February 15, 2020

Day #2  - February 15, 2020 - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Great Stirrup Cay is a 268-acre island that is part of the Berry Islands in the Bahamas. Norwegian Cruise Line purchased the island from the Belcher Oil Company in 1977 and developed it into a private island for their cruise ship passengers.





Tenders were required for transport to the island



Norwegian provided complementary lunch

 Tomorrow: At Sea

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