{"id":1889,"date":"2026-05-27T22:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T22:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=1889"},"modified":"2026-05-27T22:34:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T22:34:53","slug":"norwegian-cruise-line-sets-opening-date-for-great-tides-waterpark-in-bahamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=1889","title":{"rendered":"Norwegian Cruise Line sets opening date for Great Tides Waterpark in Bahamas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p>Norwegian Cruise Line is set to open its new waterpark to cruise passengers late this summer, adding water-based thrills to its private destination in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=1887\">Jaguars\u2019 Travis Hunter still working on both sides of the ball, just not on the field yet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Great Tides Waterpark, with 19 waterslides across nearly six acres of Great Stirrup Cay, will open to the public Sept. 4 for passengers on Norwegian Luna. The new offering at NCL\u2019s 270-acre destination also includes a 9,000-square-foot splashpad for kids, an 828-foot-long \u201cdynamic river,\u201d an industry-first cliff-jumping feature and three food trucks.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning Thursday, all guests sailing to Great Stirrup Cay on or after Sept. 4 can purchase day passes to Great Tides Waterpark and reserve private cabanas for up to six guests. Pricing details are not readily available and will vary based on the season and availability.<\/p>\n<p>With the new offering, NCL aims to provide something for visitors of all ages and interests.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the best activities for families and for every type of traveler \u2014 from high-energy slides to laid-back lagoon experiences \u2014 guests can purchase their day passes ahead and lock in an unforgettable day on the most spectacular private island in the Caribbean,\u201d Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, said in a news release.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=1885\">Kickoff times, TV revealed for handful of UCF football games<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>NCL set for water park showdown with Royal Caribbean in Bahamas<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"pAo9zeGSnV\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"282\" loading=\"lazy\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" scrolling=\"no\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2026\/04\/25\/ncl-set-for-water-park-showdown-with-royal-caribbean-in-bahamas\/embed\/#?secret=WQZeCYapgb#?secret=pAo9zeGSnV\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cNCL set for water park showdown with Royal Caribbean in Bahamas\u201d \u2014 Orlando Sentinel\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Anchored by the 170-foot-tall Tidal Tower, the new waterpark competes with Royal Caribbean\u2019s Perfect Day at CocoCay, which is visible from Great Stirrup Cay.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The waterpark builds on recent upgrades to Great Stirrup Cay, including the Great Life Lagoon with a 28,000-square-foot heated pool, the adults-only Vibe Shore Club, Splash Harbor splash pad and the island\u2019s new tram system. NCL is also constructing a two-ship pier to eliminate tendering.<\/p>\n<p><em>Find me\u00a0@PConnPie on Instagram\u00a0or send me an email:\u00a0pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com. Stay up to date with our latest travel, arts and events coverage by subscribing to our newsletters at\u00a0orlandosentinel.com\/newsletters.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandorelocationreport.com\/?p=1883\">Congressman Maxwell Frost calls Alligator Alcatraz a \u2018stain on Florida\u2019s history\u2019 amid looming closure<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NCL announced it will open its Great Tides Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay in September<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1888,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do","category-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Norwegian Cruise Line sets opening date for Great Tides Waterpark in Bahamas - 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