Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas
Pig Beach tours from Nassau and Great Exuma to Big Major Cay, with prices from $190.
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Bahamas Travel Blog: Guides, Beaches & Ferry Know-how
Articles on beaches, local food, swimming pigs, fishing and the ferries of the Bahamas, written and checked by the BahamasHopping editorial team.
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Harbour Island's Secret Beaches: 3 Quiet Spots Beyond Pink Sand
3 quiet beaches on Harbour Island within 10–20 minutes' walk of the ferry dock — beyond Pink Sand.
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The Ultimate Bahamas Street Food Trail: Where Locals Really Eat for Under $15
From conch fritters at Potter's Cay to Johnny cakes in Eleuthera - where locals really eat.
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Island Hop the Bahamas for Under $500/Week
Mail boats, local guesthouses and a 7-day, multi-island budget plan with costs.
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Ferry or Flight to the Bahamas: An Honest Comparison
A comparison of fares, baggage, travel time and reach: Bimini and Freeport by ferry, Nassau and Exuma by air.
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Baleària to Bimini with Kids: What to Expect on Board
What families should know about the Baleària Caribbean ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini: check-in, passports, seating, seasickness, immigration and where to stay on North Bimini.
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Beat Seasickness on the Bahamas Ferry
Seasickness on the Bahamas Ferry: how to time Dramamine, which seat moves least on Balearia's catamarans, and which natural remedies help.
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Best Photo Spots on Every Bahamas Ferry
The best photo spots on every Bahamas ferry (Balearia, Bahamas Ferries Bo Hengy III, G&L).
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Bimini Fishing Guide: Marlin, Wahoo & Tuna in the Gulf Stream
Bimini fishing guide 2026: marlin, wahoo, tuna in the Gulf Stream just 50 miles from Florida.
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Fort Lauderdale to Freeport Ferry Review: Fishing Trip Logistics
The Baleària ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport with fishing gear: baggage rules for rods and coolers, costs against flying, the Bahamian fishing permit and where to fish on Grand Bahama.
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Bahamas Fishing Tackle Recommendations
Rods, reels, lures and gear for marlin, tuna, wahoo and bonefish.
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