Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas Port Q&A
16 Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas traveler questions & answers
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Q: Does Great Stirrup Cay have any separate areas for suit holders that are in the Haven? Reserved beach chairs? Separate beach area, food and beverage servers to avoid the long line?
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Answer QuestionA: oops I mentioned Royal Caribbean. I'm very sorry. this is a Norwegian cruise that you're asking about. great Stirrup and there is no fishing
Answered by enjoyurdaysmile on November 15, 2024
A: Been at that island twice, never seen an excursion for fishing, or anybody fishing off shore.
Answered by redtail2 on November 15, 2024
A: You should call Royal Caribbean and get the exact information but there is fishing and I'm not sure where and if you have a balcony you know not to fish off of it
Answered by enjoyurdaysmile on November 13, 2024
A: May want to be careful I have seen YouTube videos where person went swimming with the pigs and had an open cut on their leg and ended up getting a bad infection from the pig waste in the water
Answered by Paul1234 on August 27, 2024
A: it is a very rare occurrence, but if you have an open wound, do not take the chance. There are bandages and other treatments you can use to protect the wound, but all risky. it happened thus year to a person called Jennifer Barlow out of Atlanta.
Answered by DACruiser57 on August 27, 2024
A: ... and oh, of course i think you have to buy it thru NCL.
Answered by picalo on August 26, 2024
A: I did it in 2016 and really enjoyed it. The actual time with the pigs is short but seemed just enough for me. The only downside is the diarrhea everywhere but surprisingly it didn't bother me.
Answered by picalo on August 26, 2024
A: yes and if your sitting by the beach they will come around and ask if you want a drink too at times. they bring their workers from the ship.
Answered by barb1967 on January 28, 2024
Q: I saw a picture of someone para-sailing, can you do that on this island, or was that picture from somewhere else?....and where/how do I sign up?
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A: we were there January 2023 and that wasn't an option.
Answered by MSHERFIELD on December 27, 2023
A: since this is a cruise line private island, you will need to check the excursions offered on your sailing. No private excursions available.
Answered by DACruiser57 on December 23, 2023
A: We booked a clamshell and were in the first boarding group as an excursion. highly recommend. friends did not and weren't able to leave until after 10a and had to walk a very long way for open chairs.
Answered by MSHERFIELD on November 21, 2023
A: You also get priority boarding if you are Gold or Diamond in Voyagers club .
Answered by biker5 on November 18, 2023
A: If you book a cruise line excursion you get priority for the tenders. It’s also not that bad of a wait. It’s a short ride and each tender holds quite a few people.
Answered by Jerrec on November 16, 2023
Q: For tipping in Great Stirrup Cay, are US dollars okay or should we use Bahamian dollars?
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A: US dollars are accepted pretty much anywhere in the Caribbean. They are a 1:1 with the Bahamian dollar so it’s very easy for people to use them when given as tips.
Answered by Jerrec on November 8, 2023
A: US dollars! Where are people going to get Bahamian dollars? GSC is a private island.
Answered by jpmato16 on November 9, 2023
A: Yes, they may be rented through NCL as part of your shore excursion
Answered by mkrep on December 26, 2022
Q: If you have a drink package on the ship, is that also included on this island & you don’t pay for drinks?
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A: Yes. Same rules apply depending on your drink package level. Only Silver Cove and Mandara Spa guests can use the bars in that area.
Answered by MaryEliz on October 8, 2022
A: You can get your drinks at any bar or restaurant onboard plus it’s good at Norwegian’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay.
Answered by esrescuer on October 7, 2022
Q: Is the food at Stirrup Cat included? If not how much money should I bring with me onto shore?
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A: Great Stirrup Cay is an extension of the ship, so you can pay for drinks, tours, and rentals with your cruise card. The only reason to bring cash is to go shopping at the island’s straw market. All of the food service on the private island is include... d in your cruise fare.See More
Answered by esrescuer on September 30, 2022
A: There was no charge for food or drinks, (if you have beverage package/free at sea) on Great Stirrup. Use your sea card like onboard. Bars closed at 3.30 pm the day we visited, but the tenders were running till 5.30, so cut our beach time short😖. Loc... al souvenirs available at stalls, these are cash only.See More
Answered by andycha on October 3, 2022
A: It's all included. Enjoy. I've heard in reviews that the food truck is great.
Answered by spookylu on October 2, 2022
A: Just an added note: The island has no pier, so you must take a tender boat from the ship to the island and visa versa. While tenders run back and forth all day, you’ll need to wait in line on either end for boats to arrive and disembark passengers be... fore you can board.See More
Answered by esrescuer on September 30, 2022
A: I would suggest contacting NCL and telling them. They can probably make accommodations for her like a beach wheelchair, if necessary.
Answered by spookylu on September 7, 2022
A: Been there once several years ago and I remember a lot of walking.
Answered by rhanne on September 5, 2022
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