You’ve booked your airline, reserved the hotel room, and are ready to settle down with a Goombay Smash and swim with the pigs on the pristine beaches of the Bahamas!

Wait – you’re staying in Nassau?!?  The legendary swimming pigs make their home on Big Major Cay, which is in the Exuma Cays!

How do you get from Nassau to Exuma?  Not to worry, we have the answers for you!

• Take a pig beach excursion from Nassau to Exuma:
  • Harbour Safaris is the #1 rated pig-beach tour operator out of Nassau – check our TripAdvisor reviews for yourself!
  • Book a single ticket, or charter a boat – each experience is unique and filled with a full day’s adventure
• Fly away for the day to Staniel Cay:
  • You can hop aboard a small plane to fly to Staniel Cay, and spend the day loafing around the island and catch a ride a short hop over to Big Major to swim with the pigs
• Fly to Georgetown and take a half-day adventure:
  • Flights from Nassau to Georgetown are plentiful, including on the national airline Bahamasair and smaller airlines such as SkyBahamas.  Once there, you can take a half day trip with one of the many operators, such as Exuma Water Sports, and be back in time for dinner!
  • Stay overnight or for the weekend at Grand Isle Resort or Sandals Emerald Bay and experience the friendly Family Island atmosphere!
• Not so interested in the swimming pigs?  
  • Check out Powerboat Adventures for a top-notch all-inclusive tour to a private island in the northern Exumas!

Featured image from Bahamas.com

Harbour Safaris has received over 200 reviews on TripAdvisor, 78 reviews on Facebook, and over 400 reviews through our booking system!

And we have an overwhelmingly positive result!  TripAdvisor maintains 5 Stars with a 98%+ positive rating, Facebook at 4.8/5 Stars and Peek Pro at 4.8/5 Stars.

We are proud recipient of a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence!

What are the top reasons people love Harbour Safaris?

• Swimming Pigs – self explanatory!
• Customer Service – our full time office staff responds to inquiries and maintains relationships with our clients before and after their adventure!
• Small Tour Size – our tours are typically 10-15 people, versus the “other guys” at 25+ per boat.
• Crew – our knowledgeable, trained, and experienced crew provide an out-of-this-world experience on every trip!
• Safety – our intimate tour size allows us to keep a close eye on all of our guests!

What’s our guests only complaint?  Weather.  Unfortunately we cannot control the weather (we wish we could!) so we do have to reschedule at times.  Our great customer service staff will work with you and your itinerary to find a day that works or refund your tickets in full.

Don’t just take our word for it – read our reviews online and search for us, you’ll quickly see we’re the original and number one swimming pig tour operator out of Nassau!

A recent review of our Exuma Swimming Pigs tour:

Wow wow wow!! The best experience of my life. We came to the Bahamas on the 4th September and landed to an email asking to bring the tour forward as Hurricane Irma was on the way for our original booking date, which of course we didn’t mind-this was my dream and nothing was stopping me. So firstly Darren and Shiv we absolutely brilliant throughout and made sure we was all ok. We got going and out first stop was to see the iguanas, which were pretty cool, then it was off to see the piggies…and I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing they are…it was everything and more than I ever expected, a real dream come true. They are incredible, and they are so looked after, I even had a little piggy cuddle up to me when I gave him a little ear rub. There was a big mumma ready to pop, so some of you will be so lucky to see he piglets….I could of actually spent all day there if I’m honest. We then went for lunch and to see the nurse sharks which was lovely, the food was delicious, and getting in the water with the sharks was so much fun. We then left and went on to a private beach…and OMG it was something out of this world…breath taking!!! I cannot recommend Harbour Safaris enough, the communication from when we booked with them up until the date we went was amazing and the tour was even better than I can describe. You really made my honeymoon one to remember, and I really hope to come back and do this all over again. – Steph

Our newest tour, the Spanish Wells Day Away trip is also an amazing experience!

My husband and I took the newer Spanish Wells/Pigs boat trip. It was a little bit shorter and less expensive than the trip to see the pigs in Exuma (which was sold out the week we were there). We had a blast! Swimming with the pigs was fun, even though I got a bite on my finger from one of the little guys. Use the sticks when feeding the pigs as they can easily mistake your finger for one of the turkey hot dogs! There was lovely beach on the other side of “pig island” which we also got to enjoy for a few minutes. Lunch at Wreckers in Spanish Wells was delicious! The three couples and our two captains were the only people there for lunch on this particular Tuesday. My BBQ chicken pizza was excellent (but huge)! After lunch we visited a sandbar and found some sand dollars! The colors of the water and sand could only be described as “otherworldly!” Paradise, indeed! We had a great trip with this company! – Courileigh, TripAdvisor

Harbour Safaris is proud to introduce our new full-day excursion to Spanish Wells, Eleuthera!

This amazing tour departs Nassau Harbour and includes fantastic stops, including one of the most beautiful sandbanks in the world!  Experience bright blue shallow water adjacent to dark blue deep water!  A truly unique experience!

No trip to Spanish Wells would be complete without stopping to see the amazing beach pigs on Meek’s Patch!  Swim and hang out with these fun little guys and sip an ice cold Sands Light while you wallow in the tranquil waters of the Bahamas!

Enjoy lunch (included) in the quaint fishing town of Spanish Wells and listen to stories ranging from crawfishing to shipwrecks.  Hear about the Devil’s Backbone leading to the world renowned Harbour Island, the secluded home of the rich and famous!

Book for Spanish Wells Now!

Here’s what one of our first guests, Kim, had to say about the tour on TripAdvisor:

I just did Harbour Safaris’ new trip to Spanish Wells, Bahamas and it was spectacular!! From the boat to the crew to the venues…I could not have had a better day! First stop was the sand flats for a picture perfect chill time. Lunch at Wreckers was amazing – every dish was raved about by all that were there. On to the swimming pigs for laughing and Awwww moments (the babies were adorable). Then to a secluded beach to just relax in my favorite blue waters. Thanks again, Harbour Safaris for being a highlight of my visit!

One of Harbour Safaris’ promotional videos has gone viral, thanks to Awesome Places in the World on Facebook!

With over 110,000 views in under a week, the Bahamas and our top rated Swimming Pigs tour has been shared around the world.  The post has been liked almost 10,000 times and shared almost 5000 times.  Watch the full version of the video on YouTube and see why our tour is so amazing!

To learn more, or to book one of our amazing swimming pig tours from Nassau, follow this link:

Swim with the Pigs!

No matter what, we always receive a warm welcome from our friends at Big Majors! They hear us nearing the beach and they begin trotting down into the shallows to greet us!

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The Swimming Pigs enjoy wading in the beautiful Bahamian waters as much as we do! It’s the perfect way to cool down on a warm, sunny day!

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These guys are never camera shy! They are the ultimate selfie pal!

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They’re environmentally conscious – not a morsel goes to waste!

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No one gets left out. These pigs know how to spread the love!

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Harbour Safaris Ltd. is looking for a new member of our team!  We are a small boat tour operation based out of Nassau, Bahamas – we strive to impress our guests and customer service is second only to safety. We are the number one provider of swimming pig tours from Nassau and maintain high reviews and compliments from our guests and partners.

Please note that applications will only be accepted through this online application form.  

Description:

As a member of our team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of daily tours and charters booked with the company. Proper and safe operation and maintenance of the vessel is critical to the position. Ensuring guests have a positive experience is one of the top requirements. Candidate must be experienced on boats, tech savvy and able to work well with others on the team. An outgoing personality and a love to entertain others are a plus!

Location:

Operations are based out of Nassau Harbour with day trips around the central Bahamas.

Responsibilities include:

• Compliance with all maritime regulations
• Instituting and following all safety protocols
• Proper planning & navigation of all water operations
• Tour & Charter operations
• Loading, safety and oversight of up to 15 passengers per trip
• Online coordination of booked tours
• Daily logging of maritime & tour operations
• Fueling & securing vessel
• General maintenance & upkeep

Minimum Requirements:

• Legal Right to Work in The Bahamas
• High School Diploma
• Bahamian Masters License “A” preferred
• Current STCW
• Must be able to swim
• Reliable own transportation to and from the Nassau Harbour based operations
• Previous experience in tourism and/or tour boat operations a plus

Application Form:

Required:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Resume

Taking a cruise to Nassau, Bahamas?

Check your schedule and availability for a full-day excursion to the swimming pigs from Nassau!

We also offer full and half day charters, local tours and excursions, and island-hopping adventures!

After an unexpected turn of events with Hurricane Matthew, we finally have our newest addition running tours with Harbour Safaris.  ‘Empress’ has become a welcomed addition, adding not only capacity to our swimming pigs adventures but also comfort, speed, and economy as well!  As we learn to use our new vessel to the best of her abilities, we are able to offer two trips on select days!

For now, these trips will be added weather dependent – so even if you see sold out, be sure to check with us a few days before your trip to see if we’ve added another excursion.  You can also email us at info@harboursafaris.com with your details, and if anything opens up we’ll be sure to let you know!

Be sure to check out our amazing reviews at TripAdvisor!  You’ll see why in less than a year we became a top ten tour in Nassau!

For more information and to book, check out our Swim With The Pigs page!

Photo by Emma, one of our new first mates!

Want to do something different?  

How about Swimming with the Pigs! Our customized adventure is ready and waiting for you!

Our full day Exuma escapes from Nassau through the Exuma Cays and to Big Majors, where you get to swim with the pigs, hang out with iguanas, and enjoy lunch at the world-famous Staniel cay Yacht Club!  Experience the real Bahamas, just like a local!  

source: https://ports.cruisett.com/schedule/Bahamas/455-Nassau

On a beautiful, slightly overcast yet predominantly sunny day in June, we set out to explore a new route for Harbour Safaris.

We departed Nassau at a reasonable hour, and headed East up along Rose Island, passing the Pimlico Islands, and reaching Current Cut.  Current Cut separates North Eleuthera from Current Island – and is aptly named due to the tremendous tidal flow through the narrow passage.

We crossed through and headed over the crystal clear waters of the Exuma Sound (yes, even this far up in North Eleuthera) and beached just below the world-famous Glass Window Bridge.

We headed up the rocky path and down the Queen’s Highway for about a 10 minute hike to the bridge.  The views are outstanding!  It’s more evident why this is called a “glass window bridge” after reading the landmark sign:

This man-made bridge took the place of what was once an impressive rock arch, destroyed by a raging hurricane. The concrete replacement bridge has been battered by turbulent storms, as well. Glass Window is a prime spot for viewing the striking contrast of the deep-blue Atlantic Ocean on one side and the gentle turquiose water of Exuma Sound on the other.

Atlantic Side

Exuma Sound Side

We then headed back through Current and over to Spanish Wells.  This quaint settlement town on a small island off Eleuthera is predominantly a fishing town.  With a lot of rich history and culture, the island is a gem to explore.  We stopped for lunch at the magnificent waterfront restaurant, The Shipyard.  The service and food is excellent (we recommend the conch-bites!).

We explored the island for a while – the low tides while we were there created magnificent sand banks right off the beaches.

We left Spanish Wells in the mid-afternoon for the ride directly back to Nassau.  Overall it was a wonderful day, and we look forward to tweaking this excursion and offering it to our Harbour Safaris guests!

Lee
HS President