Little Stirrup Cay History, Travel Information, Hotels, Fare, Facts And More
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NAME
Little Stirrup Cay
OTHER NAMES
CocoCay
COUNTRY
Bahamas
ADDRESS
Berry Islands, Bahamas
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About Little Stirrup Cay
Little Stirrup Cay is a group of cays and small islands located about 55 miles away from Nassau. The island is used as a dock by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The company took the island on lease in 1998 and renovated it. It got its new name Coco Cay in 2018. The company has constructed a pier to dock its cruises and also a water park inside the island.
How To Reach Little Stirrup Cay
You can easily reach there by taking a ride on cruises of the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. It will leave to the desired destination. As the cruise stops at a distance for being water too shallow, small boats are engaged to take the visitors to the island.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Little Stirrup Cay
- The island receives a warm tropical temperature throughout the year. So it is the best way to escape the scorching heat of summers and the chilling climate of winters
- It is a beautiful place filled with coconut trees, colorful flowers, tropical palm trees that make you excited at the time you step in at the island.
- You can also enjoy bird watching since the island is home to several species of birds as well as lizards, crabs, gulls, and sanderlings that take you more close to nature.
- The island is home to three white sandy beaches. The busiest of those is Bertram Beach and the visitors are advised to come early or book a clamshell so that they could get a shady spot to rest.
- You can also enjoy snorkeling at the underwater sculpture garden made by the company. It has statues of sea creatures, fountains, mermaids, and urns. The ticket price is just 30 US Dollars for an adult and 15 US Dollars for a child.
- Spending some time in a water park is also a great idea. You can enjoy the slide from Daredevil's Peak. It is claimed to be North America's largest water slide.
- The eastern side of the island fronts a coral basin where you can see marine life including manatee, rays, and several other fishes.
- You can also enjoy a ride on a zip-line if you want to do something thrilling on the island. It provides a full view of the island with a height of 130 feet. There are three zip-lines which are 100 feet, 600 feet, and the final again 600 feet long. The ticket amount is about 60-85 US Dollars.
- Kayaking tours, swimming, and other water sports are also available on the island. The whole trip is full of fun and the visitors who come here once want to come here again and again.
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