See Swimming Pigs In Big Major Cay - Review 2025

What’s Special About This Tour?

Swimming with pigs has become the quintessential Bahamas excursion. It offers you an opportunity to get up close and personal with the famous swimming pigs and get some great photos you can have for a lifetime.

There are multiple places where you can encounter the swimming pigs of the Bahamas now, including on Rose Island, Abaco, and Eleuthera, but the pigs of Big Major Cay in the Exumas Islands are considered the “original” swimming pigs. The tours vary in scope and price. The price can fluctuate based on where you are staying (some areas are further from the pigs than others) but expect to pay anywhere from $150 to $400 depending on the exact excursion you choose.

Who’ll Enjoy It?

This is a great activity for the entire family. Children must be at least two or three years old to embark on most of the tour boats. It is great for those who enjoy unique water activities and have an affinity for animals – especially pigs. It is also a great Bahamas cruise excursion for those who are using a cruise line to explore the islands.

What You’ll Do

The tour will include a boat ride to the beach where the pigs are located. You will learn about the pigs and have the chance to get in the water with them, and even feed them.

For safety reasons, you are not allowed to swim freely with the pigs or snorkel around them. Many tours include a separate snorkeling excursion as part of the day excursion, as well as optional turtle and even shark encounters. Most tours also include lunch.