Great Stirrup Cay tips

We'll be visiting there in November. Any tips? I'm not interested in renting a cabana or doing any excursions.

Thanks!

Grab a drink, find a chair and relax :) what exactly are you looking for?

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Sorry, I should have been specific. I'm looking to get away from the crowds but still be close enough to facilities. I read something about a tram - where does that take you?

Sorry, I should have been specific. I'm looking to get away from the crowds but still be close enough to facilities. I read something about a tram - where does that take you?

If you are looking to get away from the crowds then I would highly suggest a cabana. The island is basically just a beach. I think the tram you are referring to is just the one that takes people to the cabanas.

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Sorry, I should have been specific. I'm looking to get away from the crowds but still be close enough to facilities. I read something about a tram - where does that take you?

The tram takes you to the lagoon, and away from the crowds. The lagoon is beautiful, it is maybe 5 minutes ride from the main beach area.

Sorry, I should have been specific. I'm looking to get away from the crowds but still be close enough to facilities. I read something about a tram - where does that take you?

You can take the tram to the lagoon. It is a smaller beach with a smaller food/drink area, bathrooms, etc. There was hardly anyone there on our GSC day. Sun, warm water, no fighting for chairs. Perfect day!

You can take the tram to the lagoon. It is a smaller beach with a smaller food/drink area, bathrooms, etc. There was hardly anyone there on our GSC day. Sun, warm water, no fighting for chairs. Perfect day!

I was told by a member of ShorEx staff that the food area at the lagoon is only open when the Breakaway calls at GSC, has this changed?

Even with it closed I would recommend riding the tram to the lagoon, OP, as it is much quieter and the water is warmer and calmer than the ocean.

I was told by a member of ShorEx staff that the food area at the lagoon is only open when the Breakaway calls at GSC, has this changed?

We were told this on a previous cruises also but this past May at GSC on the Gem the lagoon buffet was open.

Does anyone know if they have the covered chairs (clamshells, mshrooms?) at the lagoon

Does anyone have a map of GSC with the tram stops and facility locations?

Does anyone know if they have the covered chairs (clamshells, mshrooms?) at the lagoon

I don't recall seeing any over there but there are some nice shady spots.

Does anyone have a map of GSC with the tram stops and facility locations?

Here is a link to GSC on NCL.com. Scroll down for the map about halfway.

Hope this helps.

http://www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/great-stirrup-cay

Happy Sailing!

Does anyone know if they have the covered chairs (clamshells, mshrooms?) at the lagoon

Yes, they have clamshells you can rent at the Lagoon. They also served food until 2pm. Ribs, chicken, burgers, etc. I was there on the Gem 8/22 cruise.

Thank you sparks1093 & zippeedee for the info! Never knew about the lagoon definitely checking it out this time

You can take the tram to the lagoon. It is a smaller beach with a smaller food/drink area, bathrooms, etc. There was hardly anyone there on our GSC day. Sun, warm water, no fighting for chairs. Perfect day!

Any pictures of the Lagoon?

Does tram run continuously?

I was just there a week ago, you don't need to take the tram unless you really want to. You can walk easily about 10 minute walk. There were barely any people there. Loved the lagoon.

That is the lagoon area. DW and I can usually be found here on a GSC day ;)

Read some of the last pages of the threads below for the most and latest on GSC from fellow CCers. Even the cabana thread may be useful. :)

Great Stirrup Cay cabana thread

Great Stirrup Cay, last week thread

Great Stirrup Cay lagoon? thread

Lagoon lower left, on the right is the road where the tram has three or four stops from the tender bay in the upper center.

The beach areas go, top to bottom, from crowded to less crowded to leisurely quiet at the lagoon. :)

No need to pay for a cabana to be in a less crowded spot....if you continue past the 1 beach area (which is where most folks will plop themselves), you'll find your "perfect" spot!

No need to pay for a cabana to be in a less crowded spot....if you continue past the 1 beach area (which is where most folks will plop themselves), you'll find your "perfect" spot!

This is the quieter beach area in front of the small cabanas the day we were at GSC this past May. The day started out pretty overcast as you can see; I have no idea whether it would have been more zoo-ey here on a very sunny day.

(photo by turtles06)

Great pics. Is there a bar at the lagoon?

Yup, see the post of meatball for a map. Bobolink Beach Bar. Might/could be closed when the Sky visits. One poster in this thread reported with Gem it was open.

Here is a link to GSC on NCL.com. Scroll down for the map about halfway.

Hope this helps.

 

http://www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/great-stirrup-cay

 

Happy Sailing!

I reserved a cabana for our upcoming trip. Is a specific Cabana assigned to you, or do you just select one when you arrive ?