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Cruise passengers need to know about a new Bahamas warning

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“As a frequent visitor to many parts of the Bahamas via cruise ship, it’s easy to forget that, along with great shopping, local restaurants, plentiful drinks, and beautiful beaches, there’s also crime, ...”

Source: thestreet.com.

Avis francophone: des cochons auraient été poussés vers l’eau avant de retourner rapidement à terre

Un avis visible sur la page francophone affirme que les cochons ne nageaient pas spontanément, qu’ils auraient été forcés à entrer dans l’eau et qu’ils sont revenus rapidement. Il s’agit de l’observation d’une personne, reproduite par un agrégateur d’avis; elle ne constitue pas une constatation officielle sur les pratiques de l’opérateur.

Source: Wanderlog French-language review aggregate.

中文页面收录游客受伤疼痛及水中出现猪粪的描述

该中文 Tripadvisor 页面收录了一则游客评论。评论者称自己受伤后疼痛严重，并描述在盐水中处理伤口时看到猪粪漂过。网页可能包含平台自动翻译；应查看原始评论、完整上下文和经营方回应。该评论不能单独证明污染原因或责任。

Source: Tripadvisor Chinese-language listing.

Avis en français: personnel jugé impoli et moins de cinq minutes dans l’eau avec les cochons

Dans un avis public en français, une famille qualifie le personnel d’extrêmement impoli et dit que les enfants ont passé moins de cinq minutes dans l’eau avec les cochons au sein d’un grand groupe. La page contient une réponse attribuée au représentant de l’entreprise. Il s’agit de l’expérience rapportée par la famille, et non d’une conclusion indépendante.

Source: Tripadvisor French-language review.

Deutschsprachige Bewertung warnt vor aggressivem Schwein und berichtet von einem Biss

Eine deutschsprachige Bewertung beschreibt ein großes Schwein als teilweise aggressiv. Nach Angaben der Person war jemand auf ihrem Boot einige Tage zuvor gebissen worden. Der Bericht ist eine persönliche beziehungsweise weitergegebene Beobachtung und nennt keinen bestimmten Touranbieter.

Source: Tripadvisor German-language review.

Reseña en español describe viaje brusco, dolor de espalda y solo cinco minutos con los cerdos

En una reseña pública en español, una visitante dijo que el trayecto en lancha fue muy brusco, que tuvo dolor de espalda durante dos días y que el grupo pasó aproximadamente cinco minutos con los cerdos. También consideró que la experiencia no justificaba el precio. Es la valoración personal de la autora; la página incluye otras opiniones y la información del operador.

Source: Tripadvisor Spanish-language review.

Reseña describe una laceración que requirió cinco puntos durante una excursión de Bahamas Air Tours

Una reseña de 2026 afirma que un pasajero se resbaló al subir descalzo a una embarcación después de recibir instrucciones de quitarse los zapatos. Dice que sufrió una laceración profunda entre los dedos, necesitó cinco puntos y varias consultas médicas, y no pudo buscar atención de inmediato. También reconoce que la empresa reembolsó los gastos médicos iniciales. Es la experiencia declarada por el autor de la reseña, no una conclusión independiente sobre responsabilidad.

Source: Tripadvisor public review.

Government says man accused in tourist assault was not an authorised jet-ski operator

The Tribune reported that an American visitor alleged a man who presented himself as a legitimate jet-ski operator and tour guide later grabbed her arm and punched her after she rejected sexual advances. Police confirmed that a complaint was filed and issued a wanted poster. The transport minister said the accused man was not an authorised operator and did not have an authentic Port Department badge. The allegation remains subject to police investigation.

Source: The Tribune.

Broadcaster reports jet-ski operator freed of rape charge

Eyewitness News reported in May 2025 that a jet-ski operator had been freed of a rape charge involving a tourist. The accessible source does not provide enough detail to identify the case or explain the legal disposition. It should not be treated as proof of an acquittal, a false allegation, or an outcome in any other report on this site.

Original video: https://vimeo.com/[phone number removed]

Source: Eyewitness News Bahamas · May 2, 2025.

Grand Bahama residents describe alleged housing-ownership fraud

A July 2026 ZNS report features Grand Bahama residents who say they were defrauded in a housing-ownership scheme. The linked report presents their allegations. The source information checked here does not establish a conviction or a finding against a named company. This is a resident-facing complaint, not a tourist excursion report.

Source: The ZNS Network · July 3, 2026.

Police investigate fatal shooting at Bay and Parliament streets

Police reported that a 24-year-old man was fatally shot near Bay Street and Parliament Street around 2:30 a.m. on September 2, 2026. Their preliminary account described an argument followed by gunfire and a suspect fleeing in a vehicle. The investigation was continuing at the time of the report. This is a police account, not a conviction.

Related Our News video: https://www.facebook.com/OURNewsREV/videos/residents-react-to-bay-parliament-street-fatal-shooting/[phone number removed]/

Source: Royal Bahamas Police Force · September 2, 2026.

Three fatal shootings investigated in less than 24 hours on New Providence

Our News reported that three men were killed in separate shootings on Soldier Road, Joe Farrington Road and Gladstone Road within less than 24 hours in August 2026. Police described the attacks but had not established a motive or said whether the killings were connected. The coverage does not identify the victims as tourists or implicate a tourism operator.

Original video: https://www.facebook.com/OURNewsREV/videos/police-investigate-three-deadly-shootings-in-less-than-24-hours/[phone number removed]/

Source: Our News · August 22, 2026.

Prime minister’s office warns about a fake investment-promotion video

The prime minister’s office warned in April 2025 that a video purporting to show the prime minister promoting an investment scheme had been fabricated using AI and was not authorized by the government. Officials referred the matter to police and urged the public to verify sources. This links to the official warning, not the fraudulent investment promotion.

Source: Office of the Prime Minister · April 22, 2025.

U.S. prosecutors announce drug-trafficking charges involving Bahamian officials

U.S. prosecutors announced charges against thirteen defendants in November 2024 over an alleged cocaine-importation operation involving Bahamian officials and routes through the islands. The indictment alleged bribery and misuse of official authority. The announcement states that the charges are accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent; it is not a verdict or a claim against every Bahamian official.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice · November 27, 2024.

CBS reports possible-murder investigation into missing American sailor

CBS reported in June 2026 that investigators were examining an American sailor’s disappearance during a Bahamas trip as a possible murder. That did not establish a homicide. Associated Press coverage reported that her husband denied wrongdoing and was released without charges. Later July reporting described an ongoing search; no conviction is established here.

Follow-up: https://www.tribune242.com/news/2026/jul/23/stepmother-joins-police-efforts-in-search-for-missing-lynette-hooker/

Source: CBS News · June 3, 2026.

Additional source: https://apnews.com/article/0208b19cb1a99678b3e4633d9648442c

ABC reports on alleged plot to kill an American husband in Abaco

ABC’s September 2023 coverage examined newly released body-camera footage in a case involving a woman and two men accused of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in the Bahamas. The linked video concerns an alleged plot and criminal charges, not a completed murder or a conviction. Later reporting still described the case as awaiting trial; no verdict is established in this entry.

Source: ABC News · September 2, 2023.

Additional source: https://abcnews.com/US/georgia-mom-accused-plotting-kill-husband-bahamas-set/story?id=[phone number removed]

National Insurance Board warns about fraudulent renewal texts

The National Insurance Board warned about texts falsely telling recipients to renew their smart cards through a link before June 2026. Its director told ZNS the messages were fraudulent, urged recipients not to provide information and advised affected people to contact their financial institution. This is a resident-facing impersonation warning, not an allegation that NIB sent the fraudulent messages.

Source: The ZNS Network · June 8, 2026.

Additional source: https://znsbahamas.com/nib-text-scam-alert/

Former police investigations chief charged in bribery and theft case

ZNS reported in January 2025 that a former police investigations chief, an attorney and a sergeant were charged in a case involving alleged bribery and money from an armored-vehicle heist. The charges were allegations, not convictions. In an August 2026 ruling in the attorney’s case, the court rejected an application to halt the proceedings and allowed disputed recordings to be admitted. That procedural ruling is not a finding of guilt.

Court update: https://courts.bs/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/R.-v.-Bjorn-Ferguson-Application-for-Stay-Ruling.pdf

Source: The ZNS Network · January 8, 2025; court update August 2026.

Additional source: https://znsbahamas.com/former-cdu-chief-charged/

Police investigate fatal shooting outside a Nassau Street laundry

ZNS reported that a man was fatally shot outside Super Wash on Nassau Street in August 2025, with police describing a gunman who fled and crashed a getaway vehicle nearby. The report includes a bystander’s account and a police appeal for information. It does not establish a convicted offender or say the victim was a tourist.

Source: The ZNS Network · August 11, 2025.

Additional source: https://znsbahamas.com/nassau-street-homicide/

News report covers charge concerning an elderly tourist

Global reported a charge concerning an elderly tourist. No final case outcome was established in this review.

Source: Global News · March 3, 2024.

Bahama Grill disputes food-poisoning claims circulating online

Bahama Grill denied online claims linking its food to illnesses or deaths and said a circulating video did not show a dish it sold. ZNS reported that health authorities and police were investigating the claims, without reporting a confirmed foodborne outbreak. This is March 2025 coverage of disputed online claims and the business’s response, not a current outbreak notice.

Source: The ZNS Network · March 26, 2025.

Additional source: https://znsbahamas.com/deadly-food-poisoning-accusation-refuted/

Traveler describes illness after eating fish during a Bahamas resort visit

A Graced Health creator describes illness she attributes to ciguatera after eating fish during a 2019 Bahamas resort visit. A later podcast recounts seeking care after returning home. This is a personal account, and the resort is not identified. The linked videos contain the creator’s own symptom-management discussion, not medical guidance from this site.

Follow-up video from June 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmlpcg7CH_4

Source: Graced Health · October 7, 2019; follow-up June 2025.

Additional source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/539881/episodes/17307467-how-to-choose-seafood-and-avoid-the-rare-ciguatera-poisoning-i-contracted

Two travelers alleged sexual assault during a Grand Bahama shore visit

ABC reported that two American travelers said they were drugged and sexually assaulted during a Grand Bahama stop in February 2024, and that police arrested two staff members. Pirates Cove disputed their account, saying surveillance footage conflicted with the allegations. Inside Edition’s follow-up includes that response. These reports do not establish a conviction.

Source: Eyewitness News ABC7NY · February 8, 2024.

Additional source: https://www.insideedition.com/media/videos/nurse-practitioner-who-helped-bahamas-alleged-assault-victims-speaks-out-85996

Two women injured by a shark while swimming in Bimini Bay

ABC News reported that two American women were injured by a shark while swimming in Bimini Bay in February 2025. Coverage describes their transfer to Florida hospitals for treatment. Local 10 reported that they had been aboard a boat with friends; a commercial excursion operator was not established.

Source: ABC News · February 11, 2025.

Additional source: https://www.local10.com/video/news/2025/02/11/2-women-bitten-by-shark-in-bahamas/

Boat worker describes surviving shark bites at a Long Island marina

WPLG interviewed a Florida man about surviving shark bites in the southern Bahamas on April 26, 2024. Associated Press reporting says he fell into the water beside a docked boat at Flying Fish Marina and later underwent surgery in Florida. He was working aboard a boat, not reported to be a paying excursion guest; no operator negligence is established here.

Source: WPLG Local 10 · May 9, 2024.

Additional source: https://apnews.com/article/791ad353ca38d4170bd33006d24ddde0

Child returned home after shark-tank injury at Atlantis

Good Morning America reported that a ten-year-old underwent surgery after a shark bite during an Atlantis experience in January 2024 and was airlifted to Maryland for further care. Blue Adventures said its staff responded immediately and the activity was paused during an investigation. That historical pause does not establish the activity’s current status or a finding of negligence.

Source: Good Morning America · January 18, 2024.

Additional source: https://abc17news.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2024/01/17/10-year-old-maryland-boy-bitten-by-shark-at-bahamas-resort/

Woman killed by shark while paddleboarding near Nassau in 2023

ABC News reported that a 44-year-old Massachusetts visitor died after a shark attack while paddleboarding near Sandals Royal Bahamian in December 2023. Police said a lifeguard brought her ashore and CPR was attempted. The reporting includes the resort’s condolences and does not establish resort negligence.

Source: ABC News · December 5, 2023.

Travel vlog describes two pig bites during an Exuma visit

Ian and Ana say two people in their group were bitten during their Pig Island visit. The creators attribute the behavior to hungry pigs, which is their interpretation rather than an independently established cause. The video description does not establish medical outcomes or identify an operator responsible.

Source: Ian and Ana · December 4, 2018.

Video captures a pig bite during a visit to the Exumas

Inside Edition reported that a fitness model was bitten by a pig during a visit to the Exumas in February 2019. Its coverage describes footage she shared of the encounter and bite marks. The linked report does not establish responsibility by a tour operator.

Source: Inside Edition · February 13, 2019.

Additional source: https://www.insideedition.com/media/videos/fitness-model-gets-bitten-pig-bahamas-50734

Travel creators explain why they skipped swimming with pigs

Living The Globe explain their decision not to swim with pigs during a Bahamas trip. Their video has chapters about price, breeding, bites and hogs. This is travel commentary about their choice, not an account that they were injured or witnessed a specific operator abusing animals.

Source: Living The Globe · June 6, 2022.

Snorkeler describes surviving a shark bite on a Bahamas family trip

ABC News interviewed a Connecticut father about being bitten by a shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas in July 2026. His account describes the frightening encounter and rescue. This source-linked interview does not establish fault by an excursion operator. Other station uploads about the same traveler are coverage of this incident, not additional attacks.

Source: ABC News · July 31, 2026.

Twelve-year-old survives shark bite during family visit to Staniel Cay

WPBF reported on a twelve-year-old who survived a shark bite during a family visit to the Bahamas in June 2026. Police placed the incident at Staniel Cay on June 23. Coverage describes his brother helping him out of the water before medical treatment. This is separate from the January 2024 Atlantis incident.

Source: WPBF 25 News · June 29, 2026.

Woman injured during dolphin excursion off North Bimini

Police said a 37-year-old Austrian visitor suffered an ankle injury after a shark bite during a dolphin excursion off North Bimini on September 14, 2026. She received care on Bimini before being airlifted to New Providence. The reporting does not identify the operator or establish fault.

Source: WPBF 25 News · September 2026.

Additional source: https://www.wpbf.com/article/woman-injured-in-shark-attack-near-bimini-island/73749530

Official conch-poisoning guidance tells sick visitors to seek care and report the illness

Bahamas food-safety officials warn that raw conch can carry bacteria and that handling, preparation and storage matter. Their May 7, 2021 guidance specifically addresses visitors who become ill after a conch meal: contact a nearby healthcare facility for advice, treatment and recording of the incident. Testing may help identify the cause.

The document was issued by BAHFSA with the Ministry of Health and Department of Environmental Health Services. It is historical official guidance, not a new outbreak notice or a complaint against any named restaurant. Read the source and seek current medical advice if you are unwell.

Family says they became sick after pork gyros at Acropolis Cafe

A visiting family says they became ill after eating pork gyros at Acropolis Cafe in Nassau. They were unhappy with the meal itself and believed the pork caused their illness. The review does not provide a diagnosis, test results or an official investigation establishing the cause.

The TripAdvisor account, titled “Shocking Disgusting,” was posted December 22, 2021, about a family visit that month. This is a historical customer allegation, not a current food-safety finding. The text was available in the search index; direct access was restricted during this check. The link opens the restaurant’s review listing. Verify the original review before publishing.

Parent says airport chicken nachos were raw and their child became ill

A family stopping at Rhythm Cafe in Nassau airport says they discovered nearly raw chicken after their child had eaten part of a plate of nachos. The parent describes several days of vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps afterward.

The TripAdvisor review was written September 6, 2024, about an August 2024 visit, under the title “Completely uncooked chicken--Food poisioning.” This is the parent’s account of suspected food poisoning, not a laboratory-confirmed finding. The review text was available in the search index; direct access to the listing was restricted during this check. The source link opens the restaurant’s review listing, not an individual-review permalink. Verify the original before publishing.

Nearly 100 guests and staff affected by a stomach bug at Sandals in 2018

A holiday illness cluster at Sandals Royal Bahamian affected nearly 100 people in August 2018, according to the health minister quoted by The Tribune. Guests and staff reported vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. Health and environmental teams visited the property after the ministry was notified on August 7.

Officials said the early evidence pointed to a viral illness, not confirmed food poisoning. They ruled out a connection to the separate conch-poisoning outbreak and reported that cases had fallen as control measures were implemented. This is a historical outbreak report, not a warning that an outbreak is happening now.

Humane societies call for shade, fresh water and inspections at pig attractions

In April 2019, the Bahamas Humane Society and Humane Society of Grand Bahama urged officials to regulate expanding pig-swim attractions. Their concerns included shelter, sun exposure, appropriate food and access to fresh drinking water.

The coverage also discusses a visitor’s allegations about Celebrity Eco Adventures in Freeport. The operator disputed mistreatment and said the pigs were healthy, properly fed and kept onshore overnight. This entry records the groups’ calls for stronger welfare standards, not a separate proven incident or a current inspection finding. The earlier Freeport complaint is already covered elsewhere in this archive.

Honeymoon visitor describes pig bites and worries about the animals’ care

A traveler who had looked forward to Pig Beach says she left worried about the pigs instead. She describes scabbed skin, animals rushing toward food and a pig catching her finger in its jaws. Her World of Vegan article includes photographs, video and comments from Farm Sanctuary’s shelter director about sun exposure and bite injuries.

These are the writer’s observations and welfare concerns, not a veterinary inspection. The exact visit date is not established here, and the article notes that care varies among pig attractions. Its account of culling relies on what a local person told the writer.

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXu05QQKI0k

Cruise lawyer warns about parasite exposure during pig-swim excursions

A May 10, 2025 video from the cruiseshiplawyer account advises travelers against swimming with pigs and raises concerns about exposure to animal waste. Its caption also questions whether cruise passengers receive adequate warnings before booking.

This is a lawyer’s public commentary, not an official health alert, a laboratory-confirmed outbreak or a court ruling against a cruise line. It should not be counted as a separate confirmed illness incident. Open the original video to hear the argument and distinguish it from the personal illness accounts linked elsewhere in this archive.

Repeat visitor warns others after a bad pig-feeding experience from a dinghy

In a March 23, 2024 public post in Bahamas, Land and Sea, a visitor says a trip to Big Major Cay went badly while they were feeding pigs from their dinghy. They say previous visits had been trouble-free and that they did not touch or tease the animals.

The visible original post asks others to be careful but does not describe a specific injury or name a commercial operator. Comments from other users are separate opinions, not verified details of this visitor’s experience. Open the original discussion to read the post and its context.

PETA urges travelers to avoid pig-beach tourism

PETA’s verified Instagram account posted a pig-welfare video on May 30, 2023, urging people who care about pigs not to visit Pig Beach. The original reel and caption are linked here for readers to view in context.

This entry records an animal-welfare organization’s public advocacy position. It is not a traveler submission, a government warning, or a finding that a named operator broke the law. The visible caption does not establish a specific incident date, operator or medical diagnosis.

Visitor describes a hand injury when pigs crowded around food on the beach

A traveler’s May 24, 2022 TripAdvisor review describes seeing a visitor bitten on the hand during a feeding encounter earlier that month. The reviewer says people had brought food onto the beach without seeing warning signs, and that a large pig swallowed a snack bag before the encounter became chaotic. They also describe seeing animal waste in the water.

This is the reviewer’s eyewitness account, not a medical record. The injured visitor’s outcome and tour operator are not established. The review is linked directly so readers can see the original account, including its concerns for both visitors and the pigs.

Tourist feeding can change island wildlife behavior, conservation researchers warn

National Geographic’s August 6, 2018 reporting explores how tourism affects pigs, iguanas and other wildlife in the Exuma Cays. Researchers described animals gathering around visitor feeding spots and raised concerns about inappropriate food and sand ingestion. The article also covers conservation successes and efforts to make wildlife tourism sustainable.

This is background reporting about animal welfare and conservation, not a new complaint against a particular operator. It discusses the 2017 pig deaths already covered separately in this archive. The original article includes photographs and interviews with conservation specialists.

Humane Society calls for an end to pushing exhausted pigs into tourist encounters

In a September 2, 2023 ZNS interview, the Bahamas Humane Society criticized how swimming pigs in Grand Bahama were being treated. Its president described animals being pushed and prodded when they appeared exhausted and said tourists were concerned too.

This is the Humane Society’s criticism as broadcast by ZNS, not a court finding or a new incident witnessed by this site. Related 2023 reporting already in the archive includes officials finding no evidence of mistreatment after an investigation. Watch the original 41-second segment for the speaker’s full comments.

Video coverage: woman describes a prolonged illness after a pig-swim trip

Cruise News Today’s May 8, 2025 report covers a woman’s claim that a lengthy illness began after a pig encounter near Nassau. The linked video’s pig-swim segment starts at 0:10. This is coverage of her account, not a medical case report proving where an infection originated.

Related discussion: The Royalty Adventure, May 16, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkiQjrCZgwE . That video retells the illness story and other secondhand medical claims; those are not separate verified incidents.

Article: https://cruiseradio.net/woman-claims-6-year-health-nightmare-began-after-swimming-with-the-pigs-in-bahamas/

Travel writer describes large pigs, floating waste and welfare concerns

After an Exuma half-day tour, the writer says the pig stop did not match the images that had drawn her there. She describes large animals approaching for food, visible waste in the water and concerns about some pigs’ skin condition. She chose not to put her face in the water. Those are observations and impressions from her visit, not veterinary diagnoses or water-test findings. The article also includes her own photographs and explains that weather had canceled the longer tour.

Source: Chasing A. Sun, August 18, 2018.

Published medical case: severe leg infection after Bahamas swimming trip

A 2018 clinical case report describes a traveler who swam in resort pools and in the ocean with pigs after a recent skin biopsy. He developed severe cellulitis and a bloodstream infection caused by Shewanella, a marine bacterium. He recovered with antibiotics and did not require surgery. The case supports concern about seawater exposure through an open wound; it does not demonstrate that pigs transmitted the bacteria or identify a responsible excursion company.

Source: Dretler, Jacob and Rouphael, Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, October 24, 2018.

CDC travel guidance: food, drinking water and animal-contact precautions

CDC’s Bahamas traveler page links advice on safe food and drinks, avoiding contaminated water and staying safe around animals. Its water guidance includes not swallowing swimming water, following beach warnings and using life jackets for boating. It also advises avoiding unfamiliar animals and contact with animal waste. This is preventive travel-health guidance, not an announcement of a pig-beach outbreak or a finding that a named restaurant or resort is contaminated.

Official CDC source checked September 20, 2026.

Australia advises a high degree of caution in The Bahamas

Australia’s Smartraveller guidance warns about violent crime, sexual assault, food and drink spiking, and poorly regulated water sports. It says travelers can be affected even in resort areas and recommends staying alert and checking activities carefully. The warning is national travel advice, not evidence that a particular operator or property committed wrongdoing.

Official Australian government guidance checked September 20, 2026. Read the live advisory before travel.

Canada warns travelers about sexual assault and drink spiking

Canada’s Bahamas travel guidance describes reported sexual assaults near hotels, in rooms, on beaches, on cruise ships and involving jet-ski operators. Some reported incidents involved drugging. The guidance advises caution, avoiding isolated places after dark and being careful about drinks or transportation offered by strangers. These are general travel warnings, not allegations against every hotel, cruise line or excursion provider.

Official Government of Canada guidance checked September 20, 2026. Open the source for current advice.

UK warning: avoid baited water and check water-sports safety

UK travel advice warns that fatal shark attacks can occur without warning and identifies increased risk around dusk, at night and in baited water. It also describes poor regulation of water sports and reports of sexual assaults by jet-ski operators in Nassau. The advice is to consider these risks before swimming or hiring equipment. It does not say that every operator is unsafe or that all pig-swim locations have the same conditions.

Official UK government guidance checked September 20, 2026. Read the source for updates.

U.S. travel advisory: increased caution, boating risks and beach safety

The U.S. State Department’s July 28, 2026 Bahamas advisory is Level 2: exercise increased caution because of crime. It warns about poorly regulated boating, reported sexual assaults by jet-ski operators, shark attacks and swimmers overestimating their abilities. It also restricts U.S. government employees from renting personal watercraft from independent operators on New Providence and Paradise Islands. This is country-level travel guidance, not a finding against a named business or a specific pig excursion.

Official source checked September 20, 2026. Open the advisory for current guidance.

Guest flags pig-bite warning, jellyfish and limited shade on Pearl Island day trip

A visitor describing a September 2, 2024 excursion says staff warned guests they would need to handle any pig bite themselves. The account also mentions jellyfish stings, limited shade and a tiring walk back to the ship. It does not say the writer was bitten. The same reviewer praised the clear water, animal interaction and straightforward transfer, and said the day delivered what they expected overall.

Source: Royal Caribbean Blog community forum, posted September 11, 2024. This is a guest’s review, not an official cruise-line notice.

Crowded Pearl Island stop and concerns about food and bar cleanliness

In a discussion of shore excursions, one visitor describes Pearl Island as overcrowded and says the food and cleanliness of the bar made them uncomfortable. They felt multiple excursion groups were competing for limited space. This is the visitor’s assessment of their beach stop, not a food inspection, laboratory result or report of confirmed food poisoning.

Source: Reddit comment in “Share your best and worst shore excursion.”

A “free” bracelet became a donation demand, parent says

A parent says a street vendor placed a bracelet on their child without asking and described it as free, then requested a donation. When the parent said they had no cash, the vendor removed it. The post describes an uncomfortable sales encounter near the cruise-port area. It does not identify a tour operator or establish that a nearby restaurant was involved.

Source: Reddit post “Bracelets.”

Free facial ended in a $9,897 purchase and a failed refund dispute

A couple says a short Nassau shopping stop became hours of sales pressure, alcoholic drinks and almost $10,000 in purchases. They later tried to return the products, but the merchant relied on final-sale terms and their card dispute failed. Consumer Rescue reviewed their documents and found no evidence proving drugging or fraud. It also clarified that the purchase included three expensive devices, not just ordinary creams. The couple remained unhappy, but the article did not substantiate their claimed scam.

Source: Consumer Rescue, August 26, 2024, updated July 14, 2025.

Shark sighting prompted staff to clear swimmers from the water

A guest visiting Rose Island in June 2022 says they spotted a large shark and alerted staff, who immediately got everyone out of the water. The guest enjoyed the beach, lunch and other parts of the Sandy Toes excursion but felt uncomfortable swimming afterward. This is a reported sighting, not a shark attack on that guest. The review’s speculation connecting other attacks to the same operator is not established by this account.

Source: TripAdvisor review posted November 7, 2022.

Guest reports rough seas and a loose fire extinguisher; operator disputes details

A visitor on the January 2, 2025 Pink Sand Beach and Swimming Pigs trip says rough seas frightened passengers and a fire extinguisher narrowly missed them. Born Free responded that the crew had assessed conditions as safe and disputed the stated extinguisher weight, saying its units are three pounds and mounted near the floor. The operator also disputed the guest’s conduct during the trip. The source records both sides; it does not establish a safety violation or an injury.

Source: TripAdvisor review of January 6, 2025, and operator response of January 7.

Pigs kept in cages and brought out for tourist photos, visitor says

An April 2025 visitor was upset by the way pigs were handled at Sand Dollar Beach. The review describes animals being released from cages in turns, prodded with an object and guided to food in the water before being put back. The guest also says a piglet was passed between tourists for photographs. These are the reviewer’s observations and welfare concerns, not an official animal-welfare inspection.

Source: TripAdvisor review “Terrible, sad, ugly,” April 15, 2025.

Rough return ride left guests bruised and shivering, reviewer says

A February 2026 reviewer describes a frightening two-hour return ride from Exuma, saying the group was soaked, bruised and not given life vests. Aqua Shores responded that sea conditions were assessed as safe, its boats carry required safety equipment, and life vests are available to wear on request. It said it cancels trips when conditions are unsafe and that open-water travel may not suit every family. The complaint and response describe a disagreement about that trip, not a regulatory finding.

Source: TripAdvisor, “Not safe, awful experience,” and management response of February 23, 2026.

Paid pig-photo lines instead of a swim, CocoCay guest says

A March 2024 visitor says the excursion felt more like waiting to hold pigs for paid photographs than swimming with them. The couple paid about $265 and were disappointed by restrictions on personal photos and an additional photo charge. They also describe pigs defecating in the water and staff removing the waste. Those observations do not establish a tested water-quality violation or resulting illness.

Source: Reddit review of a Royal Caribbean CocoCay-area excursion.

Serious infection followed Bahamas vacation, but source of infection was not established

A traveler described becoming critically ill after returning from a Bahamas trip that included swimming with pigs and water slides. The report says he had an ankle scrape before those activities and was later treated for necrotizing fasciitis, requiring an extended recovery. It does not establish which activity, water exposure or organism caused the infection, or identify a responsible operator.

Source: Cruise Radio, published February 11, 2026. Timing after an excursion is not proof that the excursion caused the illness.

Missing-wristband dispute delayed Blue Lagoon ferry for over an hour

A report about an Easter 2025 excursion describes security removing a guest from a Blue Lagoon ferry after a dispute over a missing wristband. The article reports a lengthy delay and passenger concerns about the heat, including an asthma episode. It does not resolve whether the removed guest had paid for the excursion or simply misplaced the wristband. The linked coverage includes the circulated video and differing accounts.

Source: Cruise Mummy, May 5, 2025.

One passenger died after Blue Lagoon excursion ferry took on water

A crowded double-decker excursion ferry took on water near Paradise Island on November 14, 2023. The Tribune reported that one passenger died and others were rescued. Police described rough conditions and more than 100 people aboard. This report concerns that specific ferry incident; it does not establish the medical cause of death or the operator’s current safety status.

Source: The Tribune, November 14, 2023.

Pearl Island guest alleges unwanted sexual touching during excursion

A separate lawsuit described in The Tribune alleges nonconsensual touching by staff in a cabana during a May 2025 excursion. The guest also alleged drugging and distress from witnessing her companion’s severe boating injury. These are allegations in a civil complaint, not a criminal conviction or established finding. The article reports jurisdictional challenges by the island operators in the related injury case.

Source: The Tribune, May 26, 2026.

Passenger lost both legs in propeller incident after Pearl Island excursion

A lawsuit describes a May 12, 2025 excursion ending with a passenger in the water beside a catamaran, where a propeller caused injuries requiring both legs to be amputated. She alleges unsafe alcohol service and that staff directed her to use the sea as a toilet. Pearl Island and Sun Cay sought dismissal of the Florida case on jurisdictional grounds. That filing is not a ruling on what happened or who was responsible.

Source: The Tribune, May 26, 2026. Lawsuit allegations, not established findings.

Passenger says pig-tour boat struck a fisherman on the way to Rose Island

A Reddit poster describing a February 14, 2024 J&S Tours trip says their boat hit a fisherman, transferred the injured person to another vessel and then continued the excursion. The passenger was upset about the response and says a refund was refused. The post also raises concern about the captain’s phone use; according to the same account, the captain said he was using navigation, not selecting music. The linked post includes a video link, but the account is not an official finding of fault.

Source: Reddit passenger account.

Bench collapsed before pig excursion reached the island, lawsuit says

A passenger says a boat bench gave way about ten minutes into a Carnival-sold Swimming with the Pigs: Express excursion on March 24, 2025. She alleges that she fell onto the deck and injured her tailbone and spine, and that the boat returned without reaching the pigs. The account comes from a lawsuit filed in March 2026. These are the passenger’s allegations, not a court finding about the boat operator or Carnival.

Source: Cruise Overload’s report on the lawsuit.

Fatal shark attack during Green Cay snorkeling trip in September 2022

A visitor died after a shark attack while snorkeling near Green Cay on September 6, 2022. The Tribune identified the excursion operator as Seas the Day and reported that it temporarily stopped operating after the incident. The owner described crew rescue efforts, including bringing the visitor aboard. That historical suspension does not establish the business’s current status, and the report does not establish operator negligence. This was a different company and incident from Seas N’ Cays.

Source: The Tribune, September 13, 2022.

Family questions emergency response after fatal Rose Island shark attack

A June 2019 snorkeling trip ended with a visitor being killed by a shark. Her family questioned the emergency response, saying staff did not enter the water to help and that first-aid supplies and treatment were unavailable. Sandy Toes disputed criticism of its response, saying its staff acted swiftly, followed established procedures and took reasonable preventive measures. The linked report presents the family’s allegations and the operator’s position, not a finding of negligence.

Source: Eyewitness News, July 11, 2019.

Little beach time and no pig swim, guest says

The family enjoyed parts of the day but felt the trip fell short for the price. Their December 2024 review describes roughly 20 minutes of snorkeling in rough water, a brief turtle sighting and waves making the Rose Island landing difficult. They fed the pigs rather than swimming with them and had little beach time.

Seas ’n Cays responded that, if this was the December 24 trip, it provided boat transport for another company, not the tour. It said the photographed location was not one of its stops and offered to relay the feedback.

Source: TripAdvisor review, ‘Good but not great. Not worth the cost.’, December 24, 2024, and operator response. Source-linked summary, not a firsthand submission to this site.

Pig deaths on Big Major Cay raised feeding and freshwater concerns in 2017

Several pigs died on Big Major Cay in 2017. National Geographic spoke to a Bahamas Humane Society inspector who pointed to sand in the animals’ stomachs and a dried-up freshwater source as possible contributing factors. Feeding on the beach was one concern. The article did not establish alcohol poisoning as the cause and distinguished careless visitors from responsible local operators.

Source: National Geographic.

Inside Edition also covered the 2017 pig deaths. The video presents contemporary claims, not a confirmed medical cause. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryIqPZ5H1mA

Illness after a pig swim and animal-care concerns in a Rose Island versus Freeport discussion

One participant describes fever, a headache and a severe UTI after swimming with pigs. Others question whether pigs at some Grand Bahama attractions are confined and coaxed into the water. These are different accounts in a discussion comparing Rose Island with Freeport, not a single incident. The thread does not establish the cause of the illness or identify one responsible operator.

Source: Reddit public discussion.

A swim at Ocean Cay ended with a leg wound and stitches, visitor says

While swimming in a designated area at Ocean Cay, this visitor says they cut their leg on something submerged in the water and needed stitches. They were also unhappy with the response they received when they raised responsibility for the injury. The original post describes their experience and questions; it does not establish liability.

Source: Reddit public post.

Cloudy water, nipping pigs and rough stingray handling at Great Stirrup Cay

“The pigs will also nip at you if you’ve got food (which they give you to feed them).”

The visitor describes seeing a pig with diarrhea, cloudy water and staff collecting waste. At the stingray stop, they say guides held the animals at the surface for paid photos and restrained them when they struggled. They also say personal photos and videos were restricted. These are the visitor’s observations from the original Reddit post, not water-test results or a confirmed infection.

Source: Reddit public post.

Travelers pass along pig-bite and medical-evacuation stories in Eleuthera discussion

One story in this discussion describes a pig bite that reportedly took months to heal. Another describes a visitor being medically evacuated after visiting pigs. Both are secondhand accounts, not statements from the injured travelers. The thread does not establish which operator was involved or confirm the underlying incidents.

Source: Reddit public discussion.

Shortened pig tour, rude guides and dirty-water concerns at Goat Cay

The visit felt much shorter than advertised, according to this guest’s one-star review. They described rude guides, belongings left unattended and pigs that looked unhappy. They were also concerned about dirty water around the animals. The review describes what the guest saw and felt; it does not provide water-test results.

Source: Google review aggregate.

Embassy warning urged visitors to avoid Bahamas jet-ski rentals

Reported sexual assaults, crashes and injuries were behind a U.S. Embassy warning covered by Local 10 on June 15, 2026. The coverage described concerns about regulation of jet-ski rentals and advice to avoid them. It concerns the water-sports sector, not a finding against every operator. Check the original warning for subsequent updates.

Source: Local 10 News.

CBS Chicago also covered the warning on June 16, 2026. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2claKfpfvo

Operator response: Our News reported jet-ski operators’ objection that the alert was inaccurate and threatened their livelihoods. Read their response: https://ournews.bs/jet-ski-operators-the-alert-is-not-only-inaccurate-it-threatens-our-livelihoods/

Grand Bahama pig-tour operator disputed swimming and housing complaints in 2019

Complaints about a Grand Bahama pig attraction focused on animals allegedly being forced to swim and kept in unsuitable housing. In its April 2019 coverage, The Tribune also reported the operator’s denial and its account of veterinary checks. The allegations were disputed, not established findings in that article.

Source: The Tribune.

Pig-tour complaints led to an inspection; officials later reported no mistreatment

A video showing pigs being guided into the water at Crystal Beach prompted complaints and an investigation in August 2023. Visitors said the animals seemed distressed; Celebrity Eco Tours disputed mistreatment. Later coverage said officials found no evidence of mistreatment during their inspection, though rough conditions prevented them from observing the swimming activity that day.

Source: The Tribune; Nassau Guardian follow-up via BahamasLocal.

A Nassau pig bite led to urgent care, traveler says

After a pig-swim excursion in Nassau, this traveler says a bite became infected and they sought urgent care. They describe receiving antibiotics and rabies post-exposure treatment. That treatment does not mean the animal had rabies. The linked thread includes the traveler’s account and other visitors’ responses.

Source: Reddit public post.

Pig bites and dirty-water concerns come up in travelers’ excursion discussion

Travelers in this discussion describe pigs getting aggressive around visitors, a guest being bitten and concerns about dirty conditions. Some also worry about infections after contact with the water. These are separate comments about different trips, not one person’s account or a confirmed outbreak. The comments do not consistently identify an operator.

Source: Reddit public discussion.

Pigs appeared reluctant to swim and struggled in waves, guest says

The pig-swim stop was upsetting for this guest, who described animals that seemed unwilling to enter the water and struggled in the waves. Their review concerns a Nassau swimming-pigs and turtle excursion. The operator disputed mistreatment in its response on the listing.

Source: Tripadvisor public review.

Pig-bite lawsuit describes stitches and rabies fears

A cruise passenger says a Bahamas excursion ended in injury and preventive treatment.

Source: The Independent.