Half Moon Cay Question

I have a cruise coming up in a couple of week that includes a stop at Half Moon Cay. It's been several years since I've been there and was wondering if there have been any major changes to the island in the last couple of years or so?

I was there in 2015 and 2016, I don't remember any major changes in that time period.

Didn't see any changes last visit there.

Wish they would develop more of the island and have room for two ships so we could go more often

Ohhh, how I love HMC! I haven't been there since 2013 and can't wait to go back!

The only real change is that it used to be a relaxing beach day. Now with music blasting from the ship bar, it's more of a club scene. We'll be back there in 5 weeks but I'm not as excited about the port as I used to be.

The only real change is that it used to be a relaxing beach day. Now with music blasting from the ship bar, it's more of a club scene. We'll be back there in 5 weeks but I'm not as excited about the port as I used to be.

Thanks for posting this. I've booked HMC a couple times the past few years, but every time the port call ends up being cancelled for weather. I've wondered how that ship bar has changed the experience.

Wish they would develop more of the island and have room for two ships so we could go more often

They are limited on the development since most if the island is a wildlife sanctuary. I appreciate having a smaller guest load on this island, can't imagine it with 5 or 6 thousand people.

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Not going to happen, thank goodness.

 

They are limited on the development since most if the island is a wildlife sanctuary. I appreciate having a smaller guest load on this island, can't imagine it with 5 or 6 thousand people.

 

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Probably not but wish more cruises would go there than say another day at Nassau

Last time we were there two ships did anchor and use the island (both Holland America). We were scheduled but the Nieuw Amsterdam came because of weather at another port. Lots of people but we still had plenty of room and no trouble getting food, drinks, or tenders

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The Seafood Shack (extra cost) is rather new at HMC. :)

Two ships often port at HMC. I've even seen a HAL & CCL ship together (in a pic). Imagine being on a HAL ship at HMC and see a funnel coming around the corner, they must Sh*t.

I don't like the two story cabanas, pirate ship, and seafood shack that have been added since Carnival started sailing to HMC. Best Caribbean port IMHO but I prefer the less developed HMC. I will only book when one ship is scheduled. HAL does a better job at the BBQ and cabana service. I find less people on the island with HAL vs CCL.

Didnt realize HMC could or would take two ships. Interesting

HAL and Carnival ships are never in HMC at the same time.

Also, the Seafood Shack has a different menu for HAL ships.

HAL and Carnival ships are never in HMC at the same time.

Wrong

Didnt realize HMC could or would take two ships. Interesting

They have had three but its rare and sometimes a non Carnival/HAL ship ports as well.

Here are some examples

Monday 19 February, 2018

Carnival Sensation (arriving at 07:00 - departing at 15:00)

ms Zuiderdam (arriving at 08:00 - departing at 15:00)

Monday 12 March, 2018

ms Eurodam (arriving at 08:00 - departing at 16:00)

ms Zuiderdam (arriving at 08:00 - departing at 14:00)

Carnival Conquest (arriving at 09:00 - departing at 17:00)

Wednesday 17 April, 2019

Le Boreal (arriving at 17 Apr - departing at 17 Apr)

ms Volendam (arriving at 08:00 - departing at 15:00)

The examples listed are for 2018.

There have been other years when both HAL and Carnival ships were scheduled for HMC on the same day ... BUT in the end only the HAL ship actually went.

The examples listed are for 2018.

There have been other years when both HAL and Carnival ships were scheduled for HMC on the same day ... BUT in the end only the HAL ship actually went.

Wrong, they have been scheduled in the past.

Didnt realize HMC could or would take two ships. Interesting

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Exactly .... they have been scheduled in the past ... BUT only the HAL ship actually ended up making the port stop. The Carnival ship was changed to someplace elsewhere ... mostly Nassau. Carnival cruisers were not happy.

Wrong

 

 

 

They have had three but its rare and sometimes a non Carnival/HAL ship ports as well.

 

Here are some examples

 

Monday 19 February, 2018

Carnival Sensation (arriving at 07:00 - departing at 15:00)

ms Zuiderdam (arriving at 08:00 - departing at 15:00)

 

Monday 12 March, 2018

ms Eurodam (arriving at 08:00 - departing at 16:00)

ms Zuiderdam (arriving at 08:00 - departing at 14:00)

Carnival Conquest (arriving at 09:00 - departing at 17:00)

 

Wednesday 17 April, 2019

Le Boreal (arriving at 17 Apr - departing at 17 Apr)

ms Volendam (arriving at 08:00 - departing at 15:00)

Guess if Carnival can go to the RCCL private island they would reciprocate.

HA has always had first dibs on HMC and surprised that two have ever been scheduled and there at same time

The Seafood Shack (extra cost) is rather new at HMC. :)

Anyone care to elaborate about this? Location, Costs etc...:)

Anyone care to elaborate about this? Location, Costs etc...:)

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Duplicat

I know (from people who sail on Carnival) that the prices for the Cabanas are lower than what HAL charges.

Also -- there is a different menu for the Carnival ships at the Lobster Shack.

Wonder how this will work for the March 12, 2018 with 2 HAL ships and 1 Carnival ship?

I know (from people who sail on Carnival) that the prices for the Cabanas are lower than what HAL charges.

Also -- there is a different menu for the Carnival ships at the Lobster Shack.

Wonder how this will work for the March 12, 2018 with 2 HAL ships and 1 Carnival ship?

Good question KK about the Lobster shack.... I guess I will find out since we will be there that day.

On the cabana/villa question, doesn't HAL have butler service for those (Carnival does not) and thus maybe the higher cost?'

Edit: another thing that will be interesting that day is the allocation of cabanas and villas among the three ships since you have wait until you're on board to select one that you've previously reserved.