My husband and I are going on our first Cruise on the Encore next month- pretty much the same ports you guys are doing. (Except they swapped GSC for Nassau a month after we booked ). You guys are so fun and we love these videos. Helps us to know what to expect and what to look forward to.
Loved your video. I just booked a Haven suite on the Encore for 2025. It will be my boyfriend’s first cruise. Thanks for the tip on the drinking package. That is good to know that you only pay the difference. You guys are adorable.
Both of my adult kiddos are trained lifeguards, and they both snorkeled the trail at Great Stirrup Cay a couple of Decembers ago. They were brave to enter and stay in the waters. I did my bobbing like a cork impression... But it was... Very refreshing.
Wow you got LUCKY! We have missed GSC 3 out of the last 4 times we were supposed to be there due to waves and not being able to tender in. They SOOO need to build a dock there like Harvest Caye
I notice your comments about service in the main dining rooms being slow. Things have definitely slowed down on ships with reduced staffing. We noticed it on our recent Princess cruise.
Liked that ya'll tried the Island Food. Saw from another vlogger this am, that it is too windy to stop at HC on your current cruise. No temptation then to give the ceviche another try.....
Looks lovely! - I'm going in Feb 2024! Do you have to worry about your stuff while you're in the water or not? What about at other beaches on the cruise?
The only good private island food I've found so far is Coco Cay's chicken sandwich. Every other private island seems to only have terrible burgers and mediocre dogs... Now one huge difference on GSC is the included drinks package. I can order two drinks at once, which is incredible considering the length of the bar lines. But GSC is fun if you know what to expect.
Have not been back there in years. It looks like they have made some updates and improvements. FYI - I was subscribed and now I see that I am not. Fixed it! I Enjoy your channel.
Question, was just on my first Norwegian cruise and we stopped not at Great Stirrup Cay but Harvest Caye and the drink package and food was not included, is it included here at Great Stirrup Cay or do you still have to pay extra?
QUESTION (if I may). Is your preference for a curated private island/resort all-inclusive experience, like Great Stirrup Cay or a less structured, mix with the local's type experience? Sometimes I feel like the private islands are just an extension of the ship and you could get the same thing from a sea day.
Hi Guys great video. Just found a couple of guide books for attractions i've been to in London plus the A-Z map I mentioned to you. i'll send them to you tomorrow. Don't forget to check your P.O box. you might be usful to you and it might save you a few Pennies.
Great videos guys! However, just a bit concerned. You both consumed a weeks worth of calories in one day! Im a big foodie myself and love cruising but you have to pace yourself. I used to be 270lbs at 35yrs. I went down to 178lbs at 40 but now am at 210 at 45. Got a cruise coming up in a few weeks so trying to get down to at least 205lbs before. When we cruise we try to reserve the calorie intake for the really good food and drinks that are worth it. Alot of the food at Stirrup Cay is cafetria grade crap!. Most sea days are seditary so we ll go for a jog before breakfast and have eggwhite omlets with onions, mushrooms, spinach and tomato. We then go nuts with the poolside drinks, then have grill chicken for lunch. I also tip the bartenders to get them to make the drinks proper. (Less sugar, more good stuff). No elevators all day. Stairs only. Then for dinner, we go all out and get the good stuff! When in port we eat a decent breakfast, either skip or have a light lunch, then go nuts at dinner. You guys at multiple consecutive huge greasy fatty high carb meals. W3 pacr ourselves because we go on 3-4 cruises in a year. You guys go on 3 a month which is awesome but not good for the heart if you're not careful. We want you guys to keep making great videos for a long time !
NCL should watch this for food taste. You guys never complain
#Replay. Sugar Cane Mojito Bar was one of my favorite spots during my sailing, The ginger mojito was the best,,,,,yum!!
Great Stirrup Cay looked GREAT! I loved the snorkel pathway!! That was pretty neato!
I liked The Manhattan Room when I was on my cruise. can't wait to go again
My husband and I are going on our first Cruise on the Encore next month- pretty much the same ports you guys are doing. (Except they swapped GSC for Nassau a month after we booked ). You guys are so fun and we love these videos. Helps us to know what to expect and what to look forward to.
Loved your video. I just booked a Haven suite on the Encore for 2025. It will be my boyfriend’s first cruise. Thanks for the tip on the drinking package. That is good to know that you only pay the difference. You guys are adorable.
11:09 “I love Advisory tacos!” 😂 Great one!
Both of my adult kiddos are trained lifeguards, and they both snorkeled the trail at Great Stirrup Cay a couple of Decembers ago. They were brave to enter and stay in the waters. I did my bobbing like a cork impression... But it was... Very refreshing.
BEST SOCK EVER!!!!
Thank you for taking one for the team with the ceviche. 😄
Wowza! That’s a lot of food on the island. I have to book a trip there now😅😅
Love your video, but I thought she was going to have to push you in one of those carts. That was a lot of food you guys ate 🤣
Thank you for this. Wow, Great Stirrup Cay looks amplified compared to when I was on the island.
The beach looked great.
Another wonderful day!
Wow you got LUCKY! We have missed GSC 3 out of the last 4 times we were supposed to be there due to waves and not being able to tender in. They SOOO need to build a dock there like Harvest Caye
Thank you for these Videos!! I am on the Encore 2/19. Just wish we were going to GSC - they moved it to Nassau back in November :(
Wow learned a lot about food.
Amazing 😻 video
Kalik is the local beer of the Bahamas
Should name that island "Eating Island"...what else to do besides eat & swim?
You forgot about the drinking!! :P
I notice your comments about service in the main dining rooms being slow. Things have definitely slowed down on ships with reduced staffing. We noticed it on our recent Princess cruise.
A very good barometer is the sand temp. If the sand is cold on your tootsies, the water will be even colder on your bodies. And your booties. 😂
Liked that ya'll tried the Island Food. Saw from another vlogger this am, that it is too windy to stop at HC on your current cruise. No temptation then to give the ceviche another try.....
Looks lovely! - I'm going in Feb 2024! Do you have to worry about your stuff while you're in the water or not? What about at other beaches on the cruise?
This group was on the Princess Regal.
The only good private island food I've found so far is Coco Cay's chicken sandwich. Every other private island seems to only have terrible burgers and mediocre dogs... Now one huge difference on GSC is the included drinks package. I can order two drinks at once, which is incredible considering the length of the bar lines. But GSC is fun if you know what to expect.
I thought the fly was in my room till you said something
How many lunches did you have on the island? Jesus!
Just found your channel and subscribed
Have not been back there in years. It looks like they have made some updates and improvements. FYI - I was subscribed and now I see that I am not. Fixed it! I Enjoy your channel.
Question, was just on my first Norwegian cruise and we stopped not at Great Stirrup Cay but Harvest Caye and the drink package and food was not included, is it included here at Great Stirrup Cay or do you still have to pay extra?
Yes, the drink package is included and food is included on Great Stirrup!! :D
Show me the way
To the next whiskey bar
Oh, don't ask why...
QUESTION (if I may). Is your preference for a curated private island/resort all-inclusive experience, like Great Stirrup Cay or a less structured, mix with the local's type experience?
Sometimes I feel like the private islands are just an extension of the ship and you could get the same thing from a sea day.
Can you get off at Great Stirrup Cay if you are wheelchair bound ?
They usually always have accessible tender vessels, yes!! :D
very nice video. are there sharks at this beach?
We didn't see any there, but we've seen them at other beaches in the area, so I'm sure there could be!! :D
That is scarey for me then 😂
Great video. Did you bring your own snorkel equipment?
How much was the food? Was it included?
Included, yes!! :D
Dee how was the pineapple coconut mojito?
18:47, that belongs in the trash can, not on top of it. NO pineapple on pizza!!!
Another tip: don't snorkel in the Bahamas in the winter... Trust me on this one.
Not everyone knows how to make ceviche and everyone makes it differently
Hi Guys great video. Just found a couple of guide books for attractions i've been to in London plus the A-Z map I mentioned to you. i'll send them to you tomorrow. Don't forget to check your P.O box. you might be usful to you and it might save you a few Pennies.
I really enjoy Norwegian, but I think the food at Great Stirrup is horrible. Not a big fan.
Great videos guys! However, just a bit concerned. You both consumed a weeks worth of calories in one day! Im a big foodie myself and love cruising but you have to pace yourself. I used to be 270lbs at 35yrs. I went down to 178lbs at 40 but now am at 210 at 45. Got a cruise coming up in a few weeks so trying to get down to at least 205lbs before. When we cruise we try to reserve the calorie intake for the really good food and drinks that are worth it. Alot of the food at Stirrup Cay is cafetria grade crap!. Most sea days are seditary so we ll go for a jog before breakfast and have eggwhite omlets with onions, mushrooms, spinach and tomato. We then go nuts with the poolside drinks, then have grill chicken for lunch. I also tip the bartenders to get them to make the drinks proper. (Less sugar, more good stuff). No elevators all day. Stairs only. Then for dinner, we go all out and get the good stuff! When in port we eat a decent breakfast, either skip or have a light lunch, then go nuts at dinner. You guys at multiple consecutive huge greasy fatty high carb meals. W3 pacr ourselves because we go on 3-4 cruises in a year. You guys go on 3 a month which is awesome but not good for the heart if you're not careful. We want you guys to keep making great videos for a long time !