Such an amazing day out!! Once in a lifetime experience swimming with pigs nurse sharks and visiting the hidden gems of the Exumas. Dave was a fantastic tour guide ensuring we had the best of each stop and letting us in on all the history of each spot! Thank You Dave!!! And a massive thank you to Gabbyand chef Dymond for making sure our bellies were full after an amazing day out on the water!!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Fresh towels provided for guest comfort.
- Roundtrip Flight to the Exumas: Scenic roundtrip flight included. Skip the long boat ride.
- Small-Group Boat Tour: Average of 8 guests per boat for a more intimate experience.
- Assorted chips and light snacks included.
- Attraction fees, landing fees, and applicable taxes included
- Lunch Island-style lunch included, with vegan and gluten-free options available upon request.
- Use of snorkeling equipment included.
- Seamless Nassau Hotel Transfers: Pickup from your Nassau hotel or vacation rental to the airport before your tour, plus return transportation after your Exuma experience.
- Bottled water, soft drinks, and beer included onboard.
Excludes
- Tips: Captain/crew gratuity appreciated.
- Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, specialty drinks, and personal purchases.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Of course no Exuma Cays tour would be complete without a trip to the celebrity swimming pigs!
See hundreds of indigenous iguanas come out to greet you when they hear the boat engines
One of the best snorkeling spots in the world! Thunderball grotto has thousands of fishes waiting to greet you and it's namesake is actually 007 Thunderball where the movie was filmed!
Compass Cay is the place to be! Come see our adorable sharks.
You will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant which includes a local food experience.
We will view the The famous Staniel Cay Plane Wreck
Enjoy the sandbar
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
I really enjoyed this trip and not sure which activity i liked the best. I loved the nurse sharks, the pigs and the snorkeling. And the captain was really cool and really funny. Thunderball grotto was also very neat
Absolutely breathtaking. I actually have no words. If you have the chance to do this, DO IT!!! Captain Dave was hilarious, and made it so unforgettable. Everything was incredible, even when it rained on us. I would 100% do this again!
This was an amazing day; captain Dave took great care of us all day. The private plane out and back was a great choice instead of being on a boat all day long in the hot sun. The site visits had ample time to relax and enjoy and the ride from stop to stop wasnt very long either. The day was well paced and the sites great. The lunch at the Swimming Pug was good as well. Watch out for the spicy wing sauce! Thank for a very memorable adventure !
I can't say enough about what a fun day it was with Capt. Dave in Exuma; swimming with the pigs holding the Nurse Sharks swimming in the Grotto , which was exceptional, lunch at a licals place, and everything else we visited. If you're going to the Bahamas , I highly recommend this trip with 3Ns. I took a flight out of nasal into Stanley Cay, and on return still had a good part of the afternoon to relax snd share pics! Here's just a few with my favorite being the piglet following us out! Just Do It!
Captain Dave provided us with an unforgettable experience! We were lucky to have only one additional person on our tour, who was absolutely great and someone we instantly clicked with, which made it feel like a private experience. Captain Dave truly cares for the animals you see during this trip and he goes above and beyond to provide the best experience! An example is he throws food into the water in front of you so fish gather for a more fun snorkeling adventure. This excursion was the highlight of our trip to the Bahamas. The plane ride, at first may seem scary to some, was actually super smooth and quick. We were able to beat tourists to locations that traveled by boat from Nassau which made stops more private and even more special. If you are on the fence about booking this excursion, DO IT!! The Exumas are something everyone should see and getting there by plane and shown by Captain Dave is the absolutely best way to do it! It was truly a life-changing experience that we’ll never forget. I will be back. Truly appreciate you, Captain Dave!
We had a good time! The pigs were very active.
Was a really awesome day trip and great way to see some of the Exumas islands. The water there is gorgeous. The whole tour was very well organized and timing like clockwork from hotel pickup to flights to boat tour, lunch and then back again. Couldn’t have been done better. I wish I had added the stop to see turtles at Little Farmer’s Cay but I wasn’t sure how long the tour would feel but the time flew by and everything g was fun.
The experience from initial booking to post trip was seamless! Coach Fishy was so friendly and gave us a wonderful tour of the islands explaining it all as we went. Having lunch included at the end was a wonderful added bonus. Communication was extremely efficient throughout and we never felt like we didn’t know what was going on. We did need to adjust our tour date by a few days but that was also seamless! A truly remarkable and memorable day that we will remember for our lifetimes!!! Thank you 3N’s 🇧🇸☀️🥂
What a great experience I was able to have with my family. The ocean and stops speak for themselves. The guides and captains make it even better helping you at every turn. We brought our youngest 2 to our oldest 13 and they all had a great time. It’s a day to remember and the guides make sure they are there to help and make sure pictures are taken and everyone gets a turn. Thank you 🙏 we loved it!
This was the best holiday trip we have ever done. With captain Kenton (sp?) we had the most amazing time - he was so patient with our youngest who was nervous around the pigs and sharks and equally challenging with our eldest who wanted to do all the hidden tunnels at the grotto. It couldn’t have been better - we would recommend to everyone to do this. We are just trying to work out if we can afford it to do a second time in the week we are here!!
Great day captain was fun, food was nice
I would describe our experience with 3N's as being “outsourced.” When we were picked up, I was informed we’d be flying Titan Air, a public airline, because there were only four in my family and another couple, not enough to fill their plane. The flight ended up being 47 minutes and not 15 as expected and included an unanticipated stop at another island to drop off locals and supplies, which surprised both us and the other couple. Upon arrival, we walked to our boat and met Captain Peter. We immediately noticed that several boats displayed the 3N's company name, but the one we boarded did not. We later discovered that Captain Peter was not affiliated with 3N's. During the boat ride, Captain Peter was uncommunicative. He briefly pointed out where the drinks were but offered no conversation or information about our destinations or the surroundings. Overall, Captain Peter was disappointing; he merely told us how long we could stay at each stop and gave no details about where we were headed next. In general, we all felt very rushed at each destination. We have done multiple private and small group tours on other islands and Captain Peter was my worst experience. Once our tour concluded, Captain Peter escorted us to lunch before handing us over to Marry. While we understand we are on a small island, the meal left much to be desired. A simple turkey wrap would have been better. After lunch, we were invited to relax by the swimming pool as we waited for our flight. Together with the other couple, we enjoyed a drink and exchanged conversation in the pool, but the experience felt somewhat misplaced; we couldn’t help but question why we were spending an hour swimming rather than exploring more of the island’s offerings. Ultimately, it seemed as though the majority of our time was spent waiting for our flights and transportation. While I genuinely appreciated the remarkable encounters with the sharks, pigs, and the adventure of discovering the grotto, I ultimately felt that the overall experience did not warrant the high cost. 3N's failed to communicate clear expectations, which left us uncertain about important details throughout the tour. Furthermore, Captain Peter did not fulfill the usual duties of a tour operator, and this lack of engagement further detracted from our enjoyment. Taken together, these shortcomings left us disappointed and questioning whether the tour truly delivered value for the amount we invested.
The only reason I am giving this experience a 3 star is because of the stops that we did make were accurate with the tour. Due to the fact that we had a smaller group (6 in total) we were flown over to Exuma with a larger group of people. We thought the flight would've been private per the description in the email. Since our group was smaller, we did not get Dave the tour guide that everyone raves about. We had a gentleman named Perry. He did not speak to us; he didn't describe anything to us. We had to ask him where we would be going next. If we asked him a question, he gave a one-word answer. He wouldn't tell us how long at each stop, we had to ask him when we were leaving. Our group joked and pretended to be the guides because we have zero conversation with our actual guide. The lunch was ok but for a full menu restaurant you were only allowed to pick from a few options. For the price that we paid and for the reviews that we read we were really disappointed in this tour and would not recommend it.
There are vacations... and then there are experiences that leave a lasting imprint on your heart. Our honeymoon in Staniel Cay was undoubtedly one of those unforgettable experiences, and it would not have been possible without the incredible people who made every moment feel so personal and special. A very special thank you to **Gabby**, who welcomed us with such warmth from the moment we checked in at **Embrace Resort**. Your professionalism, kindness, and genuine care made us feel less like guests and more like family. Every interaction reflected true Bahamian hospitality, and it set the tone for an incredible stay. To **Chef Dymond** at the **Flying Pig Café**—thank you for creating meals that were nothing short of exceptional. Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and made with obvious passion. We found ourselves looking forward to each meal because we knew we were in for another culinary experience. You truly elevated our honeymoon one plate at a time. To **Captain Dave** of **3Ns Exuma Vacations**, thank you for giving us a private boat tour that exceeded every expectation. Your knowledge of the Exumas, your professionalism, your attention to detail, and the way you made the entire experience feel relaxed, safe, and unforgettable turned what could have been a simple excursion into one of the greatest highlights of our honeymoon. The memories we created on the crystal-clear waters of the Exumas will stay with us for a lifetime. Finally, thank you to **Embrace Resort** and Natajia for providing such a beautiful place to celebrate the beginning of our marriage. The accommodations, atmosphere, service, and genuine hospitality made it the perfect home away from home. And to **3Ns Exuma Vacations**, thank you for showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the Exumas with excellence. Your commitment to creating memorable experiences is evident in everything you do. If you're looking for authentic Bahamian hospitality, outstanding food, luxurious accommodations, and unforgettable adventures, look no further. We arrived as visitors, but we left with cherished memories and friendships we'll always treasure. Thank you all for helping make the beginning of our forever together absolutely perfect. Andre & Sherrelle Kelly
If your lucky when you go on this trip you will have captain Dave , he is knowledge and a very friendly person , he treated me and my wife amazingly , 10/10 would recommend him and this excursion to anyone !!
David was an amazing captain !!! Made sure we were having fun and safe !!!! And he let us feed the baby pigggs that’s a plusssssss
Awesome tour with Captain Dave! The quick flight in gives you plenty of time to enjoy multiple stops. Captain Dave timed the stops perfectly to take advantage of the tides and avoid crowds. Plus Mary was great with the food at the end. Very enjoyable day from start to finish. Five Stars!!!
What an amazing experience this was. Such a seamless service from booking to completing registration forms, ordering lunch. We were a family of 7 and it has been a dream to visit the Exuma islands. We had a fab, cheery driver called Dave you picked us up from the hotel so a great start to our experience. We had such a cool memorable experience flying over with the wonderful experience pilot, captain Bullard. My son said it was the coolest thing he has ever done. To see the beauty of the islands from the sky was so emotional and memorable. We were greeted and looked after by the lovely host Dexi… such a warm welcome and also at the end of out trip too, she spent time chatting to us about our experience. Then the amazing captain Terron. So special to have some local show us their beautiful islands. I’ve never seen such a beautiful part of the world… so unspoiled, Mother Nature at its best. Terron was so helpful getting us on and off boat, taking us to less busy spots and his experience with the wildlife was incredible. We had the most memorable of days and I know we will be one of our favourite days we’ve ever had as a family. It was that amazing.. life felt so good today seeing it all. Thank you all today 🙌
It was an amazing day spent with my family of 7 and our captain Terron, who was so helpful and chatty and made the day so much better, with so many different experiences each as amazing as the last, it was the smoothest day, with everything organised perfectly by our host Dexi and set up to give you the most out of your day even down to our driver Dave, a 1 in a million experience
This was quite simply the best day ever! It was the most beautiful and spectacular tour, and every stop was amazing. We came for the pigs, which were great, but absolutely loved the nurse sharks, sandbar, iguanas, and Thunderball Grotto - and the flight over to Staniel Cay from Nassau! Big shout out to our amazing captain Terron, our driver Dave, pilot Bullard and host Dexi - all of them were awesome and made the whole experience seamless and fun! 100% recommend 3N’s!
I felt that it was an amazing experience and our captain Terron was great it was very enjoyable, then for our driver Dave he was very good and had good music and our host Dexi was lovely and had really helped us and made it an amazing, fantastic experience for my family we had the best time, it was one of the best days of my life!
This was an amazing experience from beginning to end. The flight to Exuma was relatively short. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess, Dexi. The true experience began with the Captain, Dave. He was super friendly and did an amazing drop making us feel well taken care of. The food at the end was delicious after a long day in the sun. Thanks to Mary and Judy!
Captain Dave was the best. He timed every stop perfectly. I have done this tour with other companies and he was head and shoulders above them for safety, he was in water with us whole time and shared his knowledge. Now the Cons: Lunch should be back at Yacht Club. Food selection and location at Embrace low quality. I get your trying to get customers to your resort but really a low point to end tour. Then it went lower. Co-pilot sleeping on flight back then to top it off zero transport waiting on us in Nassau to get us back to hotel. Waited and wasted over 30 minutes waiting for a cab. Didn’t get picked up till 4:30!!! For Captain Dave I hope the rest of these cons get fixed.
We had booked the trip for today and the company arrived more than 1 hour late at our pickup and then cancelled our tour !!They don’t reply to mails !!!Really unprofessional!!Avoid them
We had a phenomenal excursion with 3Ns! Captain Dave was the best - very informative and hilarious!! We spent the perfect amount of time at each spot, all of which were beautiful. We never felt rushed and everything was planned flawlessly. We really enjoyed our time - by far our favorite part of our Bahamas vacation! Our taxi driver, Dave was also great. We had SO much fun. We are avid worldwide travelers and this was one of, if not the, best excursions we've been on. Absolutely worth every penny!
DAVE, our tour guide (Chef's kiss), gave us the best tour I've ever had.. The beautiful Exuma cays, the iguanas, the pigs, the Grotto, the plane crash, the sand banks and the sharks were all well explained and we felt safe and there was no pressure to come off the boat when I or the other guests didn't want to. The jokes were on point and didn't feel rehearsed... He knew how to navigate the water so it was smooth sailing. I give it a 10/10. A MUST DO. ❤️
Amazing time! Loved Captain Dave
The trip was amazing! capt. K and Joshua were awesome! Definitely worth it!
This trip wasn’t cheap, but it was amazing. It was our favourite part of our Bahamas holiday. The weather wasn’t suitable the day we originally booked, but they were very flexible and moved us to another date. Everything about the day was great, from the beautiful views of the islands on the flight to our interactions with the lovely iguanas and swimming pigs to snorkelling in the grotto and around the plane wreck to our favourite part of the day - swimming with the nurse sharks. I just cannot recommend doing this excursion enough.
A+ awesome time out on the water and the captain was great
A+ awesome day on the water got to see all we wanted to see the captain was awesome
Dave was fantastic captain & guide. Each stop was a new experience for my daughter & me. The whole tour was put together very well with quality time spent in each and every stop. Thank you Dave.
Had a 3 day stay here, a boat tour (shout out to Dave ) and we had an amazing time (a bumbablast). The room was decorated with love, the food was delicious and everyone was friendly we felt like we were at home thanks to our amazing guide Gabby she is surely the sweetest.
Great trip! Easy all around from pick up through drop off. Captain Dave was great! Loved the pugs and sharks. Great day! Beautiful scenery.
The tour was absolutely amazing. So many unique experiences and the views are breathtaking. The flight allowed us to arrive earlier than other tours at each location. And Captain Fishy was brilliant, bringing humour and knowledge to the trip. Would highly recommend
Amazing day with Captain Fishy. He looked after us and made our day special.
Captain Perry showed us 7 stops on the Island. Amazing experience & amazing Captain! Definitely recommend. Dexi also amazing
Amazing trip thanks to captain fishy (that’s his name?) well worth it what a laugh
Everything was perfectly organised. At most of the stops, were no people except our group.
There are so many tour options and if you’re struggling to choose, let me help you. THIS IS IT. This tour is everything you want and exceeds expectations. The views you get from the flight are probably among one of the most beautiful sights I’ve seen from a plane. The stops on the tour make you feel like you’re in a postcard. Our guide was Captain Perry who was absolutely wonderful and took us to all the stops before other tour groups, so most of our photos were free of strangers in the background. Mary at the cafe for lunch delivered exceptional service. If you’re in Nassau for a limited time and looking to swim with nurse sharks, snorkel and take pictures with the swimming pigs, this is an absolute must-do.
What a spectacular experience! From start to finish, we were absolutely blown away by every single experience that we had along the way. I think Thunderball Grotto was my most favorite because I was NOT expecting it to be so beautiful. We spent a good amount of time at each location so that wasn't a problem. However, we were having so much fun that I wish it had lasted longer!! This was an unforgettable trip and I hope to do it again with my kids soon. I am still in awe of the flight over to the islands. The private airplane ride was just as good as the other experiences. Our car service (included) picked us up right on time and took us to a private (smaller) airport where we boarded a flight to Staniel Cay to begin our adventures. I'd also like to recognize the staff that was with us for the duration of the experience. Captain Fishy and his helper were the BEST!! They walked, swam and talked us through everything. So nice, knowledgeable and most of all, patient and kind. This all inclusive activity was worth every penny and to think I almost didn't get it! If you are on the verge of not doing this activity I hope you are seeing this and I change your mind because it is absolutely worth it. We did this 4 days ago and I am still on a high!! They have towels, snorkel equipment, snacks, beer, music and the best dance moves!
This excursion was AMAZING!!!! Captain Dave was the best! Very attentive, informative, funny and kept us informed on the activities and always had our safety in mind. I would recommend this to everyone!
Captain Perry was the best!!!! Great day and what a beautiful place
It is so cool to see the swimming pigs in Exuma. The nurse sharks are so cute and good tamper that you can easily play with them without any hazard. If there is a guide to lead us to go into the cave would be much better and safer. After the trip, there is a mess for airport pickups. No car was waiting there. So we have to waiting for 20min for the car to pickup.
Everything was perfect from the Hotel pick up in Atlantis, to the airport, flight to staniel cay & the amazing boat tour of several exuma magical wonders. This was our second time and would do it again.
My daughter and I had the most wonderful visit to Pig Island to spend a few amazing hours with the pigs thanks to Captain Fishy!! He gave us such a great tour, lots of info and pig tips for a day we will cherish forever! Captain Fishy, you are wonderful! We can't wait to return and will be telling our friends and family to take a boat excursion with him! Thank you so much, Captain Fishy!!
My mom and I took a boat tour with Captain Fishy to go swimming with the pigs at Pig Beach. We had an amazing time and could not be more pleased, since our whole experience was incredible. Captain Fishy is very kind, reliable, and goes above and beyond to accommodate and customize tours for his passengers. We highly recommend going on any boat tours with Captain Fishy. You will be very happy you did.
This was a great Trip, Out Captain Dave was great ans Made the Trip very Special! Thank you for the experiance
Captain Perry was amazing! So much fun and knew all the little tricks. We had the best time and he was great!! The nurse sharks are so sweet and the best sea puppies.
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