8-Hour Exuma Trip, Iguanas

Nassau: Exuma Cays Swimming Pigs and Iguanas Tour

★ 3.7 12 reviews

from $378 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Lunch included
Run by: Exuma Escapes Bahamas Ltd.

Overview

This full-day trip from Nassau packs the famous Exuma Cays into one long powerboat run, and the pigs are only part of it. You set out from the meeting point in Nassau and cruise across five islands and cays, stopping at Allen's Cay first to walk among the endangered Bahamian Rock Iguanas that roam there freely. From there the boat winds through the cays, passing the sunken plane wreck associated with Pablo Escobar, viewed from the vessel rather than underwater.

Next comes Compass Cay Marina, where you can interact with them from the dock or in the water. The centerpiece is Big Major Cay, the original Pig Beach, where the tour deliberately allows an unhurried stretch of time to feed and photograph the pigs. Afterwards the group sits down to a hot Bahamian lunch at the Exuma Native Restaurant, included in the price, before a final stop at a sandbar when conditions allow, or otherwise at a quiet white-sand beach with shallow, calm water.

Drinks are covered too, with soft drinks, water and alcoholic beverages on board. The day runs about eight hours and suits travellers who want the headline Exuma experiences in a single outing and are comfortable spending most of it on a boat. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way to the meeting point in Nassau.

What's Included

Included

Powerboat transportation from Nassau
Allen's Cay visit (Bahamian Rock Iguanas)
Compass Cay Marina visit (nurse sharks)
Big Major Cay visit (Pig Beach)
Bahamian lunch at Exuma Native Restaurant
Sandbar or beach time (conditions permitting)
Soft drinks, water, and alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

Meet in NassauMake your own way to the meeting point in Nassau, since hotel pickup is not included.
Powerboat to Allen's CayCruise out across the Exuma Cays by powerboat and land at Allen's Cay, where Bahamian Rock Iguanas roam freely.
Scenic cruise and plane wreckContinue through the cays and view Pablo Escobar's sunken plane wreck from the vessel.
Compass Cay MarinaStop at the marina to interact with nurse sharks from the dock or in the water.
Big Major Cay, Pig BeachSpend time with the original swimming pigs, feeding them and taking photos at a relaxed pace.
Bahamian lunchSit down to a hot lunch at the Exuma Native Restaurant, included in the tour.
Sandbar or beachRelax at a sandbar when conditions allow, or at a secluded white-sand beach with calm, shallow water.
Return to NassauCruise back to Nassau at the end of the full-day outing.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape how this day goes, from what to pack to how the schedule can shift with the weather.

What to bring. Bring sunglasses, a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera and sunscreen. Several stops involve time around or in the water, so come prepared for it.
Food and drink. Lunch is a hot Bahamian meal at the Exuma Native Restaurant and is included. Soft drinks, water and alcoholic beverages are also provided, and one reviewer described the food and drinks as unlimited.
Pace and fitness. Expect a long day on the water with multiple stops. An unhurried pace at Pig Beach, and reviewers said the excursion was well planned with plenty of time on the islands.
Crew and group feel. The boat is run by a crew, and reviewers praised them as accommodating, professional and entertaining, crediting them with making sure all passengers enjoyed the stops.
Weather flexibility. The itinerary is weather dependent and may be adjusted on the day, for example swapping the sandbar for a beach. The operator states that itinerary or weather-related cancellations and critical changes come with a full refund.
Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included. You need to make your own way to the meeting point in Nassau, so factor that into your morning timing for a full-day departure.

Common issues. The main downside raised is weather cancellation: one reviewer reported the tour being cancelled a few hours before departure, supposedly due to weather, while other operators apparently ran that day. The tour is weather dependent and the itinerary can change, though critical changes and cancellations carry a full refund. Beyond that, hotel pickup is not included, and the day is a full-day boat excursion into the Exuma Cays.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

Powerboat transportation from Nassau, the visits to Allen's Cay, Compass Cay Marina and Big Major Cay, a hot Bahamian lunch at the Exuma Native Restaurant, sandbar or beach time when conditions allow, and soft drinks, water and alcoholic beverages are all included. Hotel pickup is not included.

Is Food And Drink Extra?

No. Lunch and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are part of the tour. A reviewer specifically described the food and drinks as unlimited.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

No, pickup is not included. You meet the tour at a specified point in Nassau and make your own way there.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience runs about eight hours from Nassau, covering the boat ride out and back plus all the stops in the Exuma Cays.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. For cancellations or critical changes made by the operator for itinerary or weather reasons, you also get a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Bring sunglasses, a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera and sunscreen. Lunch and drinks are covered, so you mainly need to be ready for a full day on the water.