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| Norwegian Cruise Line Adds Attractions to Private Island - Great Stirrup Cay |
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that a new Stingray Encounter and Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure are now available on Great Stirrup Cay, the line’s 250-acre private island in the Bahamas. In addition, coming soon is a brand new Lighthouse Beach Bar presented by Patron. The launch of these three brand new experiences marks more exciting additions to the island as part of the ongoing $30 million enhancement project.
Located
inside Bertram’s Cove, on the right hand side of the main beach, the
Stingray Encounter invites guests to
interact with 18 specially-trained stingrays in an enclosed area. This
exciting and unique excursion introduces guests to these smooth and
graceful creatures. Each of the stingrays has a name and its own unique
personality, and guests will enjoy feeding, watching
and holding them, for the perfect photo opportunity. Also included in
the Stingray Encounter experience is use of a mask, snorkel and snorkel
vest so that guests can peer below the surface to examine the rays up
close. The hour-long excursion includes 45-minutes
of interaction with the rays and is $29 per adult and $19 per child.
Norwegian is also launching a new snorkel trail experience called, “Fate
of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure,”
for guests to enjoy during their time on Norwegian’s private island.
Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities on the island and
Norwegian has now enhanced that experience with the snorkel trail.
Located near the Stingray Encounter in Bertram’s Cove, the
Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure
is the first private island snorkel trail to
depict an actual legend as it portrays the tale of a shipwreck. As the
legend goes, “The Fancy,” sailing from Nassau, Bahamas in 1696,
encountered a mythical creature named Lusca that was half-shark,
half-octopus. It is believed that Lusca was responsible
for the ship disappearing near the Berry Islands, the location of Great
Stirrup Cay. Guests can explore discover and look for clues underwater
that lead to the treasure that the Fancy was carrying, highlighted by
17 different underwater scenes that depict
the shipwreck and Lusca’s legend, including cannons, a sunken piano,
treasure chests, swords and more.
Developed in conjunction with IDEA Inc., an Orlando-based company with experience in developing theme park experiences,
the Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure
features some authentic artifacts that are
more than 300 years old. In addition, all of the artifacts are
eco-friendly and will stimulate additional marine life in the area.
To experience the snorkel trail, guests can rent snorkel equipment at a rate of $29 per adult or $15 per child for
the entire day. Guests wishing to experience both the Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure
and the Stingray Encounter during their time on the island can purchase
a combination package that includes both tours at a discounted price of
$49 per adult, a $9 savings, and $29 per child, a $5 savings.
Norwegian has also partnered with the popular spirits brand, Patron, to
introduce a new island bar experience to Great
Stirrup Cay called, Lighthouse Beach Bar presented by Patron. This is
the first private island bar that Patron has sponsored. It will feature
Patron products, as well as a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages. The bar will be completely redesigned
and will be outfitted with beach-inspired décor, Patron branded
materials, including bar stools, umbrellas and menu boards, as well as
two large flat-screen TVs that will showcase a variety of entertainment
from music videos to sporting events. The new bar
is set to open in September 2012.
Norwegian
was the first cruise line to offer an uninhabited tropical island
experience exclusively for its guests.
Great Stirrup Cay offers magnificent white sand beaches, majestic palms
and calm, pristine waters where an abundance of colorful marine life
inhabits the surrounding coral reefs. Additional activities on the
island include a Waverunner® tour; a large Hippo
Waterslide; eco boat tour; kayaking; parasailing; shopping at the straw
market; and more.
Norwegian Sky makes year-round stops at Great Stirrup Cay on her three
and four-day cruises from Miami. Norwegian Gem
visits Great Stirrup Cay during her seven-day Bahamas & Florida
itinerary from New York. Beginning in October, Norwegian Jewel will
also stop at Great Stirrup Cay on her seven-day Bahamas & Florida
cruises from New York. Norwegian Pearl will also visit Great
Stirrup Cay this winter on her seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary
from Miami. Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian’s newest ship launching next
spring, will visit Great Stirrup Cay on seven-day cruises from
New York to the Bahamas & Florida beginning in mid-October 2013.
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