Cruise: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

## Details -***This is a cross post from Tampa Bay Singles Mingle 50+***

Yes, FIRST ever CRUISE for our group!
5 days / 4 night sailing out of Tampa. Departs Tampa then a day at sea and arrive at Grand Stirrup Cay (Google it! NCL's private island in the Bahamas). A day there and then return with a day at sea. We will be planning a MeetUp in mid August for all who have signed up and all who are seriously considering going. At this MeetUp you can meet potential roommates for the cruise if you want double occupancy and have not selected a roommate.

Sailing Dates: January 29th - February 2nd, 2026
Cruise Line / Ship: NCL - Norwegian Star
Ports of Call: Tampa - Great Stirrup Cay - Tampa
Group ID: A2950136 (Must book through us to get pricing shown here)

---- ITINERARY ----
Thursday January 29th

• Tampa
• 4:00 PM Embark

Friday January 30th

• At Sea

Saturday January 31st

• Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
• 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tender Port aka a boat ride)

Sunday February 1st

• At Sea

Monday February 2nd

• Tampa
• 7:00 Disembark

---- PRICING ----
Balcony (Per Person - Double Occupancy):
> Standard Balcony: $776.88
> Option A - Balcony (More at Sea Option) $936.88

Oceanview (Per Person - Double Occupancy):
>Standard Oceanview: $ 558.29
> Option A- Inside Upgrade (More at Sea) $698.29

Inside Cabin (Per Person - Double Occupancy):
> Standard Cabin - $502.10
> Option A - Inside Upgrade (More at Sea) $642.10

Balcony (Per Person - Single Occupancy):
> Standard Balcony: $1,393.76
> Option A - Inside Upgrade (More at Sea) $1,553.76

Oceanview (Per Person - Single Occupancy):
> Standard - Oceanview $956.58
> Option A - Oceanview Upgrade (More at Sea) $1,096.58

Inside Cabin (Per Person - Single Occupancy):
> Standard Inside - $844.20
> Option A - Inside Upgrade (More at Sea) $984.20

---- IMPORTANT DATES ----
Deposit (with your reservation) $50 per person due by August 30, 2025
Final Payment due by October 1, 2025
Pre Cruise MeetUp (TBD in early September) event will be for those already signed up and those seriously considering the cruise. Plan is to try to match anyone still needing a cabin mate at a separate event we are going to have in early September (to be announced).
Double Name Change allowed before final payment - 2 (additional charges may apply after this cutoff if you change your guest)

---- RESERVATIONS ----
You MUST book through the group travel agents (Matt and Marji) to get this pricing and to be included in notifications of group activities.
Information Needed to Book:
- Full Legal Name (shown on your ID / Passport)
- Date of Birth
- Full Address
- Email Address
- Phone Number

Passport is REQUIRED for this trip.
++ Let us know which cabin and occupancy type you would like to book. If you would like double occupancy and have selected a cabin mate, please let us know at time of booking. Also, let us know if you are looking for double occupancy and need a cabin mate. ++
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$$$ OPTION A (More at Sea) $$$
Unlimited Beverage - Enjoy a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the cruise
Specialty Dining - Savor a meal at one of Norwegian's premium specialty restaurants.
Basic WiFi - Stay connected with internet access onboard
$50 Shore Excursion Credit Apply toward any adventures at your destination ports.
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$$$ Standard Option (Oceanview and above) $$$
Photo Package - capture your memories with a set number of professional cruise photos
Basic WiFi - Stay connected with internet access onboard
$100 Onboard Credit - Spend on drinks, specialty dining, spa, shopping and more.
$50 Shore Excursion Credit Apply toward any adventures at your destination ports.
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$$$ Standard Option $$$
>> Choose any TWO of the following perks <<
Photo Package - capture your memories with a set number of professional cruise photos
Basic WiFi - Stay connected with internet access onboard
$100 Onboard Credit - Spend on drinks, specialty dining, spa, shopping and more.
$50 Shore Excursion Credit Apply toward any adventures at your destination ports.
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Port Information
Terminal 3 - 815 Channelside Dr. Tampa FL 3302
Parking - Cruise Parking is $14 a day, no reservations for parking are needed. Parking for Cruise Terminals 2 & 3 are located at the Tampa Port Authority Channelside garage directly across the street at 810 Channelside Dr. Valet parking is available at terminals 2 & 3 at an additional charge.

For anyone who would like to join the group, please be sure to book through our group coordinators:

Matthew Gordon
📞 717-856-2646
📧 Matthew.Gordon@cruiseplanners.com

Marji Beam
📞 727-455-4255
📧 Marji.Beam@cruiseplanners.com

You can also visit our website at 🌐 [VentureOutVacation.com](https://ventureoutvacation.com/) for more details and to explore options.

Booking through the group ensures your part of all the fun and receive the best available rates and perks!