{"id":52438,"date":"2017-01-11T16:37:17","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T20:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=52438"},"modified":"2017-01-17T14:55:46","modified_gmt":"2017-01-17T18:55:46","slug":"cruising-great-stirrup-cay-bahamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/01\/11\/cruising-great-stirrup-cay-bahamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruising to Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exciting\u00a0Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas\u00a0excursions your whole family will love!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Norweg\"Great<\/picture><\/a>ian Cruise Line\u2019s private island of Great Stirrup Cay is a glorious, sun-drenched haven filled with everything you could ever want in a\u00a0Caribbean island paradise. Norwegian became the first cruise line to offer a private island for guests to enjoy when they purchased the island in 1977, and they\u2019ve spent the intervening years turning the 250-acre island into a fantastic vacation destination that you\u2019ll never want to leave! Of course, the island features the gleaming white sand beaches, gently swaying palm trees, and shimmering turquoise waters that the Bahamas are famous for, along with an authentic lighthouse, straw market, Aqua Park, and several dining options and bars. What makes Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas<\/a> such a favorite among seasoned travelers, though, is the fabulous range of activities and excursions that that the island offers for guests\u2019 enjoyment.<\/p>\n

Great Stirrup Cay provides an incredible range of fun things to do, which is why they get our vote as one of the best Norwegian Cruise L<\/a>ine cruises<\/a> for families – there are relaxing activities and excursions to fit every taste and age level!\u00a0 All of Norwegian\u2019s Bahamas cruises feature a whole day stay at the island, so you can indulge in as many Great Stirrup Cay excursions as your stamina will allow.\u00a0 Which ones will become your favorites?<\/p>\n

Relax on the beach \u2013 <\/strong>Sp\"Great<\/picture><\/a>end a relaxing day lounging on the pristine white beaches, surrounded by crystalline turquoise waters and cooled by gentle tropical breezes. There are plenty of lounge chairs and hammocks available, so you never have to worry about scrambling to secure your spot. Gather the family together for some quality family down time in your own private cabana and try your hand at creating a fantastical fairy sand castle.<\/p>\n

Get active with beach games \u2013<\/strong> If lounging on the beach is too sedentary for you, enjoy some fun in the sun active-style with a hard-fought volley ball game, cooperative scavenger hunt, or a skill-filled impromptu ping-pong tournament.<\/p>\n


\nSpend the day indulging in fabulous water excursions \u2013 <\/strong>Norwegian Cruise Line\u2019s Grand Stirrup Cay has them all! Great Stirrup Cay excursions<\/a> typically take between one to two and a half hours on the island paradise, so you don\u2019t have to choose just one. Try several different ones or stick with your favorites:<\/p>\n