Great Stirrup Cay Excursions

Great Stirrup Cay is Norwegian Cruise Line's exclusive "Out Island" playground in the Bahamas. You come here to get away from it all, enjoy your time in the sun, and have some fun to boot.

Your ship will lay anchor off Great Stirrup Cay, and you'll take a tender to the island's new Tender Pavilion. From there, it's a short and easy walk to the main beach area. All shore excursions depart within a short walk of the main shore complex.

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Last Updated: May 12, 2012

Beach, Snorkel and Sailing Tours

Parasail
1 hour

Soar over Great Stirrup Cay in a tandem parasail. The view in every direction is spectacular, and you'll see the length and breadth of the island and your ship at anchor in the azure waters of the Bahamas.

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Private Island Snorkel
1 hour

With all-day snorkel gear rental, you can swim in the cove's sandy shallows to see the colorful schools of fish, or adventure outside the cove to discover deeper water and the underwater coral formations.

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Eco Adventure Boat Tour
1 hour

Learn about the history of the Berry Islands as you sail on a custom touring catamaran. You'll see a variety of marine life as you traverse a mangrove estuary, pass by sea caves and sail above a blue hole.

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Hippo Water Slide
1 hour

Channel your inner kid on the world's largest inflatable water slide. It's three stories high and 175 feet long, and kids can't get enough of it. Your ticket lets you slide all day long, so get on with the fun!

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Kayak Tour
1½ hours

Hop aboard a two-person sea kayak for a guided tour in the beautiful turquoise waters south of Great Stirrup Cay. In the shallows, you may encounter a variety of the island's marine life.

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Wave Runner Tour - Single
1 hour

Climb aboard a Wave Runner for a fun and informative 45-minute guided tour of Great Stirrup Cay. You'll pass by the lighthouse, Slaughter Harbour and the abandoned community of Cistern Cay.

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Wave Runner Tour - 2 Guests
1 hour

Climb aboard a Wave Runner for a fun and informative 45-minute guided tour of Great Stirrup Cay. You'll pass by the lighthouse, Slaughter Harbour and the abandoned community of Cistern Cay.

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Cabana on the Cay (All Day)
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If you're traveling with friends and/or family, enjoying a private cabana for the day may be an excellent option. This premium service includes floating mats, all-day passes to the Hippo water slide, plus a $50 food and beverage credit.

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Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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