Welcome to Paradise: The Exclusive Private Island of Great Stirrup Cay

If you’re looking for a more adventurous trip ashore, you can don your snorkel swim with sea turtles and colourful fish or even pigs! On nearby Treasure Island, playful pigs splash along the coastline and swim up to you in the shallows. As part of the Swimming Pigs excursion, you can also feed the pigs apples and tickle their tummies.

Or perhaps rent a kayak or paddle board and glide along the shore, looking up as guests soar high into the sky via zipline! Possibly offering the best view of the island and surrounding reefs, get your helmet and harness at the ready for an hour of climbing, flying and jumping on the Island Zipline Adventure.

For ultimate relaxation, treat yourself to a day at an exclusive, private retreat at Silver Cove, where your luxurious villa awaits. Each Villa offers air conditioning, a TV with complimentary on-demand movies, access to the upscale Silver Cove restaurant, full private restroom, unobstructed ocean views and access to an exclusive beach. A BRAND NEW Infinity Pool has also just opened, offering an exclusive space for swimming and socialising. This haven-within-a-haven is perfect for couples and families looking for a private home base for your stay on the Cay.

Great Stirrup Cay FAQs:

How do I get to Great Stirrup Cay?

Most of Norwegian Cruise Line’s ships sail to Great Stirrup Cay, usually as part of Caribbean itineraries. You can currently find Great Stirrup Cay on the itineraries of the following vessels up to 2026: Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Viva, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, plus many others.

Great Stirrup Cay is a Tender Port, meaning you must take a tender boat from the ship to shore. The island currently doesn’t have a pier or dock so your cruise ship will anchor out at sea, just a few minutes away from the island via tender.

Do you have to pay for the activities on Great Stirrup Cay?

Norwegian Cruise Line currently offers 21 shore excursions to choose from, including watersports equipment hire and cabana rentals. Popular activities such as the ZipLine Adventure, Treasure Island Pig Swimming Excursion and Wave Runner Tour do incur a fee and require pre-booking. 

 Are food & drinks included at Great Stirrup Cay?

Whilst visiting Great Stirrup Cay, your food is included. Dine at several venues including: Jumbey Beach Grill - an open-air buffet venue serving a selection of fresh burgers, salads, fruit, desserts and Abaco Taco Bar - offering Mexican-style food, where you can build your own Tacos! Cabana & Villa guests have access to the Tropic Like it’s Hot Food Truck, that serves Caribbean-themed dishes and sandwiches.

If you have a Drinks Package onboard, your drinks on Great Stirrup Cay will also be included. The island has several bars including: Bertram’s Bar, Bacardi Bar, Patron Bar, Lighthouse Beach Bar & for Silver Cove guests - Moet Bar & Silver Cover Bar.

Does the Island have WiFi?

This is your time to switch-off - completely! The island doesn’t have WiFi so feel free to disconnect and make the most of the island’s activities. However, the island does have a cellphone tower so if you have an international data plan, you will be able to get online.

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