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SWIMMING with The PIGS! Why I HATED It… Visiting Grand Bahama (Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line)

The Shiplife
The Shiplife
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👁️ 63K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 9:33

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a visit to Grand Bahama while sailing on the Bahamas Paradise Grand Classica. He begins by noting the industrialized feel of the port and observing that the ship is significantly under capacity with fewer than 150 passengers on board. After a twenty minute bus ride to a beach location, he participates in a swim with the pigs excursion which he describes as a fantastic experience. He details the process of meeting the animals and feeding them in the water. Despite enjoying the interaction with the pigs, the creator expresses frustration with the logistical constraints of the excursion. He explains that because the tour uses a charter bus, participants are essentially stuck at the location and unable to return to the ship until the scheduled transport arrives. He concludes that while the specific activity was highly recommended, he dislikes the feeling of being stranded in a remote area for several hours due to excursion scheduling.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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Caribbean · 2 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i did the swim with the pigs which is amazing i'm not going to knock them on for that that that was absolutely fantastic it was great

i just got reminded why i hate excursions so here's the thing about excursions yes they're nice they're convenient

overall i did thoroughly enjoy the swim with the pigs excursion and i recommend it to anyone

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be aware that excursions may leave you stuck away from the ship with limited mobility
Consider the duration of the cruise and whether it allows enough time to explore

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like swimming with pigs in Grand Bahama?
QAre excursions worth the potential inconvenience of being stranded away from the ship?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity2½ Sad BaconService CrewMehPort Destination2 Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

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Top: Swimming with the Pigs ($79)
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