NCL Great Stirrup Cay - Is Food & Drink complimentary with drink package???

[IsanTom]

I just looked up Great Stirrup Cay and it looks like the only complimentary foods are tacos, so I'm assuming everything else is an

extra charge. Any info would be helpful! Thanks

[BirdTravels]

37 minutes ago, IsanTom said:

I just looked up Great Stirrup Cay and it looks like the only complimentary foods are tacos, so I'm assuming everything else is an extra charge. Any info would be helpful! Thanks

 

There is a large complimentary buffet (with food brought over from the ship) - beach picnic foods. 

 

The bar supplies and bartenders come from the ship also.  Your beverage package works on the island.

Edited August 6, 2023 by BirdTravels

[dexddd]

Yeah, couple of buffets.

 

Note the island can be missed due to weather.  Not many recent reports of it happening lately though.

[zqvol]

2 hours ago, IsanTom said:

I just looked up Great Stirrup Cay and it looks like the only complimentary foods are tacos, so I'm assuming everything else is an

extra charge. Any info would be helpful! Thanks

Wrong assumption. There is a picnic style buffet with numerous offerings and your beverage package works on the island.

[merle65]

Was there yesterday  food  and drinks included. Chairs and umbrella  raft  extra. 

[Candy Apple 12]

4 minutes ago, merle65 said:

Was there yesterday  food  and drinks included. Chairs and umbrella  raft  extra. 

Chairs are extra??

[ggTexasGal]

2 minutes ago, Candy Apple 12 said:

Chairs are extra??

Clam Shells to shade chaise lounges cost money (DO have a fee)!  Chairs/lounges are no charge.

Edited August 6, 2023 by ggTexasGal
spelling correction

[Candy Apple 12]

Just now, ggTexasGal said:

Clam Shells to shade chaise lounges cost money (DO have a fee)!  Chairs/lounges are no charge.

Thanks for your quick reply! I didn’t think chairs would be extra. 

[zqvol]

22 hours ago, Candy Apple 12 said:

Chairs are extra??

Chairs are not extra

[GrammyLove]

Are umbrellas readily available with the chairs at no charge? My husband can't do the sun. 

[ggTexasGal]

15 hours ago, GrammyLove said:

Are umbrellas readily available with the chairs at no charge? My husband can't do the sun. 

Best to go EARLY and claim your spot in the shade if you want "no charge"!

[schmoopie17]

All we saw were the tacos (which were only just okay). Where is this buffet everyone speaks of?

[bookbabe]

The map on NCL's website shows you what's on the island...

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

 

And this GSC thread has all sorts of useful info...

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2706578-everything-great-stirrup-cay-silver-cove-villas-lagoon-spa-etc/

 

 

[cruiseny4life]

6 hours ago, schmoopie17 said:

All we saw were the tacos (which were only just okay). Where is this buffet everyone speaks of?

You have to walk about another 200 yards and you'll get to the buffet. Keep walking and you'll find a smaller buffet. Keep walking more and you'll find ceviche, chicken sandwiches, and pulled pork sandwiches. Yum! 

 

I do agree with you about the tacos. They're crap in a shell. I didn't even finish one.

Edited August 15, 2023 by cruiseny4life

[bobbaluha]

Does anyone know if they rent beach wheelchairs at Stirrup Cay?