Great Stirrup Cayis a small island that is part of theBerry Islandsin theBahamas.Norwegian Cruise Linepurchased the island from the Belcher Oil Company in 1977 and developed it into a private island for their cruise ship passengers. The northern part of the island has a sandy beach surrounded by rocks with snorkeling areas. The southern part features a helicopter airfield (with a sign reading "Great Stirrup Cay International Airport"), a large area without vegetation, and numerous concrete blocks. These are all remnants of a previous U.S. military installation and satellite tracking station. The island's lighthouse was originally constructed in 1863 by theImperial Lighthouse Service.
Great Stirrup Cay is adjacent toLittle Stirrup Cay,Royal Caribbean Cruises'private island.
