Great Stirrup Cay Full Island Tour — The Private Island War is HEATING UP

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"Norwegian Cruise Line, come down — it's better in the Bahamas!" That's the pitch. But with Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day and Carnival's Celebration Key raising the bar, is Great Stirrup Cay actually keeping up? I spent a full day on Norwegian Cruise Line's private island to find out. This video covers everything — the lagoon and water rentals, the beaches (plus a killer Aperol spritz bar), zip lining, the brand new Splash Cay waterpark, five waterslides, Cliffside Cove's thrill attractions, and the Wandering River, which is hands-down my favorite part of the whole island. If you've got a Norwegian cruise coming up, this is your full game plan for the day. 🚢 Great Stirrup Cay | Norwegian Cruise Line's Private Island | Bahamas Which private island wins for you — Great Stirrup Cay, Perfect Day at CocoCay, or Celebration Key? Drop your vote in the comments, and subscribe for more full ship tours and cruise port guides! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The Hook — Is NCL Keeping Up? 0:20 Intro 1:10 Island Map & Getting Around 1:45 The Lagoon (Jet Skis, Paddleboards, Floating Mats) 2:15 Beaches & Aperol Spritz Bar 2:45 Zip Lining 3:00 Kids Splash Area 3:15 Splash Cay Waterpark 4:00 Cabanas & 5 Waterslides 4:45 Cliffside Cove 5:15 Floating Bar & Lazy River 5:30 The Wandering River (my favorite!) 6:00 Heading Back to the Ship #GreatStirrupCay #NorwegianCruiseLine #NCL #PrivateIsland #CruiseTips #Bahamas #CruiseVlog #SplashCay #CruiseTravel #FirstTimeCruiser

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