Charter a yacht to cruise on your yacht out of Nassau down into the Exumas. Just south of Staniel Cay is the uninhabited Big Major Cay. Uninhabited by humans at least, as the main inhabitants are large pink pigs. The story is that a pig was stranded on Big Major Cay some years ago and visiting yachtsmen helped keep the pig alive. The pig realized that yachts offered a food source and learned how to swim out to the tenders seeking food.
That particular pig is no longer with us, but there are still pigs on Big Major Cay. Apparently, the locals have learned how to fatten up their pigs on the yachtsman’s wallet. There are usually several large pigs, along with baby pigs as well.
Bring your tender around and anchor off of this cay and watch the larger pigs swim out to visit, surrounded by several smaller swimming baby pigs, learning how to become “tender beggers” and keep up with their elders.
And do bring something for them to eat, as that is the point! Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters can tell you that contrary to any information that suggests that pigs prefer lettuce; these pigs are looking for something far more substantial. And do be sure to feed them plenty and keep offering, or you may have a pig in the tender with you making sure there is nothing left in your pockets!
A sight only to be seen via private yacht charter, feeding swimming pigs is just one of many activities available off the beaten track in private yacht charter.

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