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Bahamas Loop via Great Stirrup Cay

Great Stirrup Cay

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Bahamas-focused routing. Includes private-island style stops.

2–4 nights Miami Bahamas 1 port 1 sea day
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 1 port. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

1 port in 2–4 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Low destination variety

Great Stirrup Cay only

One substantial port day rather than island-hopping.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Miami or Tampa

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

Start here. These departures surface first because they combine stronger pricing, useful timing, or a notable warning signal for this itinerary.

Best overall value
Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Gem

Tampa → Great Stirrup Cay → Tampa

Jan 14 · 4 nights

Exceptional value

$369 inside · $92/night

26% below typical · 3-month low
Cheapest upcoming
Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Aqua

Miami → Great Stirrup Cay → Miami

Oct 16 · 2 nights

Good value

$299 inside · $150/night

17% below typical · 3-month low
Best near-term option
Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Gem

Tampa → Great Stirrup Cay → Tampa

Jan 28 · 4 nights

Exceptional value

$369 inside · $92/night

26% below typical · 30-day low
Currently priced high
Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Luna

Miami → Great Stirrup Cay → Miami

Oct 15 · 2 nights

About average

$432 inside · $216/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $142/night, with most departures landing in the $110-$190/night band across 11 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$142/night

$474 total

Normal range

$110-$190/night

$395-$541 total

Lowest recent fare

$150/night

$299 total

Comparison set

11 sailings

Used for itinerary baseline

When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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2–4 nights · 1 port calls · 1 sea days · 1 countries

1 port calls across Bahamas · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Miami or Tampa

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Great Stirrup Cay

    Bahamas · Bahamas

    Private
  3. 3

    Disembark in Miami or Tampa

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.