A waterpark is coming to Norwegian Cruise Line'sGreat Stirrup Cay next summer with 19 waterslides, a "dynamic" river and a 9,000-square-foot splash zone for children, the company announced today.
The nearly 6-acre Great Tides Waterpark at the private destination in the Bahamas will supplement pool and recreational areas coming later this year.
Tidal Tower waterslides
Eight of the waterslides will be perched on the 170-foot Tidal Tower, including racing slides and slides with rafts.
Another section, Cliffside Cove, will have 10- and 15-foot cliff jumps and a family slide that can fit four people. Nearby will be a hidden cave bar, the Grotto Bar.
The kids' splash zone will be at the center of the waterpark and have eight mini-slides as well as tipping buckets.
A less lazy river
The dynamic river will have a faster current than a lazy river and will include a tunnel simulating a bioluminescent sea.
For more thrills, a new shore excursion will feature a small racecourse for recreational watercraft.
"This new waterpark is an outstanding addition to our recent announcement about other amazing new amenities on the island soon to debut," said the cruise line president David Herrera, according to a press release. "With each phase of our enhancements, we're bringing ashore more of what our guests love about sailing with NCL."
NCL destination's massive pool
The company also revealed new details about the additions coming later this year to complement a new pier.
The new pool will be 1.4 acres and called Great Life Lagoon, and it will have two swim-up bars. The lively Reef Bar will have a DJ while Waves Bar will be near a kids splash area.
Splash Harbor will be a 3,400-square-foot splash pad, and Horizon Park will offer lawn games, pickleball, mini-golf and a half sports court.
There will be more than 50 hammocks at a new Hammock Bay with a dedicated bar.
Adults can access Vibe Shore Club by purchasing a day pass. The adults-only space will have a bar, hanging day beds and premium loungers and umbrellas.