NCL Great Stirrup Cay
Part of our cruise to the Bahamas, we were treated to a day at NCL’s private island Great Stirrup Cay. This is a treat for those that want the white sandy beaches and a safe swimming environment that you can snorkel or relax in the water.
Some tips for visiting the island on your next cruise.
1. Leave the ship early so you can get the best spots at the beach. The loungers are first come, first serve.
2. Don’t worry about food as the cruise line provides a fantastic lunch on the beach.
3. Bring lots of sun protection as you will see lots of sun.
4. You have to at least try snorkeling and see all the beautiful fish.
5. If you want to sit in your beach chair all day, bring along a book to read.
6. Shoes will not work on this part of the trip. You need something you can walk in and get wet or sandy. A hat is nice.
7. Bring a waterproof camera. The water is too beautiful to not take photos of up close.
The one thing I like about this over sized swimming pool is the number of fish you can see under water. It is truly like being inside of a large aquarium. I learned through past experience when using a waterproof camera to not get too close or too far for the best pictures. So 27 pictures may get you 14 clear shots.
Many of the cruise lines have their own private islands in the Bahamas. In fact, if you want, you could probably purchase your own island as the Bahamas are made up of over 2,000 islands and cays.