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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.

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Working with Brenda was an absolute delight. She was so attentive to all the details of our trip, even those we didn’t book through her for which we used points, such as excursions and hotels. Brenda helped to ensure our trip was seamless so there would be no interruptions in our travel plans. I would highly recommend using Brenda for worry-free travel!! Thanks for the amazing trip!! 

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