vgottlieb Posted October 25, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 25, 2006 For those of you that have been to both of these private islands. I have only been to Half Moon Cay. Is Princess Cay just as nice? Any other information would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfsd Posted October 25, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I think they are both great both beautiful not too much shopping (good) and lots of activities mary:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fllcruiser Posted October 25, 2006 #3 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I rate Half Moon Cay a 10 and Princess Cay a 5. When I sail Holland I always get off at Half Moon when I sail Princess I stay onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwtravel Posted October 26, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Unfortunately, considering I have been to Princess Cay 3x and will be back again over Christmas and just once to Half Moon Cay, there is absolutely no comparsion between the two. Half Moon Cay has a nicer beach, nicer facilities and was about 1/2 as crowded (when on the Zuiderdam vs. Grand Class ships). Princess Cay is ok. Half Moon Cay is Fantastic. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodofpine Posted October 26, 2006 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I agree that Half Moon beats Princess Cay by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise prn Posted October 26, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I haven't been to HMC yet, but was not impressed with Princess Cay. Don't go in the water unless you're wearing aqua shoes. The bottom is really rocky and hurts your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelton Posted October 26, 2006 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Maybe my expectations of Princess Cays was too high since I visited Half Moon Cay first, but HMC is by far the best for all the reason listed above. If you are into snorkling, then the area to the right (over the bridge) when you go to Princess was real nice, but you will need shoes and very carefully watch your step until you get deep enough to begin to snorkle. The area to the left on Princess Cays is better for swimming, but is very crowded and the actual swim area small. HMC is just a better swimming and beach island with a better and more comfortable layout. Not to mention the food. On PC it seemed the food was cooked on board or somewhere else and placed on warmers (it may have been cooked on the island, but it tasted like warm overs). On HMC they open up the grills and start cooking on the island (I saw theem cooking and on PC I did not). And believe me the burgers and hot dogs were much better tasting on HMC and the cookies and brownies tasted better as well. HMC is a 10 and PC would be about a 5 or 6 at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgottlieb Posted October 26, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks for the info. I might just stay aboard the ship. Half Moon Cay is just ideal and if Princess Cay is that bad I do not want to waste my time going there. I assume you tender there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennb Posted October 26, 2006 #9 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I agree that HMC is much better than Princess Cays - however, I found the tender back from HMC the ride from "hell." We were stuck in the tender for a long time (I have no idea why) - got to be very sweltering inside - very much like a sauna. It was very uncomfortable to say the least. The Princess tender was a much better experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennew Posted October 27, 2006 #10 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I love Princess Cays. HMC might be "better"...but Princess Cays is exactly what a beach is supposed to be. The only complaint I have is that the bathrooms are disgusting. All of the toilets were clogged in the ladies room. To us, Princess Cays is the most stress-free stop. We don't have to worry about booking an excursion or trying to see a million things in one day. The beach is the only attraction and we like that. No feeling that we might be missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted October 27, 2006 #11 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I think HMC is #1, but Princess Cay is also very nice. But... if you have to know, that on HMC cabanas are actually little homes, and on Princess they are clamshells.. Both islands are fun, and both are MUCH better than Stirrup Cay of NCL, much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBCit Posted October 27, 2006 #12 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Anybody have pictures? I am glad to hear Princess Cay is nicer then NCL's Stirrup Cay because I did not enjoy that one at all. RCI's Labadee was by far the most beautiful of the private islands I have been to so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelton Posted November 1, 2006 #13 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Anybody have pictures? I am glad to hear Princess Cay is nicer then NCL's Stirrup Cay because I did not enjoy that one at all. RCI's Labadee was by far the most beautiful of the private islands I have been to so far. If I did this right you can view my pictures of both private beaches at this site: http://travel.webshots.com/album/555267316gzoits I have a lot more of Half Moon Cay because frankly it was my first cruise and I got trigger happy with the camera. Although after looking through my Princess pictures I didn't take as many pictures as I wish I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineandbeach Posted November 3, 2006 #14 Share Posted November 3, 2006 In my opinion half Moon Cay was as close to paradise as I could find. Princess Cays was my least favorite private Island (also been to Celebrity's and RCI) of them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexico5 Posted November 3, 2006 #15 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Hi, we have not been to any of these private islands and are going to the Princess Cays one. By the sounds of things, it might be just as well not to have anything else to compare it to. As long as there is sand and water we will be fine... But I do have a question for those who have been. For lunch do they serve anything but meat? Would they have any kind of fish or chicken or is it just hamburgers and hotdogs? Any veggie dogs? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwtravel Posted November 3, 2006 #16 Share Posted November 3, 2006 There is Chicken, some salads and definately fruit served at Princess Cay. Noit sure about Veggie Burgers. The last time I was there I went back and ate on the ship. Not very crowded and much better food choices. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_breaze Posted November 3, 2006 #17 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Half Moon Cay is definitely nicer but Princess Cays is nice as well. If you've never been, I'd check it out. Most people I've talked to love Princess Cays. I believe Half Moon Cay routinely wins the "Best Private Island Award". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodofpine Posted November 3, 2006 #18 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I love Princess Cays. HMC might be "better"...but Princess Cays is exactly what a beach is supposed to be. The only complaint I have is that the bathrooms are disgusting. All of the toilets were clogged in the ladies room. I wouldn't stay on board at PC... it is nice. But - I've got to chuckle at the statement that PC is "exactly what a beach is supposed to be"... the "beach" or the toilets? The "beach" at Princess Cay is wholly man made (site delivered, excavated sand [nicely done mind you]) hence the immediate transition to rock upon entry into the water at the ankle deep mark. :D The water at PC is beautiful Bahamian blue though and relaxing to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Chatterer Posted November 3, 2006 #19 Share Posted November 3, 2006 For those of you that have been to both of these private islands. I have only been to Half Moon Cay. Is Princess Cay just as nice? Any other information would be nice. Princess Cays Photo Link. Click on an individual picture to enlarge. http://www.princessshutter.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Chatterer Posted November 3, 2006 #20 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Also see: http://images.google.com/images?q=princess+cays&hl=en&lr=&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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