Norwegian Cruise Line Is Making A Splash This Northern Hemisphere Winter With The Opening Of An All-New Expansive Pool And More Guest Experiences At Great Stirrup Cay, Its Private Island In The Bahamas

•  A nearly 6,000 square metre Pool Area with New Cabanas, adults-only Vibe Shore Club, Splash Pad for Kids and More Are Now Open at the Company’s Freshly Renovated Private Island 
• In 2026, 17 of NCL’s Ships Will Offer Caribbean, Bahamas and Weekend Cruises That Visit Great Stirrup Cay, Offering Travellers an Unforgettable “Escape to The Great Life”

Mumbai (08 January, 2026) – Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has unveiled new images of the first highly anticipated enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the Bahamas – a nearly 6,000 square metre pool area featuring an expansive heated pool, Splash Harbor splash pad for young guests, Vibe Shore Club for adults and much more.

With a new pier making it even easier for guests to enjoy the island, the Great Life Lagoon, a nearly 6,000‑square‑metre pool area at the heart of the island’s transformation, is designed for both relaxation and fun. With every type of traveller in mind, the pool is larger than two Olympic-sized pools combined and features a beach-style entrance that leads to a splash area with fun water features for young guests, while adults can revel in the two swim-up bars, making it easy for them to enjoy their favourite cocktail libations. Surrounding the stunning new pool are private cabanas for guests to relax and enjoy gorgeous ocean and pool views. For those seeking an elevated experience, the new Vibe Shore Club is accessible by an all-day pass and offers an adults-only retreat with private cabanas and a private bar for an exclusive beachfront escape.

Additional enhancements include Splash Harbor – a complimentary kids splash pad just steps away from the brand-new pool, a new Welcome Centre and a convenient tram system to make exploring the island effortless. Together, these upgrades ensure every guest enjoys a seamless, unforgettable visit.

“Great Stirrup Cay has always been a favorite for our guests, and these new enhancements make it even easier for guests to trade the winter weather for the warm tropics and enjoy an ‘Escape to the Great Life,’” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “With the fun versatility of Great Life Lagoon, and family-friendly spots like Splash Harbor, we’ve created an island where everyone can unwind, play and make lasting memories. This transformation is all about offering premium experiences and unparalleled guest services to our guests and giving them the freedom and flexibility to enjoy their vacation their way. I cannot wait until next summer when we unveil even greater guest experiences with Great Tides Waterpark.”

Looking ahead, Norwegian Cruise Line is thrilled to continue the island expansion with the debut of Great Tides Waterpark in the northern hemisphere summer of 2026. The action-packed destination will feature slides and attractions for guests of all ages. Anchored by a total of 19 waterslides ranging from adrenaline-pumping thrills to laid-back adventures, the park will include the striking Tidal Tower featuring eight exhilarating waterslides, including its two tallest slides, where guests can experience heart-pounding drops and thrilling climbs on inner tubes for an unforgettable ride. Additional attractions at Tidal Tower include high-speed racing slides for competitive fun, spiralling tube slides that twist and spin guests in unexpected directions, and exciting body slides for pure adrenaline. To make the experience effortless, select slides will incorporate convenient conveyor belts to carry rafts to the top, eliminating the need for guests to bring them up themselves. Great Tides Waterpark will also feature a nearly 244-metre dynamic river, a 836-square metre splash zone for kids, and Cliffside Cove where guests can find the industry’s first cliffside jumps, racer slides and much more.

As Norwegian Cruise Line continues to transform Great Stirrup Cay, the company is poised to welcome over one million guests to its private island across 17 ships in 2026. This includes visits from its newest vessels, such as Norwegian Aqua®, which offers seven-day Caribbean voyages from Miami and Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida, now through October 2027, featuring calls to the Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, and more. Joining Norwegian Aqua in the Caribbean will be the all-new Norwegian Luna™ which will debut in March 2026 and will sail seven-day Caribbean itineraries from April 2026 through October 2026, visiting the same stunning tropical destinations as her sister ship.

To explore all itineraries visiting Great Stirrup Cay this northern hemisphere winter, click here.

For more information or to book a cruise with NCL, please contact a travel professional; visit https://www.ncl.com