Trip to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Great Stirrup Cay

Great Stirrup Cay is a small island that is part of the Berry Islands in the Bahamas. Norwegian Cruise Line purchased the island from the Belcher Oil Company in 1977 and developed it into a private island for their cruise ship passengers. The northern part of the island has a sandy beach surrounded by rocks with snorkeling areas. The southern part features a helicopter airfield (with a sign reading "Great Stirrup Cay International Airport"), a large area without vegetation, and numerous concrete blocks. These are all remnants of a previous U.S. military installation and satellite tracking station. The island's lighthouse was originally constructed in 1863 by the Imperial Lighthouse Service.

Great Stirrup Cay is adjacent to Little Stirrup Cay, Royal Caribbean Cruises' private island.

Start Your Trip Today

Middle East Dream Escape: Iconic Petra & The Great Pyramids

Get ready for 23 days of pure adventure through Jordan, Egypt, and the Sinai Peninsula— where ancient history meets epic...

View details »

Best of Australia — Plus

Part of our new Travel with Confidence Plus Collection, this trip features a smaller group size, private transportation, en-suite bathrooms,...

View details »

7-DAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN FROM MIAMI

View details »

Antarctica Classic in Depth

Like our “Antarctica Classic” tour, this 13-day expedition introduces you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the...

View details »