thecatsmeow Posted May 29, 2012 #126 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. We will be checking back often for updates. 10 monthes to go until we get to see it again. Our last visit was in October 2006. Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheGoMom921 Posted May 31, 2012 #127 Share Posted May 31, 2012 .. It's the first "official" cabana photo from NCL's Facebook page. Hope they add a cooler or refrigerator and maybe a cabinet to stow your belongings...otherwise, it's looking good!! There is also a shower on the outside back of the cabana, which you cannot see in the photo. ~Michele:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turning40withMickey Posted May 31, 2012 #128 Share Posted May 31, 2012 .. It's the first "official" cabana photo from NCL's Facebook page. Hope they add a cooler or refrigerator and maybe a cabinet to stow your belongings...otherwise, it's looking good!! There is also a shower on the outside back of the cabana, which you cannot see in the photo. ~Michele:D Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted June 1, 2012 #129 Share Posted June 1, 2012 There is a new review from a passenger with tons of great pictures of GSC... here's the link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=33990073#post33990073 It starts at post #13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaAnn718 Posted June 13, 2012 #130 Share Posted June 13, 2012 .. It's the first "official" cabana photo from NCL's Facebook page. Hope they add a cooler or refrigerator and maybe a cabinet to stow your belongings...otherwise, it's looking good!! There is also a shower on the outside back of the cabana, which you cannot see in the photo. ~Michele:D Wow! Is that the size of the normal float that you rent? If so I may get a clamshell and a float when we're there next month. (Fingers crossed we actually make it as last time we didn't.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted June 13, 2012 #131 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Wow! Is that the size of the normal float that you rent? If so I may get a clamshell and a float when we're there next month. (Fingers crossed we actually make it as last time we didn't.) Yes the floats are huge (and then they have smaller ones too). But when we were there, they were not clear blue like this. They were the bright yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammieo Posted June 17, 2012 #132 Share Posted June 17, 2012 When you say "they have smaller ones too", does that mean there is an option to take smaller ones rather than the one huge one? It is just two of us and I think the one would be too much. Thank you.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laszlo Posted June 23, 2012 #133 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Just uploaded these to YouTube today from the Gem 6-19 - 6-23 cruise. As a 1st timer to GSC............the place needs work. Lazy river? I can't tell what the heck its going to be, all I know is the walls look like sand paper. I ask a few people working there and no one was talking. The sea's were 4-6 foot and the day was almost cancelled. I personally did not think the sea's were too large but I can see how I would not want to be the pilot running those tenders thru the cut nor would I want to try and hug the side of the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laszlo Posted June 24, 2012 #134 Share Posted June 24, 2012 A few photo's...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted June 24, 2012 #135 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Thanks, Laszlo. It doesn't look like they've accomplished much since we were there in November. They really need to plant some greenery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laszlo Posted June 24, 2012 #136 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Thanks, Laszlo. It doesn't look like they've accomplished much since we were there in November. They really need to plant some greenery! And some sand!!! Beaches in the Keys have more sand and we all know how little that is:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroNich Posted July 1, 2012 #137 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Is that meant to be the lazy river? maybe they are just going for an al-natural look :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismass Posted July 3, 2012 #138 Share Posted July 3, 2012 There's no way that would be a lazy river, it's too narrow and the (too high) sides look like cement which would cut people as they floated by... But why would they make a run-off that fancy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laszlo Posted July 3, 2012 #139 Share Posted July 3, 2012 There's no way that would be a lazy river, it's too narrow and the (too high) sides look like cement which would cut people as they floated by...But why would they make a run-off that fancy? Not concrete but coral, which makes up 99% of the island with a little sprinkling of sand on top. When I saw it all I could think of is WTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GateGuardian Posted July 5, 2012 #140 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Has anyone try their Wave Runner excursions? Is it any good? Also are there any storage/lockers to store belongings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweekster Posted July 5, 2012 #141 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Wave runners are a really fun time. There are storage shelves to hold your belongings while you go out on the excursion. The used to make you wear a wetsuit[provided], but last month, it was optional... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBKL Posted July 6, 2012 #142 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Wave runners are a really fun time.There are storage shelves to hold your belongings while you go out on the excursion. The used to make you wear a wetsuit[provided], but last month, it was optional... We've never been on a wave runner before. Is it good for first timers or more for experienced riders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweekster Posted July 6, 2012 #143 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Both the times I went, only about 50% have ever been on one before. It is a good time for all who do this. If the weather is too bad out, they will cancel this excursion if it is not safe out, and you will get your full refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITISSA Posted July 13, 2012 #144 Share Posted July 13, 2012 .. It's the first "official" cabana photo from NCL's Facebook page. Hope they add a cooler or refrigerator and maybe a cabinet to stow your belongings...otherwise, it's looking good!! There is also a shower on the outside back of the cabana, which you cannot see in the photo. ~Michele:D How do they close it down to protect it from the elements? Or is it always open like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittymommax4 Posted July 21, 2012 #145 Share Posted July 21, 2012 My sailing leaves on Saturday morning (5/26) and we have a cabana rented for our day on GSC. I'll come back with a full report! Irish_EyesNJ: Were you able to tender to GSC on your cruise? Do you have any info/photos to share about the cabana? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittymommax4 Posted July 21, 2012 #146 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The $50 food and beverage credit is for a special menu provided on GSC that you can order from. I was told for example you can order a platter of shrimp or other specialties not available at the BBQ. I'm pretty sure the $50 food/beverage credit can be used to order beverages from the bar in addition to the special menu items. Can anyone who has rented a cabana on GSC confirm this? I'll be there in Sept & reserved a cabana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheGoMom921 Posted July 24, 2012 #147 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'm pretty sure the $50 food/beverage credit can be used to order beverages from the bar in addition to the special menu items. Can anyone who has rented a cabana on GSC confirm this? I'll be there in Sept & reserved a cabana. We had a cabana on our 6/30 gem sailing. Yes, you can use the $50 credit for beverages on the island. Just make sure you check your on board account to make sure credit was applied. They "charged back" our $50 credit saying that it was "unused" although, clearly our account was charged for much more than $50 of drinks on the island. Just double check as a precaution. The front desk fixed the problem before our disembarkation, so not a big deal. ~Michele The view from cabana #5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibcnusoon Posted August 16, 2012 #148 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Just saw this on NCL's facebook page: We just announced three incredible new enhancements on Great Stirrup Cay: the official launch of our new Stingray Encounter, an exciting underwater snorkel trail called "Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure," and coming soon, a brand new Lighthouse Beach Bar presented by Patron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibcnusoon Posted August 17, 2012 #149 Share Posted August 17, 2012 someone posted this updated on the NCL board: Norwegian Enhances Great Stirrup Cay with Three New Interactive Experiences Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that a new Stingray Encounter and Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure are now available on Great Stirrup Cay, the line’s 250-acre private island in the Bahamas. In addition, coming soon is a brand new Lighthouse Beach Bar presented by Patron. The launch of these three brand new experiences marks more exciting additions to the island as part of the ongoing $30 million enhancement project. Located inside Bertram’s Cove, on the right hand side of the main beach, the Stingray Encounter invites guests to interact with 18 specially-trained stingrays in an enclosed area. This exciting and unique excursion introduces guests to these smooth and graceful creatures. Each of the stingrays has a name and its own unique personality, and guests will enjoy feeding, watching and holding them, for the perfect photo opportunity. Also included in the Stingray Encounter experience is use of a mask, snorkel and snorkel vest so that guests can peer below the surface to examine the rays up close. The hour-long excursion includes 45-minutes of interaction with the rays and is $29 per adult and $19 per child. Norwegian is also launching a new snorkel trail experience called, “Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure,” for guests to enjoy during their time on Norwegian’s private island. Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities on the island and Norwegian has now enhanced that experience with the snorkel trail. Located near the Stingray Encounter in Bertram’s Cove, the Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure is the first private island snorkel trail to depict an actual legend as it portrays the tale of a shipwreck. As the legend goes, “The Fancy,” sailing from Nassau, Bahamas in 1696, encountered a mythical creature named Lusca that was half-shark, half-octopus. It is believed that Lusca was responsible for the ship disappearing near the Berry Islands, the location of Great Stirrup Cay. Guests can explore discover and look for clues underwater that lead to the treasure that the Fancy was carrying, highlighted by 17 different underwater scenes that depict the shipwreck and Lusca’s legend, including cannons, a sunken piano, treasure chests, swords and more. Developed in conjunction with IDEA Inc., an Orlando-based company with experience in developing theme park experiences, the Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure features some authentic artifacts that are more than 300 years old. In addition, all of the artifacts are eco-friendly and will stimulate additional marine life in the area. To experience the snorkel trail, guests can rent snorkel equipment at a rate of $29 per adult or $15 per child for the entire day. Guests wishing to experience both the Fate of the Fancy Snorkel Adventure and the Stingray Encounter during their time on the island can purchase a combination package that includes both tours at a discounted price of $49 per adult, a $9 savings, and $29 per child, a $5 savings. Norwegian has also partnered with the popular spirits brand, Patron, to introduce a new island bar experience to Great Stirrup Cay called, Lighthouse Beach Bar presented by Patron.This is the first private island bar that Patron has sponsored. It will feature Patron products, as well as a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The bar will be completely redesigned and will be outfitted with beach-inspired décor, Patron branded materials, including bar stools, umbrellas and menu boards, as well as two large flat-screen TVs that will showcase a variety of entertainment from music videos to sporting events. The new bar is set to open in September 2012. http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/7722-norwegian-enhances-great-stirrup-cay-with-three-new-interactive-experiences.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecatsmeow Posted August 17, 2012 #150 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Oh yay! It seems that GSC is just getting better and better. Can hardly wait until next april fools day! Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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