hammsz Posted February 29, 2008 #1 Share Posted February 29, 2008 WHats there to do there? Boats, jet skis, parasailing? Any of that or just a beach with somethings to paddle. Any info would be cool. I know I could wait to get there but thanks for any tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GophersMN Posted February 29, 2008 #2 Share Posted February 29, 2008 We were just there a week ago. They tender you into the beach where they have items you can rent. I think a snorkle and fins are $29 for the day(pretty high if you ask me). A floating mat(big enough for one) is $12 for the day and a large floating mat, sorta like a big floating disk which will hold 2 or 3 is $25 for the day. The ship's personnel come on land and cook up and serve a BBQ lunch, hot dogs, chicken, burgers, salads, etc. Pretty good. There also are some locals that have a gift shopping area where you can get all the normal sorts of stuff. There are a few regular type beach lounge chairs but most are the short low style ones. Also there are a few hammocks and lots of picnic tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GophersMN Posted February 29, 2008 #3 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Sorry, I forgot, there also is parasailing. I think I overheard someone say it was like $79 dollars or something like that. They may also have some kayaks for rent, I'm not sure on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarie Posted February 29, 2008 #4 Share Posted February 29, 2008 When we went last Sept. they had an barbeque the evening we arrived. The ship anchors and they tender you into the island. They have a bar, music and dancing, games and a limbo show. It was a lot of fun. The next day we spent a lot of time snorkeling, there are reefs all around the beach area and the fish are amazing, we even saw rays. We brought our own snorkles and masks, which saves you money, but you can rent the cruise lines gear-they had a rental area right on the beach. There are beach chairs, umbrellas, hammocks, lots of picnic tables. There are trails around the island if you want to explore. There is a open air shop on the hill that sells t-shirts and stuff. They had a cookout again for lunch. I did see people para-sailing but we didn't look into it, so I can't give you any info on that. But the island is beautiful, and we really enjoyed it. It was our favorite stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachBumMama Posted February 29, 2008 #5 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Along with all of the above, they did use to have jet ski's for rent also. And some volleyball. It's a fun day.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dymondgrl Posted February 29, 2008 #6 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I also was there last week, and there were no jet ski's to rent. I love this island. When you go, tell the band Flex that Big Joe wants to hear Sweet Home Alabama.....they play at the pool and also on the Island. Great Guys when you get to know them. I have seen them 5 times and been to Great Stirrup Cay a lot and it just gets better every time!!!! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChBoxers800 Posted February 29, 2008 #7 Share Posted February 29, 2008 So is there really parasailing? I haven't been able to find anything about it until now and am interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOLER1 Posted February 29, 2008 #8 Share Posted February 29, 2008 My kids paa-sailed at GSC in 2005. I believe it was about $150 for the two of them. They loved it. We enjoyed our day relaxing at the beach. We were on the last tender back to the boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOLER1 Posted February 29, 2008 #9 Share Posted February 29, 2008 We also rented some type of water scooter thing. They held on with just your hands at it took off-kind of dragging you along. Had a big bike flag off the top of it. Cannot remember the cost. Kids loved it- did not look like anything I wanted to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyMouse Posted February 29, 2008 #10 Share Posted February 29, 2008 We were there in January 2008 and did not see any jet ski's or parasailing. Just the floats for $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falken Posted February 29, 2008 #11 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I did parasailing there in May 2006. I know they use to only run it certain months of the year. I like the idea of doing it there because you are out in the middle of the ocean with no buildings to accidently go crashing in to. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GophersMN Posted February 29, 2008 #12 Share Posted February 29, 2008 They were parasailing on Feb 22 when we were there. Saw the boat take a few people out. Don't know where you'd find more info or cost. I'll look at my freestyle daily and see if it mentions anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChBoxers800 Posted February 29, 2008 #13 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thank you very much! We're going in two weeks and would love to parasail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukes Posted February 29, 2008 #14 Share Posted February 29, 2008 My daughter parasailed there Jan 1/08. The cost was $ 79.00. We were told it does not run in the winter months. However I see on the NCL website that it is currently listed under shore excurisions. She booked once aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChBoxers800 Posted February 29, 2008 #15 Share Posted February 29, 2008 It's listed? I was just there before I posted the above question and the only thing list for GSC was snorkling. Will have to check again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeACY Posted February 29, 2008 #16 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I loved Island. What I did was...before I went on the cruise, I purchased a few small, round, pool-type blow up tubes at the local Dollar Store. Then I went to a pool place and purchased an inexpensive blow up pump. Put them into my carrying bag, went to the beach that day, inflated them, and just sat on the tube in the water soaking up the sun. Didn't want to spend $$$ on renting one of the ones they had on the beach.... Now I bring these tubes on every cruise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dale Posted February 29, 2008 #17 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Too bad they do not do scuba diving..... always nice to squeeze an extra dive in ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smac88 Posted February 29, 2008 #18 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Are there life jackets available for rental? I heard that when you go for snorkeling, it is mandatory that you put one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise4kicks Posted February 29, 2008 #19 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Are there life jackets available for rental? I heard that when you go for snorkeling, it is mandatory that you put one. Yes, you have to wear one, but snorkel vests are available for check-out for free. We always take our own gear and check-out one of NCL's vests. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julescruisin Posted February 29, 2008 #20 Share Posted February 29, 2008 We were there last August on the Dawn and are going the week of 4/12 on the Gem, my 2 daughters can't wait they loved Great S. Cay. They are so excited because they can stay even longer on this cruise. It is beautiful, we snorkeled, don't bother it was $29 and we really didn't see as many fish as we did in Bermuda or other ports. The water is great, we swam every 20 minutes because it was so hot, we played volleyball with the other guests for hours, my husband entered the tournament and we had a great time. The food on the island was great, there was chicken, burgers and hot dogs, fruit and salads. They also set up a small market with t-shirts, magnets and stuff like that. Much better than the straw market in Nassau. You will love it, we can't wait to get back there and relax on the tree hammocks.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess_lacontessa Posted March 1, 2008 #21 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I had called about a month ago for parasailing for the week that we are going away and the girl said that they are not offering for that week - I guess it's true that they only offer it at certain times of year;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dymondgrl Posted March 1, 2008 #22 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Last week I paid $79.00 to parasail. The snorkeling was great. Lots of fish to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverspoon Posted March 2, 2008 #23 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Is there a "shark net" at this island...may seem like a strange question, but I have an unreasonable fear of sharks. I only enjoy the ocean in these cases.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted March 2, 2008 #24 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Is there a "shark net" at this island...may seem like a strange question, but I have an unreasonable fear of sharks. I only enjoy the ocean in these cases.:rolleyes: Sorry, no shark nets at GSC. PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog49 Posted March 2, 2008 #25 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Is there a "shark net" at this island...may seem like a strange question, but I have an unreasonable fear of sharks. I only enjoy the ocean in these cases.:rolleyes: Sorry' date=' no shark nets at GSC. PE[/quote'] I don't think I would want to swim anywhere they felt shark nets were needed :eek: My ex-girlfriend had same unreasonable fears. Never went in the ocean again after her dad took her to see Jaws as a kid. She was comfortable enoungh in the cove at GSC to at least wade in the shallow waters. First time in the ocean in 30+ years !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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