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Exuma Elite Escape: 7-Stop Luxury Swimming Pigs Tour from Nassau

★ 4.8 580 reviews

from $850 per person

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Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Lunch included
Run by: 3Ns Vacation Services

Overview

This day trip from Nassau skips the long boat crossing to the Exumas entirely. 3Ns Vacation Services picks guests up at their hotel or vacation rental, drives them to the airport, and flies them roundtrip to the Exumas, where a small-group boat waits. Boats carry an average of 8 guests, and the whole day runs about 6 hours.

Once on the water, the route packs in the famous stops: swimming pigs at Pig Beach, Great Guana Cay, the interior of Thunderball Grotto, Compass Cay, a pass by Staniel Cay, and a sandbar. Snorkel gear and towels are provided, and an island-style lunch is included, with vegan and gluten-free options on request. Beer, soft drinks, bottled water, chips and light snacks are all onboard at no extra charge.

It suits travellers who want the headline Exuma sights in one organized day without arranging flights, boats or transfers themselves. The group is capped at 15 and the day involves boarding a boat, climbing in and out at each stop, and entering shallow water, so a base comfort with light physical activity matters. Gratuities for the captain and crew, souvenirs and specialty drinks are not included.

What's Included

Included

Roundtrip Flight to the Exumas: Scenic roundtrip flight included. Skip the long boat ride.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Small-Group Boat Tour: Average of 8 guests per boat for a more intimate experience
Lunch
Alcoholic beverages (Bottled water, soft drinks, and beer included onboard.)
Snacks (Assorted chips and light snacks included.)
Use of snorkelling equipment (Use of snorkeling equipment included.)
Fresh towels provided for guest comfort
All fees and taxes

Not Included

Tips: Captain/crew gratuity appreciated
Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, specialty drinks, and personal purchases

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup from your Nassau hotel or vacation rental to the airport before the tour. The exact pickup time is sent the evening before, once flight timing and logistics are finalized.
Roundtrip flightA scenic roundtrip flight to the Exumas is included, replacing the long boat ride from Nassau.
Pig Beach25 minutes with the swimming pigs. Admission ticket included.
Great Guana Cay20 minutes on the cay. Admission is free.
Thunderball Grotto25 minutes snorkeling the grotto. Admission is free.
Compass Cay25 minutes at Compass Cay. Admission ticket included.
Staniel CayPassed by on the boat, with the pass-by time listed at 1 hour. Admission is free.
Exuma Sand Bar20 minutes at the sandbar. Admission is free.
ReturnFlight back to Nassau, then return transportation to your hotel or rental after the Exuma experience.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day actually feels, from transfers to what to pack.

Plan around pickup. The exact pickup time is only sent the evening before, once flight timing and logistics are finalized. Keep the schedule clear so a late notice of timing does not clash with anything else booked.
Getting in and out. Guests board a boat, get on and off at each stop, and enter shallow water. One reviewer describes going straight from the plane onto the speedboat, shoes off. Comfort with light physical activity is expected throughout.
Small boat feel. Boats average 8 guests, with a maximum of 15 travellers on the tour. Several reviewers single out the crew by name for being attentive and easygoing.
Food and drink. An island-style lunch is included, with vegan and gluten-free options on request. Beer, soft drinks, bottled water, chips and light snacks are all onboard. One reviewer describes the lunch as tasty.
Snorkeling gear. Snorkel equipment and fresh towels are provided. The itinerary includes snorkeling stops such as Thunderball Grotto, so bring whatever makes you comfortable in the water.
Weather flexibility. The experience requires good weather, and a different date or a full refund if it is cancelled for poor conditions. Because the day depends on flights and boats, build in a buffer morning when you book.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps, so it does not suit every traveller. Pregnant guests and those with medical conditions are welcome but should talk to a doctor first, since the day mixes flights, boat travel and swimming. Tips for the captain and crew are not included, nor are souvenirs or specialty drinks. Weather can force a rescheduling or refund.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes. Pickup from your Nassau hotel or vacation rental to the airport before the tour is included, plus return transportation after the Exuma trip. The exact pickup time is sent the evening before, once flight timing and logistics are finalized.

How Do We Get To The Exumas From Nassau?

A scenic roundtrip flight is included, which skips the long boat ride from Nassau. Reviewers describe a smooth light-aircraft flight with views over the islands, followed by a speedboat between the stops.

Is Lunch And Drinking Water Included?

Yes. An island-style lunch is included, with vegan and gluten-free options available on request. Bottled water, soft drinks, beer, chips and light snacks are also provided onboard, along with snorkel gear and fresh towels.

What Is Not Included In The Price?

Gratuities for the captain and crew are not included, though appreciated. Personal expenses such as souvenirs and specialty drinks are also excluded. All fees and taxes are covered.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Infants must sit on laps, and most travellers can participate, but the tour is not wheelchair accessible. The day involves boarding a boat, getting on and off at different attractions, and entering shallow water, so guests should be comfortable with light physical activity.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window are not refunded or accepted. The experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions you will be offered a different date or a full refund.