Norwegian is further developing its private island in a bid to compete with its wildly successful neighbor, Royal Caribbean's ...

Norwegian was an early trendsetter, having been the first cruise line to acquire an island, now known as Great Stirrup Cay, for its guests in 1977. The company has recently upgraded its 270-acre ...

Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered the cruise line private island after purchasing Great Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas in 1977. It wasn’t until the 1990s that other cruise lines got into the private ...

Norwegian Cruise Line wants Great Stirrup Cay to retain a private-island vibe while offering more amenities. Photo Credit: NCL Norwegian Cruise Line's private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay ...

Norwegian Cruise Line was the first to open a private stop in the Bahamas with Great Stirrup Cay nearly 50 years ago. While it has enhanced the island over the years, major improvements including ...

Alongside the celebration, the company revealed ambitious plans to transform Great Stirrup Cay—its private destination in The Bahamas—with a host of new amenities aimed at travelers of all ages. Set ...

The company also unveiled its plans to upgrade Great Stirrup Cay, the line’s private island in the Bahamas, with new experiences debuting in the fourth quarter of 2025, including an expansive ...