Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Development Plans for Private Island Destination, Great Stirrup Cay
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Infrastructure Enhancements to Elevate Guest Experience and Support Multi-Ship Pier Beginning in Fourth Quarter 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced plans to build out new amenities and enhancements at Great Stirrup Cay, its private island destination in the Bahamas.
The upgrades are scheduled to debut in the fourth quarter of 2025 alongside the completion of a new multi-ship pier.
The enhancements include the addition of a new welcome center; a new extensive pool area with swim-up bar, family splash pad and poolside cabanas, and an island-wide tram system designed to support seamless exploration of the island. Several onboard premium concepts featured in Norwegian Cruise Line ships will also come to the island, including the adults-only Vibe Beach Club and Horizon Park, a recreation and lawn games area.
“These newly announced enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay will further improve the guest experience on the island, which is already one of our top-rated destinations worldwide,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “Along with the completion of a new multi-ship pier later this year, we’re improving both access and amenities on the island. As we anticipate annual guest visits to exceed one million by 2026, we are actively evaluating additional investments in the island to support that growth and expand the amenities our guests can enjoy.”
“Great Stirrup Cay has long been a guest favorite. These new additions will take the private island experience to the next level by offering our guests even MORE and the continued freedom and flexibility to design their best vacation,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We look forward to adding more exciting and guest-centric experience on Great Stirrup Cay in the future.”
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 33 ships and approximately 70,050 berths, NCLH offers itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide. NCLH expects to add 12 additional ships across its three brands through 2036, which will add approximately 37,500 berths to its fleet.