Norwegian Cruise Line Plans More Ship Calls at Its Bahamas Island in 2027
Norwegian Cruise Line now expects about 1.4 million visitors at Great Stirrup Cay next year, 200,000 more than first planned, after changing its itineraries.
Norwegian Cruise Line has changed its 2027 sailing plans so more ships visit Great Stirrup Cay. This is the company's private island in the Bahamas. Next year, the firm projects roughly 1.4 million visitors to the destination.
Earlier, Norwegian planned for about 1.2 million guests. The new number adds 200,000 people. Cruise Fever called it a record, but Cruise Industry News did not use that word.
On the third-quarter earnings call, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings chief executive John Chidsey gave this news. He said the rise comes from new itinerary planning for 2027 and 2028. According to Cruise Fever, the 2028 sailings were also reworked so more ships stop at the island.
The news follows the Sept. The island also gained a second new attraction: a pier with two berths, which came along with the Great Tides Water Park, with the date ending in 4. Cruise Industry News linked the added guests to these upgrades.
Cruise Fever added that the quarter's results topped forecasts, bringing in $2.9 billion in revenue and $1.12 in adjusted earnings for each share. Private island stops are popular with passengers for beach days and easy resort-style time on land. Cruise Fever added that they also help cruise lines earn more money.
What it means for travelers
More Norwegian ships may stop at Great Stirrup Cay in 2027 and 2028. Travelers who like beach days may see this island on more itineraries. A busier island may also mean more people on shore.
What to watch next
If you plan to sail with Norwegian in 2027 or 2028, check your exact itinerary on the cruise line's official website to see if Great Stirrup Cay is a stop.
How the story unfolded
- Cruise Industry News NCL Itinerary Changes Add 200,000 Guests at Great Stirrup Cay
Read the original reporting
- Cruise Industry News – NCL Itinerary Changes Add 200,000 Guests at Great Stirrup Cay ↗
- Cruise Fever – Norwegian Now Expects Record 1.4 Million Guests at Great Stirrup Cay Next Year ↗
Quick questions
What is the news in short?
Norwegian Cruise Line now expects about 1.4 million visitors at Great Stirrup Cay next year, 200,000 more than first planned, after changing its itineraries.
What does this mean for travelers to Bahamas?
More Norwegian ships may stop at Great Stirrup Cay in 2027 and 2028. Travelers who like beach days may see this island on more itineraries. A busier island may also mean more people on shore.
What happens next?
If you plan to sail with Norwegian in 2027 or 2028, check your exact itinerary on the cruise line's official website to see if Great Stirrup Cay is a stop.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Cruise Industry News and Cruise Fever. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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