How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 9h 30m in Great Stirrup Cay, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
Bahamas
Great Stirrup Cay Cruise Port
Great Stirrup Cay is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in January through March.
Moderate traffic
~9h typical visit
Larger ships
What to expect in Great Stirrup Cay
How busy does Great Stirrup Cay get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 30% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,950 passengers
- Busy day: 7,750+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 30% of days
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Where Great Stirrup Cay fits into a cruise
Great Stirrup Cay is most commonly visited on Bahamas itineraries, often alongside Tortola and Miami .
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When to cruise to Great Stirrup Cay
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from January through March.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from January through March.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Great Stirrup Cay typically carry around 3,804 guests, with Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Escape, and Norwegian Aqua calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Norwegian Getaway 89 calls
- 2 Norwegian Escape 55 calls
- 3 Norwegian Aqua 48 calls
- 4 Norwegian Joy 37 calls
- 5 Norwegian Dawn 29 calls
- 6 Norwegian Epic 23 calls
Next port calls
Sep 16 Norwegian Getaway
Sep 18 Norwegian Luna
Sep 20 Norwegian Getaway
Sep 23 Norwegian Getaway
Sep 25 Norwegian Luna
Cruises that visit Great Stirrup Cay
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Great Stirrup Cay.
Norwegian Getaway
Port Canaveral → Puerto Plata → Great Stirrup Cay → Port Canaveral
Nov 11 · 5 nights
Visits Great Stirrup Cay on day 5
Good value
$359 inside · $72/night
20% below typical · 6-month low
Norwegian Getaway
Port Canaveral → Cozumel → Great Stirrup Cay → Port Canaveral
Dec 4 · 5 nights
Visits Great Stirrup Cay on day 5
Good value
$359 inside · $72/night
16% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Star
Southampton → Le Havre → Great Stirrup Cay → Miami
Nov 20 · 14 nights
Visits Great Stirrup Cay on day 14
Good value
$2,669 suite · $191/night
19% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Escape
Port Canaveral → Puerto Plata → Great Stirrup Cay → Port Canaveral
Nov 27 · 7 nights
Visits Great Stirrup Cay on day 7
Exceptional value
$529 inside · $76/night
27% below typical · 6-month low
Norwegian Getaway
Miami → Great Stirrup Cay → Nassau → Miami
Sep 21 · 4 nights
Visits Great Stirrup Cay on day 3
Exceptional value
$199 inside · $50/night
36% below typical · 6-month low
Norwegian Getaway
Miami → Great Stirrup Cay → Nassau → Miami
Oct 5 · 4 nights
Visits Great Stirrup Cay on day 3
Exceptional value
$219 inside · $55/night
31% below typical · 6-month lowCruise routes that include Great Stirrup Cay
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Great Stirrup Cay, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Bahamas Loop via Puerto Plata & Great Stirrup Cay
From $359
$359
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19 upcoming sailings
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4 ships
19 upcoming sailings
4 ships
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Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & Great Stirrup Cay
From $359
$359
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20 upcoming sailings
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3 ships
20 upcoming sailings
3 ships
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Transatlantic Crossing via Ponta Delgada, Le Havre & Great Stirrup Cay
From $1,019
$1,019
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Eastern Caribbean Loop via Puerto Plata & Great Stirrup Cay
From $529
$529
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78 upcoming sailings
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6 ships
78 upcoming sailings
6 ships
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Bahamas Loop via Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau
From $199
$199
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74 upcoming sailings
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5 ships
74 upcoming sailings
5 ships
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Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & Great Stirrup Cay
From $599
$599
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8 upcoming sailings
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3 ships
8 upcoming sailings
3 ships
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FAQ about cruises visiting Great Stirrup Cay
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Great Stirrup Cay.
What is the best time to visit Great Stirrup Cay on a cruise?
The best time to visit Great Stirrup Cay depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is Great Stirrup Cay busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Great Stirrup Cay?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Great Stirrup Cay include Bahamas Loop via Puerto Plata & Great Stirrup Cay, Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & Great Stirrup Cay, and Transatlantic Crossing via Ponta Delgada, Le Havre & Great Stirrup Cay. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Great Stirrup Cay?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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