The Power of the Wallet: Why NCL Restored the Beverage Package at Great Stirrup Cay
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I've heard from literally hundreds of other cruise passengers who canceled their Great Stirrup Cay experience because of this change.
That's a massive massive win. And I've heard sort of incidental reporting that a lot of this was because of the fact that NCL invested all of this money in upgrades to Great Stirrup Cay.
We as cruisers scored a massive victory when it comes to owning our own cruise experience.
Voting with your wallet in the cruising industry is the most important way to make sure that you maintain the very best experience.
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NCL REVERSES COURSE: Free At Sea Drinks Are Back At Great Stirrup Cay!Huge news for the Norwegian Cruise Line community. After significant pushback from cruisers voting with their wallets, NCL has officially reversed its controversial policy regarding beverage packages on its private island. As of March 20, 2026, if you have Free at Sea, your drinks are once again included at Great Stirrup Cay.In this video, we break down why this is a massive win for cruise value and how passenger loyalty forced a multi-million dollar course correction. We also look at the major infrastructure upgrades hitting the island, including the transition from a frustrating tender operation to a permanent dock.