Zirka Puharski

Great Stirrup Cay

Great Stirrup Cay is a small island that is part of the Berry Islands in the Bahamas. Norwegian Cruise Line purchased the island from the Belcher Oil Company in 1977 and developed it into a private island for their cruise ship passengers. The northern part of the island has a sandy beach surrounded by rocks with snorkeling areas. The southern part features a helicopter airfield (with a sign reading "Great Stirrup Cay International Airport"), a large area without vegetation, and numerous concrete blocks. These are all remnants of a previous U.S. military installation and satellite tracking station. The island's lighthouse was originally constructed in 1863 by the Imperial Lighthouse Service.

Great Stirrup Cay is adjacent to Little Stirrup Cay, Royal Caribbean Cruises' private island.

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Zirka is so great to work with! She planned my family vacation to Disney World in Florida and provided research and advice on future multi-family travel to Costa Rica. Zirka is knowledgeable, professional and consultative. Asking all the right questions to get at information I would never know to think about when booking my own trips, Zirka set my mind at ease. She found different price options and amenities for my husband and I to consider. Her approach and connections...

By Beth Yarzab

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