Where are the pigs in the Bahamas?

Big Major Cay
The pigs live on Big Major Cay, one of the over 365 islands in Exuma, a district of the Bahamas. Also known as Pig Beach (for obvious reasons), the island is about 82 miles southeast of Nassau, and about 50 miles northwest of George Town.

How do I get from Staniel Cay to Pig Island?

The Staniel Cay Pigs at Pig Beach can be reached by boat. The island with pigs is only 5-10 minutes by boat from Staniel Cay. Generally visitors have 2 options, either stay on Stnaiel Cay and make the short journey to Big Major Cay; Or visit the Swimming Pigs on a day trip excursion from Nassau or Miami.

Can you swim with pigs in Bimini?

Other places around the country have imported pigs to beaches to try to bring in tourist dollars, but the pigs at Big Major Cay are the original Bahamas swimming pigs. You can fly to Staniel Cay and get a quick five-minute boat taxi to Pig Island as conveniently as it can be.

Can you stay on Pig Island Bahamas?

The popular island that you can stay at is Staniel Cay, but the pigs are on Big Major Cay AKA Pig Beach or Pig Island. It’s an uninhabited island except for the swimming pigs. Since the island is uninhabited, that also means there’s no airstrip for planes to land, and that you need to take a boat to get to it.

Do pigs bite humans?

Pigs can charge, bite and run over humans as well as other household pets. Pigs with tusks may gore the object of their aggression. You should immediately take measures to protect the more vulnerable members of your household from your aggressive pig.

Can you stay on Pig Beach?

Can you go to Pig Beach by yourself?

If you come to visit Pig Beach early in the morning or late in the afternoon then you’ve got the best chance of avoiding the crowds. In fact I would say you have a very good opportunity to have the entire Pig Beach to yourself!

How much does it cost to swim with pigs in Eleuthera?

Cost: $210 per person, including transfers to and from the airport or your hotel, snorkel equipment, unlimited Bahama Mamas, soft drinks and conch salad.

Can you drink the water in Eleuthera?

WATER: IS THE WATER SAFE TO DRINK? The municipally treated water is safe to drink, but most visitors to the island drink bottled water to be safe. Also, many houses are not on the municipal water system, and may not have drinkable water.