Does renting a clamshell at Half Moon Cay give you priority tendering?

[heju]

My next Carnival cruise has Half Moon Cay as a port. My plan was to rent a clamshell because I heard renting a clamshell can get you on one of the first few tender boats that leaves the ship but I want to confirm if it is true. My last resort if renting a clamshell will not give me priority tendering, and I know it's a bit extreme so I'll take the hate comments, is to purchase a cheaper excursion (Like the $24.99 bike tour) to get on a tender boat quickly and not show up. Do any of these options sound feasible in order to get off the ship quickly without having to get a tender ticket? These options are cheaper than purchasing Faster to the Fun anyway. 

[PC 462]

Yes, it does.  At least it did last March when we last visited!

[mantle]

NOT when I went on the Legend in Oct., 2022 - I asked at the shore excursion desk and they said only Villas get you on am early tender boat 

 

Maybe others will respond

[1kaper]

We were on the Spirit in November of 2022 and we got it with our clamshell rental.  They didn't even check anyone getting off. 

 

[notsurewhatmynameshouldbe]

When and where did you have to meet to get on the early shuttle?