Barraterre
The northern tip of Great Exuma, about 50 minutes from George Town, where Exuma Water Sports’ swimming-pig boats leave.
Quick read
At a glance
- Gateway
- GGT
- Drives on
- LEFT
01 · Where it is
The northern tip of Great Exuma.
Barraterre is a settlement at the north end of the island. It matters to visitors because Exuma Water Sports’ swimming-pig boats leave from here.
- George TownHead north on the Queen’s Highway toward the airport.
- GGT · Emerald BayPast the airport and the Emerald Bay roundabouts.
- Roker’s Point · Harts · SteventonAbout 1.25 miles past Steventon’s hill, take the left fork toward Stuart Manor and Barraterre.
- Stuart ManorOver two bridges.
- BarraterreExuma Water Sports: the bright purple building on the sea side.
Before you drive
Leave more time than you think: it’s about 50 minutes from George Town, and boats leave on schedule. Fill up and bring cash; we haven’t checked services in Barraterre.
Official operator source Exuma Water Sports: locations checked 3 Oct 2026
02 · Boats from here
Departing Barraterre.
Exuma Water Sports
Half-day swimming pigs: White Bay Cay
The shorter pig trip from Great Exuma: the swimming pigs at White Bay Cay, plus iguanas, stingrays and a snorkel stop.
For families, per the operator: children from age 3, a bathroom on board the 42-ft boat and plenty of shade (tour page, checked 4 Oct 2026).
- Departs
- Barraterre: the operator’s bright purple building on the sea side. About 50 minutes’ drive from George Town, by the operator’s estimate. · Map ↗
- Length
- About 4 hours
Places on the itinerary
Official operator source Exuma Water Sports: locations · tour page checked 3 Oct 2026
Exuma Water Sports
Full-day Staniel Cay run: Big Major Cay
The long day north to the famous Pig Beach at Big Major Cay, then Compass Cay’s nurse sharks, Leaf Cay’s rock iguanas, Thunderball Grotto, a sandbar and lunch at Staniel Cay Yacht Club.
The operator lists its pig tours at Barraterre; this tour’s own page lists hotel pickup areas but no dock. Confirm where you board when you book. Children under 5 go on private charters only, and the operator asks for comfortable swimmers and confident snorkellers. Landing fees at the sharks and at Big Major Cay are included (tour page, checked 4 Oct 2026).
- Departs
- Barraterre (operator’s pig-tour base) · Map ↗
- Length
- About 8 hours
Places on the itinerary
Official operator source Exuma Water Sports: tour page · locations checked 3 Oct 2026
03 · Which pigs?
Half day or full day.
Nearby
Where to go next.
From Barraterre
White Bay Cay
The half-day swimming-pig trip.
Open guideNext to Staniel Cay
Big Major Cay
The original Pig Beach.
Open guideThe Exumas
Great Exuma
The flagship guide: get there, where to stay, boat days.
Open guideMid-chain · by air or boat
Staniel Cay
Yacht club, airstrip, Big Major Cay next door.
Open guideGetting there
How you arrive
- Nearest listed gateway
- GGT · Exuma International · Moss Town
The Exumas field notes
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Dated, sourced notes on the site when a route changes or a guide is finished.