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Port of Great Stirrup Cay

BSGSC🇧🇸Bahamas

Port Location

About Port of Great Stirrup Cay

Also known as: Slaughter Harbour

Great Stirrup Cay is a private island anchorage in the Berry Islands, Bahamas. Primarily serving as a destination for Norwegian Cruise Line passengers, it facilitates cruise ship operations.

Background
Great Stirrup Cay is a 268-acre (108 ha) 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, 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.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Region

Subdivision
BS-BY
Latitude
25.8333°
Longitude
-77.9000°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3571438 →
Wikidata
Q5600038 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
BSGSC
Country
🇧🇸Bahamas
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1863

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Great Stirrup Cay?+
The approach to Great Stirrup Cay is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Whale Point (26.9 NM SSE), Abaco (38.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Great Stirrup Cay?+
The Port of Great Stirrup Cay is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Great Stirrup Cay?+
You can track vessels near Great Stirrup Cay (BSGSC) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BSGSC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Great Stirrup Cay?+
The Port of Great Stirrup Cay operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.