Best Short Bahamas Cruises

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Get ready for the most fun you’ll have all week! When you cruise to the Bahamas from Miami, Jacksonville or Orlando (Port Canaveral), you get more choices of what to do and see on your vacation with plenty of freedom and flexibility. Experience everything you want in the fun-filled weekday itinerary. Plan an excursion on board your cruise; swim, play, snorkel or just unwind in the sunny Bahamas. Interested in weekend cruises? Try our 3-day weekend cruises.

Escape to The Great Life at Great Stirrup Cay

Escape to the Great Life at Great Stirrup Cay, our private island in the Bahamas. Relax by a 28,000-sq-ft heated pool, lounge on white-sand beaches, or thrill-seek with jet skis and ziplining. Enjoy cocktails at the swim-up bar and look forward to the Great Tides Water Park, opening late summer 2026. Whether you want high-energy adventure or total relaxation, the choice is yours in paradise.

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MAKING A BOLD NEW SPLASH AT OUR PRIVATE ISLAND

Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay

Be the first to experience Great Tides Waterpark, the thrilling new addition to Great Stirrup Cay. Only here can you spend the day on a private island and take on towering slides in the Caribbean, leap into the water from Cliffside Cove, float through the Wandering River and still unwind along turquoise shores sipping your favorite cocktail. It’s everything you love about a beach escape with the thrill of a world-class waterpark.

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Toss your schedule to the breeze when you take a weekend cruise to the Bahamas! Visit our private island, Great Stirrup Cay, where you can snorkel it's pristine waters, hike a nature trail, or just sip cocktails under your own clamshell cabana.

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Mother and son discover small fish while snorkeling in Maldives.

Cabana with beach view in Great Stirrup Cay

Great Stirrup Cay: Your Own Private Island

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Explore Our Bahamas Cruise Ports

Below are just a few of our featured ports in the region

Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Kayak through mangroves, swim with pigs, and explore delightful cafés.

Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Norwegian's Private Island.

Nassau, Bahamas

Swim with dolphins, shop for deals, and discover pastel-colored buildings.

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Eastern Caribbean

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Catamaran in paradise beach of cozumel island

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2026 Great Stirrup Cay Cruises: Norwegian's Private Island

Are you dreaming of a relaxing getaway? A cruise to our private island, Great Stirrup Cay, may be exactly what you're looking for. Whether it's a quick weekend cruise to The Bahamas or a longer island-hopping adventure through the Caribbean, your time at our tranquil private retreat will definitely be a highlight of your journey. From beach time to adrenaline pumping rides to captivating excursions, Great Stirrup Cay has it all.

Read on to explore some of our most popular cruises to Great Stirrup Cay in 2026.

Bahamas vs. Caribbean: Which Is Better for Your Next Cruise?

Each featuring shimmering turquoise waters, sun-drenched shores, and more than their fair share of gorgeous weather, The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean region both beckon travelers in search of the ultimate tropical getaway. We’ll dive into the need-to-know details about The Bahamas and Caribbean cruises, covering what to expect both as you plan and while you experience a voyage to either of these alluring options.

How to Plan a Great Day at Great Stirrup Cay

Our private island in the Bahamas is getting an upgrade, so we're helping you plan your great day at Great Stirrup Cay. Whether you're dreaming of spending the day in our new 28,000 square foot heated pool or ziplining 120-feet above ground, this itinerary has it all.

We'll start with what's available now, then show you what's coming soon. The Great Life is calling your name. Start planning your getaway with Norwegian Cruise Line today.

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