Great Stirrup Cay
Walkability: 10/10Bahamas (NCL Private Island)
Hours in Port
~9 hours
Walk to Town
N/A — private island
Currency
USD (ship card) (USD accepted)
WiFi
Limited
Cell Coverage
Limited
Time Zone
America/Nassau
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Overview
Direct answer
Great Stirrup Cay is a docked cruise port with 10/10 walkability, about 9 typical port hours, and USD (ship card) as the local currency.
Great Stirrup Cay is NCL's flagship private island in the Berry Islands, featuring a heated 28,000 sq ft lagoon pool, underwater snorkel sculpture garden, and Jumbey Beach Grill. Unlike Harvest Caye, food IS included in the cruise fare here, and beverage packages extend from ship to shore.
Port-area planning notes
Arrival Style
Docked port
Walkability
10/10
Connectivity
limited Wi-Fi, limited cell
Top Excursions
Swimming with Pigs
Flighthouse Zipline
Wave Runner Tour
Silver Cove Villa
Stingray Encounter
Hotels Near Great Stirrup Cay
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Rent a Boat in Great Stirrup Cay
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Free Things To Do
Jumbey Beach Grill
Buffet lunch included free for all cruise guests — burgers, jerk chicken, and Caribbean fare.
Abaco Taco Bar
Additional free dining option with tacos and tropical sides.
Underwater Snorkel Garden & Great Life Lagoon
Explore the underwater sculpture garden and relax in the massive heated lagoon pool — all included.
Restaurants Near Terminal
Getting Around
Tram service from pier. Everything designed for easy walking.
Cruise Port FAQ
Is Great Stirrup Cay a tender port or a docked port?
Great Stirrup Cay is listed as a docked cruise port in CruiseKit's guide, which usually makes the port area simpler to plan than a tender stop.
How walkable is Great Stirrup Cay from the cruise port?
Great Stirrup Cay has a CruiseKit walkability score of 10/10. The port-area note is: N/A — private island.
What currency is used in Great Stirrup Cay?
USD (ship card) is the local currency for Great Stirrup Cay. US dollars are commonly accepted in many visitor-facing places.
Does this Great Stirrup Cay page use a live map provider?
No. This port guide uses a pre-rendered OpenStreetMap-derived image that CruiseKit serves directly. It does not request live map tiles when you visit the page. In the app, route context comes from your saved itinerary and port guides are available under More, then Ports; there is no separate live destination-browsing map surface.
Emergency Information
Police
On-site security
Hospital
On-site medical facility, coordinates with ship medical staff
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