Wow, wow, wow! What a year it has been for us here at Harbour Safaris!

It’s flown by so fast, we can barely believe it!

In just one short year:

• We have grown both our team and our fleet (see ‘Empress’ in the photos below)
• We have established ourselves as one of the Top 10 Boat Tours out of Nassau on Trip Advisor.
• And, most recently, we survived our first (and hopefully last) major storm, Hurricane Matthew. All of our boats are intact and all of our crew are safe and sound… including our famous buddies, the Swimming Pigs.  Nassau, Freeport, and Andros continue to be under duress from the storm and we ask you donate through the Rotary Club of East Nassau or your local Rotary Club to assist those in need.

We are so excited for where we are and where we are going. Thank you for joining us on this journey! There are so many exciting things to come so stay tuned and check our website for regular updates.

~The Harbour Safaris Team

A time-lapse video of our first boat, ‘Huntress’, riding out the storm:

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

A message from our President

As we head into our 8th month of operating tours and excursions in the Bahamas, I thought I would take a moment to express how impressed I am with our team and our offerings.

Captain Daron and his first mates, primarily Craig and Grouper, have done a wonderful job sharing the real Bahamas with our guests.  Our tours of Exuma get fantastic reviews on multiple platforms, including TripAdvisor and Facebook.

Most of our guests also will interact directly with our operations manager Joanne and office manager Heather Joy.  These two are the driving force behind our bookings and their knowledge and experience of our tours is usually the deciding factor in purchasing for those on the fence.  A large portion of our customers also get to meet Joanne, as she regularly greets the boat either departing for or returning from the Exuma Cays.

We also have an internal rating system for guests who have booked directly through us, which has a consistent 5-star rating for our Exuma excursions, harbour tours, and custom charters.

I have shared below a handful of our reviews. I encourage you as a potential (or returning!) customer to take a look at our Facebook and Tripadvisor pages and after your experience to provide us with any feedback you may have about Harbour Safaris!

Lee
President

“Best Part of the Bahamas”

We did the day trip to swim with the pigs and it ended up being our favorite part of the entire vacation.

The water on our way to the first island was really choppy so it made for a rough ride, but that was an adventure in itself. I do recommend that you pay attention to the warnings about bad backs or injuries though, because you really do get tossed around a bit. The view during the entire boat trip was to die for though. Staring at that crystal blue water never gets old.

The first stop was to feed the iguanas. This was hilarious. They come running at you looking for grapes and they really are kind of cute. The island we stop at for this has an incredible view and the pretties teal colored water.

The lunch stop was really cool. The yacht club bar that we ate at was the most “Bahamian-style” experience we had all week. I loved the open walls right on the water, the service was great, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the conch po boy or catch of the day. The nurse sharks that are swimming around are really cool as well.

Finally, the main attraction…swimming with the pigs! Once they hear the boat they come running, jump in the water, and swim toward you waiting for food. They are much bigger than I expected but are still so cute!

I cannot write a true review about Harbour Safaris without a shout out to the first mate and captain. Craig, the first mate, did a fantastic job pointing things out and keeping the entire tour “chill” and exactly what we wanted. It didn’t feel touristy which was amazing. The islands were not packed with people, we were actually the only ones there.

I highly recommend this tour if you have the day to spend, but be prepared to be exhausted when you get back. That much time in the sun and on the water really takes all the energy you have!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g147416-d8747750-r368558313-Harbour_Safaris-Nassau_New_Providence_Island_Bahamas.html#

Swimming Pigs Day Excursion

The beauty of the Exuma islands speak for themselves, but our 1st mate, Craig, made the trip extra special with his positive, vibrant personality and honest love for the Bahamas. – Amanda

Harbour Safaris day excursion to Exuma was fantastic. They were very professional and knowledgeable. We would recommend them to anyone in Nassau who is looking for a great day of adventure. – Fred

We had a wonderful time on this excursion!! The boat ride was fun (fast & bumpy), the crew was great. We stopped to see and feed the iguanas first, then to Staniel Cay for lunch – we were able to see and touch the nurse sharks that were swimming in the area. After lunch we saw the pigs and fed them. Then to a small island where we spent some time on the beach and saw fish, a stingray, a starfish and collected shells. Overall, the trip was one of the highlights of our week in Nassau. I would definitely recommend it! – Valerie

We also regularly post short reviews in our Guest Log Book!

Looking for something to do in Nassau on your cruise?  

How about Swimming with the Pigs!?

Our full day excursion from Nassau takes you 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!  

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03-May-16 Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
04-May-16 Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Sky, Carnival Sensation
05-May-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Elation, Carnival Pride
06-May-16 Carnival Victory, MSC Divina, Norwegian Escape
07-May-16 Norwegian Sky, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
08-May-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy
09-May-16 Carnival Elation, Allure Of The Seas
10-May-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Valor, Disney Dream
11-May-16 Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Freedom
12-May-16 Carnival Dream, Carnival Victory
13-May-16 Carnival Valor, MSC Divina, Norwegian Escape
14-May-16 Norwegian Sky, Carnival Elation, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
15-May-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Sensation, Oasis Of The Seas
16-May-16 Carnival Valor, Carnival Victory
17-May-16 Grandeur Of The Seas, Disney Dream
18-May-16 Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Grandeur Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas
19-May-16 Carnival Elation
20-May-16 MSC Divina, Norwegian Escape
21-May-16 Norwegian Sky, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
22-May-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, MSC Divina
23-May-16 Carnival Elation, Allure Of The Seas, Carnival Sunshine
24-May-16 Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
25-May-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas
26-May-16 Norwegian Gem, Carnival Pride, Carnival Breeze
27-May-16 Carnival Ecstasy, Norwegian Escape
28-May-16 Norwegian Sky, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Elation, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Valor, Disney Dream, Carnival Sunshine
29-May-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Sensation, Oasis Of The Seas
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31-May-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
01-Jun-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas
02-Jun-16 Carnival Elation, Carnival Pride
03-Jun-16 Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Victory, MSC Divina, Norwegian Escape
04-Jun-16 Norwegian Sky, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
05-Jun-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Fantasy, MSC Divina
06-Jun-16 Carnival Elation
07-Jun-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
08-Jun-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Freedom
09-Jun-16 Norwegian Gem, Carnival Fantasy
10-Jun-16 Carnival Conquest, Carnival Victory, Norwegian Escape
11-Jun-16 Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Elation, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
12-Jun-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Sunshine
13-Jun-16 Carnival Ecstasy, Allure Of The Seas
14-Jun-16 Grandeur Of The Seas, Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
15-Jun-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Grandeur Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Valor
16-Jun-16 Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Elation
17-Jun-16 Carnival Victory, Carnival Sunshine, MSC Divina, Norwegian Escape
18-Jun-16 Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
19-Jun-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Oasis Of The Seas
20-Jun-16 Carnival Elation
21-Jun-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
22-Jun-16 Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy
23-Jun-16 Carnival Breeze
24-Jun-16 Carnival Victory, MSC Divina, Norwegian Escape
25-Jun-16 Norwegian Sky, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Elation, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
26-Jun-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Sensation
27-Jun-16 Carnival Ecstasy
28-Jun-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
29-Jun-16 Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas
30-Jun-16 Carnival Elation, Carnival Pride
01-Jul-16 Carnival Victory, MSC Divina, Norwegian Escape
02-Jul-16 Norwegian Sky, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
03-Jul-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Sensation, MSC Divina
04-Jul-16 Carnival Elation, Allure Of The Seas
05-Jul-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Valor, Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
06-Jul-16 Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Freedom
07-Jul-16 Carnival Dream
08-Jul-16 Carnival Conquest, Carnival Victory, Norwegian Escape
09-Jul-16 Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Elation, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
10-Jul-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Oasis Of The Seas
11-Jul-16 Carnival Ecstasy
12-Jul-16 Grandeur Of The Seas, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
13-Jul-16 Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Grandeur Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas
14-Jul-16 Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Elation
15-Jul-16 Carnival Victory, MSC Divina, Norwegian Escape
16-Jul-16 Norwegian Sky, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
17-Jul-16 Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Sunshine, MSC Divina
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19-Jul-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Carnival Elation, Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
20-Jul-16 Norwegian Gem, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy
21-Jul-16 Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Pride, Carnival Breeze
22-Jul-16 Carnival Victory, Norwegian Escape
23-Jul-16 Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Elation, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream
24-Jul-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Sensation
25-Jul-16 Carnival Ecstasy, Allure Of The Seas
26-Jul-16 Grandeur Of The Seas, Carnival Victory, Disney Dream
27-Jul-16 Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Grandeur Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Valor
28-Jul-16 Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Elation
29-Jul-16 Carnival Victory, MSC Divina
30-Jul-16 Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Fantasy, Disney Dream, Norwegian Escape
31-Jul-16 Norwegian Sky, Enchantment Of The Seas, Majesty Of The Seas, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Sensation, Oasis Of The Seas

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