Cruise Line Private Islands and Destinations

Above, at the jet ski dock at Great Stirrup Cay.

Until a friend and I took a cruise to the Bahamas last August, I was unaware that our cruise company, Norwegian Cruise Lines, had their own private island. It is called Great Stirrup Cay.

It was one of our stops and we went jet skiing while there. But they have available other activities for cruise passengers such as swimming with pigs. 

Above, the Norwegian Sky with a tender boat at Great Stirrup Cay. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Cruise Hive posted an article on these private islands and destinations. Great Stirrup Cay is mentioned in it. 

It begins with:

There are some destinations and islands that are nearly synonymous with the cruising industry. Hundreds or even more than a thousand cruise ships can visit places like the Bahamas or the US Virgin Islands each year.

However, these top spots aren’t the only cruise line favorites. Industry-wide, cruise lines have begun crafting their own private destinations, where cruisers can enjoy carefully curated experiences and amenities, matching the cruise line’s branding and overall vibes.

Here are the cruise line private islands and destinations that you need to know about.

To read more, go here.