Exuma

700 islands of turquoise shallows and pink sand

• Passport strength: ≈151 visa-free destinations
• Language: English · ~98% speak English
• Free-trade agreements: ≈6

Exuma — Cays of the swimming pigs

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Pig Beach (Big Major Cay) Beach

An uninhabited cay where wild pigs swim out to greet the boats.

Best time: Dec–Apr — Calm dry-season seas are best for the boat trip.

Things to do:

• Swim and snorkel with swimming pigs
• Feed the pigs in crystal-clear water
• Take memorable photos with the animals
• Explore nearby sandbars and reefs

Thunderball Grotto Nature area

A snorkelling sea cave of shafts of light, seen in two Bond films.

Best time: Dec–Apr — Dry-season calm and clarity are best for the grotto.

Things to do:

• Snorkel through underwater cave system
• Swim in fresh water spring pools
• Explore starfish-filled lagoons
• Visit the James Bond movie location

Allen's Cay Iguanas Wildlife reserve

A cay sanctuary of rare endemic Bahamian rock iguanas.

Best time: Dec–Apr — Calm seas are best for reaching the cay.

Things to do:

• Observe iguanas in their natural habitat
• Photograph colorful lizards on rocks
• Swim in nearby shallow waters
• Learn about endemic iguana species

Tropic of Cancer Beach Beach

A long, empty crescent of the finest sand on Great Exuma.

Best time: Dec–Apr — The dry season brings the calmest, clearest water.

Things to do:

• Stand on the Tropic of Cancer line
• Swim in calm shallow waters
• Enjoy pristine white sand and views
• Take photos at the landmark

Swimming Pigs (Compass Cay) Beach

Unique wild swimming pigs in shallow turquoise water near uninhabited island.

Best time: Year-round — Unforgettable experience swimming with friendly wild animals in pristine waters.

Things to do:

• Swim with friendly pigs in crystal clear shallow waters
• Bring fresh produce to feed the pigs apples
• Snorkel in pristine nearby coral reefs
• Take memorable photos with pigs in ocean

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bahamas?

It depends on where you go: every place has its own ideal season on this page. For example, Cable Beach is best around Dec–Apr. Bahamas has 5 featured cities and areas to plan around.

Is English spoken in Bahamas?

Roughly 98% of people speak English. The main language is English.

How strong is the Bahamas passport?

The Bahamas passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 151 destinations.

Is Bahamas expensive to travel in?

This page lists indicative traveller costs for Bahamas — medical, insurance, connectivity and education ranges — and the interactive travelogue holds the full breakdown.

What is there to do in Bahamas?

Cable Beach, Queen's Staircase & Fort Fincastle, Blue Lagoon Island, Straw Market, Junkanoo Museum, Pig Beach (Big Major Cay) — each with the best time to visit, why it is worth it, and specific things to do.