigs on the beach?
Visit the famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs at Pig Beach on our Bahamas Day Trips to Staniel Cay in the Exumas. The top bucket list activity and most sought after destination in the Bahamas! Pig Beach (also officially known as Big Major Cay), is one of 360 islands found in the Bahamas' Exuma Cays.
Can you swim with pigs in Grand Bahama?
Enjoy Grand Bahama Island and swim with the pigs for about an hour on this Tropical Island. On this 4 hour tour you will enjoy the beautiful Crystal Beach, purchase lunch and drinks, relax and experience the Grand Bahama Island swimming with the pigs. Travel through Freeport into the old village of WestEnd.
Can you do a day trip from Nassau to Exuma?
Enjoy an exhilarating 55 minute ride to the dreamy Exuma Cays some 38 nautical miles away from Nassau on board one of Powerboat Adventures' three custom built 1000hp offshore powerboats.
Does Bahamas have a Pig Beach?
Pig Beach (also officially known as Big Major Cay), is one of 360 islands found in the Bahamas' Exuma Cays. It lies inline with hundreds of cays and islands that stretch north from Exuma Island. The island itself is no longer than one mile in length and can be traversed on foot in a matter of an hour or two.
What Beach do pigs swim with you?
Big Major CayThe Bahamas' beach pigs live on Big Major Cay, one of the over 365 islands in Exuma, a district of the Bahamas. Also known as Pig Beach (for obvious reasons), the island is about 82 miles southeast of Nassau, and about 50 miles northwest of George Town.