Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Plentiful Shore Excursion Options on Great Stirrup Cay (Part 1)

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NCL Great Stirrup Cay
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay, is rightly known for its sun-kissed, white-sand beaches and for warm turquoise waters where snorkelers can see colorful fish far and wide.  However, the island also offers shore excursions that are as memorable as they are numerous.  Here are a few options to consider on your next excursion to this magical destination.

Snorkel Rental – Whether you’re snorkeling for the very first time or whether you’re an expert, you’ll want to snorkel the underwater sculpture garden on Great Stirrup Cay. Located in the clear blue waters of Bertram’s Cove, you’ll snorkel your way around playful statues of mermaids, sea creatures, fountains and urns.  Schools of fish come to seek shelter in and around the garden, and lobster, crab and shrimp make their home in the cracks and ledges of the art pieces.

Osprey Zipline – The Osprey traverse gets its name from the bird of prey that is often seen perched on the decks throughout Great Stirrup Cay.  It consists of 3 easy flights, the first of which is the shortest traverse at 185 feet, at 120 feet above the ground. The second flight is 75 feet above the ground, soaring some 850 feet to next landing perched just 75 feet above the ground. Lastly, you’ll ascend a series of stairs that takes you up to your launching pad for the final 900-foot zip to ground level back to where it all started.

Catamaran & Snorkel – You will surely enjoy a scenic boat ride on the double decker, covered snorkel boat while also taking a plunge in the crystal-clear Bahamian waters. Friendly snorkel guides will assist you the whole way through to ensure that you are prepared to enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery, where you can expect to see an abundance of local fish and sea life surrounding a healthy, thriving coral reef system.

Seahawk Zipline – The Seahawk is one of the island’s star attractions: 2,975 feet of open air and sheer ziplining fun.  With a starting height of over 110 feet, the 1,429-foot zip provides spectacular views of the beach and reefs.  You’ll take in the blue hues of the Bahamian waters and watch for the marine life as you zip over coral reefs descending ever-lower, ultimately landing adjacent to the Silver Cove lagoon.

Island Zipline Adventure – This zipline course is a combination of the Osprey Zipline plus the Seahawk Zipline, that gives you six high-flying zips plus a series of V-net bridges, chimney climbs and cargo nets.  It’s designed to challenge but not overwhelm your physical and mental strength and begins with an elevator ride to the top of the Flighthouse.  With platforms at 120-feet above ground and a top speed of over 50 mph, you’ll feel the adrenaline rush as you zip over the beach and reef of Great Stirrup Cay. The V nets allow you to transverse from one zipline to another, while providing you with bird’s-eye views of the many islands to the South or the turquoise waters and their inhabitants below.

Stingray City Bahamas – Here’s an event for the entire family.  Enjoy a short speedboat ride to Stingray City Bahamas where you’ll be assisted and supervised by the professional staff into the stingray habitat. You’ll interact with, and even feed, the tame stingrays. Enter into the 3-8 feet deep water, an easy step from the large swim platform. Even non-swimmers will enjoy the rays! These amazing animals will surprise you with their gentleness; after feeding, snorkeling, and taking pictures with these new friends, you’ll return to Great Stirrup Cay with memories you will never forget.

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