Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled several upgrades to its private Bahamas private island Great Stirrup Cay, including a jet karting excursion, new bars and waterparks.
The cruise line regularly visits the 270-acre private island during Caribbean itineraries and soon guests will have more features to enjoy, including an excursion that takes guests to a new mini aquatic racecourse with jet karts, combining elements of go-karting and jet skiing, and a new six-acre waterpark.
There will also be a new heated pool, a multi-ship pier and an island-wide tram service that will make it easier to get around the island.
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David J. Herrera, president of NCL, said: “Great Stirrup Cay has always been an amazing part of the Norwegian Cruise Line guest experience and continues to be one of our highest rated destinations.
“With each phase of our enhancements, we’re bringing ashore more of what our guests love about sailing with NCL.”
Here is what NCL cruise passengers can expect.
Great Tides Waterpark
NCL has revealed plans for a Great Tides Waterpark to open in summer 2026. Guests can enjoy the 170-foot-high Tidal Tower featuring eight waterslides.
Cliffside Cove will offer racer slides as well as two cliff jumps standing at 10 and 15 feet tall – a cruise industry first – as well as the Caribbean’s only family slide, where four guests can slide down simultaneously.
For those who prefer to enjoy from the sidelines, The Grotto Bar, a hidden cave bar tucked under the family slide, will offer the best people watching with a cocktail in hand.
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At the centre of Great Tides Waterpark will be a 9,000 square-foot kids splash zone featuring an oversized tipping bucket towering at more than 40 feet above the ground.
The waterpark will also have an 800-foot-long immersive water experience with an accelerated current that is described as “faster and more exciting than a typical lazy river.”
New swimming pools
A new 1.4-acre pool area will also debut later this year.
It will include the Great Life Lagoon, which has its own private…
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