Norwegian Cruise Line Opens New Private Island Water Park

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Tides Waterpark is now open! During an exclusive preview event on the line’s private island Great Stirrup Cay, government officials, travel partners, media, and over 100 content creators and special guests explored the park ahead of its grand opening on September 4.

Beginning with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, invitees heard from John Chidsey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; Marc Kazlauskas, President of Norwegian Cruise Line; Herschel Walker, United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas; and Randy Rolle, Member of Parliament of Bimini and the Berry Islands. Following the ceremony, the gates opened for invited guests to explore the water park and experience many of its signature attractions firsthand.

“Great Tides Waterpark represents an exciting new chapter for Great Stirrup Cay and a defining moment for Norwegian Cruise Line,” said Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “With our official grand opening just days away on Sept. 4, this event offered a preview of the adventure, flexibility and family fun that awaits our guests.”

At Great Tides, unique experiences are available throughout four main areas:

• Tidal Tower, the iconic centerpiece standing at 170-feet tall, featuring eight slides including the Tropic Spiral — the first Nautilus slide in the world with large spirals that spin guests into thrilling different directions; the Breakwater Blasters, the industry-first dueling Master Blaster slides in the Caribbean which propel inner-tubes uphill and through steep drops and twists with high-pressure water jets; and many more.
• Cliffside Cove, featuring Cliffside Leap, the industry’s first-ever cliff jumps that are 10 and 15 feet high; The Great Slide, the Caribbean’s only family slide where four guests can slide down together for an adrenaline rush; and The Fearless Falls slides dropping riders down from five feet above the water.
• Wandering River, a dynamic river over 800 feet long, features the industry’s first immersive tunnel and swim-up bar, Floataway Bar, alongside the river.
• Splash Cay, offering over 9,000 square feet of family fun with an oversized tipping bucket holding 300 gallons of water, eight mini-slides, and interactive water features.

Elsewhere on the 270-acre island, visitors can enjoy the new Great Life Lagoon pool area complete with two swim-up bars and private cabanas, Splash Harbor splash pad, the adults-only Vibe Shore Club, and the luxurious Silver Cove flanked by private air-conditioned villas.

Of course, travelers can also spend the day on the beach, enjoying soft white sand, complimentary loungers, snorkeling gear and paddleboards available for rent, and included lunch at the beach grill or food stands.

Norwegian Cruise Line passengers whose cruise includes a visit to Great Stirrup Cay can purchase a pass to Great Tides Waterpark by logging into their myNCL account after booking.