Half Moon Cay

Going to be on the Carnival Elation next month. Any recommendations on beaches? Is it best to arrange an excursion or are there good beaches within walking distance of the port? Any information you have will be helpful.

Any other activities that might be of interest for "young" senior adults--other than the beach? [We're all in our 60's].

On Half Moon Cay, you can walk the entire island in under an hour. The beaches are clearly walkable from the tender port. We enjoyed feeding the sting rays as well as bicycling the island. Our snorkeling trip was cancelled on the last trip 2 years ago, so I can't comment on that aspect.

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What day are you sailing next month? We are on her on the Feb. 11 sailing.

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Hi- Which other ports is the cruise going to?

Will you stop in Nassau?

Nassau is the only other port stop.

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we are going to Half Moon Cay next month as well and we weren't sure, other than the excursions, what amenities were available on the island.

We always just rent a cabana for the day. The beach at HMC is gorgeous! I wouldn't waste my time on an excursion.

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so this will be my first time going to half moon cay... from what it looks like.. once you stop you get taxi'd to the dock and then looks to be if the beaches and all are right there? everything in walking distance?

so this will be my first time going to half moon cay... from what it looks like.. once you stop you get taxi'd to the dock and then looks to be if the beaches and all are right there? everything in walking distance?

Yes, everything is in walking distance.

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Awesome! Anything you recommend doing?

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We liked feeding the stingrays and bicycling the island. Others have liked just hanging out at the beach in a cabana. It really depends on what you like to do.

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Are the beaches and chairs free

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Are the beaches and chairs free

 

 

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I would like to know this as well... we are hoping to just get off the boat and enjoy the beach. We are traveling with our 10 and 15 year old kids and they just want to play in the sand/ocean. Do we need to book anything?

Yes, the beach and chairs are free.

We liked feeding the stingrays and bicycling the island. Others have liked just hanging out at the beach in a cabana. It really depends on what you like to do.

 

 

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Where do you feed the sting rays? Does that cost additional?

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You do not need to book ANYTHING on HMC...it's a pure and simple "beach day"...the whole place is a beach! There are excursions you can pay for, but you don't need to in order to have a fabulous day there!

Where do you feed the sting rays? Does that cost additional?

 

 

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Yes, that is a fee option. The stingray area is part of the inland body of water.

Yes, that is a fee option. The stingray area is part of the inland body of water.

It's a cool venue in a protected but connected to the ocean location.

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I have a wonderful time on HBC.

I walk far. I walk on the lime cliff rocks. I see sign that say you cant go further but I keep on walking.

I hope one day to walk the whole island and come back on the port. Anyone done this?

Here is what I did last week when I was there: http://www.mapmywalk.com/workout/2025073763

So, its okay to walk past the "No go" signs? I bet if something happened, you would sue the cruise lines for negligence, and claim the emergency response was too slow.

How do you pay for the new lobster shack lunch? Cash or sign and sail card? Or back on ship at end of cruise? I want to pay for 2 lunches for me and my wife. I am in a wheelchair. She can push me for BBQ, lobster lunches and drinks. What is best way? Will be at ROC airport till flight at 5:30am then will change planes in DC till we get down to FLL and embark on ms Rotterdam around lunchtime. Let me know best suggestions for this. Alan and Joan

Are there any shade areas with chairs or lounges?

Just got back. The further you go down the beach, the closer the trees are to the water and you can put a lounger under the trees. Also, there are hammocks scattered around that are somewhat shaded. They look like they belong to the cabanas but are fair game for anyone.

Thank you.