By Plane, Sharks And Pigs

Exuma Swimming Pigs and Sharks Tour by Plane

from $4,000 per group

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Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Lunch included
Run by: Vacations In Paradise Transportation & Tours

Overview

This tour covers the Exumas by plane and boat in a single day: you board a flight from Nassau, land in the Exumas, and spend the day moving between the region's stops by boat. The route takes in Staniel Cay, Pig Beach, Compass Cay, Thunderball Grotto and Gaulin Cay before time on Great Exuma, then the flight back to Nassau. Total running time is 7 to 9 hours from start to finish.

The pigs are the headline, but not the whole day. There are stops at Compass Cay and Thunderball Grotto, plus the other cays on the route. Lunch is included in Black Point, Exuma, with a choice of local dishes or familiar options such as burgers, fries or chicken wings. Water and soft drinks are provided throughout, and the vehicle used on the ground is air conditioned.

It runs as a private activity, so only your own group takes part. Reviewers with children said the crew were good with kids and kept the schedule flowing, and one described it as a way to see as much of the Exumas as possible in one day when time is short. A moderate level of physical fitness is expected, and the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious back or heart problems.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Bottled water (Free water for all passengers)
Soda/Pop (food and drink are complimentary)
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board

Not Included

Toilets on board (Restroom on board)

Itinerary

Staniel CayThirty minutes at Staniel Cay. Admission is free.
Pig BeachOne hour at Pig Beach with the swimming pigs. Admission is included in the tour price.
Compass CayOne hour at Compass Cay. Admission is included.
Thunderball GrottoOne hour at Thunderball Grotto. Admission is included.
Gaulin CayThirty minutes at Gaulin Cay, with free admission, before the boat moves on.
Great ExumaTwo hours on Great Exuma, which includes the included lunch stop at Black Point.
Return to NassauTwo hours are allowed for the journey back to Nassau at the end of the day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what to pack to how the weather can affect the flight.

Pack for water. You will be in and out of the sea at several stops, including swimming and snorkelling, which reviewers mention among the day's activities. There is no restroom on board.
Food and drink. Lunch in Black Point is complimentary, with a choice of local cuisine or standard fare like burgers and fries. Bottled water and soft drinks are also included, so you do not need to buy drinks on the boat.
Pace and fitness. A moderate level of physical fitness is needed. The day is long, at 7 to 9 hours, and involves getting on and off boats and planes several times. One reviewer described it as a way to see as much of the Exumas as possible when time is short.
Private group. Only your own group participates. Families, including a family of four, have reviewed the tour positively, noting the crew were great with children and kept everything on schedule.
Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather, since both the flight and the boat stops depend on conditions. If the operator cancels for weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
Bring a camera. The day includes views from the plane, boat trips and animal encounters, so there is plenty you may want to photograph.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems or heart conditions. Infants must sit on laps, though infant seats are available. Weather can force a cancellation, and one reviewer reported a cancellation inside 24 hours with a refund issued but no rebooking offered.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Lunch at Black Point in Exuma, bottled water, soft drinks, an air conditioned vehicle and onboard WiFi are all included. Admission tickets for Pig Beach, Compass Cay and Thunderball Grotto are covered as well. The stops at Staniel Cay, Gaulin Cay, Great Exuma and Nassau have free admission.

Is Food Extra?

No. Lunch is complimentary, with a choice of local cuisine or options like a burger and fries or chicken wings. Drinks, including water and soda, are also provided.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience runs 7 to 9 hours. That covers the flight, the boat stops and the return to Nassau, so plan the whole day around it.

Is It Suitable For Children?

Yes, with some limits. Infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are available. Reviewers with kids said the crew were great with children and knew how to pace the day.

Is It Accessible For Limited Mobility?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Service animals are allowed, and the departure point is near public transportation.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. The experience requires good weather; if the operator cancels for weather, you get a different date or a full refund.