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Great Stirrup Cay Overview
Great Stirrup Cay Going Ashore
Great Stirrup Cay Original Beach
Great Stirrup Cay New Beaches
Great Stirrup Cay Sports and Activities
Great Stirrup Cay Bars and Dining
Great Stirrup Cay Images of the Past
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Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet Guide
CRUISING TO THE BAHAMAS:



GREAT STIRRUP CAY

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Great Stirrup Cay Bertram's beach

BEACHES

The heart of a cruise line private island is its beaches.  For most guests, the beaches are the focal point and everything else is an add-on.

For many years, there was only one beach at Great Stirrup Cay that was open to the guests.  That beach has been significantly enhanced and continues to be improved.  In addition, new beaches have been developed and are being developed. (see next page).

The Original GSC Beach

Great Stirrup Cay Bertram's beach
The main beach area, Bertram's Cove, is in a sheltered lagoon and consists of white sand extending out into the turquoise water.

In the past, the tenders would land here which 
limited the amount of the beach that could be 
used for recreation.  Now, that the tenders have 
their own harbor, the usable amount of beach is 
much larger.  In addition, Norwegian has 
improved the facilities and amenities around the 
beach thus making it a more pleasant experience.


Among the facilities located near the main beach are bars, the dining pavilions, the shopping bazaar, the Hippo slide, a massage hut, a bandstand and places where guests can rent snorkeling equipment, mats and floats. 

Great Stirrup Cay Bertram's beach
Great Stirrup Cay Bertram's beach
Great Stirrup Cay Bertram's beach
beach chairs Great Stirrup Cay
For relaxing by the beach, there are rows of deck chairs.  For those who do not want to be in the sun, Norwegian has available clam shell covers for an extra charge.

clam shells Great Stirrup Cay
beach chairs Great Stirrup Cay
beach chairs Great Stirrup Cay
Next, we look at the new beaches at GSC

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Cruise destination - Great Stirrup Cay - Norwegian Cruise Line - Beaches
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