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Great Stirrup Cay

Great Stirrup Cay is a small 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. The northern part of the island has a sandy beach surrounded by rocks with snorkeling areas. The southern part features a helicopter airfield (with a sign reading "Great Stirrup Cay International Airport"), a large area without vegetation, and numerous concrete blocks. These are all remnants of a previous U.S. military installation and satellite tracking station. The island's lighthouse was originally constructed in 1863 by the Imperial Lighthouse Service.

Great Stirrup Cay is adjacent to Little Stirrup Cay, Royal Caribbean Cruises' private island.

Christmas Vacation

Recently, I reached out to Steve on a Friday night to explore the possibility of booking a vacation over Christmas. Steve went above and beyond, working through the weekend to provide my family with destination options, pricing details, and valuable guidance. He was incredibly quick to respond to emails and addressed all of our questions with care and efficiency.By Monday night, everything was booked, and three weeks later, we were on a plane headed for a fantastic holiday. While we...

By Aaron C. - Calgary, AB (December 2024)

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