Nassau: Exuma Powerboat & Private Island with Iguanas & Pigs
The Boat Hits Full Throttle Between Two Islands, and the Iguanas Are Waiting
You're picked up from your Nassau hotel, then ride a high-speed powerboat to Allens Cay to hand-feed endangered iguanas before racing to Ship Channel Cay, a private island where you watch a conch salad made fresh, feed sharks and stingrays in shallow water, swim with pigs, and eat lunch with an open bar. The boat's speed is what makes the distance manageable in a single day, and what makes it not suitable if you have spinal or cardiovascular concerns.
Step-by-step itinerary
Powerboat cruise and private island visit
- Depart Nassau by powerboat
- Feed endangered iguanas at Allens Cay
- High-speed run to Ship Channel Cay
- Enjoy all-inclusive buffet lunch
- Use provided activities and gear
- Access open bar on island
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Nassau, a high-speed powerboat ride to Allens Cay and Ship Channel Cay, iguana feeding, shark and stingray feeding, swimming pig interaction, a conch salad demonstration with tasting, a full buffet lunch with open bar, snacks throughout the day, access to a fresh water shower, and all activity gear and equipment.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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The experience
The powerboat leaves Nassau's harbor and within minutes you're skipping across open water fast enough that conversation stops being possible. That's the moment you realize this isn't a leisurely cruise. It's a high-speed run to Allens Cay first, where a cluster of endangered iguanas live on the rocks and have learned to expect visitors. You'll feed them by hand if you're comfortable with it, watch them move across the sand with that prehistoric slowness, and then the boat accelerates again toward Ship Channel Cay, your private island for the rest of the day.
Ship Channel Cay is where the pace shifts. The crew sets up a conch salad right in front of you. They crack the shell, pull the meat, mix it with lime and peppers, and hand you a cup to taste while it's still being made. After that comes the shark and stingray feeding in the shallows, which sounds more intense than it actually is. The animals are used to this and the water is clear enough that you see everything happening. Then there's the swimming pigs, which is the part people talk about afterward. They wade out from the beach like they own the place, and you're in the water with them, which is equal parts surreal and funny.
Lunch is a buffet spread on the island with an open bar, so you're eating conch, fish, salads and fruit while your feet are in the sand and the boat crew handles cleanup. The whole day includes hotel pickup from Nassau in the morning and drop-off in the evening, plus all the snacks, gear and activities are covered. The boat ride itself is the thing that separates this from a standard island tour. It's fast, it's loud, and if you have any neck or back issues, this isn't the right choice. But if you can handle the speed and want to pack a lot of animal interactions and island time into one afternoon, the Exuma powerboat adventure from Nassau delivers exactly that.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to pack multiple island experiences and animal interactions into one afternoon without arranging your own boat, timing or logistics: the fixed schedule and included transport from Nassau is what makes it possible to do Allens Cay, Ship Channel Cay, and a full lunch in a single day.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long is the powerboat ride from Nassau?
The full day is around 4+ hours on the water, split between the run to Allens Cay and the longer crossing to Ship Channel Cay. Exact timing depends on sea conditions.
Is hotel pickup included from Nassau?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Nassau are included. Cruise ship passengers can arrange pickup at the PORT AREA Crew Pub with a minimum of 4 passengers.
What's included in the lunch?
Lunch is a buffet with conch, fish, salads and fruit, plus an open bar with drinks. Snacks are provided throughout the day as well.
Can you feed the iguanas and pigs?
Yes, you hand-feed the iguanas at Allens Cay and swim with the pigs at Ship Channel Cay. The crew shows you how and the animals are accustomed to interaction.
Is this safe for people with back or neck problems?
No. The high-speed powerboat ride is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, neck or back issues, or poor cardiovascular health. It's also not suitable for pregnant women.
Are there age restrictions?
No infants under 2 years old are permitted. No broken bones or significant mobility issues.
Nassau: Exuma Powerboat & Private Island with Iguanas & Pigs
9h · EN
from US$ 328.90 per person
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