Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Great Stirrup Cay is an exclusive private island surrounded by the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea, offering an amazing park of beach and water attractions created especially for Norwegian Cruise Line clients. Great Stirrup Cay is located in the Berry Islands group-one of the most popular winter getaways for wealthy Americans.

On the northern part of the island there are beautiful sandy beaches, surrounded by wind-protecting rocks. Reefs near the shore create an excellent area for snorkeling. Great Stirrup Cay is a marine reserve.

The Berry Islands are a chain of islands belonging to the Bahamas. The islands are considered a paradise for anglers, yachting enthusiasts, and divers. The archipelago spans an area of about 31 km² and consists of more than 30 islands and 100 atolls.

Great-Stirrup-Cay is an island of coconut palms, endless beaches, crystal-clear blue water, lizards, seagulls, neon fish. This is a place where you can expect plenty of rest and fun. You can lounge in the shade of a palm tree in a hammock with a refreshing mint cocktail, prepare a beach barbecue, take a sail yacht ride, or go water skiing and kayaking.

As entertainment on the island, the cruise company offers snorkeling, kayaking, boat leisure activities, riding water scooters, parasailing and much more.

The climate here is tropical trade-wind. The average temperature in summer is +29...+34 °C. In winter, the average temperature is +24 °C. The average water temperature is usually +27...+30 °C in summer and about +25 °C in winter. The best time to visit the island is considered the cooler season from September to May. During winter, rain is rare; it usually falls as short but powerful downpours. From May to November, hurricanes and tropical storms are possible, bringing heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds.