Exuma Cays: Swimming Pigs, Nurse Sharks & Plane Wreck Tour

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Duration8h 30m

GroupUp to 22

Mobile ticketAccepted

Swim with pigs in the Exumas, meet nurse sharks and lunch at Black Point

You’ll swim with Exuma’s famous pigs, feed nurse sharks (if you dare), snorkel above a sunken WWII plane wreck, and share Bahamian lunch at Lorraine’s Cafe—all with local guides who know every cay by heart. Expect laughter, saltwater hair, and stories you’ll want to retell long after you’re home.

8h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Exumas and swim with wildlife

Travel by speed boat to Exumas
Interact with swimming pigs
Learn about and interact with nurse sharks
Snorkel at Norman's Cay Plane Wreck
Enjoy Bahamian buffet lunch
Relax at Exuma beach or sand bar

The Experience

“You gotta watch out for Big Mama—she’s the boss pig,” our captain grinned as we pulled up to that bright strip of sand in the Exuma Cays. The water was so clear I could see my toes before I even jumped in. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect from this swimming pigs thing (felt a bit silly at first), but then one of them—muddy nose and all—just sort of paddled over like we were old friends. There was this weird mix of sunscreen, salt air, and…well, pig. Kids squealed louder than the animals. Someone tried to feed a carrot and missed by a mile. I still laugh thinking about it.

After that chaos, our guide—her name was Lianna—rounded us back onto the boat with a “Come on now, sharks next!” She’d grown up on Staniel Cay and told us little stories about each island we zipped past. The nurse sharks at Compass Cay looked way scarier than they felt; their skin is rougher than sandpaper but they just glide around you like sleepy dogs. It’s kind of peaceful if you let yourself trust it for a second. I got splashed by some kid jumping in behind me and lost my nerve for a minute—then Lianna just winked and said “They’re vegetarians.” That helped.

The last stop before lunch was this old WWII-era plane wreck near Norman’s Cay. You snorkel right above it—the metal is all soft edges now from years underwater—and tiny fish dart through the windows. It’s wild how something once dangerous can turn into part of the scenery here. Lunch at Lorraine’s Cafe in Black Point was loud and messy (in a good way). Bahamian rice, fried fish, cold beer—everyone talking over each other about which pig was their favorite or who chickened out on the sharks. The mojitos might’ve helped loosen tongues too.

I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed by the end—or so sunburned honestly—but there’s something about sharing food with strangers after swimming with pigs that makes you feel like you’ve been let in on an inside joke only The Bahamas could pull off.

What’s included

Your day includes speedboat transfers across five Exuma cays, bottled water plus fruits or chips onboard, unlimited beer and mojitos to keep things lively, complimentary use of towels so you don’t have to pack your own, guided stops for swimming with pigs and nurse sharks, snorkeling gear for exploring Norman’s Cay plane wreck, plus a full Bahamian buffet lunch at Lorraine’s Cafe before heading back salty and happy.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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