Best Weekend Cruises | NCL - Norwegian Cruise Line

Need a Quick Vacay? Right This Way.

Leave all your cares on land and slip away for a weekend cruise to The Bahamas, Bermuda or the Caribbean. Play on our private island of Great Stirrup Cay, enjoy dinner and dancing, take in a show, swim with pigs, win big at the casino, party the night away or rejuvenate in the spa.

Snorkeling in Tortola.

The zipline at Great Stirrup Cay.

Kayaking in Great Stirrup Cay.

Harvest Caye Pool Bar.

NCL Great Stirrup Cay Father Daughter Swings

Swings in Great Stirrup Cay.

Escape to The Great Life on our Private Island

Great Stirrup Cay isn't just an island in The Bahamas, it's an escape to The Great Life. The Great Life isn’t just about arriving on your very own private island; it’s about unlocking a state of mind. It’s a cool drink in your hand at the 28,000 square foot pool. The roar of jet skis and a gentle breeze through your cabana. It’s shouting at the top of your lungs as you race down the larger-than-life tower of water slides. And it’s gazing onto white sand beaches all afternoon. Here, you have the freedom to do what you want, when you want. That’s The Great Life, and it's about to get GREATER on the incredible, new Great Stirrup Cay.

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Vacations come in all shapes and sizes, including perfectly crafted weekend getaways. Three days is plenty and four is even better when you leave for a Bahamian paradise from Orlando, Miami or Jacksonville. Head to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island, where you can swim with stingrays, kayak or enjoy island cocktails in your own private cabana. Cruise to Nassau or Grand Bahama Island to enjoy both beauty and excitement. With perfect weekend itineraries, Norwegian makes it effortless to get away no matter how much (or little) time you have.

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Best Cruises for Singles

Whether you’re newly single or a seasoned veteran in singledom, sometimes the best vacations are the ones you take alone. Explore cruise vacations that are perfect for singles with Norwegian.

Little piglet in a water at beach on Exuma Bahamas

Swim with the Pigs On Your Bahamas Cruise to Great Stirrup Cay

If you think swimming with Bahamian wildlife is all about stingrays and dolphins, think again! Thanks to recent TV-shows and growing popularity on social media, swimming with the pigs is quickly becoming “the” coolest thing you can do while cruising to The Bahamas.

What to Pack for Your Cruise

What to Pack for your Cruise Vacation: Packing list and other considerations.