Exuma Island Hopping: The 15 Best Day Trips from Nassau

1.Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure – 7 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $750Our pick

Fly from Nassau to Staniel Cay, then spend the day by speedboat visiting Pig Beach, Great Guana Cay, Thunderball Grotto, Compass Cay, the Staniel Cay plane wreck, and an Exuma sandbar. Lunch, snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, snacks, transfers, and a local guide are included. Groups are limited to 14 people.

“Plane ride was smooth and the boat ride was SO MUCH fun! I loved how the stops were shorter but long enough to get the experience which is exactly what we wanted! I also loved how it covered such a variety of different things to see!”

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2.Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · from $438

Travel by powerboat from Paradise Island to Allen Cay, Compass Cay, Great Exuma, Big Major Cay, Norman’s Cay, and a beach or sandbar. You’ll see rock iguanas, swim near nurse sharks, meet the famous pigs, snorkel a plane wreck, and eat a Bahamian buffet lunch. Crew members may include Winston, Alex, TJ, Keith, Jasmine, or Joey.

“Very well organized! Friendly boat crew. Loved each part of the tour. Lunch was amazing!!!!!! Highly recommend.”

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3.Exuma Powerboat Tour from Nassau with Swimming Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · from $439

Leave Paradise Island at 8:30 a.m. for an eight-hour Aqua Shores powerboat trip into the Exumas. With a group of up to 16, you’ll visit Allen’s Cay, Compass Cay, Big Major Cay, Staniel Cay, a sandbar, and Norman’s Cay. Captains such as Rico, Ron, Emilio, and Milio may lead the day, with lunch, beer, water, and snacks included.

“Excellent Service. Very attentive and helpful. My family and I had so much fun. They gave us enough time to do and enjoy every stop.”

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4.Original Exuma Powerboat Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $328

Ride from Nassau to Allen’s Cay and private Ship Channel Cay with a local crew. Feed endangered rock iguanas, swim near stingrays, watch a shark presentation, meet swimming pigs, snorkel the reef, and enjoy conch salad, buffet lunch, and an open bar. The day lasts about nine hours.

“My daughter and I had an amazing day! It was our only excursion during our trip to Nassau...very beautiful and fun filled. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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5.Exuma Day Away – Original Swimming Pigs Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 462 reviews · from $438

From Montagu Beach, cruise by power boat to Great Guana Cay, Compass Cay, Big Major Cay, and the Exuma Cays. Feed rock iguanas, swim with nurse sharks and pigs, see the Pablo Escobar plane wreck, and eat lunch at Black Point Yacht Club. Captains and crew, including Seymour, Joe, Calvin, Cameo, and Andrew, keep the day moving.

“The BEST excursion my husband and I have done. Ever. Absolutely breathtaking water, pigs and sharks were AWESOME, the crew was great!”

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6.Exuma Full Day Swimming Pigs Group Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $499

Set out from Paradise Island with Tour Daddy for an eight-hour Exuma speedboat trip. You’ll visit Allen Cay’s rock iguanas, swim with nurse sharks at Compass Cay, meet the pigs at Pig Beach, eat at Lorraine’s in Black Point, see Pablo Escobar’s sunken plane, and relax at a sandbar. Captain Ryan, Tahj, and DiDi are among the team members praised for their care and energy.

“The tour was amazing once you get pass the windy ride in a speedboat (fist time). We were served a hot breakfast and smooth check-in. We visited the famous spot (Iguanas, swimming pigs, Nurse Sharks & Pablo Escobars crashed plane site). We had unlimited snacks and drinks even alcoholic drinks. It was a Good Time! Additionally, we visited a lovely beach with water and soft sands. Lunch was delicious and buffet-style! The best part of the trip was the wonderful Crew!!! They were very informative, friendly, and FUN. They cater to all our needs and made my trip awesome!! Definitely booked them if you want to have a great time!!!!!!!…”

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7.Experience The Exumas and the World Famous Swimming Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · from $439

From Paradise Island, Captain T, Keyshawn, and the crew take you by speedboat to the Exumas for swimming pigs, nurse sharks, Rock Iguanas, a Norman’s Cay plane wreck, and a Bahamian lunch. The full-day trip covers five cays, with drinks, snacks, water, and towels included.

“We were a little worried to go at first because it was expensive but if I would’ve known what the experience was going to look like then, I would have e paid double. The iguanas were so cool and the water was breathtaking, then we swam Read more”

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8.Exuma Powerboat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 8 hours · from $328

Travel by 60-foot powerboat from Nassau to Ship Channel Cay, a private island in the northern Exumas. You will feed pigs, iguanas, stingrays, and sharks, enjoy a fresh buffet lunch and open bar, and watch a lively conch salad demonstration. The English-speaking crew handles the day’s activities.

“Only issue was we were told to arrive at 8.00 am 1/2 before check-in had to wait until 9.15 to leave. There were people arriving right up to when we left. Other than that the experience was 5* the fast speed boat, the interaction with the iguanas, pigs, sting rays and sharks was unbelievable! They private island and hospitality was again exemplary ! The buffet food was really good with plenty of choice. Would definitely recommend”

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9.3 Hours Guided Great Exuma ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $131

Ride an ATV across Great Exuma with local guide Lanardo, stopping at PJs farm, historic sites, a pirate cave, hidden beaches, and Shallow Flat, a nursery for baby sharks, conchs, stingrays, and starfish. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, and ride solo or share an ATV.

“Decided to do this activity on a recent family vacation to Exuma… So glad I did… Our tour guide was flexible because of our late arrival. He took us to some really cool spots and shared a lot of amazing history about the island and the people Read more”

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10.Exuma Island and Cays Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $308

Join Captain Robert Thompson and Robert’s Island Adventures for a full day among Exuma’s cays. You’ll visit Big Major Cay’s swimming pigs, Leaf Cay’s iguanas, Compass Cay’s nurse sharks, and Thunderball Grotto, then stop for Bahamian lunch on Black Point. The small group is capped at 14 people.

“Such a fun day. The crew were so helpful and wonderful! The pigs were so cute. Sharks incredible and even petted an iguana. But my favorite was Thunderball grotto!!!!”

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11.Discover Exuma Island Hopping and Swimming Pigs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $489

From Paradise Island, you’ll ride a high-speed boat to five Exuma stops: Allen’s Cay iguanas, Compass Cay nurse sharks, Big Major’s Cay pigs, a local lunch, Pablo Escobar’s sunken plane, and a beach or sandbar. The shared boat carries up to 24 people, with food, drinks, snorkel gear, and pig food included.

“This was an amazing experience I can’t wait to go back and do again.”

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12.Exuma,Bahamas: 6 Seater Buggy/Jeep Rental with Bluetooth speakers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Pick up a six-seat automatic Can-Am Buggy at Exuma Yacht Club, complete a short orientation with Bowcar, then explore Great Exuma for the day. Visit Tropic of Cancer Beach, Coco Plum Beach, Santana’s, Dean’s Blue Hole, or Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park at your own pace. Fuel and transport cost extra.

“The Buggys are clean, and very well maintained. Full tank of gas. Picking up the vehicle was quick and simple. Katie was the lovely lady that was getting us ready to roll. We enjoyed exploring the island. Dropping buggy on return was also quick. Thanks for a fun day. Pam and Shannon Baber”

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13.Nassau, Private Swimming Pig, Island Hopping, Snorkeling, Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Spend four hours on a private Nassau speedboat with your group of up to eight. Captain Paul, Chris, Eddy, or Bodie may guide you among Green Cay, Rose Island, Pig Island, and Gilligan’s Island. Swim with turtles, snorkel over colorful reefs, enjoy beach time, and add the $25-per-person pig swim if you wish.

“Great time. Best excursion we had on our cruise. First leg was visiting the pigs. Paid an extra $25 pp. We didn’t swim with pigs. We saw them crapping in the water before we got on the island. We fed the pigs and then took some pics with the Read more”

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14.Island Hopping Boat Trip with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 3h 30m · from $249

Spend 210 minutes boating from Nassau to Pearl Island, Gilligan’s Island, Green Cay, Pig Beach, and Montague Beach. Snorkel, swim near turtles, meet swimming pigs, and enjoy a conch show and tasting when conditions and scheduling allow. Hotel and cruise-port pickup, lunch, snacks, drinks, water, and equipment are included.

“Estamos disgustados porque no fue a la isla perla ni hicieron la comida de caracolas, es demasiado caro para lo que hicimos, ya que hay excursiones por mucho menos dinero e igual o mejores... No me parece correcto que no nos lleven a los sitios indicados y menos que no hagan lo que incluye. para nosotros ha sido una estafa. si lo sabemos cogemos otra excursión.”

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15.4 Days, 3 Nights Sailing Catamaran Experience in the Exumas, Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Join Captain Glenn aboard the private catamaran SummerCamp for four days and three nights in the Exumas. Up to six people share three en-suite bedrooms, a full kitchen, outdoor space, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling and scuba gear, fishing equipment, and a dinghy. Routes can begin in Staniel Cay or Nassau, with stops shaped by weather and your interests.

“Setting sail on the pristine turquoise waters of Exuma, Bahamas was an experience like no other, thanks to our exceptional captain, Glenn, and his remarkable catamaran. From start to finish, every moment was filled with adventure, rRead more”

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