We Spent a Day at Great Stirrup Cay | Here's What We Found
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The snorkeling was fantastic. The only problem was because there's so many people in the water, it was stirred up a little bit.
The pool was absolutely fantastic. You have the zero entry stuff. You have the stuff you can lounge in the water.
Recommend everybody getting off the ship to go check out Great Stirrup Cay.
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Welcome to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line's private island in the Bahamas! 🏝️ In this video, we're taking a complete tour of the island, exploring the beaches, food options, snorkeling areas, excursions, bars, and attractions while also taking a look at the massive changes currently under construction during our May 2026 trip sailing on the NCL Getaway. We'll cover: ✅ We're Still Tendering 😒 ✅ Free beaches and activities ✅ Snorkeling at Great Stirrup Cay ✅ Food and drink options ✅ Lighthouse and island attractions ✅ Zipline and premium experiences ✅ Tram transportation ✅ New pier construction ✅ Great Tides Waterpark construction ✅ Honest review and tips The highly anticipated Great Tides Waterpark is scheduled to open in September 2026 and will bring waterslides, a lazy river, food trucks, and new attractions to the island. We'll show you what construction looked like during our visit and what cruisers can expect in the future. This video is part of our NCL vs MSC Side-to-Side Cruise Challenge, where we're comparing Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises to find out which cruise vacation delivers the better overall experience. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Tendering and Arriving at the Island 01:45 Great Life Lagoon Pool and Splash Harbor 02:28 The Free Beaches 03:19 Harborside Market and Paywall Blocked 04:58 Jumbey Bar and Grill (Free Buffet Area) 10:32 What About Bars? 11:52 Any Snorkeling? 13:27 Zipline 14:42 $$$ on the Beach 15:53 VIBE Shore Club and Silver Cove $$$ 16:20 Construction Updates and Great Tides 17:12 And the Verdict is... #GreatStirrupCay #NorwegianCruiseLine #NCLGetaway #BahamasCruise #PrivateIsland #CruiseVlog Follow me for more Disney, travel, and cruise content on the website! 🎆 Website- https://brentscrossroads.substack.com/