Trip to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Great Stirrup Cay

Great Stirrup Cay is a small island that is part of the Berry Islands in the Bahamas. Norwegian Cruise Line purchased the island from the Belcher Oil Company in 1977 and developed it into a private island for their cruise ship passengers. The northern part of the island has a sandy beach surrounded by rocks with snorkeling areas. The southern part features a helicopter airfield (with a sign reading "Great Stirrup Cay International Airport"), a large area without vegetation, and numerous concrete blocks. These are all remnants of a previous U.S. military installation and satellite tracking station. The island's lighthouse was originally constructed in 1863 by the Imperial Lighthouse Service.

Great Stirrup Cay is adjacent to Little Stirrup Cay, Royal Caribbean Cruises' private island.

Start Your Trip Today

WestJet Vacations - Get Travel Ready

Pre-travel Entry requirements - Sherpa toolTravel requirements can ...

View details »

One For Foodies: Modern Ways To Dine Abroad

    Long gone are the days when dining out meant sear...

View details »

Why Trafalgar's Be My Guest Experiences Are Breaking the Mould in G...

    Christine Upton –otherwise known as the per...

View details »

Best of Southern India

From calm Kerala backwaters and spice plantations to incredible tem...

View details »