Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is counting on the late-summer opening of the Great Tides Water Park at its Great Stirrup Cay private island to help reverse softening Caribbean demand and generate itinerary premiums heading into 2027.

“At Great Stirrup Cay, we witnessed the significant progress being made on the island, particularly at the Great Tides Water Park, which remains on track to open later this summer,” said John Chidsey, chairperson and CEO.

“This water park will be a demand driver moving into 2027. It will elevate the island’s offerings and enhance the guest experience.”

CFO Mark Kempa said that while phase one of the island redevelopment has already produced measurably better guest feedback, the primary monetization activities are still to come.

“We have not opened some of the primary monetizing events or activities on the island, which are scheduled for late summer this year,” Kempa said.

“We think when those open, together with a solid marketing campaign behind that, we absolutely believe that the island will generate incremental yields, not only from the on-island monetization, but over time, getting premiums for itineraries that are calling on it.”

NCLH has already begun marketing Great Stirrup Cay more actively in recent weeks, which Kempa said the company hopes will begin improving demand generation for Caribbean sailings in the near term.