half moon cay cabanas

[refman]

can anyone tell me the arrangement in color order the cabanas are on the private island? a few years back there was a post with a picture of the cabanas on the beach and it was easy to see the arrangement. thanks in advance for any help. we want to try and reserve one closer to the pier.

[Typhoon1]

Closest to the pier would be Taupe #1, Blue #2, Turquoise #3 and Orange #4.

[Willsot]

Had this from a previous post. I believe this is the order. Others please correct if there are mistakes. Smaller numbers closer to the pier.

 

#1 Taupe

#2 Blue (it's a royal blue)

#3 Turquoise

#4 Orange

#5 Sky Blue

#6 Purple

#7 Peach

#8 Pink

#9 Eggshell

#10 Lime Green

#11 Gray

#12 Yellow

#13 Terracotta

#14 Red

#15 Violet

[GmaPajama]

CC Member Skywalkervader posted this link to his photo lineup some time back. It's the best I've seen and I still use it. Just click anywhere on the photo and it will enlarge.

 

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/108/296583013_6fa96f5e51_o.jpg

[wilsonzoo]

we want to try and reserve one closer to the pier.

 

Keep in mind that the ones closer to the pier are also on the busiest stretch of beach. Closer to the pier, the food, etc! The ones at the far end are much quieter and make you feel like you truly are on your own private island. :)

[Typhoon1]

CC Member Skywalkervader posted this link to his photo lineup some time back. It's the best I've seen and I still use it. Just click anywhere on the photo and it will enlarge.

 

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/108/296583013_6fa96f5e51_o.jpg

 

It's a good idea to download this link to your PC and have it there for future reference. I have used it many times.

[Pokeynose]

We will be cruising the Carribean next Jan. with two of our older g-daughters and we were thinking about a cabana. I can't find the prices for them. Does anyone know what they are? I wouldn't think of letting them off the ship without me, grandma's rules,:D and since I can't walk too far the closer ones sound good to me. Thanks.

[Jewel99]

We will be cruising the Carribean next Jan. with two of our older g-daughters and we were thinking about a cabana. I can't find the prices for them. Does anyone know what they are? I wouldn't think of letting them off the ship without me, grandma's rules,:D and since I can't walk too far the closer ones sound good to me. Thanks.

 

From what I've read, the cabanas cost $249 for up to 4 people. For that price, you get the use of the cabana for the day, snorkel equipment for 4 people, floating mats, and they stock the fridge with some soft drinks, water and you get some munchies (chips and salsa and veggies I think).

 

If you have more than 4 people, there is a surcharge of about $40-50/person to cover the extra snorkel gear, floating mat and extra drinks/munchies.

 

BBQ lunch is included (for anyone - not just those in the cabanas), but you'll pay for rentals of any water equipment and alcoholic drinks.

 

The first cabana is wheelchair accessible, and the first 5 are relatively close to the bathrooms and food pavillion, but the ones further along the beach offer more privacy and a quieter area.

 

They do book up quickly from what I've read, so it pays to keep checking to see when they're available for booking. The people at HAL told me that they usually open up 4-6 months before a cruise, but that really seems to vary.

[Northshorecruisers]

Does anyone have info on the Grand Cabana? Location, pricing & what's included?

[Jewel99]

Does anyone have info on the Grand Cabana? Location, pricing & what's included?

 

I don't have pricing - but I think the base "Palm" package for the Oasis is about $1200 for 12 guests. Extra people cost more, or you can upgrade the package for extra fees. This is the info from the HAL site:

 

Private Oasis - Palm Package

 

The Private Oasis perches on a point, partially over water, so you can enjoy your private gathering in a luxurious setting, highlighted by an easy walkway into the warm turquoise waters. The Private Oasis offers a total of 1,620 square feet and includes a large covered deck and comfortable sun deck with eight-person hot tub. Features include an indoor teak dining table seating six people, outdoor teak lounges and bar stools accommodating 12, barbecue area, full wet bar and refrigerator, massage table, iPod music system, multi-colored Bahamian tapestries, men's and women's changing rooms, indoor and outdoor showers with heated fresh water, 100-foot walkway with misting stations and privacy gate. Your Palm Package menu throughout the day will include the services of a butler, personal chef, and lifeguard along with the following:

-Fresh Fruit, Danish, Chips & Salsa from 1000-1400

-Beverage Package with Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juices, Domestic and Imported Beers, House Pouring Wine by the Glass (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Sparkling Wine), Island Cocktails (Cuban Mojito, Beach Cruiser, Rum Runner), Frozen Tropical Classics (Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, BBC, Banana Colada, Cappuccino Colada, Margarita), Mocktails (Cool as a Cucumber, Pina not a Colada, Margarita Breeze, Tropical Delight) from 1000-1500

-BBQ lunch buffet with Assorted Salads, Fruit Salad, Grilled Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fresh Teriyaki glazed Mahi Mahi, Barbequed Pork Spare Ribs and Barbequed Chicken, Brownies & Cookies from 1130-1300

 

 

Notes:

The base rate is applicable for up to 12 guests. Only one guest need purchase the reservation for up to 12 guests. For groups with more than 12 guests, an Extra Person Surcharge for the Private Oasis at Half Moon Cay must be purchased for each additional person from 13-25 guests.

 

 

They then have an upgrade to the Royal Palm Package:

 

This special service upgrade is available to those guests who have purchased the Private Oasis - Palm Package (guests who are waitlisted for the Private Oasis - Palm Package should not purchase this upgrade until they have cleared the waitlist and secured the confirmed Private Oasis - Palm Package booking).

The Royal Palm Package Upgrade includes the services of a butler, personal chef, and lifeguard along with the following:

-Fresh Fruit, Danish, Chips & Salsa, Guacamole and sour cream from 1000-1400

-Beverage Package with Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juices, Domestic and Imported Beers, House Pouring Wine by the Glass (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Sparkling Wine, Island Cocktails (Cuban Mojito, Beach Cruiser, Rum Runner), Frozen Tropical Classics (Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, BBC, Banana Colada, Cappuccino Colada, Margarita), Mocktails (Cool as a Cucumber, Pina not a Colada, Margarita Breeze, Tropical Delight) from 1000-1500

-Greenhouse Spa Masseuse available as an add-on service for additional charge

-Premium BBQ lunch menu with Seafood Salad, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Chop Salad with Mango Vinaigrette, Grilled Shrimp, Caribbean Style BBQ Steaks, Blackened Grilled Fish, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Barbequed Chicken, Tropical Fruit Spears, Banana Coconut Cake, Brownies and Cookies from 11:30 13:00 The Royal Palm Package Upgrade price is applicable for up to 12 guests. For groups of more than 12 guests, each additional guest must purchase an Extra Person Surcharge for the Royal Palm Package Upgrade.

 

Notes:

The Royal Palm Package Upgrade is an add-on to the Private Oasis - Palm Package. This upgrade package is available only to those guests who have purchased the Private Oasis - Palm Package (guests who are waitlisted for the Private Oasis - Palm Package should not purchase this upgrade until they have cleared the waitlist and secured the confirmed Private Oasis - Palm Package booking).

 

Or you can upgrade to the Ultimate Oasis Package:

This special service upgrade is available to those guests who have purchased the Private Oasis - Palm Package (guests who are waitlisted for the Private Oasis - Palm Package should not purchase this upgrade until they have cleared the waitlist and secured the confirmed Private Oasis - Palm Package booking).

The Ultimate Oasis Package Upgrade includes an escorted transfer from the ship to the Private Oasis, the services of a butler, personal chef, and lifeguard along with the following:

-Table setting with white linen, fine china, silver ware and candles.

-Group Photo (as requested)

-Celebration Cake (as requested)

-Fresh Fruit, Danish, Chips & Salsa, Guacamole and sour cream from 1000-1400

-Beverage Package with a Floating Bar on surfboard, Unlimited Champagne (Dom Perignon), Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juices, Domestic and Imported Beers, House Pouring Wine by the Glass (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Island Cocktails (Cuban Mojito, Beach Cruiser, Rum Runner), Frozen Tropical Classics (Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, BBC, Banana Colada, Cappuccino Colada, Margarita), Mocktails (Cool as a Cucumber, Pina not a Colada, Margarita Breeze, Tropical Delight) from 1000-1500.

-Ultimate BBQ lunch menu with unlimited Russian Caviar with iced vodka, Jumbo Chilled Shrimp with Seaweed Salad, Iced King Crab Legs, Marinated Baby Grilled Vegetables, Assorted Salads (conch, pasta, island slaw), Ceviche of Tuna, Chop Salad with Mango Vinaigrette, Grilled Sea Scallops with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette, Grilled Lobster with Garlic and Rum Glaze, Tenderloin of Beef with Bahamian Peppercorn Sauce, Jerk Seasoned Breast of Chicken, Tropical Fruit Spears with Assorted Chocolates for Dipping, Grilled Pineapple Spears with Tia Maria Glaze, Bahamian Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, Coconut Key Lime Pie from 11:30 13:00

-Greenhouse Spa Masseuse available as an add-on service for additional charge The Ultimate Oasis Package Upgrade price is applicable for up to 12 guests. For groups of more than 12 guests, each additional guest must purchase an Extra Person Surcharge for the Ultimate Oasis Package Upgrade.

 

Notes:

The Ultimate Oasis Package Upgrade is an add-on to the Private Oasis - Palm Package. This upgrade package is available only to those guests who have purchased the Private Oasis - Palm Package (guests who are waitlisted for the Private Oasis - Palm Package should not purchase this upgrade until they have cleared the waitlist and secured the confirmed Private Oasis - Palm Package booking).

[Northshorecruisers]

Jewel99 - I am also originally from Canada - Mississauga.

 

Does anyone know how far in advance of the cruise the Grand Cabana is offered up? We will be celebrating quite a few birthdays on board and it sounds like the Grand Cabana would be the place to be!

[fann1sh]

Usually HMC "excuisions" (which include cabana rentals) open around 6 months before the cruise. However, they *can* open far in advance of that, and be sold out at the 6 month point! Check daily....I'm at 6 months out, and nothing yet.

[twinkletoes4445]

CC Member Skywalkervader posted this link to his photo lineup some time back. It's the best I've seen and I still use it. Just click anywhere on the photo and it will enlarge.

 

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/108/296583013_6fa96f5e51_o.jpg

 

This is a great picture when it comes to looking at the cabanas, but the colors are not listed exactly as HAL lists them on their site. I wish HAL would put the "number" next to the color on their site. It would make it a lot easier to figure it out.

 

Here's the colors HAL uses to describe them on their website...

 

 

Half Moon Cay Cabanas

 

1. Taupe

2. Blue

3. Turquoise (There’s a restroom behind the first three cabanas.)

4. Orange (one hammock between the orange and sky blue cabana)

5. Sky Blue

6. Purple

7. Peach (one hammock between the peach & pink-closer to peach)

8. Pink (one-maybe two between the pink & eggshell-closer to pink)

9. Eggshell (one hammock on each side of the eggshell-both close to eggshell) There’s a restroom behind the eggshell cabana.

10. Green (3 hammocks centered between the green & gray cabanas)

11. Gray (one hammock -on the yellow side, but close to the gray)

12. Yellow (3 hammocks centered between the yellow and terracotta)

13. Terracotta

14. Red

15. Violet

[seaisme]

good luck on color selection! we thought we had grey...but ended up with light purple! It's best to select a color that can't be re-intrepreted...like orange. Last time, we went with red to make certain we got the cabana we wanted.

 

As for the Grand cabana...they serve you special food (not just the bar-b-q food) and you get all your drinks free.

 

Butler service on the cabanas will provide transport of all your "stuff" (beach bag, etc.) plus keeping your drinks filled and getting you lunch from the Bar-b-q. They will actually come out to your float and deliver your drink to you. tip them well!

[refman]

Keep in mind that the ones closer to the pier are also on the busiest stretch of beach. Closer to the pier, the food, etc! The ones at the far end are much quieter and make you feel like you truly are on your own private island. :)

 

great point

[CruiserBruce]

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Butler service on the cabanas will provide transport of all your "stuff" (beach bag, etc.) plus keeping your drinks filled and getting you lunch from the Bar-b-q. They will actually come out to your float and deliver your drink to you. tip them well!

 

Butler service gets you a special menu, not the BBQ lunch, unless something has changed recently.

 

The special menu includes lobster or filet mignon (I believe in a sandwich) and some other items. Very good 3 course lunch. Plus chips, dip, fruit and a few other things. Also unlimited drinks. And, as mentioned, very good and personnal service. One of our favorite pics is the champagne service floating on our mats.

[Jewel99]

Jewel99 - I am also originally from Canada - Mississauga.

 

Cool! I lived in Mississauga for a couple of years before moving out to Cambridge. I'm originally from Montreal and went to Toronto for post-grad program.

[RuthC]

The special menu includes lobster or filet mignon (I believe in a sandwich)

I don't know if the lobster is in a sandwich or not, but the filet most definitely is not. It's a delicious steak, beautifully cooked and served. :)

[twinkletoes4445]

Butler service gets you a special menu, not the BBQ lunch, unless something has changed recently.

 

The special menu includes lobster or filet mignon (I believe in a sandwich) and some other items. Very good 3 course lunch. Plus chips, dip, fruit and a few other things. Also unlimited drinks. And, as mentioned, very good and personnal service. One of our favorite pics is the champagne service floating on our mats.

 

Here's the menu that was offered this past February. We were very disappointed when we were served shrimp salad instead of lobster salad sandwiches. I had lost 65 pounds prior to the cruise, and let me tell you, I was thinking of that lobster salad for the better part of a year and I was disappointed when we didn't receive them with our lunch. The butlers had no clue why they were using shrimp salad, although I'm sure there's a reason they didn't offer the lobster sandwiches that day, I was still sad. The lobster salad was soooo good the first time we had a cabana...oh well, what can you do? :)

 

 

HMC Cabana Butler Menu

 

Exotic Fruit Skewers

Mini Lobster Club Sandwich

Gazpacho

 

Choice of Brochette BBQ Jumbo Prawns, or Brochette Citrus Chicken Breast, or 5 OZ Cajun Sterling Silver Filet Mignon

 

Choice of Noordam ‘Drunken Whale’ Fresh Fruit in Myer’s Rum, or Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis

[bcs819]

this is great, thanks!

[Iowa-Cruiser]

I wish I had seen the line up prior to my booking a cabana. I found a color map on a site and thought I knew the color of cabana/location I wanted. I reserved violet, thinking it was where the purple one is. However, after thinking about the comment about being down the beach and seeming to be alone on a private island, I do not think I will change the reservation - the last one on the beach seems like a nice place. It is our honeymoon afterall.;)

 

I did make one confusing mistake when trying to book a cabana. Whenthe site asked for passengers going, I clicked both DW and me. The site said there was only room for one passenger, and the other could be waitlisted. I tried several other cabanas and got the same response. So was every cabana rented by a group of 3? When I called HAL I was set straight - since each cabana can hold 4, you only need to book with one passenger name. OK, so I am new at this.:o

 

The price for Jan 2010 is $299.

[cp556]

And our price for October 2009 is also $299/cabana.

[Iowa-Cruiser]

One poster mentioned tipping the butler well if you have the bulter service upgrade. How do you do this? Do you carry cash and tip or is this something done through the shipboard account?

 

Thanks.

[Sage]

We carry cash and tip at the end of the day. The Butlers are worth every penny. Enjoy your time on HMC.

[twinkletoes4445]

I wish I had seen the line up prior to my booking a cabana. I found a color map on a site and thought I knew the color of cabana/location I wanted. I reserved violet, thinking it was where the purple one is. However, after thinking about the comment about being down the beach and seeming to be alone on a private island, I do not think I will change the reservation - the last one on the beach seems like a nice place. It is our honeymoon afterall.;)

 

I did make one confusing mistake when trying to book a cabana. Whenthe site asked for passengers going, I clicked both DW and me. The site said there was only room for one passenger, and the other could be waitlisted. I tried several other cabanas and got the same response. So was every cabana rented by a group of 3? When I called HAL I was set straight - since each cabana can hold 4, you only need to book with one passenger name. OK, so I am new at this.:o

 

The price for Jan 2010 is $299.

 

It is confusing when it comes to booking a cabana online. HAL should put the cabana number along with the color. You'll love your cabana, and the last one isn't really that far away ... and it much more private.

 

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! :)