NCL’s Great Stirrup Cay! Norwegian Cruise Line’s Private Island Full Tour!

Date Filmed: April 26, 2023
Hey Happy Travelers!
Welcome to the Norwegian Joy, our very first NCL cruise! We are on a 12 night Caribbean sailing visiting Limón Costa Rica, Colon Panama, Cartagena Colombia, Oranjestad Aruba, Willemstad Curaçao, and Great Stirrup Cay (Norwegian’s private island)! This will mark as our longest sailing, so we are very excited to enjoy this new itinerary, as well as have plenty of time to see what NCL is all about!
Today we would like to give you a complete tour of Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s Private Island! We do our best to show you everything this destination includes and some navigational direction on how to transverse the property!
We hope this was helpful and fun for you! If you are interested in planing your own travels, we would love to assist you! As travel agents, our services are free to our clients, and we are here to help you with the planning and booking process! Please contact us via the travel agent information located below! Happy Travels! 🛳🎉🎊
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  • @valeriehufford
    @valeriehufford7 күн бұрын

    Great video! We're cruising on the Breakaway next month and I haven't been to Great Stirrup Cay in ages. It looks so different now, glad I found your videos!

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    6 сағат бұрын

    Hi! That's great! So glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @robbinschembari2916
    @robbinschembari2916Ай бұрын

    This island was the best part of my last cruise! Love it!

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Ай бұрын

    Hi! That's great! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @doc2w534
    @doc2w534 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Hoffmans! I’ve been waiting for this.

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    YAY! ❤️ Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @brittanyc7572
    @brittanyc7572 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this tour! Looks really nice! ❤

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi BrittanyC! ❤️ We had a super fun day on the island! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @ksessa1010
    @ksessa1010 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, looks like a perfect place to relax.

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ken! ❤️ It was a very chill island! Definitely a good place to relax! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @mr.balloffur
    @mr.balloffur6 ай бұрын

    This was amazing! Thank you!

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @tussentak
    @tussentak5 ай бұрын

    Great video. We're booked for May. Thanks for this, beautiful!

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Yay! We hope you have a great time! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @alej8902
    @alej8902 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Chelsy and Matt! Excellent Stirrup Cay tour 🛳️☀️🌴🌊 We have never been there Thank you for taking us along! 🤗🤗

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi AleJ! ❤️ So glad you liked the tour! Thanks for always watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @malahini09
    @malahini09 Жыл бұрын

    Great informative video! Thanks Matt 😀

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Malahini09! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @ttqueenie
    @ttqueenie11 ай бұрын

    Thank you... loved it

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @SniperinShadow
    @SniperinShadow Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for uploading a great video 😊

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @beckywilliams1388
    @beckywilliams13888 ай бұрын

    Great video ! That island has really grown ! WAY better than back in the day when I went .

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Becky! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @emisilly
    @emisilly7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video!

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @JulieWallis1963
    @JulieWallis1963 Жыл бұрын

    What a nice review. Informative and interesting.

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Julie! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @TraverseCityGuide
    @TraverseCityGuide Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! We are going this spring 2024!! ❤❤

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    11 ай бұрын

    Yay! We hope you have a great time! Happy Traveles! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @Wild1995
    @Wild19956 ай бұрын

    Great tour. Love the security guard that let you get a sneak peak in the Silver Cove area

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    6 ай бұрын

    YES! We meet a lot of nice people while filming the tours! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @lablvr6000
    @lablvr60002 ай бұрын

    great Video! we just cruised Norwegian breakaway and they canceled this island due to rough seas, but I was really looking forward to it and you showed me the entire area and I really appreciate it. I'll have to go back again.😀

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi! So sorry this stop got canceled! Hopefully the seas will be better on your next sailing. We hope you still had a great time! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @thefridaythe13thfiend
    @thefridaythe13thfiend Жыл бұрын

    Just got off wonder today. She was amazing!!! The Aqua theater crew just got on for your cruise and practiced all the end of the week. Have a great group cruise!!!

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! 🤩 So glad you had a great time! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @traveling_turtle
    @traveling_turtle Жыл бұрын

    Were going on our first cruise in January on the NCL Sky and will be porting here. We are so excited!

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    11 ай бұрын

    Yay! We hope you have a great time! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @MasterGlam
    @MasterGlam5 ай бұрын

    Great detailed video❤

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @RedCarpetHoneymoons
    @RedCarpetHoneymoons9 ай бұрын

    Fantastic review

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @Joelmaharaj1113
    @Joelmaharaj11134 ай бұрын

    Great video buddy

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @dawnb3752
    @dawnb3752 Жыл бұрын

    Haven’t been there in 4 years…cancelled during Covid and headed to NE/Canada in September on Escape. Can’t wait to go back!

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay! 🥳 We hope you have a great time!!! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @CashMopar
    @CashMopar Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt! I would want to swim the channel over to one of my favorite places in the world if I was there. 😅

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi CashMopar! ❤️ Haha!!! We are totally with you! We were so tempted to make that swim! 😂 Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @LucyBird
    @LucyBird6 ай бұрын

    Hi, great video! Is there a separate spot for suite guests on this island? Thank you

  • @almagarciarodriguez7857
    @almagarciarodriguez78579 ай бұрын

    Hay transporte para silla de ruedas ya en la isla?

  • @tonythehitman1
    @tonythehitman19 ай бұрын

    I went to stirrup cay back in 2012. It definitely didn't look as good as this. It was literally beach and chairs no amenities.

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi Tony! It's crazy how much can change in just a few years! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @juliepoppe6294
    @juliepoppe62943 ай бұрын

    Will be there early May on the Jade❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Yay!!! Hope you have a great time! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @dawnrusso3278
    @dawnrusso3278 Жыл бұрын

    Great job as always. How would you compare the beaches to Coco cay

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dawn! ❤️ Thanks so much! 😍 I think the beaches are better at CocoCay because they're a bit more varied. I like how the Harbor Beach is lagooned and calm, while the snorkel beach on Chill Island has a bit more movement. Excited to see you in just a couple days! 🤩 Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @BrassiXXL
    @BrassiXXL Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for more awesome content guys! Can we get a GoFundMe or something going so you guys can just be permanently on vacation and making videos? Also, let’s get back to Sandals soon! Or maybe even a Hard Rock…

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! That is very kind of you! You watching the videos is all the support we need but we appreciate the offer! We will have some more Sandals content in the future! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @minchoi6535
    @minchoi65356 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the great video. If I bring my own snorkeling equipment, will it be free to snorkel? Or that’s part of excursion?

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi! If you bring your own equipment you can snorkel in any of the beaches for free! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @minchoi6535

    @minchoi6535

    6 ай бұрын

    @@HoffmanHappyTravels thank you!!

  • @sarahdresler9776
    @sarahdresler97766 ай бұрын

    If you reserve/pay for a clamshell is it yours for the full day? You can leave your stuff in the clamshell and go swimming or snorkeling and come back to your clamshell?

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi! I'm sorry, we didn't reserve this so we don't know the full stipulations. Sorry we couldn't be more help. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @dustinbrearton9620
    @dustinbrearton96209 ай бұрын

    What time of the day did you all shoot this? Dp you know of they typically only book one ship.per day at the island?

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi Dustin! We filmed in the morning. I'm not sure if the island is limited to only one ship but we have only seen one ship there at a time. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @judywilkins1206
    @judywilkins1206 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @Determination212
    @Determination2122 ай бұрын

    I'm a foody so I don't see any many food options on this island. Maybe I sound stupid but why not just combine the two islands together? Both cruise lines could work it out together?

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    Ай бұрын

    Hi! It would be great for Norwegian if Royal shared CocoCay with them. I don't think Royal would be willing to do this since they invested so much into their island. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @robinabbott9302
    @robinabbott93025 ай бұрын

    What time of day were you there for it to not be crowded? Were you one of the first ones there in the morning?

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi Robin! Yes, Matt got off early in the day to film the tour. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @PatBallard-zc5no
    @PatBallard-zc5no7 ай бұрын

    We will be on the NCL Dec 22 on the sky will we be taking this tour and is it free

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi! We were not on a guided tour, this was just us walking around ourselves to show viewers. But there may be tours that the cruise line offers but I'm not sure. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @junea3259
    @junea325911 ай бұрын

    How are the prices of all extras like zip line. Heard it is really expensive

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi! It varies based on when you are traveling and if there are any promotions going on. It's best to check on the NCL excursions to see current rates! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @mostlyamazing
    @mostlyamazing7 ай бұрын

    Since this is NCL’s island, if you’re just visiting the beach, will staff announce when it’s time to get back on the ship? Or should you have your own watch/timer?

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi! The staff doesn't really announce, you need to remain mindful of the time, but staff will start putting stuff up so there are some clues that let you know it's time to head back. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @mostlyamazing

    @mostlyamazing

    7 ай бұрын

    @@HoffmanHappyTravelsgotcha! Thanks for responding and posting this video!! It’s super helpful 😄

  • @mikebrady01
    @mikebrady016 ай бұрын

    Can you bring your own snorkel equipment?

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes you can! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @billkallas1762
    @billkallas17627 ай бұрын

    I'll be there March, 2025 (Next year is already filled with cruises). As far as I can tell, nothing is free on the island. (drinks, or food) Is that true? If it is, I'll be taking a quick trip back to the Epic to grab some food and drinks.

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi! They have a free lunch available on the island and similar drinks that are included on the ship! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @billkallas1762

    @billkallas1762

    6 ай бұрын

    @@HoffmanHappyTravels Thanks for that information. I've never been to a "company Island" before.

  • @salliestewart4713
    @salliestewart47138 ай бұрын

    Cost of rentals and ziplining? I hope it's cheaper than cocoa cay

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi! Not sure on the price, and it adjusts based on when you purchase it. But if we go back we'll check out the pricing. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @brandonpuryear1543
    @brandonpuryear15436 ай бұрын

    3:34 bro how did you not wave back at the guy :(

  • @macktruckergirl6049
    @macktruckergirl60497 ай бұрын

    The water was perfect but holy cow, finding somewhere to sit was miserable.

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    7 ай бұрын

    Ya it can definitely be tough finding a beach chair sometimes! We hope you still had a great time! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @ellenfox5113
    @ellenfox51139 ай бұрын

    is the cash amerian dollars?

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi! Since this is a private NCL island you can just use your cruise card to make purchases. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @flagler03
    @flagler035 ай бұрын

    Nice vlog. But kinda quiet compared to coco cay.

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi! Yes, definitely less going on than CocoCay! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢

  • @yougotnulled2983
    @yougotnulled29835 ай бұрын

    It's cornhole.

  • @bebsayescalante4072
    @bebsayescalante40722 ай бұрын

    No vi nada especial en esa isla 😮 mar y sol y arena 😂😂😂

  • @jasmineg8177
    @jasmineg8177 Жыл бұрын

    ✋ *Promo SM*

  • @williamalford4248
    @williamalford42486 ай бұрын

    It looks rather generic and boring compared to Perfect Day at Coco Cay.

  • @HoffmanHappyTravels

    @HoffmanHappyTravels

    6 ай бұрын

    Very true! Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️🚢