Great Stirrup Cay cruise port guide
Nestled in the Bahama’s Berry Island chain is a 250-acre uninhabited paradise waiting for you. Great Stirrup Cay is a private retreat designed specifically for your enjoyment. Walk along the powdery, white sand beaches and feel the warm Bahamian sun on your skin. Get comfortable in a hammock and lose yourself in the sound of swaying palm trees and gentle waves lapping at the shore. Snorkel in crystal-clear water teaming with tropical fish. Explore the Straw Market offering a variety of Bahamian crafts and souvenirs. If you are wanting a little adventure, traverse the island's coast in a kayak or take a paddle boat for a spin. Take a break from your action-packed day and enjoy your favorite cocktail or a complimentary midday beachside BBQ as the ocean breeze blows through your hair.
About Great Stirrup Cay
Great Stirrup Cay is a 268-acre private island in the Berry Islands owned by Norwegian Cruise Line since 1977, the first private cruise island in the Bahamas. A new pier opened December 28, 2025.
The northern part of the island features a sandy beach with snorkeling areas at Bertram's Cove. The island's 1863 lighthouse (built by the Imperial Lighthouse Service, now solar-powered) stands nearly 80 feet and is visible for over 20 miles. The southern part retains remnants of a former U.S. military LORAC radio-navigation station (closed 1991), including two cable houses and a former helipad. Two notable graves on the island include Captain Allan Bertram (Royal Navy, died 1834) and Elizabeth Wright Braden Hixson (passenger, died 1838). Great Stirrup Cay is a protected marine life sanctuary.
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