The Official HMC Turquoise Cabana Thread

[SarahQ]

Ok, I figured somebody had to do it ;)

So it seems that many of us have booked the Turquoise Cabana at Half Moon Cay for upcoming cruises, as have so many CCers before us, and based on their excellent reviews I am 'dam' sure we're going to enjoy it!

HeatherinFlorida brought up the excellent point of leaving a little 'treasure' behind in the cabana for the next occupants - that would make a fun little game, yes? So, the question is...exactly what? A small 'guestbook' for fellow CCers to leave their greetings, a lucky casino chip or similar small item, or....?

Feel free to post the date you'll be occupying "our" lovely corner of paradise and if you have any ideas for our little secret 'treasure' :D

[SarahQ]

Silly me...forgot to post my own info (at least for those who have sigs turned off!)...

We'll be there on the December 10, 2006 sailing (calling in at HMC on December 16) with friends who we are cruising with.

Also thought I'd post a link to Ziggy's excellent photos of HMC and the cabanas, including our beloved Turquoise. You can find them here:
http://community.webshots.com/album/310184391qmbGBl

:)

[twinkletoes4445]

Yeah....we have the turquoise cabana for our 2/3 cruise. I think it would be fun to leave something. I'm not sure what. Maybe a little guest book for everyone to sign? But where could we hide it so it won't be thrown out?

[Frogs]

Thanks SarahQ for starting the thread. I've been wrapped up trying to get something productive done today and not celebrate my cabana too much!!!

We are sailing 12/16 and enjoying our cabana on the 22nd of December.

I like the idea of a book but how to hide it and protect it from the weather . . . hmmm

Has anyone ever done a GEO Cache? It's similar but it's a treasure hunt using a GPS. When you find the treasure you leave something, take something and sign the register. Then you leave a note on a website to record your visit. We could do something similar with this thread and track the 'activity' with our 'treasure'. Even if it means that we note that we found the hidden 'treasure'.

Blessings!

[twinkletoes4445]

I forgot to add....

Thanks to SarahQ for starting this thread!!!

And thanks to everyone who posted information and pictures concerning the cabanas. My gosh, I can't imagine taking a cruise without knowing about CC! If we did...we'd be lost or at least miss out on so many things!

Frogs...your idea sounds neat. I hadn't heard of it before, but it sure sounds like a good idea.

[HeatherInFlorida]

I'm going to live vicariously as all you guys enjoy "my" cabana;) . It might help when you post to put the actual day you'll be on Half Moon Cay ... not just when your cruise starts!

The air conditioner does project into the back of the cabana so on top of that is a possibility for a hiding place:) .

I think this is a fun idea! Hope it works out for you!!!

[twinkletoes4445]

We're going to be there on Friday, Feb. 9th.

Heather...it looks like there is a path between the turquoise and blue cabanas that leads to the restrooms. Is this correct?

[HeatherInFlorida]

We took the path straight up from our cabana. One of my pictures is taken from the path just above the cabana and not far from the rest rooms. We would just step off our steps, turn right, and go through a little opening in the dune. Then a right on the path and the restrooms are very close.

[SharonN]

Sounds like fun! I booked the Turquoise for Oct 13th (last port on the Volendam Repositioning Canal Cruise). Didn't realize when I booked it this morning it was going to be the most popular one but guess we've all all been reading the same posts (Thanks Heather!) Checked the Cruise Ship Calendar and at this point looks like we may be the first HAL ship back there after "that other line" uses it for the summer. So if we come up with something I can try to get it started.

[twinkletoes4445]

We took the path straight up from our cabana. One of my pictures is taken from the path just above the cabana and not far from the rest rooms. We would just step off our steps, turn right, and go through a little opening in the dune. Then a right on the path and the restrooms are very close.

Thanks. There was a time when I wanted to know where the bar is located...now it's the restroom! lol :)

I found the picture you were talking about. From your pics (and they great-thanks for posting them), it looks like they put the clam shells not directly in front of the cabana, so you'll have a bit of a walkway to the ocean. At least that's what it looks like to me.

[cruznon]

Thought I'd join in... We had Turquoise Cabana in July--LOVED it! It's also a short walk to the BQ at lunch. HMC is the most beautiful spot! Loacation of the turquoise cabana is great. Enjoy! I love the idea of leaving little treasures behind:)

[twinkletoes4445]

Thought I'd join in... We had Turquoise Cabana in July--LOVED it! It's also a short walk to the BQ at lunch. HMC is the most beautiful spot! Loacation of the turquoise cabana is great. Enjoy! I love the idea of leaving little treasures behind:)

Did the cabana guy bring your BBQ lunch to the cabana, or did you have to go get it yourself? I remember reading on a thread where the CB did this, but on another thread it said this had been discontinued, and the CB only went for drinks.

[Frogs]

Here are the reservations we have so far for our beloved Turquoise Cabana:

SharonN - October 13, 2006
SarahQ - Dec. 16, 2006
Frogs - Dec. 22, 2006
twinkletoes4445 - Feb. 9, 2007

Blessings!

[twinkletoes4445]

Here are the reservations we have so far for our beloved Turquoise Cabana:

SharonN - October 13, 2006
SarahQ - Dec. 16, 2006
Frogs - Dec. 22, 2006
twinkletoes4445 - Feb. 9, 2007

Blessings!

What a good idea to make a list. :)

Now if Feb. would just hurry up and get here!

[djallar]

Put us down for October 30, 2006 :D

[jodster]

Count me in!

We will be enjoying the Turquoise cabana on January 8th, 2007!

[jerseygirl3]

please add us:

jerseygirl3 - January 29

[shonuf]

We're booked in the turquoise for Jan 19, 2007 (Zuiderdam Jan 13 sailing).
For the first time, we're cruising with friends and they've never been on HAL or to HMC. Methinks they're gonna have a good time. (And we have suites 5186 and 5187 booked too).

[SharonN]

What a good idea to make a list. :)

Now if Feb. would just hurry up and get here!

The list is a great idea. But let's get to Oct before before rushing into next year:D


Hey Frogs looks like we're almost neighbors! We're just south of Dayton in Springboro.

[twinkletoes4445]

The list is a great idea. But let's get to Oct before before rushing into next year:D


Hey Frogs looks like we're almost neighbors! We're just south of Dayton in Springboro.

I'm so jealous of you! :)

I wish we could have cruised this fall...but it's not to be.

[SharonN]

I'm so jealous of you! :)

I wish we could have cruised this fall...but it's not to be.

I understand. We were actually supposed to be on an Alaska Cruise tour this week and next that we booked almost a year ago but had to cancel a few weeks ago because DH Health Issue. So this is the replacement cruise and Oct seems far enough away for me! I don't even want to think about waiting until next year!

[twinkletoes4445]

I understand. We were actually supposed to be on an Alaska Cruise tour this week and next that we booked almost a year ago but had to cancel a few weeks ago because DH Health Issue. So this is the replacement cruise and Oct seems far enough away for me! I don't even want to think about waiting until next year!

Well, you have a wonderful time! I hope DH is doing fine. :)

[ohionana26]

Put us down for the cabana Jan. 14, 2007.

....another Ohio person..but on other side of state...rural area 60 miles south of Cleveland.

[aggie/1/ca]

....January 3rd, I think?? We leave FLL on Christmas Eve and we are at HMC the day before we go back to FLL :mad: so I think it's the 3rd! Anyway...it's the day the Holiday Cruise of Dec/Jan 2006/2007 is at Half Moon Cay!
aggie/1/ca

[CruisinCanucks]

Hi Frogs and everyone
We are booked in the turquoise for Feb. 2/07...Volendam...FFL to San Diego thru the Panama Canal.
Warmest regards

[cruznon]

Some one asked about BBQ--you must go get it unless you have a butler. I understand the cabana boys used to bring luch, but can no longer do that. The Turquoise cabana is a very short walk to BBQ area.
I'm so envious of all of you heading to HMC! Lucky you! It's such a beatifil place. I know you'll love HMC and OUR cabana!:)

[SarahQ]

Wow...glad to see our numbers are growing.

My computer is...uh...toast at the moment, so I haven't been online in a while, but wanted to check in with all our fellow TCers :) Still trying to think of something we could 'pass along' or hide for future cruisers.

Dreaming of sitting in our cabana looking out at that gorgeous beach is what's getting me through these days...*sigh* can't December come any faster? ;)

[Frogs]

Here's an update for our beloved Turquoise Cabana! Wow!
SharonN - Oct. 13, 2006
Djallar - Oct. 39, 2006
SarahQ - Dec. 16, 2006
Frogs & LAMb - Dec. 22, 2006
Aggie/1/ca - Jan. 3, 2007
Jodster - Jan. 8, 2007
Ohionana26 - Jan. 14, 2007
Shonuf - Jan. 29, 2007
Jerseygirl3 - Jan. 29, 2007
CruisinCanucks - Feb. 2, 2007
twinkletoes4445 - Feb. 9, 2007
Let me know if I have missed anything or if I need to add anyone!

Keep thinking about something we can do/hide in our cabana!

Blessings!

[shonuf]

Here's an update for our beloved Turquoise Cabana! Wow!
SharonN - Oct. 13, 2006
Djallar - Oct. 39, 2006
SarahQ - Dec. 16, 2006
Frogs & LAMb - Dec. 22, 2006
Aggie/1/ca - Jan. 3, 2007
Jodster - Jan. 8, 2007
Ohionana26 - Jan. 14, 2007
Shonuf - Jan. 29, 2007
Jerseygirl3 - Jan. 29, 2007
CruisinCanucks - Feb. 2, 2007
twinkletoes4445 - Feb. 9, 2007
Let me know if I have missed anything or if I need to add anyone!

Keep thinking about something we can do/hide in our cabana!

Blessings!

I wish we were going to be on HMC on Jan 29 (our wedding anniversary) but we are scheduled for Jan 19.

Just can't wait.

[Frogs]

I did make a couple of mistakes - Thanks Shonuf!

SharonN - Oct. 13, 2006
Djallar - Oct. 30, 2006
SarahQ - Dec. 16, 2006
Frogs & LAMb - Dec. 22, 2006
Aggie/1/ca - Jan. 3, 2007
Jodster - Jan. 8, 2007
Ohionana26 - Jan. 14, 2007
Shonuf - Jan. 19, 2007
Jerseygirl3 - Jan. 29, 2007
CruisinCanucks - Feb. 2, 2007
twinkletoes4445 - Feb. 9, 2007

Blessings!

[pennywise]

We have the turquoise cabana on 24 Nov 06--looking forward to it as well. Just a thought--how about leaving a key chain from your home state--maybe behind the air conditioner. In other words the next person who has the cabana will take the key chain I leave behind and so on.

[twinkletoes4445]

We have the turquoise cabana on 24 Nov 06--looking forward to it as well. Just a thought--how about leaving a key chain from your home state--maybe behind the air conditioner. In other words the next person who has the cabana will take the key chain I leave behind and so on.

That's a neat idea. :)

[HeatherInFlorida]

Here I am the vicarious lurker on your turquoise cabana thread!!! I just think this is such a fun idea and I hope you can work something out. You've got a lot so far!!!

Just want to mention that there's no "behind" the A/C. Here's the link to a pic of the inside of the cabana: Donna, Ray, Don and Me! picture - Webshots (http://community.webshots.com/photo/219103614/1219108677061635310BJDapZ).

You'll see the A/C is almost flush with the wall. What you might be able to do is the first guy in your chain of people could rig something just above the door inside those white cupboards you see under the A/C ... maybe a little hook? You could hang something there.

Just an idea!!!:)

[twinkletoes4445]

Heather...Now I REALLY can't wait! It sure looks like a wonderful place.... :)

[lggfly]

We'll be there on the Dec 3rd Volendam. Should be enjoying the turquoise cabana on Dec 12th!!!

[twinkletoes4445]

We'll be there on the Dec 3rd Volendam. Should be enjoying the turquoise cabana on Dec 12th!!!

Glad you have your cabana!!! :)

[lggfly]

Never would have considered getting one, and in fact, may not have even left the ship that day, if not for these Boards...thanks all!

[HeatherInFlorida]

We'll be there on the Dec 3rd Volendam. Should be enjoying the turquoise cabana on Dec 12th!!!

When I saw this date I quickly checked out itinerary on the Prinsendam. We'll be at Half Moon Cay on Dec. 11th!!!

But we're not renting "my" turquoise cabana this go 'round. Since it's our last day, I'm staying on the ship except for a quick swim.

But if anyone is there on the 11th, I'll wave!:)

[SarahQ]

Frogs - thanks so much for keeping up the list :D

pennywise - I think a keychain is a great idea (or some kind of small trinket from your hometown). Maybe instead of the small 'guestbook' idea, we could do something like have everyone leave a postcard from their hometown with a message to future cabana-dwellers...we'd have to find a pretty good hiding place, but it might work.

I was just thinking I haven't heard a lot of 'reviews' about the cabanas lately, and there won't be any again for a while (at least on the HAL boards). I'm sure they are as terrific as ever though!

[Debi_D]

We have the turquoise cabana on 24 Nov 06--looking forward to it as well. Just a thought--how about leaving a key chain from your home state--maybe behind the air conditioner. In other words the next person who has the cabana will take the key chain I leave behind and so on.

We have the turquoise cabana right after you, we are in the CABANA on December 2, 2006 so leave something really neat:D

Debi D

[TerriRN]

Here are the reservations we have so far for our beloved Turquoise Cabana:

SharonN - October 13, 2006
SarahQ - Dec. 16, 2006
Frogs - Dec. 22, 2006
twinkletoes4445 - Feb. 9, 2007

Blessings!

Add us to the list.

TerriRN - April 2, 2007 Woohoo!!

[lka1012]

What about a sub-thread for the clam shell next to the Turquoise cabana?

[Sheshefran]

My Sister and I have booked it for February 26th. I took the the turquoise one just because of this thread. Hope you guys a right about it. :)

[twinkletoes4445]

What about a sub-thread for the clam shell next to the Turquoise cabana?

I like that idea! Then we could have ourselves a party! :)

[Frogs]

I haven't updated our list for a while! :eek:

Here are the reservations we have so far for our beloved Turquoise Cabana:

SharonN - October 13, 2006
Djallar – October 30, 2006
SarahQ - December 16, 2006
Frogs - December 22, 2006
Jodster – January 8, 2007
Shonuf - January 19, 2007
Jerseygirl3 – January 29, 2007
twinkletoes4445 -February 9, 2007

Blessings!

[Frogs]

I guess this means I should be actually working and not 'playing' on CC!

I missed SEVERAL entries!!!!!!!

SharonN - October 13, 2006
Djallar – October 30, 2006
Pennywise – November 24, 2006
Debi D – December 2, 2006
Lggfly – December 12, 2006
SarahQ - December 16, 2006
Frogs & LAMb - December 22, 2006
Aggie/1/ca - January 3, 2007
Jodster – January 8, 2007
Shonuf - January 19, 2007
CruisinCanucks – February 2, 2007
SheShefran – February 26, 2007
Ohionan26 – January 14, 2007
Jerseygirl3 – January 29, 2007
Twinkletoes4445 -February 9, 2007
TerriRN – April 2, 2007

HeatherInFlorida – Waving to the Turquoise occupants on December 11, 2006
Let me know if I missed anyone or got something wrong.

Have a great weekend!!!!

Blessings!

[HeatherInFlorida]

Great list, Frogs!!! Thanks for including my wave;) :D !

[lawyerrose]

What about a sub-thread for the clam shell next to the Turquoise cabana?


So what, exactly, IS a clam shell? HAL's site doesn't really describe it and there's no photos. I reserved one, but don't know what I actually bought! :eek:

[HeatherInFlorida]

These are clamshells: HMC Clamshells (http://community.webshots.com/photo/219103614/1219108428061635310rLNMaX). You can get two chaises in there and it gives you shade and some mild privacy.

[SharonN]

Heather gave you a good picture of the back of one so thought I'd throw in one that shows the front. (my DH doesn't come with it though :) )

http://community.webshots.com/photo/550793852/2337498360081391383PbWXHk

[SharonN]

:confused: The post got doubled for some reason.

[lawyerrose]

Thanks you two!! We have them in Delray Beach, but I've always called them "cabanas." They're perfect for those of us who can't take a lot of sun, but love the beach.

[HeatherInFlorida]

Heather gave you a good picture of the back of one so thought I'd throw in one that shows the front. (my DH doesn't come with it though :) )

http://community.webshots.com/photo/550793852/2337498360081391383PbWXHk

Sharon, I tried this link but was told it's a private album and you have to invite me!:) So I didn't get to see hubby.

Lawyerrose, yes! I've seen them in Delray ... right opposite Boston's as a matter of fact!

[SharonN]

Well let's try it this way then!

http://thumb3.webshots.com/t/63/63/4/98/36/2337498360081391383PbWXHk_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2337498360081391383PbWXHk)

[lka1012]

Put me down for the clamshell near the Turqouise Cabana on Dec. 12.

[Lvteks]

Hi Kim,
Just having fun with my new hi-speed vs dial-up and decided to check in on CC....and found this board. We had that cabana this year in February. Then I read your signature and had to do some homework. We both joined CC in 2002....but I'm not sure when I started using "Blessings." I think yours is the only one I've seen. I like "Blessings" so much. It converys for me, a personal way of saying to all I write....."I share your adventure and wish all good things for you no matter where or if our paths may cross."

I arranged for the cabana after reading about it on CC. There were five, all family, and it was a great way to meet and relax between excursions. I wasn't impressed with staffing...actually two ??pursers? in white came by and we asked for more chips and found everything else by just checking around. There didn't seem to be anyone assigned to check on the cabanas as such.

One funny thing, some guy from the clamshell in front of us, just walked up the steps and plopped himself on one of the lounge chairs. Only my husband and I were there so we talked for a while then I went off to the "necessary" (yes, it is convenient) and we got ready to leave shortly after that. I don't think he had a clue.

I think if someone arriving on the earliest date used a cup screw, one could attach it to the inside of the cabinet. Somehow a sign in English and Spanish mich be added to indicate that it is for------------arriving on-----------. Of course it has to be in plastic or such for protection. It's a thought. We would have enjoyed doing something like that.

I hope you all have a great time.

Blessings,

Gail

[jmastron]

You can add my family to the list for November 6th...

Question for those that have enjoyed the cabana's in the past --- are "interlopers" a big problem for the turquoise cabanas? I was reading a thread on the Westerdam boards and one person wrote about 15 incidents during their stay on HMC when people just walked up to "use" equipment or shower in the cabana. Is this problem really that wide spread?

[HeatherInFlorida]

Jmastron, we didn't even have one uninvited visitor. And I can't begin to guess why the turquoise would be any more likely to have interlopers than any other color. They all run along the beach in close proximity.

I'll be honest, if anyone had come up and sat themselves down in ours I would have politely explained that we had rented it. The first time I was at HMC I had no idea what they were or how people got them so it may be that some people thing it's "open sitting":D .

I would not hesitate to explain to someone that they're not! The thread I read where people seemed to drop by, I don't think anyone explained the situation to them.

[jmastron]

Heather,
Thanks. I was hoping that would be the case. The cabana is a splurge for us, and I really am looking forward to it. It would really ruin the day if I encounter rude people. Definitely understand innocent misconception and can politely explain the situation. I guess the notion that the turquois would be more subject to uninvited guests would be because of its location .. close to restrooms and bbq area. Having never been there before, I am truly relying on the wealth of information I am gathering from this website. Thanks for your feedback. It was very much appreciated.

[jes2245]

Add us to the list too! October 23, 2006 on Volendam-

[Ziggy7]

Wow! A list that I'm not doing!!! How wonderful!!!! LOL
Great list! Please put me down for Nov 5th :)

Also I heard they added 2 more cabanas, brown and peach, I have seen the pic of the peach one but locations seem to be unknown. Has anyone else heard of this ????

Reported as Peach Cabana Rental
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/Ziggysmoney/Cabanas/PeachCabana.jpg

[AlohaPride]

These are clamshells: HMC Clamshells (http://community.webshots.com/photo/219103614/1219108428061635310rLNMaX). You can get two chaises in there and it gives you shade and some mild privacy.

My LORD! Look how packed the beach is!!!! Wow!

[Ziggy7]

My LORD! Look how packed the beach is!!!! Wow!Keep in mind, that is the very first half of the beach where everyone tends to gather, farther down the beach is less crowded, also there were 2 ships in port.

Here is what it looks like with one ship there :)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/Ziggysmoney/Cabanas/370824703cQaNiX_ph.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/Ziggysmoney/Cabanas/310193755qyzTCN_ph.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/Ziggysmoney/Cabanas/310193617yVeUWC_ph.jpg

[SharonN]

Well sadly I won't be the first person to setup and leave the keychain as planned since I've had to cancel the cruise. Djallar looks like you will now be the first on Oct 30th. I hope you all enjoy the Turquoise cabana.

[twinkletoes4445]

Well sadly I won't be the first person to setup and leave the keychain as planned since I've had to cancel the cruise. Djallar looks like you will now be the first on Oct 30th. I hope you all enjoy the Turquoise cabana.

I'm sorry to hear this.... :(

I hope you get to schedule another cruise in the very near future... :)

[Ziggy7]

Well sadly I won't be the first person to setup and leave the keychain as planned since I've had to cancel the cruise. Djallar looks like you will now be the first on Oct 30th. I hope you all enjoy the Turquoise cabana.aaaawwwww sorry to hear you had to cancel! I too hope you will be able to rebook a cruise in place of the cancelled one!


Also I meant to type Nov 3rd! Sorry, we will be in the turq. on Nov 3rd , 2006 :)

[Frogs]

SharonN – I hope you can reschedule soon! :(

Here's who I have so far! Let me know if I missed anyone!

Jes2245 – October 23, 2006
Djallar – October 30, 2006
Ziggy7 – November 3, 2006
Jmastron – November 6, 2006
Pennywise – November 24, 2006
Debi D – December 2, 2006
Lggfly – December 12, 2006
SarahQ - December 16, 2006
Frogs & LAMb - December 22, 2006
Aggie/1/ca - January 3, 2007
Jodster – January 8, 2007
Shonuf - January 19, 2007
CruisinCanucks – February 2, 2007
SheShefran – February 26, 2007
Ohionan26 – January 14, 2007
Jerseygirl3 – January 29, 2007
Twinkletoes4445 - February 9, 2007
TerriRN – April 2, 2007


Clamshell near the Turquoise Cabana:

Ika1012 – Dec. 12 :D You'll have to say 'hi' to Lggfly!

HeatherInFlorida – Waving to the Turquoise occupants on December 11, 2006 :D

Blessings!

[Ziggy7]

Are we still leaving something in the cubbard for the next person using the cabana ?????

[Frogs]

Are we still leaving something in the cubbard for the next person using the cabana ?????

I think this is a great idea. We just need to come up with a solution.

Blessings!

[duckman715]

Please add Duckman715 (aka Bill & Sandy) to the Royal and Ancient Order of Inhabitants of Ye Mystic Turquoise Cabana. We have it booked for January 5, 2007.
The guestbook is a great idea by the way. I'm sure HAL would not mind if we left one there for members of this (not so) secret society to record their deeds of glory and/or rum whilst in attendance.
Bill

[jmastron]

Please add Duckman715 (aka Bill & Sandy) to the Royal and Ancient Order of Inhabitants of Ye Mystic Turquoise Cabana. We have it booked for January 5, 2007.
The guestbook is a great idea by the way. I'm sure HAL would not mind if we left one there for members of this (not so) secret society to record their deeds of glory and/or rum whilst in attendance.
Bill
Duckman,
I love the "name". I can definitely see a plaque hanging outside the Cabana for the Royal and Ancient Order... A book sounds like a great idea.

[Ziggy7]

How about we leave a state sticker (of the state you live in) in the book for the next person :)

[twinkletoes4445]

That's a good idea, Ziggy.

[duckman715]

For those who follow us (Duckman715 on 1/5) I will leave a small - airline size - bottle of rum, or two. Jodster, I believe that is you. If someone who is using the cabana prior to 1/5 could indicate on this thread where a good place to leave this elixir might be, I (and Jodster too I imagine) would be grateful. I hear there be pirates in those waters who might be tempted to swill another's grog if'n it not be properly secured.
Bill & Sandy

[Ziggy7]

For those who follow us (Duckman715 on 1/5) I will leave a small - airline size - bottle of rum, or two. Jodster, I believe that is you. If someone who is using the cabana prior to 1/5 could indicate on this thread where a good place to leave this elixir might be, I (and Jodster too I imagine) would be grateful. I hear there be pirates in those waters who might be tempted to swill another's grog if'n it not be properly secured.
Bill & SandyWhy not make it fun, bury it in the sand close to the cabana on the side, lets say, 5 paces toward the back. Then let them dig for the prize :)

[SarahQ]

LOL @ Ziggy - I love that idea...how very "Pirates of the Caribbean" ;)

It sounds like we're all in agreement that some little guestbook that everyone could leave a note in would be a great idea, and maybe some other little trinket? Maybe the best plan is to just let everyone decide on some small item - maybe something from their hometown or state.

Now, the question is - do we agree to leave the item in a particular place, or do we 'hide' it and make searching for it part of the fun?

[crabcruiser]

Can any one tell me about the Sky Blue Cabana? The Tourquoise cabana was not available, and I think I was just lucky to get a cabana.
We are booked on the Dec 31 Westerdam.
Thanks!

[twinkletoes4445]

Can any one tell me about the Sky Blue Cabana? The Tourquoise cabana was not available, and I think I was just lucky to get a cabana.
We are booked on the Dec 31 Westerdam.
Thanks!

I don't know anything about the sky blue cabana, but isn't it near the turquoise one? At any rate, any cabana is a good cabana. I would have taken any one of them and been thrilled, like you are. :) ! Congratulations!!! Have a great time...

[Ziggy7]

Can any one tell me about the Sky Blue Cabana? The Tourquoise cabana was not available, and I think I was just lucky to get a cabana.
We are booked on the Dec 31 Westerdam.
Thanks!Click on the link at the very bottom of my post, on the link called Cruise Photos Link (http://community.webshots.com/user/ziggy638). Look in my HMC & Cabana albums, there are maps and tons of pictures of all the cabanas :)

[Lvteks]

One more for the list of "Extinguished Members". We will be there Jan. 23rd on our Volendam cruise. I talked with a HAL person who said they clean out totally between users. So maybe stickers inside the cupboard would be left if there is a note requesting it.....or a sticky corkboard??

This is the Irish Festival Cruise....so who knows what leprechauns may pass by!

Blessings,

Gail

[Ziggy7]

I dont think they really focus on the cubbards much but then again you never know, so I say bury it LOL:D

[duckman715]

For those members of the Royal & Ancient Order of Ye Mystic Inhabitants of the Turquoise Cabana who come after our stay on 1/5/07 you might wish to dig a little ways down in the sand just inside the left rear support post. A caution though... remember 'tis said evil befalls them what's takes a seaman's grog and don't replace it. Legend also has it that good things come to them what do replace any treasure found. Aarrrrggghh

[Ziggy7]

For those members of the Royal & Ancient Order of Ye Mystic Inhabitants of the Turquoise Cabana who come after our stay on 1/5/07 you might wish to dig a little ways down in the sand just inside the left rear support post. A caution though... remember 'tis said evil befalls them what's takes a seaman's grog and don't replace it. Legend also has it that good things come to them what do replace any treasure found. AarrrrggghhArgggggg Matey! Same for those who dare to enter what I call as mine after 11/4/06! There be treasure waiting a little ways down in the sand just inside the left rear support post. Beware, it will be cursed, if ye replace the taken treasure with different treasures, the curses will be lifted, until the next pirate digs up the new treasure!

[duckman715]

"Ohhhhh sixteen chests on a dead men's rum,
yo ho ho and a bottle of de chest.."
(Chief Ins J. Clouseau)

[Ziggy7]

SharonN – I hope you can reschedule soon! :(

Here's who I have so far! Let me know if I missed anyone!

Jes2245 – October 23, 2006
Djallar – October 30, 2006
Ziggy7 – November 3, 2006
Jmastron – November 6, 2006
Pennywise – November 24, 2006
Debi D – December 2, 2006
Lggfly – December 12, 2006
SarahQ - December 16, 2006
Frogs & LAMb - December 22, 2006
Aggie/1/ca - January 3, 2007
Jodster – January 8, 2007
Shonuf - January 19, 2007
CruisinCanucks – February 2, 2007
SheShefran – February 26, 2007
Ohionan26 – January 14, 2007
Jerseygirl3 – January 29, 2007
Twinkletoes4445 - February 9, 2007
TerriRN – April 2, 2007


Clamshell near the Turquoise Cabana:

Ika1012 – Dec. 12 :D You'll have to say 'hi' to Lggfly!

HeatherInFlorida – Waving to the Turquoise occupants on December 11, 2006 :D

Blessings!sheesh, I am the group leader, you would think I would get this right LOL, sorry we will be using the turquoise cabana on 11/4/06, for sure this time LOL

[HeatherInFlorida]

Frogs, glad you still have me in there for that wave!!! There may not be anyone there that day ... only the Prinsendam is in port and so far all the cabanas are still available. Amazing!!!:D

[iluvdoxies]

We are sailing on the Elation and will be at HMC Oct 26 ! Cant wait to go back there again.

Our first time we did not rent a cabana, but we are going to do so this time around, Hoping to get the turquoise one !

[jes2245]

My wife and I are the first ones to visit (at least on this list), so I intend to leave a bottle of my favorite Virgin Islands Rum buried next to the left rear corner (looking at the cabana from the beach side). Perhaps Djallar on Oct. 30 or even Ziggy 7 on Nov. 3 will be able to claim this prize. Best of luck!!!

[duckman715]

My wife and I are the first ones to visit (at least on this list), so I intend to leave a bottle of my favorite Virgin Islands Rum buried next to the left rear corner (looking at the cabana from the beach side). Perhaps Djallar on Oct. 30 or even Ziggy 7 on Nov. 3 will be able to claim this prize. Best of luck!!!
Jes2245 - you set a "high" standard for the rest of us. I'm sure we'll all prove worthy

[Ziggy7]

My wife and I are the first ones to visit (at least on this list), so I intend to leave a bottle of my favorite Virgin Islands Rum buried next to the left rear corner (looking at the cabana from the beach side). Perhaps Djallar on Oct. 30 or even Ziggy 7 on Nov. 3 will be able to claim this prize. Best of luck!!!Packing my shovel as we speak!!! Guess we should ask everyone to report in after they find their burried treasures!!! :) Oh this is making our stay at HMC even better!!!!:D

[iluvdoxies]

Rum ! Did someone say rum ?

[HeatherInFlorida]

I can't wait to arrive on HMC on December 11th and see the trench that's been all dug up around the turquoise cabana!!!!:D :D

They're going to think they have gophers or something!!!! LOL!:D

[duckman715]

I can't wait to arrive on HMC on December 11th and see the trench that's been all dug up around the turquoise cabana!!!!:D :D

They're going to think they have gophers or something!!!! LOL!:D
Some very mellow & slightly tipsy gophers methinks.
I sure hope none of the HMC cabana staff are reading this thread. They might be tempted to dig up the treasure & join the gophers in partying with our grog.

[Curves Lady]

I am booked on the 1/13/07 Zuiderdam sailing along with 3 girlfriends. After reading this thread I tried to book the turquoise cabana but it was waitlisted, as was every other one except for the blue. I took it rather than gering no cabana. Has anyone ever gotten the Blue one or know anything about it? HELP!!!!

Curves Lady (Karen )

[Ziggy7]

Karen, they are all the same only difference is color and location :) Its right next door to the turquoise one :)

Look on this map (http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/Ziggysmoney/Cabanas/?action=view&current=HMC-1.jpg&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch15) :)

[Ziggy7]

I can't wait to arrive on HMC on December 11th and see the trench that's been all dug up around the turquoise cabana!!!!:D :D

They're going to think they have gophers or something!!!! LOL!:Dhahaha a cabana with a moat around it LOL

[l929]

I have been waitlisted for all of the cabanas for the Westerdam 2/18 sailing. I kept calling and begging for the peach cabana. Well, I am happy to say I got the peach cabana today!!!
Where is it on the map? Anyone know?

[Curves Lady]

Karen, they are all the same only difference is color and location :) Its right next door to the turquoise one :)

Look on this map (http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/Ziggysmoney/Cabanas/?action=view&current=HMC-1.jpg&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch15) :)


Debbie:

THANKS SOOOOO MUCH. I was starting to feel like the only good cabana must be the turquoise if it rates its own thread and all this excitment. At least I know who is in the cabana next to us. Has anyone ever added on the Butler Service? Is it worth it since these are so close to everything?

Karen

[Ziggy7]

I have been waitlisted for all of the cabanas for the Westerdam 2/18 sailing. I kept calling and begging for the peach cabana. Well, I am happy to say I got the peach cabana today!!!
Where is it on the map? Anyone know?That is a new color, and I havent been able to find out its location eeeks!

[Ziggy7]

Debbie:

THANKS SOOOOO MUCH. I was starting to feel like the only good cabana must be the turquoise if it rates its own thread and all this excitment. At least I know who is in the cabana next to us. Has anyone ever added on the Butler Service? Is it worth it since these are so close to everything?

KarenThe butler package is good if you all have several drinks during the day and want the ships fancy lunch meal on china in your cabana ;)

[Kathyh1313]

That is a new color, and I havent been able to find out its location eeeks!


Hi Ziggy,

When we were in the pink cabana in January 06, they were constructing a new cabana right next to us. Facing the water it was to our left.

I wonder if that is the new Peach cabana?

Kathy

[HeatherInFlorida]

............I was starting to feel like the only good cabana must be the turquoise if it rates its own thread and all this excitment. ..................
Karen

Karen, it's not that the turquoise is any better than others (althought it is pretty close to the food an the rest rooms;) ). The only reason this thread got started was that on a thread awhile back lots of people happened to pop up who had booked the turquoise cabana. I said they should start a thread about it and get some sort of chain going.

And so this thread was born:) . So there could really be a thread about any color cabana. The Turquoise just happens to be near and dear to those of us (like Ziggy) who have rented it before.

[Ziggy7]

Hi Ziggy,

When we were in the pink cabana in January 06, they were constructing a new cabana right next to us. Facing the water it was to our left.

I wonder if that is the new Peach cabana?

KathyIt's possible :) Wont be sure until someone reports it or I see it on our cruise :) 10/29/06

[shonuf]

Debbie:

THANKS SOOOOO MUCH. I was starting to feel like the only good cabana must be the turquoise if it rates its own thread and all this excitment. At least I know who is in the cabana next to us. Has anyone ever added on the Butler Service? Is it worth it since these are so close to everything?

Karen


Hi Karen,

I just posted a reply to you on the roll call site. Glad you got the blue Cabana (Hi, neighbor). We chose the Turquoise for its location. We didn't do the butler service as we're so close to everything.

[cathryn58]

Looking for my Cabana Neighbor. We have the Blue Cabana (next door) for the DEC 17 2006 Westerdam sailing. Lin (Watchdiva) got ME hooked on Turq Cabana (Is that Lin & John in the Peach Cabana photo?) but alas it was not to be and taken for 12/17. We are at HMC 12/18. I was wondering who I might be arm wrestling for the hammock between the turq and blue cabanas... Loving the Thread!

[Frogs]

Here's what we have so far - getting very close to our first visitor!!!!

Jes2245 – October 23, 2006
Djallar – October 30, 2006
Ziggy7 – November 4, 2006
Jmastron – November 6, 2006
Pennywise – November 24, 2006
Debi D – December 2, 2006
Lggfly – December 12, 2006
SarahQ - December 16, 2006
Frogs & LAMb - December 22, 2006
Aggie/1/ca - January 3, 2007
Duckman715 – January 5, 2007
Jodster – January 8, 2007
Ohionan26 – January 14, 2007
Shonuf - January 19, 2007
Lvteks – January 23, 2007
Jerseygirl3 – January 29, 2007
CruisinCanucks – February 2, 2007
SheShefran – February 26, 2007
Twinkletoes4445 - February 9, 2007
TerriRN – April 2, 2007


Clamshell near the Turquoise Cabana:

Ika1012 – Dec. 12You'll have to say 'hi' to Lggfly!

HeatherInFlorida – Waving to the Turquoise occupants on December 11, 2006

[duckman715]

jes2245 - are you feeling the pressure of being first yet?

[jes2245]

The bottle of Virgin Islands Rum I promised to bury at HMC is resting peacefully in my cabin. We arrive at HMC tomorrow morning and the rum will be "hidden" by the left rear support facing the cabana from the beach. Best of luck to all hunt for this treasure! (By the way, this is the best cruise we have ever been on; everything is great!) More later-

[twinkletoes4445]

This is going to be so much fun. We're at the end of the list, so it's going to be fun to read what everyone is leaving behind...before our turn. :)

[duckman715]

The bottle of Virgin Islands Rum I promised to bury at HMC is resting peacefully in my cabin. We arrive at HMC tomorrow morning and the rum will be "hidden" by the left rear support facing the cabana from the beach. Best of luck to all hunt for this treasure! (By the way, this is the best cruise we have ever been on; everything is great!) More later-
jes2245 - Glad to hear the trip be a good one, for ye be worthy o' shippin' on any man's crew. 'Tis proud to to know ye we are. AAARRGG

[djallar]

The bottle of Virgin Islands Rum I promised to bury at HMC is resting peacefully in my cabin. We arrive at HMC tomorrow morning and the rum will be "hidden" by the left rear support facing the cabana from the beach. Best of luck to all hunt for this treasure! (By the way, this is the best cruise we have ever been on; everything is great!) More later-

I checked Cruisecal.com and it shows those "scurvy dogs" from the Elation will be at HMC the day before I get there on the Maasdam.:eek:
I hope no treasure stealing bilge rat finds the stash...:mad:

[Cruisergal1208]

We have the Turquoise Cabana booked for Jan.01,2007. Also have the Sky Blue booked for Dec. 30,2006 as we are doing back to back on the Westerdam. We tried to get the Turquoise one both times but no such luck!! Hope it doesn't list to one side after everyone looks for the rum. Take good care of it.

[txcanuck]

We have the Turquoise Cabana booked for Jan.01,2007. Also have the Sky Blue booked for Dec. 30,2006 as we are doing back to back on the Westerdam. We tried to get the Turquoise one both times but no such luck!! Hope it doesn't list to one side after everyone looks for the rum. Take good care of it.

You can add me to the list. Sorry cruisergal, I grabbed it for Dec. 30.

Dave

[Ziggy7]

I checked Cruisecal.com and it shows those "scurvy dogs" from the Elation will be at HMC the day before I get there on the Maasdam.:eek:
I hope no treasure stealing bilge rat finds the stash...:mad:I agree Dave! if you dont find it, I will try the following week :)

I have my treasure to burry safely packed already :)

[Cruisergal1208]

Dave,
Come on over to the roll call for Dec. 24th sailing. Not too many posters there yet.

[WHIRLWINDCRUZER]

:D To Cathryn 58:

We snagged your cabana early. Last year we had the light blue. My husband, 15 year old son, and myself are from Ocala, FL. My parents (79 and 80 years old) are joining us again this year. Last year we were on the Westerdam and went on the cruise that took us East. This year we are going West. We were on Half Moon Cay last year on Christmas Day and it rained most of the day.

If there is a hammock between us we can take turns.:) We look forward to meeting you!

Kim

[jes2245]

Okay, a bottle of Virgin Islands Rum is now buried (and thus becomes "treasure") alongside our favorite cabana. We had a great day at HMC; flat seas, crystal clear waters and our favorite libations, too. Although the Westerdam was there too, we had a blast!
I hope whoever finds this "booty" will replace it with something else for future sailors to find. Happy cruising!!!

[HeatherInFlorida]

Happy to see "our" turquoise cabana has gotten off to a roaring start! Good job, Jes!:)

I promise if no one is in the cabana when I walk by on December 11th, I won't dig anything up!!! We're alone at HMC on the Prinsendam that day and I have no idea if anyone has booked it. If they have, they've not visited our Roll Call.

Let's hope Jes' treasure stays there until next Monday when Djaller visits!

(and I hope Carnival doesn't lurk here;) )

[jmastron]

Update as originally posted by Frogs:

Jes2245 – October 23, 2006 **** Buried Treasure.... waiting on Djallar!
Djallar – October 30, 2006
Ziggy7 – November 4, 2006
Jmastron – November 6, 2006
Pennywise – November 24, 2006
Debi D – December 2, 2006
Lggfly – December 12, 2006
SarahQ - December 16, 2006
Frogs & LAMb - December 22, 2006
Txcanuck - December 30, 2006
Aggie/1/ca - January 3, 2007
Duckman715 – January 5, 2007
Jodster – January 8, 2007
Ohionan26 – January 14, 2007
Shonuf - January 19, 2007
Lvteks – January 23, 2007
Jerseygirl3 – January 29, 2007
CruisinCanucks – February 2, 2007
SheShefran – February 26, 2007
Twinkletoes4445 - February 9, 2007
TerriRN – April 2, 2007


Clamshell near the Turquoise Cabana:

Ika1012 – Dec. 12You'll have to say 'hi' to Lggfly!

HeatherInFlorida – Waving to the Turquoise occupants on December 11, 2006

[Ziggy7]

I have my item ready for burial! :)

Shiver me timbers, ye will need to face the Pirates den, look to the right, walk 5 paces to the end, and look for the twigs that mark the spot! argggggh!

[aggie/1/ca]

OOoooh! How fun, Ziggy! It reminds me of the clues for finding the hidden immunity idol on Survivor!!

Y'all can count me in on this deal! I don't post much but I read this board every day. My mom, sister and I have upgraded to the butler package (la-di-dah for us!) and will be visiting the Turquiose Cabana on Jan. 3, 2007. We are almost beside ourselves w/excitement-- this is the first cruise for any of us!

Note to Ziggy-- Helllloooo to a fellow Orange Countian! I'm in Northern OC-- how about you?

aggie/1/ca

[aggie/1/ca]

OOOOOH! How fun, Ziggy! This reminds me of the clues to find the hidden immunity idol on Survivor! BTW--- I'm an Orange Countian, too-- I live in Northern OC-- how about you?

Y'all can count me in on this deal! I don't often post but I read this board every day. My mom, sister and I will be visiting the turquoise cabana (for which we've also gotten the butler package!!) on Jan. 3. We are sooooo excited-- it's the first cruise for any of us!

I'll look forward to the replies-- this is such a fun thread!

aggie/1/ca

[duckman715]

OOoooh! How fun, Ziggy! It reminds me of the clues for finding the hidden immunity idol on Survivor!!

Y'all can count me in on this deal! I don't post much but I read this board every day. My mom, sister and I have upgraded to the butler package (la-di-dah for us!) and will be visiting the Turquiose Cabana on Jan. 3, 2007. We are almost beside ourselves w/excitement-- this is the first cruise for any of us!

Note to Ziggy-- Helllloooo to a fellow Orange Countian! I'm in Northern OC-- how about you?

aggie/1/ca
Just remember the code o' the crossbones Lassie and if ye be taken treasure then treasure ye best be leavin if'n ye don't want to feel the teeth o' the Kraken. Tis grog & dubloons and perhaps a few other things of value as well, we'll be stashing fer them what comes after our visit Jan 5. (we hear tell there be games o' chance aboard the ships what sail these waters and these dubloons be what they seek)

[jes2245]

I hope if anyone finds buried treasure, they will report it here along with a description of whatever they left, if anything. I think we could keep this going for some time, if everyone will play along.

[mmbgmb]

Hi everyone!

DH and I and a few other friends are booked on the 3/18/07 cruise and have the Turquoise Cabana - just reserved it today! :D I feel very lucky to have gotten it...!

Mary

[djallar]

I hope if anyone finds buried treasure, they will report it here along with a description of whatever they left, if anything. I think we could keep this going for some time, if everyone will play along.

We found the treasure!!! Just where you left it. Thanks jes2245, we're going to enjoy the rum!

Ziggy...we left our treasure right where jes2245 left theirs...buried by the left-rear support (as seen from the ocean).

Good luck!
:D :D :D

[twinkletoes4445]

Hi everyone!

DH and I and a few other friends are booked on the 3/18/07 cruise and have the Turquoise Cabana - just reserved it today! :D I feel very lucky to have gotten it...!

Mary

Yeah!!!!! :) Enjoy the cabana!

[mmbgmb]

I definitely will enjoy it. Someone please explain the "buried treasure" game. I gather someone before my March cruise leaves something buried - I have to find it and leave something else??? :confused: In any case, it sounds like fun so count us in! :D

[mmbgmb]

I definitely will enjoy it. Someone please explain the "buried treasure" game. I gather someone before my March cruise leaves something buried - I have to find it and leave something else??? :confused: In any case, it sounds like fun so count us in! :D

[Frogs]

Royal and Ancient Order of Inhabitants of Ye Mystic Turquoise Cabana:

Jes2245 – October 23, 2006 – Left Virgin Island Rum (FOUND!!!!!!)
Djallar – October 30, 2006 – Treasure hidden!!!!!!!!
Ziggy7 – November 4, 2006
Jmastron – November 6, 2006
Pennywise – November 24, 2006
Debi D – December 2, 2006
Lggfly – December 12, 2006
SarahQ - December 16, 2006
Frogs & LAMb - December 22, 2006
Txcanuck – December 30, 2006 (Cursiegal in the Sky Blue)
Curisergal – January 1, 2007
Aggie/1/ca - January 3, 2007 (with the butler package ;) !!!!)
Duckman715 – January 5, 2007
Jodster – January 8, 2007
Ohionan26 – January 14, 2007
Shonuf - January 19, 2007
Lvteks – January 23, 2007
Jerseygirl3 – January 29, 2007
CruisinCanucks – February 2, 2007
SheShefran – February 26, 2007
Twinkletoes4445 - February 9, 2007
Mmbgmb – March 18, 2007
TerriRN – April 2, 2007


Clamshell near the Turquoise Cabana:

Ika1012 – Dec. 12 - You'll have to say 'hi' to Lggfly!

HeatherInFlorida – Waving to the Turquoise occupants on December 11, 2006

[jes2245]

All right, Djallar! Hope you left something great for Ziggy7 to find! Maybe we can keep this thread going for awhile! (I wish until I could visit again, but that won't be for some time.)
Best of luck to all treasure hunters.

[djallar]

Just wondering if Ziggy7 or jmastron found the treasure we buried???

We found jes2245's rum and are looking for a good rum punch recipie.:D :D :D

[Ziggy7]

Just wondering if Ziggy7 or jmastron found the treasure we buried???

We found jes2245's rum and are looking for a good rum punch recipie.:D :D :DSorry I didnt post sooner, I got sick on the airplane from a sick family flying home from their Princess cruise!

Sorry but we didnt make it to HMC, as we had bad weather, only 30 pax got on shore before they recalled everyone back. So I wasnt able to find or leave a treasure :( Hope the next person keeps it going :)

[djallar]

Sorry I didnt post sooner, I got sick on the airplane from a sick family flying home from their Princess cruise!

Sorry but we didnt make it to HMC, as we had bad weather, only 30 pax got on shore before they recalled everyone back. So I wasnt able to find or leave a treasure :( Hope the next person keeps it going :)
No problem, Debbie...sorry to hear you missed HMC THEN got sick :(

My wife embroidered 3 towels as our "treasure". I hope someone participating in this thread find them :o.

[lggfly]

So, where is everyone? Is this Board "on vacation?"
Anyway, we are off on the Volendam on Sunday and we have our "treasure" ready to be buried! Hope it get's found.

Lon

[djallar]

Bon Voyage, Lon!

Hope the "treasure" we originally left for Ziggy7 is still there :eek: I haven't read about anyone finding what we left behind. Just remember...buried by the left-rear (as seen from the beach) post. ;)

Good luck! Let us know if you find it!

[dippy]

At least for our March trip. I will remember to leave a little surprise for the next guests. Never owned a cabana; I hope it will be well worth the $. ;)

[duckman715]

So, where is everyone? Is this Board "on vacation?"
Anyway, we are off on the Volendam on Sunday and we have our "treasure" ready to be buried! Hope it get's found.

Lon
I hope they're just too hung over after finding the loot to write.
We'll be there Jan 5th, treasure & shovel in hand.

[lggfly]

Our shovel will be our hands...better not be buried too deep

[SarahQ]

So, where is everyone? Is this Board "on vacation?"
Anyway, we are off on the Volendam on Sunday and we have our "treasure" ready to be buried! Hope it get's found.

Lon

Hey Lon,

We're there right after you, so should we make it to HMC (*fingers crossed for both of us*), we will be there to unearth the "treasure" and leave ours behind for Frogs & LAMb.

I haven't heard if Westerdam made it to HMC the last few weeks...?

[ned70]

Just curious. What other cruise line uses Half Moon Cay? Is this true for all the "private islands".

[Marie321]

This sounds like a GREAT idea! We are in the taupe cabana and we would like to get this started there also! Thanks for the idea!

[Frogs]

Our visit is just around the corner! Two weeks from today!!!!

Right now I am in Brazil and my mom and her husband are in Ukraine. I live in Ohio and they live in Ontario, Canada (close to Barrie). Our treasure should include something from our current travels and something from our home regions - could be interesting! ;)

We can't wait for the sun and relaxation that is coming our way - especially after all of this travel!

Blessings to you all!

[SarahQ]

Frogs - we are leaving in a few hours for Fort Lauderdale and your treasure is safely packed away already :)

Hope we are able to make it so we can leave it for you to dig up ;)

Smooth sailing :)

[lggfly]

Just back from Half Moon Cay. I guess I'm a bit "thick" but I was under the impression there were four support posts and I was to dig just inside the rear post on the left (as you are facing the cabana). Well, there are a lot more than 4 support posts. In fact, there are four across the front and at least 3 going from front to back (on each side). The rear support, really doesn't look like a support as it looks like its on a slab (as you dig, however, there really is a support there). And you can't get to the inside of the rear support (we will add pictures so everyone sees what we mean).

I dug everywhere I could imagine, and found nothing. However, we did bury our "treasure" just behind the left rear corner of the cabana. I hope whoever finds it, enjoys it. Its a little "taste" of our favorite past-time.

Lon

[lggfly]

Just curious. What other cruise line uses Half Moon Cay? Is this true for all the "private islands".

Ned,

From what we were told (we befriended a former "executive" of HAL on our cruise), HAL owns this island, so no other cruise lines use it. They paid $2 Mil for it and added about another $3 Mil in improvements. It is really nice...not like the other private islands we've been to.

Lon

[Ziggy7]

Just back from Half Moon Cay. I guess I'm a bit "thick" but I was under the impression there were four support posts and I was to dig just inside the rear post on the left (as you are facing the cabana). Well, there are a lot more than 4 support posts. In fact, there are four across the front and at least 3 going from front to back (on each side). The rear support, really doesn't look like a support as it looks like its on a slab (as you dig, however, there really is a support there). And you can't get to the inside of the rear support (we will add pictures so everyone sees what we mean).

I dug everywhere I could imagine, and found nothing. However, we did bury our "treasure" just behind the left rear corner of the cabana. I hope whoever finds it, enjoys it. Its a little "taste" of our favorite past-time.

LonWhat a shame, I wonder if the last person there didnt leave something for you :( Nice of you to continue the gesture too!

[Ziggy7]

Ned,

From what we were told (we befriended a former "executive" of HAL on our cruise), HAL owns this island, so no other cruise lines use it. They paid $2 Mil for it and added about another $3 Mil in improvements. It is really nice...not like the other private islands we've been to.

LonActually when HAL pulls their ships out of the Caribbean for the summer, Carnival stops at HMC, they rent it to their sister division, and occasionally a few other lines have had special permission to stop there but that is rare!

[djallar]

What a shame, I wonder if the last person there didnt leave something for you :( Nice of you to continue the gesture too!
I wonder the same thing :confused: As far as I can tell, we were the last to leave something there. That was October 30th! Since then, 32 ships have been there.

Four particpants in this thread have been there since we were and, except for Ziggy, who didn't even get a chance to go ashore, none have reported back. :(

Thanks, Lon for continuing the treasure hunt!

[djallar]

I dug everywhere I could imagine, and found nothing. However, we did bury our "treasure" just behind the left rear corner of the cabana. I hope whoever finds it, enjoys it. Its a little "taste" of our favorite past-time.

Lon
Lon, you buried your treasure exactly where we buried ours. If it was there, you wouldn't have had any problems finding it.

[Frogs]

I also wonder if there are enough 'lurkers' here that could have read this thread and picked up the treasure. Too bad! We will have our treasure to leave when we get there next Friday! We will report as soon as we can!

Blessings!

[twinkletoes4445]

I also wonder if there are enough 'lurkers' here that could have read this thread and picked up the treasure.

I've thought the same thing. It's too bad, but I'll bet this happens again.

[djallar]

Four particpants in this thread have been there since we were and, except for Ziggy, who didn't even get a chance to go ashore, none have reported back. :(

Thanks, Lon for continuing the treasure hunt!

I should have said five...not including Ziggy & Lon...

[lggfly]

Lon, you buried your treasure exactly where we buried ours. If it was there, you wouldn't have had any problems finding it.

Thanks. I suspect someone got to it first, because I dug right up against the corner post and went fairly deep. Nothing there. When I say the back left side, I am talking left as you are facing the cabana (with your back to the sea). Oh well, hopefully the next person finds our treasure.

Lon

[SarahQ]

Hey all,

We were at HMC on Dec 16 and dug around the back 40 of the cabana and came up empty...although we may have missed a spot or two.

We actually brought our little treasure and ended up forgetting it onboard - doh!!! My DH said he would go back and fetch it but the 'Drunken Whale' did its job and none of us were in any shape to go back and get it ;)

So, in theory, lggfly's treasure may still be there and we just missed it! Hopefully it'll get found :) Or, we aren't being secretive enough and our treasures are being pinched by pirates ;)

[duckman715]

We will be there on 1/5 with treasure in tow. So sorry to learn that there really may be pirates in those waters who have no qualms about taking another's stash.

[lggfly]

Hey all,

We were at HMC on Dec 16 and dug around the back 40 of the cabana and came up empty...although we may have missed a spot or two.

We actually brought our little treasure and ended up forgetting it onboard - doh!!! My DH said he would go back and fetch it but the 'Drunken Whale' did its job and none of us were in any shape to go back and get it ;)

So, in theory, lggfly's treasure may still be there and we just missed it! Hopefully it'll get found :) Or, we aren't being secretive enough and our treasures are being pinched by pirates ;)

I suspect we aren't being secretive enough. My treasure was buried almost right up against the left (as you are facing the cabana) corner (just behind). It wasn't buried that deep, so if you dug there, you'd find it. Too bad. :mad:

We are a martini family, so we left a small bottle of Belvidere Vodka and 2 plastic martini glasses. Hope someone is enjoying it!

Lon

[HeatherInFlorida]

We didn't get to actually walk by the turquoise cabana (like I promised) when we were there on December 11th, but I did zoom in for a picture as best I could! Didn't look to me like anyone was using it that day.

We were there alone on the Prinsendam (less than 800 passengers) and the Tour Desk told us only 5 were rented! They didn't even set up chaises that far down the beach.

I think it's really sad if people lurk on this thread and take advantage of the good nature of a few people trying to create a chain of gifts. Doesn't say anything good ... that's for sure!

Maybe if you keep your giveaways to something less inviting ... like a "message in a bottle":D

[HeatherInFlorida]

Sorry ... double post!

[duckman715]

Visited HMC today, no treasure found. New treasure left buried a few inches down just in front of and a little to the side of the left rear deck support post.
Regards from Maasdam

[Ziggy7]

Yep, sure sounds like thar be pirates out there digging up thar treasures :(

[Ziggy7]

OOoooh! How fun, Ziggy! It reminds me of the clues for finding the hidden immunity idol on Survivor!!

Y'all can count me in on this deal! I don't post much but I read this board every day. My mom, sister and I have upgraded to the butler package (la-di-dah for us!) and will be visiting the Turquiose Cabana on Jan. 3, 2007. We are almost beside ourselves w/excitement-- this is the first cruise for any of us!

Note to Ziggy-- Helllloooo to a fellow Orange Countian! I'm in Northern OC-- how about you?

aggie/1/caSorry I missed this post! I live in Orange, Calif. Not too far from Disneyland!Hope you enjoyed your Cabana experience!

[Ziggy7]

OOoooh! How fun, Ziggy! It reminds me of the clues for finding the hidden immunity idol on Survivor!!

Y'all can count me in on this deal! I don't post much but I read this board every day. My mom, sister and I have upgraded to the butler package (la-di-dah for us!) and will be visiting the Turquiose Cabana on Jan. 3, 2007. We are almost beside ourselves w/excitement-- this is the first cruise for any of us!

Note to Ziggy-- Helllloooo to a fellow Orange Countian! I'm in Northern OC-- how about you?

aggie/1/caSorry I missed this post! I live in Orange, Calif. Not too far from Disneyland! Hope you enjoyed your Cabana experience!

[aggie/1/ca]

Ziggy! I was born in Orange-- as were my mom and dad! I am also a graduate of Chapman College (it was "college" then-- now it's "university"). I now live in Placentia and teach in Fullerton! Howdy neighbor!!:o

aggie

[CruisinCanucks]

Hello Frogs:

Should have let you know a long time ago that CruisinCanucks will not be at the Turquoise cabana on Feb.2 :( :( because HAL in its infinite wisdom decided that Grand Turk would provide a much better definition of "paradise" than HMC:rolleyes: :rolleyes: ....boohoo,boohoo on Feb 3 instead.
I'm still trying to recover!!!!!!!
Be rest assured,however, I and my family will toast all of you lucky HMC cabana dwellers with G & T's (limes included) as we sail by that little piece of paradise on Feb 2.
As Arnold once said....."I'll be back"....just don't when but sooner than later.
Have fun and happy diggin
Brad

[twinkletoes4445]

CruisinCanucks....

How did you find this info out about visiting HMC on a different day?

We're on the Zuiderdam, and are scheduled to be there on Friday, the 9th. I hope since this is the week after you sail, they don't change our day. However, I am giving some thought to moving to another cabana, one that is a bit down the beach (and away from the crowds).

If I do this, I'll make sure and let Ziggy know so she can take me off the list.

[CruisinCanucks]

Hello Twinkletoes:

We booked this cruise just under a year ago because it stopped at HMC on the way to San Diego thru the Panama Canal...have previously been to HMC last Feb 2006 and loved those cabanas and service and the beach and the water, well you get the picture...so were thrilled that we would be able to go back again so soon....we had the yellow cabana...way down the beach away from action. although we were the only ship there Westerdam. So we booked the Turquoise cabana based on this thread for Feb 2 and began the long countdown to Feb 2007.
Anyway, sometime in the summer of 2006 I noticed on the HAL website that the HMC date had been removed and replaced with Grand Turk....called my TA to confirm and yes HAL had changed the itinerary and offered no explanation as to why......but needless to say we were very, very disappointed that we would NOT be going to HMC this time around.
So no buried treasure for us but to all the rest of you bounty hunters have a great time on that little piece of paradise
Happy diggin and wiggle your toes in that cake flour sand Twinkletoes:) Have a great time... and smooth sailing!!!
Brad

[shonuf]

Well, you might know after planning this trip almost a year in advance, booking the famed Turquoise Cabana just about the day they released them and springing for the butler package, I was sick as a dog and didn't even set foot on HMC.

But the good news is that our friends WERE able to go over, armed with a bottle of wine that they had bottled and a poem warning of serious consequences if you should take the booty without leaving something in return. When they arrived at the cabana, first thing they started looking for the booty. They found it!!!! Some small bottles of rum and a bottle of bourbon. Who left that for us?

When my friend started trying to bury her loot, the butler volunteered to do it for her. I've got the photo but it says the file size is too large.

Whoever finds ours, please let us know.

[duckman715]

Well, you might know after planning this trip almost a year in advance, booking the famed Turquoise Cabana just about the day they released them and springing for the butler package, I was sick as a dog and didn't even set foot on HMC.

But the good news is that our friends WERE able to go over, armed with a bottle of wine that they had bottled and a poem warning of serious consequences if you should take the booty without leaving something in return. When they arrived at the cabana, first thing they started looking for the booty. They found it!!!! Some small bottles of rum and a bottle of bourbon. Who left that for us?

When my friend started trying to bury her loot, the butler volunteered to do it for her. I've got the photo but it says the file size is too large.

Whoever finds ours, please let us know.

Shonuff - The treasure was buried by your friendly Virginia pirate - Duckman715 & his hearty band of brigands. The bourbon was a special treasure as it was the "Virginia Gentleman" brand. We were on shore at HMC 1/5/07. So very glad to hear the treasure was found by a member of the crew of "Ye Mystic Order...", especially after all the rumors of pirates making off with what's really ours.
Hope the prize was properly divided amongst the crew and enjoyed by all
Smooth sailin' to ya lassie
Duckman715

[Frogs]

I am so sorry that I haven't posted since we left for our cruise in December. Got back to reality and didn't get back much on Cruise Critic like I did when preparing for the cruise.

First - We splurged and added the butler perk as a Christmas gift for my parents. We were disappointed right at the beginning. We were told to wait in our cabin and the butler would pick us up a the cabin. The paper work even said that we MUST wait in the cabin or our service would ultimately delayed at the caban if we didn't wait for them. Well . . . The butler NEVER met us at our cabin therefore we got to the island later than we wanted. We made SEVERAL phone calls to the front desk and no one could help us and knew nothing about what we were talking about. There was NO ONE from the excursion desk on board so no one to help us. Finally our room steward Andre' got someone to come and take us down to the tender only to leave us to our own accord with no instruction - we were supposed to get an escort all the way according to what I had read. When we did get to the island the staff in the information booth weren't interested in helping us with getting to the cabana. They just pointed and were unclear about what we were to be doing. We went on and found the cabana and found our butlers waiting for us there. This was about 10:00 a.m. Honestly - we never inquired with the butler. We were determined to enjoy the rest of the day and let it go.

Once we were there we had a WONDERFUL time. It was fun watching people and nice that we didn't have to worry about our space and our stuff if we left the cabana. The food was good but not fabulous - except for the lobster sandwiches - they were fabulous. We has two butlers watching over us. One main butler and another in training. They did get us everything we asked for and were very helpful and delightful. We eventually got one of the last tenders to the ship and blessed to have been able to enjoy the cabana and in the end the butler service.

Would I use the butler service again, probably not, but who knows what I would do if given the opportunity again . . . Would I do the cabana again? You bet!!!!! It was the best thing we did besides the Thermal Suite and Hydro Pool week pass on the ship.

Now about the 'treasure' . . . we looked and looked for the treasure and found nothing. We didn't leave ours since it appears that they were being picked up by someone else. I am so sorry but we felt that our fun had been taken away and didn't want to contribute to the pirates personal bounty. This was such a great idea and a big disappointment for the four of us.

If I think of anything else I will post and if anyone has any questions please ask and I'll do my best to answer.

Blessings to all of you!

Kim & Randy

[Ziggy7]

Well, you might know after planning this trip almost a year in advance, booking the famed Turquoise Cabana just about the day they released them and springing for the butler package, I was sick as a dog and didn't even set foot on HMC.

But the good news is that our friends WERE able to go over, armed with a bottle of wine that they had bottled and a poem warning of serious consequences if you should take the booty without leaving something in return. When they arrived at the cabana, first thing they started looking for the booty. They found it!!!! Some small bottles of rum and a bottle of bourbon. Who left that for us?

When my friend started trying to bury her loot, the butler volunteered to do it for her. I've got the photo but it says the file size is too large.

Whoever finds ours, please let us know.Soooo sorry you were too sick to enjoy HMC :( We didnt make it either as we had bad weather but atleast we were not sick! If you want to send the picture to ziggysmoney@yahoo.com, I will post it here for you :) Gald your friends had fun with the booty!

[Ziggy7]

Well, you might know after planning this trip almost a year in advance, booking the famed Turquoise Cabana just about the day they released them and springing for the butler package, I was sick as a dog and didn't even set foot on HMC.

But the good news is that our friends WERE able to go over, armed with a bottle of wine that they had bottled and a poem warning of serious consequences if you should take the booty without leaving something in return. When they arrived at the cabana, first thing they started looking for the booty. They found it!!!! Some small bottles of rum and a bottle of bourbon. Who left that for us?

When my friend started trying to bury her loot, the butler volunteered to do it for her. I've got the photo but it says the file size is too large.

Whoever finds ours, please let us know.Here is her picture :) Of the butler helping them dig for the treasure :) http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/Ziggysmoney/HMC/Butler-HMC1.gif

[twinkletoes4445]

We didn't find shonuf's booty, but we may have missed it. Hubby dug around, but didn't find anything. We left ours...it's buried about where the butler's (in shnouf's picture) left foot is. It's at the side of the post (I think it was the third post) where the cabana begins, and the decking ends.

Maybe the next person will find both! :)

Who is the next person?

[mmbgmb]

Twinkletoes:
We will be there on 3/19. I wonder if the booty is still there...I hope so! We'll leave something anyway!

[twinkletoes4445]

Twinkletoes:
We will be there on 3/19. I wonder if the booty is still there...I hope so! We'll leave something anyway!

You'll have to look for ours and shonuf's...I haven't read anywhere where either have been found. I hope you find them both!!! :)

Have a great cruise! :)

[mmbgmb]

I'll make sure to look for both and post whether or not we found anythng. Can't wait! :D

[shonuf]

I'll make sure to look for both and post whether or not we found anythng. Can't wait! :D

Be sure to look carefully at the photo of the butler that ziggy posted for us and at twinkletoes description. We'll be waiting to hear from you.

[mmbgmb]

I printed out the picture and the description of where the booty is buried. There are 6 of us, so one of us is sure to find something, unless the butler went back and got it...

[mmbgmb]

Shonuf,
In looking at the picture, it looks as tho you buried your booty about a foot or so from where the butler's left foot is - does that sound pretty close?

Hopefully anyone visiting HMC before us isn't reading this and digging up the stuff.. and leaving nothing...:(

[twinkletoes4445]

Shonuf,
In looking at the picture, it looks as tho you buried your booty about a foot or so from where the butler's left foot is - does that sound pretty close?

Hopefully anyone visiting HMC before us isn't reading this and digging up the stuff.. and leaving nothing...:(

I hope they leave it alone...someone has been stealing the treasure.

Ours is just in front of the post. What we left, we put in a small (I think it was a quart baggie) ziplock baggie. :)

[RuthC]

unless the butler went back and got it...
As in The butler did it ? ;)

[twinkletoes4445]

As in The butler did it ? ;)

LOL...that's good! :)

[shonuf]

Shonuf,
In looking at the picture, it looks as tho you buried your booty about a foot or so from where the butler's left foot is - does that sound pretty close?

Hopefully anyone visiting HMC before us isn't reading this and digging up the stuff.. and leaving nothing...:(

Unfortunately, you know as much as I do about where it is. The day we were at HMC, I was in the infirmary for the second time and couldn't even go ashore. Our friends who had booked the cabana with us, had it all to themselves, butler and all. They had also brought the wine from Dallas, and the husband wrote the poem to go along with it.

Good luck, hope you find it. I'm afraid there are lurkers out there who've been plundering.

[mmbgmb]

I'll do my best to find it. I think I'll pack a shovel in my luggage so DH can dig while I watch :p

[twinkletoes4445]

I'll do my best to find it. I think I'll pack a shovel in my luggage so DH can dig while I watch :p

make sure you're drinking a pina colada or something yummy, while he's digging! :) I don't think hubby dug very far down in the sand....maybe 6 inches or so. It looked like the sand was pretty soft.

[mmbgmb]

My plan exactly! :D

[Sheshefran]

I was there last Monday. We dug and dug but found nothing. That did not ruin a perfect day. What a treat to be in the cool cabana when it was so hot on the beach. I ordered a massage in the cabana as well. What a great day!

[mmbgmb]

sheshefran,
Sorry you didn't find the prize. but I have to ask - did you leave one for us to look for? I don't want to dig a moat around the cabana if I don't have to..:D

TerriRN is listed after we pay a visit.....

TerriRN are you still going?

[twinkletoes4445]

I was there last Monday. We dug and dug but found nothing. That did not ruin a perfect day. What a treat to be in the cool cabana when it was so hot on the beach. I ordered a massage in the cabana as well. What a great day!


Hmmmmm...It seems like someone has been taking our treasures. That's too bad. I thought about that, but I hoped people would leave these things alone.

But it sounds like you have a wonderful day!!! A massage...ahh... :)

[mmbgmb]

Well, now I'm wondering if we should bury something or not .... I hate for others to get it :(

[twinkletoes4445]

Well, now I'm wondering if we should bury something or not .... I hate for others to get it :(

I thought the same thing, which is why I didn't spend much money. I ended up buying a small BBQ cookbook, ref. magnets, a couple of post cards, and something with a tornado in it (can't remember what). I think all the items came to $15.

I don't know what to tell you...it just doesn't sound like it will be around for the next person. It's really too bad someone is pilfering our treasures. :(

[mmbgmb]

:D We found the booty! Actually, Greg found it. He dig around and came up with your stuff, Twinkletoes! He also found a very big bottle of Bacardi rum that was half gone. He had a shot and said it was great..;) When we left HMC he buried the big bottle again in the same place along with a couple of minis from us with a note. We put your stuff back Twinkle so the next person could enjoy the postcards.

Who left the big bottle? We were kind of worried that it was open but Greg ain't dead!

Good luck to the next person!

[twinkletoes4445]

mmbgmb....

That's great that the things were still there! Was it shonuf who left the rum? How funny that people have been drinking from the bottle!!! :)

[shonuf]

mmbgmb....

That's great that the things were still there! Was it shonuf who left the rum? How funny that people have been drinking from the bottle!!! :)

Nope, we (that is Ann and Jason) left a bottle of white wine with a poem wrapped around it. I'm glad someone found something but do think it's funny that the bottle was pre-opened. Quality control? :rolleyes:

[twinkletoes4445]

Nope, we (that is Ann and Jason) left a bottle of white wine with a poem wrapped around it. I'm glad someone found something but do think it's funny that the bottle was pre-opened. Quality control? :rolleyes:

Hmmm...I wonder who left it if you didn't? It is a hoot that someone has been taking a nip or two from the bottle. :)