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

5 Reasons Why Alaska Should Be On Your 2018 Travel List

  From amazing wildlife and magnificent glaciers to pristine wilderness and historic sites, the wonders of America's Last Frontier are extraordinary....

View details »

Fun in the Sun

The southern Caribbean is where you should be if the thought of chasing the sun across the horizon from mid-morning...

View details »

Warm up this Winter!

Save on Delta Vacations flight and resort getaways to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Hawaii this winter!...

View details »

Discover Silversea's Caribbean - Island Paradise Like Only We Can Deliver

Experience all the Caribbean has to offer with Silversea!

View details »