Norwegian Cruise Line Sets September Opening Date ...

It’s only some months earlier than the brand new Nice Tides Waterpark will open on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay, and now cruise friends can start planning their visits to the personal island within the Bahamas with advance gross sales for day passes and unique leases.

The park will formally open for friends on Friday, September 4, 2026, with the brand new Norwegian Luna as the primary ship to go to the upgraded vacation spot.

From Thursday, Could 28, any friends booked on sailings that may go to Nice Stirrup Cay on or after September 4 will be capable of buy day passes for the practically 6-acre waterpark. Leases for personal cabanas and comparable choices may even be obtainable, and every rental features a waterpark go.

Full particulars on the cabanas haven’t but been launched, however artist renderings present luxurious seating, privade shade umbrellas, ceiling followers, and different elevated facilities. As much as six friends will be capable of take pleasure in every cabana.

The cabanas look like situated in a number of spots, together with proper close to the waterslides in addition to the lazy river for handy entry to the waterpark’s hottest options.

“Nice Stirrup Cay continues to evolve because the premier personal island vacation spot within the Bahamas, and we’re excited to formally open Nice Tides Waterpark on Sept. 4, 2026,” stated Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.

“With the very best actions for households and for each sort of traveler—from high-energy slides to laid-back lagoon experiences—friends can buy their day passes forward and lock in an unforgettable day on essentially the most spectacular personal island within the Caribbean starting tomorrow.”

Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed that pricing for the waterpark passes and cabana leases will range. Various factors, such because the cruise date, general reputation, holidays, and the variety of ships visiting Nice Stirrup Cay, will possible impression pricing.

Extra Waterpark Options Introduced

Cruise Hive reported when Great Tides Waterpark was announced in July 2025 that the park would characteristic 19 waterslides, a lazy river, cliff jumps, play areas for teenagers, and different distinctive options. Now, extra particulars have been confirmed concerning the park.

On the middle of the park would be the huge 170-foot Tidal Tower, the place a number of slides originate. Thrill-seeking friends will wish to sort out the Breakwater Blasters water coasters, whereas the Whitewater Sprint physique slides supply velocity and pleasure.

Fast Mat Racers has two completely different mat slides, and friends who take pleasure in spirals and spins will wish to check out Tropic Storm and Tropic Spiral.

One other industry-first characteristic of Nice Tides Waterpark is Cliffside Cove, the place friends can take a look at their bravery with 10- and 15-foot cliff dives.

Friends who wish to take pleasure in thrills with members of the family and buddies gained’t wish to miss The Nice Slide, the one 4-person physique slide within the Caribbean. The youngest friends may even take pleasure in Splash Cay with 9,000 sq. toes of splashtastic enjoyable, together with fountains, sprays, mini slides, and a tipping splash bucket.

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Anybody who needs to maintain cool and easily benefit from the island vibes ought to try the Wandering River. This uniquely elevated lazy river has a multi-sensory grotto and extra lively sections with a complete size of greater than 800 toes.

It isn’t simply the waterpark that will probably be new and superb on Nice Stirrup Cay, nevertheless. Non-public cabanas, three all-new meals vans, the expansive Nice Life Lagoon, swim-up bars, spectacular seashores, the adults-only Vibe Shore Membership, and extra await guests.

The island’s up to date tram system ensures everybody can go to all elements of the personal vacation spot and save their vitality for all of the enjoyable!

Visiting the New Nice Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Luna would be the first ship to go to Nice Stirrup Cay when Nice Tides Waterpark opens. The ship’s August 29 departure from Miami will first go to Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, and Tortola earlier than visiting Nice Stirrup Cay because the final port of name on the 7-night Caribbean itinerary.

Within the days following what is certain to be a grand opening, the brand new waterpark will take pleasure in a number of visits from not solely Norwegian Luna but additionally Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Prima in September, adopted by Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Pleasure, and Norwegian Jewel in October.

By means of the winter months, an increasing number of ships will go to as that is the height of the Caribbean crusing season. The cruise line does go to Nice Stirrup Cay year-round, nevertheless, and hundreds of friends are certain to take pleasure in the brand new waterpark each week.