At Travel Gurus, weāre always on the lookout for the most exciting travel updatesāand this one is huge. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is completely transforming its private island paradise, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, and weāve got the inside scoop.
Starting Summer 2026, guests will experience The Great Life with the opening of Great Tides Waterparkāa nearly six-acre water wonderland featuring:
šØ 19 epic waterslides,
š An 800-foot dynamic river,
š“ A 9,000-square-foot splash zone for kids,
šļø And the cruise industryās first cliffside jumps (10- and 15-foot drops)!
At the heart of this transformation stands the Tidal Tower, home to eight adrenaline-pumping slidesāincluding the two tallest ever built on Great Stirrup Cay. Families can enjoy racer slides, twisty tube slides, and interactive water features, while raft conveyor belts take the effort out of the climb!
āļø More Highlights Include:
- Cliffside Cove: Family slides and cliff jumps
- Grotto Bar: A hidden cave bar under the family slide
- Bioluminescent grotto tunnel along the lazy river
- Jet kart aquatic racecourseāyes, thatās go-karting meets jet skiing!
- The Great Life Lagoon: A massive 1.4-acre pool area with private cabanas and swim-up bars
- Splash Harbour: A family splash pad with lounges and shaded areas
- Horizon Park: Mini golf, pickleball, lawn games, and a BBQ buffet
- Hammock Bay: Over 50 hammocks and a dedicated bar
- Vibe Shore Club: Adults-only luxury with premium loungers, hanging day beds, and a chic beach vibe
And the upgrades donāt stop there. Later this year, guests will see a new heated pool, multi-ship pier, scenic welcome plaza, and island-wide tram service to make exploring easier than ever.
š Win a Free Cruise!
To celebrate this transformation, NCL is giving away 250 cruises to Great Stirrup Cay! From July 29 to August 31, 2025, U.S. and Canadian residents can enter for a chance to win a 4-day balcony stateroom cruise for two, complete with NCLās More at Sea Package.
Plus, NCL is bringing āThe Great Lifeā to life with immersive pop-up experiences in New York City and Miami, where you can literally open a door to paradise!
š¢ Want to experience it all in 2026?
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