This cruise line's private island is getting a massive new water park
The six-acre playground will open in the summer of 2026. Towering above it all will be the 170-foot Tidal Tower with eight different slides. Tidepool Town, a colorful 9,000-square-foot splash zone, will offer prime playtime for kids and families. The flowing river, stretching nearly 800 feet, will include a grotto tunnel illuminated with a bioluminescent glow.
Cliffside Cove is the spot where adrenaline junkies can launch themselves off 10- and 15-foot ledges while onlookers sip cocktails at the nearby Grotto Bar. A new Jet Karts Track will blend go-kart vibes with jet skiing on a mini aquatic racecourse. After all that action, Hammock Bay will be the spot with 50 hammocks ready for peak vacation lounging.
Some of these new thrills will cost extra. The Great Tides Waterpark, Jet Karts Track, and Vibe Shore Club all come with upcharges. But Norwegian is betting big that the promise of high-speed slides and aquatic kart racing will be worth it.
Great Stirrup Cay has long been a fan favorite among Norwegian's private ports, and these upgrades have been years in the making. While the waterpark won't open until summer 2026, some additions are set to debut later this year: an expanded pool area, new bars each with distinct vibes, a brand new heated pool and a recreation area with pickleball, lawn games and mini-golf. Exact dates are still under wraps, but excitement is already building.
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