bhorney32 Posted September 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I know that it is a beach with not much there, but is alcohol available? If so, what age? Carnival Sunshine- June 21, 2014 Carnival Valor- June 20, 2015 Carnival Dream- June 19, 2016 Carnival Ecstasy- October 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted September 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Of course there is alcohol. It is a major revenue source for cruise lines. Even though the island is Bahamian territory, I believe the minimum age for alcohol service on HMC is 21. The same as aboard ship. At least that is my memory. Edited September 26, 2016 by broberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorney32 Posted September 26, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thanks for the tip. [emoji846] Carnival Sunshine- June 21, 2014 Carnival Valor- June 20, 2015 Carnival Dream- June 19, 2016 Carnival Ecstasy- October 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidog Posted September 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 26, 2016 HMC is a Carnival island and everything on the island is just like it is on ship, ie free lunch is served buffet style like on Lido, alcohol can be purchased (as well as anything else) using your sail and sign card. I believe the last time we were there they had floating mats available for $14. There is a playground area with items for kids. It is really a nice beach excursion day. The water is beyond beautiful. You will actually be "tendered" over to the island. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioTraveller Posted October 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2016 How hard it is to get shade? (We don't want to rent a cabana). We would like to rent a clamshell or be under trees. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 4, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) It's just like being on the ship,..same rules apply. EVERYTHING comes from the ship, too...food, drink, etc... Plenty of trees for shade! You really don't need to spend a penny there, if you don't want to! Edited October 4, 2016 by cb at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted October 5, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2016 How hard it is to get shade? (We don't want to rent a cabana). We would like to rent a clamshell or be under trees. Thanks! If you are on the beach, very limited space for shade. But renting a clamshell is super easy. Just pick a chair and they will come along with the tools to put the umbrella thing up for you. They walk up and down the beach all day. No worries. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXCruiser10 Posted October 13, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Clamshell rentals are $19.95 and include 2 loungers with the clamshell. This is really your best option for shade while on the beach. There is also bar service on the beach but it is quicker to just go to the fake pirate ship and get your own. BBQ is delicious. You will love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daclown81 Posted October 14, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Just got back from HMC. Here is a picture I took of their drink menu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzemt Posted December 4, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2016 It's just like being on the ship,..same rules apply. EVERYTHING comes from the ship, too...food, drink, etc...Plenty of trees for shade! You really don't need to spend a penny there, if you don't want to! If you have the 15 drink a day package on the ship, is it going to be good for the HMC day?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted December 4, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 4, 2016 It's just like being on the ship,..same rules apply. EVERYTHING comes from the ship, too...food, drink, etc...Plenty of trees for shade! You really don't need to spend a penny there, if you don't want to! If you have the 15 drink a day package on the ship, is it going to be good for the HMC day?? Sorry, this is another bum scoop from cb at sea. While many things are the same as on the ship, Holland America, and I believe it is true for Carnival as well, don't allow their drink packages to be used on HMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loerie Posted December 4, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Anywifi available ? Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited December 4, 2016 by loerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted December 4, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Anywifi available ? Sent from my iPad using Forums Not in my experience (8 stops) and nobody has reported any recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loerie Posted December 4, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Thanks Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHeadTexan Posted December 5, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 5, 2016 How hard it is to get shade? (We don't want to rent a cabana). We would like to rent a clamshell or be under trees. Thanks! We were on HMC on 11/21 in cabana 10 (green). There are shady areas between cabanas 9, 10, and 11. There is a hammock between 10 and 11 and lots of loungers. Also the last restroom is located behind #9. Most people did not walk down to this area, so it was not crowded (2 ships there) Hope this helps. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted December 5, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Clamshell rentals are $19.95 and include 2 loungers with the clamshell. This is really your best option for shade while on the beach. There is also bar service on the beach but it is quicker to just go to the fake pirate ship and get your own. BBQ is delicious. You will love it! Pretty sure they're $29.95 now. At least that's what's showing on my Nieuw Amsterdam cruise in January. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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