• Grand Opening and Pier Access: Opening September 4, 2026, the six-acre park features direct ship-to-shore dock access via a new two-berth pier, eliminating tender boats for a hassle-free arrival.
• Thrill-Packed Aquatic Attractions: Guests can experience nineteen slides, including the four-person Great Slide, dueling uphill Breakwater Blasters, and exclusive ten-to-fifteen-foot cliff jumps at Cliffside Cove.
• Relaxation and Family Zones: Vacationers can drift through an illuminated tunnel inside The Wandering River, while younger travelers enjoy Splash Cay with its interactive water features and tipping bucket.
• Upgraded Dining and Amenities: Visitors can sample barbecue, seafood, and dessert options, relax at the adults-only Vibe Shore Club, or book private cabanas for maximum island comfort.

Norwegian Cruise Line has shared an exciting first look at Great Tides Waterpark, an expansive six-acre paradise set to debut September 4, 2026, on its private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay. Designed to deliver high-octane thrills alongside family-friendly fun, this dynamic new destination marks the cruise line’s boldest island expansion to date. Guests visiting the 270-acre tropical haven will discover an unprecedented lineup of aquatic attractions crafted for vacationers of all ages.

Water park enthusiasts can look forward to nineteen exhilarating slides anchored by the impressive Tidal Tower. The tower features the Breakwater Blasters, which are the Caribbean’s first dueling Master Blaster slides that use high-pressure water jets to propel inner tubes uphill through thrilling drops and twists. Guests seeking big group adventures can race down The Great Slide, celebrated as the region’s only four-person body slide. For those craving intense adrenaline, Cliffside Cove offers the cruise industry’s exclusive cliff-jumping experience with drops ranging from ten to fifteen feet into refreshing waters.

Visitors seeking relaxation can float down The Wandering River, an eight-hundred-foot lazy river featuring an enclosed, bioluminescent illuminated tunnel, alongside convenient swim-up options at the Floataway Bar. Families will love Splash Cay, a nine-thousand-square-foot interactive aquatic playground complete with an oversized tipping bucket and eight mini-slides.

Beyond the aquatic rides, the island revamp enhances overall guest comfort and dining. A brand-new two-berth pier eliminates the need for tender boats, providing seamless walk-on access to the island. Fresh culinary venues include Low Tide Smoke for slow-cooked barbecue, Catch of the Cay for crispy seafood favorites, and Tidal Treats for whimsical soft-serve desserts in fish-shaped waffle cones. Guests can also unwind at the adults-only Vibe Shore Club or reserve shaded private cabanas, ensuring every traveler enjoys their dream day in the Bahamas.