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| Norwegian Cruise Line's Private Island - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas Adds Attractions. |
Norwegian Cruise Line announced 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 spirits brand Patron. The launch of these three brand new experiences
marks more exciting additions to the island as part of the on-going $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. 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
available from $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. Snorkelling 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 artefacts that
are more than 300 years old. In addition, all of the artefacts 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 from $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 from
$49 per adult, a $9 saving, and $29 per child, a $5 saving.
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 colourful 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.
Ship visting Great Stirrup Cay include the:Norwegian Gem
visiting Great Stirrup Cay during her 7-night Bahamas & Florida
itinerary from New York. Beginning in October, Norwegian Jewel will also
stop at Great Stirrup Cay on her 7-night Bahamas & Florida cruises
from New York. Norwegian
Breakaway, Norwegian’s newest ship launching next spring, will visit
Great Stirrup Cay on 7-night cruises from New York to the Bahamas &
Florida beginning in mid-October 2013.
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