A NEARLY 2.5-hectare water park will be developed by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) as part of a redevelopment of its private island Great Stirrup Cay (CW 14 Apr).
Named the Great Tides Waterpark, the facility will feature 19 water slides, a jet kart track, a 836m2 children’s splash zone, and what NCL is calling the industry’s first “cliffside jump”, featuring cliff-style pool dives of up to 4.5 metres in height.
Great Tides Waterpark will also feature the Caribbean’s only family slide, allowing up to four people to go down together.
Eight of the water slides will emerge from a 50-metre Tidal Tower, with two to be enclosed, and a conveyor belt to carry rafts back to the top.
More serene activities at the new-look island will include a 234-metre dynamic river with multiple entry points, a wading pool, and an illuminated “dreamlike bioluminescent scene for the ultimate multi-sensory experience”, along with eight mini-slides for kids.
Guests will also be able to enjoy private cabanas, swim-up bars and plenty of F&B offerings.
NCL detailed its Great Stirrup Cay expansion plans earlier this year, at the christening of Norwegian Aqua.
The first new features on Great Stirrup Cay will open later this year, including a new heated pool, multi-ship pier, welcome plaza, and an island-wide tram.
The NCL private destination will also feature a new Vibe Beach Club, an adults-only outdoor lounge with private cabanas, loungers, other upgraded amenities, and more. ML