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GREAT STIRRUP CAY

Discover GREAT STIRRUP CAY with Norwegian Cruise Line

This isn’t just an island. This is a chance to escape to The Great Life with Norwegian Cruise Line. On the incredible, new Great Stirrup Cay, The Great Life isn’t just about arriving on your very own private island; it’s about unlocking a state of mind. It’s the freedom to do what you want, when you want. That’s The Great Life, and you can only escape to it with Norwegian starting September 4, 2026.

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ESCAPE TO THE GREAT LIFE.

There’s something different about you out here. Maybe it's the sun, the sparkling sea, or the feeling of cruising up to a private island with a 28,000-square-foot heated pool and endless white-sand beaches. Great Stirrup Cay isn't just an island in The Bahamas, it's your chance to Escape to The Great Life. It’s hearing the roar of jet skis as a gentle breeze flows through your cabana. And if gentle breezes aren't your speed, maybe ziplining across 1,600 feet of open water followed by cocktails at a swim-up bar fit the bill. All set to the soundtrack of ocean waves, in addition to delighted screams from Great Tides Water Park — coming summer 2026. Then again, this is the tropics - perhaps strolling miles of white-sand beach is all you really need. Out here, deciding what to do (or what not to do) is entirely up to you.

OUR BIGGEST, BOLDEST SPLASH. EVER.

Sail to Great Stirrup Cay, our private island paradise. You can dive into the 28,000 square-foot pool with swim-up bars or turn up the thrills at Great Tides Waterpark, 19 slides, cliff jumping at Cliffside Cove, a surprise-filled Wandering River and more. Prefer to relax? Unwind along turquoise shores with a cocktail while little ones splash in the family zone.
Starting this September, sailings to Great Stirrup Cay include access to book Great Tides Waterpark. Check the app for pricing and reserve your spot today.

TIDAL TOWER.

Home to one of the tallest waterslides in the Caribbean as well as a variety of rides — a whitewater dash, body & spiral slides, mat racers, innertubes, and more.

WANDERING RIVER.

An 800+ foot-long "non-lazy" river with an immersive multi-media tunnel, an attached pool, and a swim-up bar.

CLIFFSIDE COVE.

Includes 10 to 15-foot cliff jumps, a four-person family slide, the Fearless Falls shotgun racer and the hidden Grotto Bar.

REIMAGINED FOR ALL AGES.

From the adults-only Vibe Shore Club$ to the kids’ play area to all-new spaces for recreation and relaxation, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

SPLASH CAY.

Exclusive kids' splash zone, contains eight different slides and water features for tots of all ages.

GREAT LIFE LAGOON.

Float the day away in our 28,000-sq-ft pool with two swim-up bars & explore beyond the shore with water activities galore!

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TWICE THE MEMORIES. EVEN BETTER SAVINGS.

Turn your next vacation into an even greater value with Norwegian. Enjoy a Free Second Guest, Free at Sea, and up to $500 in savings on balcony and above staterooms on select sailings. From unforgettable destinations to more included at sea, now is the perfect time to plan the getaway you've been dreaming about.

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