Nassau’s Blue Lagoon Island beach excursions and the famous swimming pigs of Exuma give visitors both a classic Bahamian beach day and one of the most talked about wildlife encounters in the Caribbean.
Blue Lagoon Island Beach Day
A short boat ride from Nassau, this private island offers powder white sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and optional dolphin and sea lion encounters.
Swimming with Pigs Excursion
A boat or seaplane trip to the Exuma Cays offers the surreal experience of swimming alongside the famous wild pigs that inhabit this uninhabited stretch of islands.
Nassau Historic Town Tour
This colonial capital’s pastel colonial buildings, Queen’s Staircase, and Fort Fincastle reflect centuries of British colonial and pirate history.
Exuma Cays Snorkeling and Sandbar Tour
Beyond the swimming pigs, this boat tour typically includes stops at sandbars, snorkeling reefs, and iguana encounters across the stunning Exuma island chain.
Atlantis Paradise Island Day Pass
This sprawling resort complex offers access to water slides, a marine habitat with sharks and rays, and one of the Caribbean’s most elaborate water park experiences.
Book Nassau Tours & Tickets
From Blue Lagoon Island’s beaches to the famous swimming pigs, these tours cover Nassau’s classic Caribbean beach culture and its most unique wildlife encounters.
4hr Private Tour Island Hop Snorkel w/ Turtles & Sip Bahama Mamas
Bahamas Airport One Way Private Transportation (Departure Only)
Private Round Trip Nassau (BahaMar & Atlantis)Surrounding Hotels
Airport transfer to SLS bahamar,Grand Hyatt,Rosewood, Cable beach
Practical Tips
- Swimming with Pigs tours require a significant time commitment given the distance to Exuma, full day options are most common.
- Blue Lagoon Island is a popular stop for cruise passengers, booking ahead secures a spot during peak cruise ship days.
- Nassau’s historic town center is compact and walkable, easily covered in two to three hours.
- Atlantis day passes can be pricier than other activities, but offer access to one of the region’s most impressive water parks.
FAQ
Is swimming with pigs worth doing from Nassau?
Yes, though it requires most of a day given the travel distance to Exuma, it remains one of the most unique and talked about wildlife experiences in the Caribbean.
Is Blue Lagoon Island good for families?
Yes, its calm clear water and range of add on activities like dolphin encounters make it a popular choice for families visiting Nassau.
Final Thoughts
Nassau’s classic island beaches combined with the surreal novelty of swimming pigs and its colonial old town make it one of the most distinctive and memorable stops in the Bahamas.
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