You do not need to fly to Exuma to swim with pigs. How to visit the swimming pigs on Athol Island by private boat from Nassau, with tips and prices.
Where the Sea Turtles Are
Captain Curry · 4 min read Our favorite shallow grass flats near Nassau, why the turtles gather there, and how to share the water respectfully. Green sea turtles are creatures of habit. They feed on seagrass, they like calm, shallow water, and once they find a flat they like, they come back to it day […]
A Softer Side of Pig Beach
Captain Ryan · 3 min read Beyond the splash and the frenzy: the quieter moments on the sand that make the island unforgettable. Everyone knows the chaos of feeding time, pigs charging into the surf, cameras everywhere, someone shrieking with laughter. But stay a little longer and the beach changes. The piglets are the secret. […]
The Best Time of Year to Visit Nassau by Boat
Captain Walter · 5 min read The honest local answer: almost any month works, but here is how the seasons actually feel on the water. People agonize over this one, so here’s the local truth: Nassau is a year-round boating town. The water sits between 75 and 85 degrees all year, and the turtles and […]
Rose Island From Above
Captain Ryan · 3 min read One drone photo explains why we keep coming back: a ribbon of white sand, a reef you can swim to, and almost nobody on it. Every so often a guest puts a drone up over Rose Island and sends us the photo, and every time it stops us cold, […]
Lunch Stops Worth the Detour
Captain Walter · 4 min read Conch fritters with your feet in the sand, a fruity drink from a wooden bar, the beach-bar stops guests ask about most. Ask us to add a lunch stop and we’ll aim the bow at one of the beach shacks we’ve been eating at our whole lives, painted picnic […]