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Discover what else there is to doin The BahamasWhen we hear the word "Bahamas", our little pirate minds are immediately transported to beautiful holiday visions of pristine beaches and crystal clear waters. A relaxed lifestyle full of serenity. But there is much more to The Bahamas. There is an attraction that many people have taken to their hearts... swimming pigs!
Sounds unbelievable right? But it’s 100% true, these acrobatic pouting piggies are now attracting lots of tourists and we don’t want you to miss out on all the fun.
Swimming with animals is nothing new on holiday, but just take a minute to imagine how jealous your mates will be when they see your photos and videos of you swimming with these bristly water lovers.
The pigs are self-confident too, so self-confident that many of them eat edible gifts straight from the hands of happy tourists. Swimming with happy pigs in paradise: we can't think of many better selfies.
How did the pigs actually get there?
This question has been asked by many experts. The fact is that we do not know for sure. There are myths and legends about the swimming pigs of The Bahamas. One of these legends is that the floating pigs survived a shipwreck.
Since then, a pig population has lived on Big Major Cay, an island in the Exumas of The Bahamas. Swimming with pigs in the middle of the Caribbean is a child's dream, but also great fun for adults.
But there is another theory as to how the pigs got to Big Major Cay. Some believe that settlers who lived on the island tried to make a living by raising livestock and farming.
At some point, the people left, but the pigs stayed. Which of these stories is true, or whether the water-loving pigs are on Big Major Cay for some other reason, is still unknown, but what we do know is that they are definitely worth a visit.
Where in The Bahamas can I swim with pigs?
Fortunately, you don't have to travel to Big Major Cay to swim with pigs in The Bahamas. While the beach in Exuma has been famously renamed 'Pig Beach', there are plenty of options closer to Nassau if you don't want to make the long trek to Exuma.
If you're staying in Nassau, try the Sandy Toes experience on Rose Island. You can easily book an excursion to visit the beach and swim with the pigs. We've found a top-rated full day tour from £171 per person.
Another place to swim with pigs is at Adelaide Beach, on the south side of New Providence Island. You can also book shorter tours if you have other activities you would like to do. We've found a 2-hour tour that starts from £166 per person.
Want to know more about holidays in The Bahamas? We've got a handy guide to answer all your questions, including how to get there, when to visit and where to stay!