Koshlong Posted November 21, 2010 #1 Share Posted November 21, 2010 We called at HMC last month and noticed that there was construction going on between Cabanas 5 and 6, just behind the water sports area. It looked like the giant rib bones of a decomposed whale? I asked a couple of the life guards what was going on, and they said HAL was building a new bar and restaurant that was supposed to simulate the inside of an old sailing ship. It sounded interesting. I wondered if anyone else knows any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsfan Posted December 10, 2010 #2 Share Posted December 10, 2010 We called at HMC last month and noticed that there was construction going on between Cabanas 5 and 6, just behind the water sports area. It looked like the giant rib bones of a decomposed whale? I asked a couple of the life guards what was going on, and they said HAL was building a new bar and restaurant that was supposed to simulate the inside of an old sailing ship. It sounded interesting. I wondered if anyone else knows any more? we were just there an it looks like a pirate ship at this point. Still far from being completed as well. I guess they are building a ship and making it some type of bar/restaurant. That would be a shame though...leave the Island alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted December 11, 2010 #3 Share Posted December 11, 2010 That would be a shame though...leave the Island alone From pictures I have seen, it appears as if this thing may turn out to be an eyesore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeluvs2cruise Posted December 11, 2010 #4 Share Posted December 11, 2010 From pictures I have seen, it appears as if this thing may turn out to be an eyesore. I agree. Also, we had cabana #5 last May and it was a fairly quiet area. A bar will probably bring more noise and congestion to that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshlong Posted December 11, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted December 11, 2010 deeluvs2cruise.......I, too, have had cabana 5 (sky blue) and enjoyed the location. However, after seeing the construction last October, this time we booked #9 (eggshell). From the pictures I have seen, too, I hope they cut some windows in the hull; it looks as it there will be some kind of sun terrace on the poop deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot73 Posted December 22, 2010 #6 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I just returned from a cruise with a stop at HMC. That bar is really an eyesore. Why would they build it right along the beach? If it was further back from the water, it might have not stuck out like it does. One of the reasons I love HMC is because it is not like all the other ports. It still has the look of an unspoiled and quiet island without the tackiness of other islands. What is Carnival Corp trying to do -- turn this wonderful oasis into another Grand Turk Margaritaville?:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted December 23, 2010 #7 Share Posted December 23, 2010 One of the reasons they never built a dock at HMC was because they didn't want to spoil its natural beauty. Building a shiplke bar is just plain dumb, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot73 Posted December 23, 2010 #8 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I hope that the "Carnivalization" of HMC has not begun. We can hope that a good storm will come along and sweep that monstrosity away.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted December 23, 2010 #9 Share Posted December 23, 2010 We can hope that a good storm will come along and sweep that monstrosity away.:) It will happen. HMC sustains damage each hurricane season. Of course, some years are worse than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksPhilly Posted December 25, 2010 #10 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I hope that the "Carnivalization" of HMC has not begun. We can hope that a good storm will come along and sweep that monstrosity away.:) We saw it,needs a good hurricane to wipe it off the island.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshlong Posted December 29, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Has anyone got an up to date picture to post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted January 2, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I'll be there in a week and a half and will take pics. I'll report back, if someone doesn't beat me to it, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seguincruiser Posted January 2, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Mamma would you also let us know if they are doing construction with guests there. I want to rent a cabanna but don't want to hear construction noise. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplc882 Posted January 3, 2011 #14 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Would really appreciate the pics, we are there on 2/20 on Nieuw Amsterdamn and right now are looking at cabanas 9 or 10. Hope that would put us far enough away form the noise if construction is still going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshlong Posted January 3, 2011 Author #15 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Would really appreciate the pics, we are there on 2/20 on Nieuw Amsterdamn and right now are looking at cabanas 9 or 10. Hope that would put us far enough away form the noise if construction is still going on. We booked #9 for March, hoping the same thing! It looked far enough away on the map............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted January 17, 2011 #16 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm back, and yes, HMC lived up to all the hype and was wonderful. However...the new pirate ship bar, "Captain On The Rocks", was kind large and starting about mid-day, fairly noisy. It didn't bother us, as we didn't pay for a cabana and maybe for the peace and quiet, but I can see it being problematic for some. I'll post pics below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seguincruiser Posted January 17, 2011 #17 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Thanks Mamma. I am renting a cabana and will look for one further down the beach. Are you going to do a review of your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted January 18, 2011 #18 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks Mamma. I am renting a cabana and will look for one further down the beach. Are you going to do a review of your cruise? Yes, I submitted one for the general review area here and posted it over on the Carnival board as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeron51 Posted January 18, 2011 #19 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos - you have a beautiful family. I very much enjoyed reading your review. My extended family and I (12 in total) will be sailing on the Liberty in July to celebrate my daughter's sweet 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishlinny Posted January 18, 2011 #20 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks for the pics, Mama. Wow, that really is a shame they built that monstrocity, and right along the cabana line no less!:mad: The cruiselines sure know how to ruin natural beauty and the whole feel of a place:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted January 18, 2011 #21 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I hope that the "Carnivalization" of HMC has not begun. According to the first post HAL is building this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moran4carnival Posted January 18, 2011 #22 Share Posted January 18, 2011 So what would be the best Cabana to rent so you are away from that bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishlinny Posted January 18, 2011 #23 Share Posted January 18, 2011 So what would be the best Cabana to rent so you are away from that bar The bar is between cabanas 5 and 6, so I imagine you would want 8 or above. What a shame...we had 5 last year and it was a great location...no more, however:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancydee Posted January 19, 2011 #24 Share Posted January 19, 2011 According to the first post HAL is building this. HAL is owned by Carnival Corp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted January 19, 2011 #25 Share Posted January 19, 2011 HAL is owned by Carnival Corp. True - I hadn't thought about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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