"Private Island Paradise" Great Stirrup Cay by thecatsmeow

Great Stirrup Cay Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 28 photos

Great Stirrup Cay is the private playground for Norwegian (NCL) Cruise Lines. The first of its kind Great Stirrup Cay was developed in the 70's to be a private island retreat. Always a port when going to the Carribean on NCL. The ships anchor off shore and you take a tender into the island giving it an even more secluded feel. NCL ensures that you enjoy your outing by providing a BBQ and rentals for all kinds of water activities. You can also kick back and soak up the rays grab a drink and just do nothing.

NCL's Dawn from the beach

Looking out to the Dawn from the island

Pros and Cons

Pros:A nice lazy place to relax
Cons:A whole lot of people get off the ship at this port
In a nutshell:Beautiful water and decent food and facilities

Last visit to Great Stirrup Cay: Oct 2006
Intro Updated Oct 24, 2006
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Reviews (6)

Eat drink and be jolly! Things to Do (3)

While on the island you can take advantage of the BBQ that NCL puts on for the cruisers. This is included for no fee and... more travel advice

Tender alongside the Dawn - Great Stirrup Cay

Tender to the Island Transportation (1)

The only way to get to the island from your cruise ship is to board a tender. These are smaller two level boats that... more travel advice

Take a Hike! Things to Do (3)

Besides snorkeling you can take a nice hike along several trails on the island. Just beyaond the bathroom building you... more travel advice

Snorkel the Lagoon Things to Do (3)

You can rent snorkling gear on the island or pre-arrange through the ship to rent it. If you pre arrange then you are... more travel advice

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Written Nov 22, 2006

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Snorkling on the Cay

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Comments (5)

spgood301 Aug 1, 2007 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

I'm not sure where I'm flying into yet, will have to see where I'm flying from first :-)
Stephen-KarenConn Jun 29, 2007 at 8:12 AM Report Abuse

We're considering a cruise for next January which makes a stop at Great Stirrup Cay. Thanks for the helpful tips.
starship Mar 7, 2007 at 9:29 AM Report Abuse

Reading this page makes me yearn for our next Caribbean cruise! We stopped at this island while on the NORWAY in 2002 (our tablemates got so sunburned!!). Great memories--thanks for sharing!
keida84 Dec 27, 2006 at 10:06 AM Report Abuse

Snorkeling is so much fun! The water is so clear where you were--not like the Pacific here on the West Coast, eh? Maybe it is time to check out the Caribbean. Happy New Year, Love, Kat
toonsarah Nov 24, 2006 at 3:08 AM Report Abuse

Looks a lovely spot Joyce - I'd love to see a stingray!