Staniel Cay, Exumas, Bahamas

Big Majors Spot, home of the swimming pigs is located next to Staniel Cay which is the busy hub of the Exumas. Staniel Cay Yacht Club has a bar and restaurant, rental cottages and is the home base for Makers Air. Staniel Cay has three grocery stores and a combination laundry and liquor store. It has it all for the cruisers and attracts the megayachts.

The public beach next to the Yacht Club
Cartoons of swimming pigs at Big Majors Spot
Staniel Cay Yacht Club
Colorful cottages on way into town
Shark hanging out under the dock
Curious bird
Cozy critters

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