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Compass Cay Bahamas: How to go Swimming with Sharks in the Exumas
Compass Cay Bahamas is one of the most impressive places to visit in Bahamas. Imagine yourself face-to-face with sharks in their own habitat. Imagine the thrill of getting brushed up against a fully-grown beast of a shark. Imagine the feeling of swimming side-by-side a mammal that could literally tear you in two at any second. . . Would you dare?
Now is your chance to forge memories of a lifetime by doing something that makes the hairs on your neck rise. Jump out of your comfort zone and into the shark-infested waters around Compass Cay Marina . Do so with confidence and comfort knowing thousands of visitors before you have done it and survived to tell a great story from a great Bahamas vacation.
Here’s what you need to know before your trip to Compass Cay Bahamas
Flights to Bahamas happen every day and, therefore, you have every chance to see what it is that makes this little island in the Bahamas special. But there are some things you should know before your visit:
Where is Compass Cay Exuma
Compass Cay Exuma is located aptly in the Exuma Cays of the Bahamas southern region only 10 miles north of Staniel Cay . That’s approximately 100 miles from Nassau or 350 miles from Miami, just to put it in perspective. The Exumas are known as being the wilder side of the Bahamas, secluded from the more easily accessible north.
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How to get to Compass Cay Marina
You can reach Compass Cay Marina by taking a water taxi from Staniel Cay. If you are not on a tour that provides a private water taxi, you can usually find a local fisherman at Staniel Cay Yacht Club (which acts as a sort of Exuma transport hub) who you can negotiate a fair price with. Don’t be afraid to bargain. The standard price will depend on the season you travel in.
What to do at Compass Cay Bahamas
There are a few things to do at Compass Cay Bahamas – it can occupy more of your time than you would think a small island could. Let’s take a look:
Compass Cay Bahamas is known for the Nurse sharks Bahamas tours. The Compass Cay sharks attract millions of visitors each year – second to only the Bahamas pigs in terms of popularity.
The Bahamas sharks are at Compass Cay Marina where they hang out in the shallow turquoise water where visibility is high enough to see them plain as day from outside the water.
However, that’s not where this tour starts. You can actually jump into the water with the sharks and let them swim around you if you dare (more on this later)!
Where did the nurse sharks Bahamas come from?
The owner of the marina at Compass Cay Bahamas originally brought the sharks to the shallow waters surrounding the island as pets. Following an overwhelming tourist rush to the island to witness the sharks in the Bahamas, the owners decided to re-brand the marina to a more favorable term, a “sanctuary” for the nurse and reef sharks.
As the years have gone on, the population of the sharks around Compass Cay has grown. Now, there are no official estimates to the number of sharks around the Cay, but it seems like several dozen.
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About swimming with sharks Bahamas experiences
It must be noted that the nurse sharks in the Bahamas are still wild animals. Their behavior will always be unpredictable and the risk you wage jumping into the sea with live sharks is all on your own intuition. Compass Cay is the top place to go Swimming with Sharks in Bahamas on a day trip to Exuma.
The Compass Cay sharks can grow to be 10-13 feet in length at full-growth. Their tail fins alone can grow to be nearly 4-feet in length which is how the propel themselves so smoothly through the water.
They are brownish in color and usually hang out in the shallow waters since they make their existence on the bottom of the seafloor. Why? Because they feed off the shellfish and coral on the reefs near Compass Cay Bahamas.
Just imagine that – a creature with such a powerful jaw that it can crunch through shells and rock-hard coral. That should make you a little more cautious when making the decision to swim with them.
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Don’t get us wrong – the experience can and will be 100% safe if you act with precautions and follow all the etiquette posted at the marina, there won’t be any safety concerns. This is just a warning to not take their capabilities lightly.
Occasionally, their slimy outer core may brush up against you. Don’t overreact as it may startle them. Act with calmness and casual motions. Everything will be fine and fun in the end. You will be able to snap all the photos your heart and Instagram gallery desires.
What else to do besides the Bahamas swim with sharks
Believe it or not, Compass Cay Bahamas used to be known for another thing before the Bahamas sharks arrived; its beautiful beaches!
There are several white sand beaches around the small cay and you can do light treks to each of them for a nice secluded experience.
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Other attractions around swimming with sharks Bahamas day trip
There are plenty of other things to do around Compass Cay Bahamas but the most popular is by far-and-away swimming pigs tours to Pig Beach. Take your chance to see the Exuma pigs in the Bahamas up close and personal at Pig Island. Other than the pigs, here are a few of tourist’s favorite attractions around Compass Cay Bahamas:
– Bitter Guana Cay: Check out endangered iguanas only found in two other places in the world! This species is gradually becoming instinct so you must see them before it is too late!
– Staniel Cay & Staniel Cay Yacht Club: Have a drink and enjoy the air-con in the most historic place in the immediate Exumas. It is said Sean Connery would frequent here during the filming of Thunderball (see below).
– Thunderball Grotto: Filming location of the 1963 Hollywood 007 hit starring Sean Connery, ‘Thunderball’. Go on an adventure worthy of James Bond himself. This is an adventure-lover’s paradise with its underwater tunnels and teeming with marine life and vibrant corals.
– Staniel Cay Plane Wreck: Said to have crashed while transporting a plane full of marijuana from Colombia. One of the most accessible underwater plane wrecks in the world. The mystery was never completely solved as the plane was left abandoned.
– Farmer’s Cay: Swim with sea turtles and enjoy nice white sand beaches. One of the few places to swim with turtles in the Bahamas.
– Pipe Creek Sand Bar: Go during low tide in order to guarantee you will find this oasis. Be careful of shallow waters if you are navigating a boat yourself. This hidden oasis is so rewarding if seen at the right time.
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Why are all those sharks laid out on a dock? For photo ops? 🙁
Hi Vanessa, the platform that you see the sharks on, is where they feed the sharks from. The sharks freely swim onto it and off it. The platform is used for visitors to enter/exit the water. The water level will adjust with the tide, so sometimes the platform is a few feet above the water at low tide – and so none of the sharks can swim onto it, and sometimes at high tide the platform is a few feet underwater. Generally visitors like to get photos with sharks whilst swimming in the water. Also, these are not wild sharks, they are pet sharks that have lived in the waters at compass years for more than 30 years, although they are not in captivity, it is open water.
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Swimming With The Sharks
Does swimming with the sharks sound dangerous?
This part of a tour can be loads of fun! Nurse sharks, the bottom-dwelling sharks that live in warm, shallow waters of the Bahamas are a friendly bunch. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to get up close at Compass Cay just north of Staniel Cay
The nurse sharks are – for the most part – harmless to swimmers and snorkelers.
Nurse sharks may have the ominous dorsal fin of a predator but they are much more easygoing than your average shark. These sharks are grayish-brown in appearance, reach 7.5 to 9.75 feet long, and weigh up to 300 pounds! Young nurse sharks can be identified by their spots. Nurse sharks feed on the fish, squid, and crabs of shallow ocean floors, and use their strong jaws to crush and eat shellfish, and even coral.
Is it safe to swim with nurse sharks?
A human fear of sharks is not without reason, but it just so happens that nurse sharks are laid-back and mostly harmless. That is why many divers and snorkelers visit the Bahamas to swim with sharks. Nurse sharks that live near marinas are fed by local fisherman and have grown accustomed to the presence of humans. This makes them much more friendly. Having your own day tour with Staniel Cay Adventures allows you to take advantage of every opportunity to swim with the nurse sharks.
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Swimming With The Sharks on Compass Cay Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Provided when we Swim With The Sharks?
- Fluffy Towels
- Water and soft drinks with lots of ice for those hot days
- Fish and Pig Snacks
- Sunscreen if needed
- Snorkeling gear that is professionally maintained
- Beach chairs and floats
- Phone Chargers and power supply
- Digital photos for download
- Local and experienced Boat Captain
You provide:
- Camera or smart phone
- Swim suit, hat and cover up for sun protection
- Cash for lunch, tips and $15 per person to swim with the pet sharks
How far in advance do you need to book a Swimming With The Sharks day tour?
The further out you book, the better chance of booking your preferred date. Staniel Cay Day Tours get booked fast make your booking in advance if you can’t then email or call us and we will try to accommodate your schedule.
Can I book Staniel Cay Swimming With The Sharks Tours by phone?
Yes! Call 1.242.524.8062
Can I book a private trip?
Yes, we offer private charter trips. Please see the chart below.
Does the tour still go out if it rains?
We go out as long as the weather permits, depending on the water condition and how heavy the rainfall is we will try to make it out rain or shine. We do have rain protection if needed. It is rare to have a full day of rain.
Do we have to tip our Swimming With The Sharks Tour Guides?
Tips are not required but are much appreciated; more than often, people provide tips to our captains.
How much cash should we take and do they accept U.S. currency?
Yes, every island accepts U.S. currency and Bahamian Currency. Bring enough money for souvenirs and $10.00 for swimming with the Compass Cay Pet Sharks.
How much tip do you think we should give?
Tips can vary depending on how many people are in your group.
Will there be somewhere to leave our personal items while on the Swimming With The Sharks tour?
Our boats have dry areas that we can stash your personal belongings during the tour.
Is lunch included?
No, lunch is not included on the Swimming Pigs Staniel Cay Day Tour. We offer snacks, water, and soda.
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What should we wear for the Staniel Cay Swimming Pigs Tour?
Wear appropriate weather gear and always have a swimsuit on underneath!
Where do we meet for pick up?
When you land on Staniel Cay, we will be right there to greet you.
Who will our tour guides be?
We have licensed local captains that have all grown up in the Exuma Cays and have many years of experience.
Can I give a tour as a gift?
Of course, you can! Email us or give us a call, and we can help if you want it to be a surprise.
What Do We to Bring on the Swimming With The Sharks Tour
- Change of Clothes
- Water Shoes
- Insect Repellent
Who Should Not Go On The Swimming With The Sharks Tour
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Not accessible for the physically challenged
- Not recommended for people with back problems or who have had a recent back surgery
- Not recommended for people with respiratory or heart problems
- Not recommended for people with a recent arm/hand surgery
- Not handicapped accessible
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Compass Cay Marina: Swimming With Nurse Sharks in the Bahamas
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The Compass Cay Marina is the best place to go swimming with nurse sharks in the Bahamas. When you visit Compass Cay Bahamas, you’ll get up close and personal with the sharks, as well as see many other amazing sites in the area.
Read on to learn about the top Bahamas swim with sharks experience.
Compass Cay Marina: Swimming With Nurse Sharks Bahamas
Compass cay exuma: what to know.
Many visitors hope to go swimming with nurse sharks in the Bahamas in the capital. However, for the best Bahamas swim with sharks experience, you’ll need to leave Nassau.
The Exuma Cays are a chain of 365 islands south of Nassau. They’re home to gorgeous beaches, crystal-clear water, and fun local attractions like those at the Compass Cay Marina.
While Compass Cay Bahamas has beautiful beaches, it’s the sharks that have really made the island famous. Today, visitors travel from across the world to get a glimpse (or swim alongside) these beautiful creatures.
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The Compass Cay Marina is home to a school of nurse sharks.
When you sign up for Bahamas day trips to the Exumas, you can also participate in your own Bahamas swim with sharks experience.
Compass Cay Marina: How Did the Sharks Get There?
As mentioned, people don’t just see sharks anywhere around the waters of Compass Cay Bahamas. They see them at the local Compass Cay Marina.
It might sound crazy, but the owner of the marina has managed to “tame” a school of nurse sharks. Today, he views them as exotic pets, naming them and encouraging them to stick around the piers.
While other shark experiences require chum buckets or tools to attract the animals, swimming with nurse sharks in the Bahamas is possible at all times since the sharks are always there.
Besides drawing in tourists and adventure seekers from different countries, the marina has also attracted visitors of another sort.
Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, and other networks have all featured the famous island in their programs.
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The Compass Cay Marina has become a popular spot in the country.
Compass Cay Bahamas: How Can You Get There?
As many travelers make their way through Nassau, many day trips take you to Compass Cay Exuma from there. However, you can also reach the island from other places, including:
- Georgetown, Exuma: By boat and by plane
- Miami: Only by plane
While you can find many boat tours that can take you to go swimming with nurse sharks in the Bahamas, we recommend flying by plane in most cases.
What Makes Flying the Better Option?
Many people don’t realize that boat travel throughout the Bahamas can be slow. From Nassau, it’ll take you at least 2 hours to reach the area around Compass Cay by boat.
However, when you fly, you can get there in 30 minutes . Day trips from Nassau by plane land at nearby Staniel Cay and then switch over to a boat, which you use to explore the area.
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After flying to Staniel Cay, the swimming with nurse sharks experience is just a short ride away.
Besides being much more efficient, air travel offers day trippers a more comfortable experience. From the spectacular views to avoiding the crowds, it’s the best way to get the most out of your Bahamas swim with sharks experience.
Bahamas Swim With Sharks: Is It Dangerous?
Once you arrive at the Compass Cay Marina, you might be wondering whether the experience is safe. After all, documentaries like Shark Week often portray sharks as killers.
Luckily, you don’t have anything to worry about while splashing and floating around the waters of Compass Cay Bahamas.
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Provided you follow instructions, the Bahamas swim with sharks experience will be perfectly safe.
For one thing, most sharks aren’t as scary as the media makes them seem. More often than not, they just want to be left alone and are more afraid of you than you are of them.
Additionally, the sharks at Compass Cay are nurse sharks, one of the most docile species. Nurse shark attacks on humans are rare as they resemble catfish more than killer predators!
That said, local safety experts will still give you some tips to ensure the experience remains safe and enjoyable for all.
Other Top Sites in the Area
The great thing about visiting the Compass Cay Marina on a Pig Island tour is that you also get to see many other exciting attractions in the area.
You can also look forward to visiting:
- The famous Exuma Pigs at Big Major Cay
- The Staniel Cay Yacht Club for lunch
- Endangered iguanas at Bitter Guana Cay
- Beautiful white sandbars at Pipe Creek
- An underwater plane wreck
- Underwater caves at Thunderball Grotto
It’s hard to say what your favorite memory from the trip will be.
Explore Swimming Pigs Island and the Exumas
The Compass Cay Marina is the best place in the country to enjoy a Bahamas swim with sharks experience. However, swimming with nurse sharks in the Bahamas isn’t all you get to do.
On a Pig Island tour to Compass Cay Bahamas, you also get to visit Pig Beach, iguanas, sandbars, and much more.
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Compass Cay Exuma is a gem in the crown that is the Bahamas, but it’s also one that not every traveler to the country gets to see. While islands like New Providence, Freeport, and Bimini attract crowds of tourists, the Exumas remain comparatively quiet.
Although this is understandable since the Exumas are less accessible than other areas in the Bahamas, getting to the region is something you’ll want to do. From crystal-clear water visible from space to stunning beaches and unique wildlife like the Compass Cay sharks, no trip to the Bahamas is complete without spending some time exploring the Exumas. Luckily, with air travel, it’s now easier than ever to see the Exuma sharks and other sites in the area.
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If you’re wondering how you can participate in a Bahamas swim with sharks experience, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to break down everything you need to know about the Compass Cay sharks and the region, in general.
Read on to learn more!
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Compass Cay Exuma: What Can You See?
The exumas 101.
Compass Cay is one of 365 islands in the Exumas, a region found to the south of Nassau. While the country’s capital and some of the surrounding islands are full of tourists arriving on cruise ships and through the international airport, the Exumas are comparatively quiet. You’ll find life there to be more laid-back and less hectic – even around famous sites, like the Compass Cay Marina.
But besides being more peaceful, the Exumas also offer some of the prettiest sites in the world. As mentioned, the water is so vividly blue that you can see Compass Cay Exuma and the entire region from space. It’s impossible to appreciate how beautiful it is until you experience it in person!
![nassau to compass cay day trip Flying over Compass Cay island on a Bahamas Flight with Bahamas Air Tours. The stunning Exuma Islands look amazing from above.](https://www.bahamasairtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/exuma-cays-bahamas-compass-cay.jpg)
Compass Cay Exuma and the surrounding islands have some of the brightest water in the world.
The region also houses some of the most unique attractions in the country. You can see the Compass Cay sharks and even embark on a swim with nurse sharks Bahamas experience. Likewise, you can also see the famous Exuma Pigs on the nearby Pig Island (Big Major Cay).
Those sorts of sites make the Exumas a can’t-miss destination on any Bahamas vacation.
Getting to the Exumas
You won’t find cruise ships that pass through the Exumas, nor will you find international airports that allow you to reach the islands from other countries. However, there is a convenient way to reach the islands that more and more people are taking advantage of: air travel!
Most people looking to see the Bahamas sharks at the Compass Cay Marina take the ferry from Nassau to the Exumas. However, this ends up wasting hours’ worth of time, especially when you factor in things like check-in. In contrast, flights from Nassau to Staniel Cay can have you landed and ready to explore the Exumas in around a half-hour.
![nassau to compass cay day trip A Map of Compasss Cay marina on Compass Cay Exuma island. Come swim with sharks in the Bahamas on a Nassau to Exuma Day Trip with Bahamas Air Tours.](https://www.bahamasairtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/compass-cay-exuma-map.jpg)
Compass Cay has beaches, sharks, luxury yachts, and more.
When you sign up for Bahamas day trips by plane from Nassau or Miami, you get to save time, ensuring that you have more time to appreciate the local sites. You also get to travel in comfort and style, as well as beat the crowds of people that plague the ferry. It’s the best way to reach Compass Cay Exuma!
Compass Cay: Home of the Bahamas Sharks
Like many of the islands in the Bahamas, Compass Cay isn’t large — it’s just a couple of square miles. However, those few miles contain a menagerie of sites that make it one of the highlights in the country.
While there’s no such thing as an ugly island in the Bahamas, Compass Cay Exuma is especially beautiful. On it, you’ll find pristine white sand beaches lined with palm trees and bordered by bright-blue water. It’s a place where you’ll want to pinch yourself to make sure you’re not dreaming!
![nassau to compass cay day trip The stunning Crescent beach on Compass Cay Exuma is one of the best beaches in the Exuma Cays. Visit here on a bahamas day trip with Bahamas Air Tours.](https://www.bahamasairtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/compass-cay-exuma-crescent-beach.jpg)
Crescent Beach on Compass Cay Exuma is the quintessential Bahamas beach.
However, although they’re beautiful, it’s not the beaches that make Compass Cay famous. It’s the Compass Cay sharks!
The owner of the Compass Cay Marina is a huge fan of sharks, and in the past, he managed to more or less tame a school of them. They’ve stuck around the waters by the marina ever since, multiplying over the years. Today, the site is one of the best places in the world to get up close and personal with nurse sharks.
![nassau to compass cay day trip The Compass Cay sharks at Compass Cay Exuma are a type of Nurse Shark and can be visited at the Compass Cay Marina Bahamas.](https://www.bahamasairtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/compass-cay-sharks-exuma-2.jpg)
Nurse sharks can get large, but they’re rarely aggressive towards humans.
Swim With Nurse Sharks Bahamas: Making the Dream a Reality
If you’re more comfortable watching the Exuma sharks from the pier, you can do that. You’ll still get a great view of all of them swimming around in the water. However, if you are looking for a swim with nurse sharks Bahamas experience, the Compass Cay marina is the place to do it.
When the water is high enough, tour guides and staff at the marina will prepare food for the Exuma sharks on a pier that extends out into the water. From there, you’ll find several stepladders that you can use to hop in the water along with them.
Once you’re in, you can watch the sharks swim around you as they eat, and of course, have your picture taken with them. The staff and tour guides will encourage you not to make any aggressive or sudden movements towards the sharks, but the Bahamas swim with sharks experience remains a thrilling one nonetheless.
Nurse Sharks Bahamas: Are They Dangerous?
If you don’t know much about sharks, the idea of hopping in the water to swim with them might sound crazy. After all, most people have seen movies like Jaws and know that shark attacks happen. Thankfully, you don’t have anything to worry about the sharks at Compass Cay Exuma.
As mentioned, the Exuma sharks are nurse sharks – comparatively docile fish that prefer to eat creatures from the seafloor. The number of recorded nurse shark attacks is incredibly low, with most “attacks” constituting little more than a nip. Plus, nurse sharks Bahamas are used to tourists and people, ensuring that the experience is a safe one.
![nassau to compass cay day trip The Compass Cay Sharks are a type of nurse shark and actually a pet shark. Compass Cay Exuma is the best place to visit in the Bahamas to see Sharks.](https://www.bahamasairtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/compass-cay-sharks-exuma.jpg)
You can think of the Exuma sharks as pets. They even have names!
Before you get in the water, the marina staff will advise you on what to do and what not to do. One recommendation that people often ignore is not sticking their hands around the sharks’ mouths or gills. This can lead to problems, as nurse sharks’ eyes are behind their mouths. Their instinct is to bite small, fast-moving objects that appear right in front of them!
Provided you follow the directions from the staff, however, you can rest assured that the experience will be a fun and safe one. So get your camera and your sense of adventure ready!
Compass Cay Is Just the Beginning
Many people traveling through the Bahamas end up surprised at the beauty of Compass Cay Exuma. But besides being beautiful, the island also offers the swim with sharks Bahamas experience: one of the highlights of any Bahamas vacation.
While the island is great, however, the truth is that it’s only one of many amazing sites that you can experience in the Exumas. Fly from Nassau to Exuma or from Miami to Exuma for the ultimate Shark Experience Bahamas Day Trip!
When you travel on Bahamas day trips with Bahamas Air Tours , you’ll also get to enjoy:
- The quaint island of Staniel Cay
- The famous Exuma pigs at Pig Beach
- Endangered iguanas at Bitter Guana Cay
- Pristine sand bars at Pipe Creek
- An underwater plane wreck
- Thunderball Grotto (a filming site from the James Bond film, Thunderball )
- And so much more!
Sign up for a tour today to enjoy Compass Cay Exuma and so much more!
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With daily tours and flights from Nassau or Florida with Bahamas Air Tours you can enjoy a day with these exciting Sharks surrounded by the beauty of Compass Cay. A Little About Compass Cay Bahamas Compass Cay Bahamas is a part of the Exuma Cays where 350 cays, islands, and islets sit secluded from the rest of the Bahamas.
Compass Cay Marina and Compass Cay Sharks. Compass Cay is located on one of the most spectacular protected areas in all of the Bahamas and can be reached by boats of almost any size — even up to 180-foot mega yachts. It can be accessed via the Exuma Bank or Exuma Sound and charges $4 USD per foot of dockage required.
Visit the Compass Cay Marina with Bahamas Air Tours on a day trip excursion from Miami or Nassau. The popular Nassau to Exuma Day Trip which brings guests on the Swimming with Nurse Sharks experiences is a 5-star rated tour on Trip Advisor. Swimming with Nurse Sharks at Compass Cay Marina
It is only 75 miles north of Nassau so definitely within a day trip's reach. Visitors can sit on the jetty during the Nurse Shark feeding at Compass Cay. ... that the marina is accessible to even mega-yachts up to 180-feet in length and this means celebrities often come to Compass Cay for a day break and swimming with nurse sharks.
Compass Cay is the top place to go Swimming with Sharks in Bahamas on a day trip to Exuma. The Compass Cay sharks can grow to be 10-13 feet in length at full-growth. Their tail fins alone can grow to be nearly 4-feet in length which is how the propel themselves so smoothly through the water. They are brownish in color and usually hang out in ...
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Nassau is situated only 75 miles north of Compass Cay Bahamas, so it is well within reach of a day trip from the Bahamas' capital. The sharks at Compass Cay are a sight to see. Compass Cay has more than just a marina to visit, take a stroll to the stunning beaches - some of the best in the Exumas!
April 9, 2023. Compass Cay Bahamas is home to one of the top Bahamas swim with sharks experiences. It's the perfect destination to come face to face with some of the most awesome predators on the planet in a fun and safe environment. Besides swimming with nurse sharks, an Exuma day trip lets you visit many other incredible places, including ...
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Most tours to the island start at 9 a.m. It's best to go early in the morning for the most uninterrupted attention from the pigs. By late afternoon, you'll usually find them tuckered out with full bellies, and they're more likely to lounge in the sand than to paddle through the water with you. Meet the Swimming Pigs on a Day Trips From ...
As the name suggests, Compass Cay Sharks can be found in the pristine island of Compass Cay, precisely at the Compass Cay Marina where dozens of boats dock each day. Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by a group of docile sharks swimming in the turquoise water. Compass Cay Marina is one of the rare totally protected harbors in the Bahamas ...
Nurse sharks, the bottom-dwelling sharks that live in warm, shallow waters of the Bahamas are a friendly bunch. You'll have plenty of opportunities to get up close at Compass Cay just north of Staniel Cay. The nurse sharks are - for the most part - harmless to swimmers and snorkelers. Nurse sharks may have the ominous dorsal fin of a ...
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Top ways to experience Compass Cay and nearby attractions. Exuma Elite Escape: Luxury Fly-In Pig Beach Adventure - 7 Stops. 312. Recommended. Private and Luxury. from. £580.89. per adult. Swimming with Pigs in Exuma Private Tour From Nassau.
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What you need to do is take one of the many pre-packaged day excursions, that offers a Day Trip from Nassau that stops at all the Exuma Attractions; of which one of these stops would be the Sharks at Compass Cay. Compass Cay Marina & Island. Compass Cay Marina is a privately owned marina in the Exuma Cays. Compass Cay is a small island ...
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From Nassau, it'll take you at least 2 hours to reach the area around Compass Cay by boat. However, when you fly, you can get there in 30 minutes . Day trips from Nassau by plane land at nearby Staniel Cay and then switch over to a boat, which you use to explore the area.
Compass Cay Exuma and the surrounding islands have some of the brightest water in the world. The region also houses some of the most unique attractions in the country. You can see the Compass Cay sharks and even embark on a swim with nurse sharks Bahamas experience. Likewise, you can also see the famous Exuma Pigs on the nearby Pig Island (Big ...
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