Great Stirrup Cay

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Beach at Great Stirrup Cay
Beach at Great Stirrup Cay

Great Stirrup Cay is a small island in the Bahamas. The northern part has a sandy beach surrounded by rocks with snorkeling areas and is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line. It is 2 Miles long. This private island is a popular stop on many of NCL's Caribbean cruises throughout the year.


The southern part features a helicopter airfield (with a sign reading "Great Stirrup Cay International Airport"), a large area without vegetation and numerous concrete blocks which seem to have been a military installation once, and an old lighthouse.

Great Stirrup Cay is a part of the Berry Islands located approximately 65 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas, the capital.

Coordinates: 25°50′N, 77°54′W