Description
Exuma is a stunning district of The Bahamas, consisting of over 365 islands and cays spread across roughly 130 miles of turquoise water. Known for its breathtaking sapphire blue sea visible even from space the chain is divided into Great Exuma, Little Exuma, and the Exuma Cays. It is a premier destination for luxury travel, boating, and unique wildlife encounters, most notably its world famous swimming pigs.
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Things to do
Swim with Pigs
A visit to Swim with the Pigs at Big Major Cay (officially known as Pig Beach) is a surreal bucket list experience where a colony of feral pigs living freely on an uninhabited island paddler out to greet arriving boats. This unique interaction is typically part of a larger island hopping tour that includes other highlights like Thunderball Grotto and nurse shark encounters.
Thunderball Grotto
A visit to Thunderball Grotto is a surreal journey into an underwater cathedral that feels like a real life movie set. Located just west of Staniel Cay, this hollow island is famous for its appearance in the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball, as well as other Hollywood hits like Splash and Into the Blue. To experience its magic, you typically swim through a small, almost hidden rock opening that leads into a vast, sun-drenched cavern where beams of light dance through holes in the ceiling, creating a dazzling kaleidoscope effect on the turquoise water.
Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park Visitor Center
The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park Visitor Centre at Warderick Wells Cay is the headquarters of the world's oldest marine reserve, acting as a crucial hub for conservation and island hopping logistics. Situated on a ridge with stunning views of the surrounding turquoise channels, the centre provides educational exhibits on the park’s fragile reefs and serves as the mandatory check in point for boaters. Just outside, the beach is home to a spectacular 50 foot sperm whale skeleton, a landmark that serves as a powerful reminder of the park's mission to protect marine life. It is the perfect starting point for exploring the island’s rugged hiking trails and secluded beaches while learning about the "no-take" policies that keep the Exumas so pristine.