Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Development Plans for Private Island Destination, Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) has announced significant development plans for its private island destination, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. The upgrades, set to debut in Q4 2025, include a new welcome center, extensive pool area with swim-up bar, family splash pad, poolside cabanas, and an island-wide tram system.
The development will coincide with the completion of a new multi-ship pier and will feature premium concepts from Norwegian Cruise Line ships, including the adults-only Vibe Beach Club and Horizon Park for recreation and lawn games. The company projects annual guest visits to exceed one million by 2026, prompting evaluation of additional investments to support growth and expand amenities.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) ha annunciato piani di sviluppo significativi per la sua destinazione sull'isola privata, Great Stirrup Cay nelle Bahamas. I miglioramenti, previsti per il debutto nel Q4 2025, includono un nuovo centro di accoglienza, un'ampia area piscina con bar in acqua, uno spazio giochi per famiglie, cabine a bordo piscina e un sistema di tram che attraversa l'isola.
Lo sviluppo coinciderà con il completamento di un nuovo molo multi-nave e presenterà concetti premium dalle navi di Norwegian Cruise Line, inclusi il Vibe Beach Club riservato agli adulti e l'Horizon Park per il tempo libero e i giochi da prato. L'azienda prevede che le visite annuali degli ospiti supereranno un milione entro il 2026, spingendo a valutare ulteriori investimenti per supportare la crescita e ampliare i servizi.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) ha anunciado planes de desarrollo significativos para su destino en la isla privada, Great Stirrup Cay en las Bahamas. Las mejoras, que se presentarán en el Q4 2025, incluyen un nuevo centro de bienvenida, una extensa área de piscina con bar en el agua, una zona de chapoteo para familias, cabañas junto a la piscina y un sistema de tranvías que recorrerá la isla.
El desarrollo coincidirá con la finalización de un nuevo muelle para múltiples barcos y contará con conceptos premium de los barcos de Norwegian Cruise Line, incluyendo el Vibe Beach Club solo para adultos y el Horizon Park para recreación y juegos de césped. La compañía proyecta que las visitas anuales de huéspedes superarán un millón para 2026, lo que impulsa la evaluación de inversiones adicionales para apoyar el crecimiento y expandir las comodidades.
노르웨이 크루즈 라인 홀딩스(NYSE: NCLH)는 바하마의 개인 섬 목적지인 그레이트 스터럽 케이에 대한 중요한 개발 계획을 발표했습니다. 업그레이드는 2025년 4분기에 공개될 예정이며, 새로운 환영 센터, 수영장 바가 있는 광범위한 수영장 지역, 가족을 위한 물놀이 공간, 수영장 옆 카바나, 섬 전체를 연결하는 트램 시스템이 포함됩니다.
이 개발은 새로운 다선박 부두의 완공과 동시에 진행되며, 성인 전용 Vibe Beach Club과 레크리에이션 및 잔디 게임을 위한 Horizon Park 등 노르웨이 크루즈 라인 선박의 프리미엄 개념이 특징입니다. 회사는 2026년까지 연간 손님 방문 수가 백만을 초과할 것으로 예상하고 있으며, 성장을 지원하고 편의 시설을 확장하기 위한 추가 투자 평가를 촉구하고 있습니다.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) a annoncé des plans de développement significatifs pour sa destination insulaire privée, Great Stirrup Cay aux Bahamas. Les améliorations, prévues pour le Q4 2025, comprennent un nouveau centre d'accueil, une vaste zone de piscine avec bar immergé, une aire de jeux aquatiques pour les familles, des cabanas au bord de la piscine et un système de tramway à travers l'île.
Le développement coïncidera avec l'achèvement d'un nouveau quai multi-navires et mettra en avant des concepts premium des navires de Norwegian Cruise Line, y compris le Vibe Beach Club réservé aux adultes et le Horizon Park pour les loisirs et les jeux de pelouse. La société prévoit que les visites annuelles des invités dépasseront un million d'ici 2026, ce qui incite à évaluer des investissements supplémentaires pour soutenir la croissance et élargir les commodités.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) hat bedeutende Entwicklungspläne für sein privates Inselziel, Great Stirrup Cay in den Bahamas, angekündigt. Die Verbesserungen, die im Q4 2025 debütieren sollen, umfassen ein neues Willkommenszentrum, einen umfangreichen Poolbereich mit Swim-up-Bar, einen Familien-Splash-Pad, Cabanas am Pool und ein tramähnliches System, das die Insel durchquert.
Die Entwicklung wird mit der Fertigstellung eines neuen Mehrschiffanlegers zusammenfallen und wird Premium-Konzepte von Norwegian Cruise Line-Schiffen präsentieren, darunter den nur für Erwachsene zugänglichen Vibe Beach Club und den Horizon Park für Freizeit und Rasenspiele. Das Unternehmen prognostiziert, dass die jährlichen Besucherzahlen bis 2026 eine Million überschreiten werden, was die Bewertung zusätzlicher Investitionen zur Unterstützung des Wachstums und zur Erweiterung der Annehmlichkeiten anregt.
- Development of new multi-ship pier to increase port capacity
- Significant infrastructure expansion with new amenities
- Expected growth to over 1 million annual visitors by 2026
- Enhancement of premium guest experiences with new facilities
- Substantial capital expenditure required for improvements
- Potential operational disruptions during construction phase
Infrastructure Enhancements to Elevate Guest Experience and Support Multi-Ship Pier Beginning in Fourth Quarter 2025
MIAMI, April 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) today announced plans to build out new amenities and enhancements at Great Stirrup Cay, its private island destination in the Bahamas. The upgrades are scheduled to debut in the fourth quarter of 2025 alongside the completion of a new multi-ship pier.
The enhancements include the addition of a new welcome center; a new extensive pool area with swim-up bar, family splash pad and poolside cabanas, and an island-wide tram system designed to support seamless exploration of the island. Several onboard premium concepts featured in Norwegian Cruise Line ships will also come to the island, including the adults-only Vibe Beach Club and Horizon Park, a recreation and lawn games area.
“These newly announced enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay will further improve the guest experience on the island, which is already one of our top-rated destinations worldwide,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “Along with the completion of a new multi-ship pier later this year, we’re improving both access and amenities on the island. As we anticipate annual guest visits to exceed one million by 2026, we are actively evaluating additional investments in the island to support that growth and expand the amenities our guests can enjoy.”
“Great Stirrup Cay has long been a guest favorite. These new additions will take the private island experience to the next level by offering our guests even MORE and the continued freedom and flexibility to design their best vacation,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We look forward to adding more exciting and guest-centric experience on Great Stirrup Cay in the future.”
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 33 ships and approximately 70,050 berths, NCLH offers itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide. NCLH expects to add 12 additional ships across its three brands through 2036, which will add approximately 37,500 berths to its fleet.
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