Jan 04, 2020 to help plan your time on time on the carnival island, this map of half moon cay is extremely helpful. Half moon cay is accessible only to holland america line and. Also known as little san salvador island, half moon cay is. Feb 17, 2014 half moon cay cabana map, private islands. All of the food on half moon cay is included in the cruise price with the exception of the sodas, alcohol and ice cream. Half moon cay bahamas carnival private island cruise port. Its namesake, the ss noordam, first sailed in 1902 and ten years later it warned the titanic of approaching icebergs. One thing to remember is that the bbq is only open from 11. Half moon cay bahamas carnival private island cruise. The reserve is a bird sanctuary of international repute with very rich bird diversity. Guests to the island will notice five new, colorful, twostory beach villas available for rent during each call. Feb 17, 2014 half moon cay cabana map in my searches for which cabana to pick on hmc, i found that there really is no detailed numberedcolored map to help show people cabana locations along with the new beach villa locations.
Half moon cay became one of the most popular ports of call for the lines. When was the last time you whiled away the day on a private caribbean island. Half moon cay vacations plan a trip with half moon cay. Views from half moon cay, bahamas traveling with the jones.
The island is built on 45 acres along the crescentshaped beach with more than a mile in length that fronts on a protected bay leading west to exuma sound. See the numerous species of flora ranging from red mangroves to the ornamental silver buttonwood tree. Also included are a bird list and the most recent holland america map of the island. Lustre, jewelry from nature featuring conch jewelry and cay farmed oysters, guaranteed to hold a lustrous cultured pearl for mounting on site. But theres nothing like half moon cay, our pristine private island paradise in the bahamas. Half moon caye is an island and natural monument of belize located at the southeast corner of lighthouse reef atoll. Half moon cay is a private island that was bought by carnival corporation in the late 90s. Ultimate guide to half moon cay excursions and tips. Widely regarded as the premier privateisland experience in the caribbean, it combines the pristine beauty of a.
Dec 20, 2008 from the december 6 noordam half moon cay shore excursions folder half moon cay cabanas, very limited only 15 private cabanas on the island. Half moon beach little san salvador island half moon cay. The flat, sandy island is spectacular, and passengers can enjoy the crescentshaped beach and all sorts of water activities. Half moon cay cabana map private islands cruise critic. Come take a walk on the beautiful white sand beaches of the stunning half moon cay in the bahamas. Tropical kayak adventure hmc shore excursions carnival. It is located roughly halfway between eleuthera and cat island. To help plan your time on time on the carnival island, this map of half moon cay is extremely helpful. Half moon cay port of call the official site of the bahamas. Plus, up to two more guests sail with you for free or reduced fares offer applies to select 2019 europe, mediterranean, and transatlantic cruises. Detailed information on half moon cay, bahamas including its history, things to do, shore excursions, food and drinks, weather, what is at the pot, island map.
Half moon cay, bahamas cruise ship calendar 20202021 provides the opportunity to search arrival and departure schedules of cruise ships sailing to the carnivals private island. Located on 55 acres of the 2,400acre little san salvador island, half moon cay has been rated as best private island by porthole cruise magazine for the past four years. For most of its existence, its been known as little san salvador island, but was renamed when holland america bought the property in 1996. Also known as little san salvador island, half moon cay is a private island owned by carnaval. Awardwinning private island, half moon cay holland. Half moon cay is one of 700 islands in the bahamas. The following is a compilation of birding information on half moon cay. Half moon cay the private island in the bahamas that carnival and holland america share looks like a movie set of a beach.
The sand is pristinely white, with nary a scratchy shell or. Get up to 50% off cruise fares for you and a guest on select holland america line sailings when you book by july 15, 2019. There are some musttry activities on this island and some things you can skip. Half moon cay, bahamas travel guide encircle photos.
Little san salvador island, also known as half moon cay, is one of about 700 islands that make up the archipelago of the bahamas. It has since developed 200,000 m2 50 acres of the 9. You only have half a day at half moon cay so make sure to see the beach during the port visit. This is a privatelyowned island, one of the assets of holland america line subsidiary company and brand of carnival corporation. Half moon cay is a private cruise port in the bahamas visited by carnival corporation cruise ships. Half moon cay gets new twostory beach villas holland.
Oct 28, 2017 half moon cay became one of the most popular ports of call for the lines. Half moon cay enjoys a warm, agreeable climate that varies little yearround. Half moon cay is holland america lines private island in the bahamas, owned by parent company carnival cruise lines. Formerly known as little san salvador island, it was renamed half moon cay in a nod to its gorgeous 2. The timetable displays dates and times the cruise ships are in half moon cay is based on the annual ships itineraries.
Half moon cay has more than 2,350 acres in pristine condition awaiting exploration. Prior to being owned by hal, little san salvador was the private. Half moon cay port map and cruise schedule cruisemapper. Gorgeous drone video of half moon cay, private cruise island. In my searches for which cabana to pick on hmc, i found that there really is no detailed numberedcolored map to help show people cabana. Contact your cruise expert at 18884031425 and ask if this special applies to this departure. The following list is a compilation of birds reported by. Half moon cay cruise port schedule 202020212022, map, address, ship terminals, hotels, tours, shore excursions. It is not as private as others and kids will not resoect the fact that it is private at all. This natural monument was the first nature reserve to have been established in belize under the national park systems act in 1981 and first marine protected area in central america.
Half moon cay was once little san salvador island in the bahamas but was renamed by holland america line to honor henry hudsons small ship once featured on the holland america line logo. May 03, 2017 on a recent carnival cruise i did with my sister, we stopped at half moon cay the private island in the bahamas that carnival and holland america share. Built on 65 acres of the 2,400acre uninhabited bahamian island of little san salvador, a bird sanctuary. Detailed information on half moon cay, bahamas including its history, things to do, shore excursions, food and drinks, weather, what is at the pot, island map, beach options, local shopping, how to stay connected, what not to miss and how to get around on carnival cruise lines private island. It comes with a butler, cook, water slide, and more. Awardwinning half moon cay, our private bahamian island, celebrated its 15th anniversary this caribbean cruise season, and to commemorate the milestone we enhanced island offerings and features. We do not recommend accommodating more than 6 guests per cabana. The island is graced with a distinctive crescent bay, bordered by a powdery, whitesand beach, and bonefish lagoon. On a recent carnival cruise i did with my sister, we stopped at half moon cay the private island in the bahamas that carnival and holland america share. Things to do in half moon cay, bahamas cruise panorama.
Smudgecat, the cabana is worth every penny, you will love it and half moon cay. Awardwinning private island, half moon cay holland america. Summer high temperatures may through october average between the mid80s to low90s f. Half moon cay is an exclusive port of call for all holland america and. Half moon cay was named after hollandamericas logo, which. Awards also recently awarded half moon cay its highest honors. Half moon cay is a 2,400 acre island that sits between eleuthera island and cat island, less than 100 miles southeast from nassau. Half moon cay little san salvador island is a crescentshaped private island owned by carnival cruise line and used seasonally.
We splurged on a half moon cay cabana rental and it was worth every penny. Located within the balmy bahamas, half moon cay is a beautiful destination at any time of year. Feb 22, 2018 cruise port tips bahamas 21 things about half moon cay, bahamas our half moon cay guide covering many aspects of carnivals and holland america lines own private island resort in the bahamas. Half moon cay information guide background on half moon cay acquired in december 1996, debuted in december 1997. It is a destination on most caribbean itineraries and on panama canal cruises. I would recommend avoiding all excursions on hmc and enjoying the beach, also, avoid cabana 1. We rented two villas for the 22 people in our party. This private paradise has been designated a wild bird reserve by bahamian national trust. Jul 01, 2016 come take a walk on the beautiful white sand beaches of the stunning half moon cay in the bahamas. The half moon cay cabana rental is considered a shore excursion, and must be purchased in advance. Watch for seabirds while your naturalist guide fills you in on the history of the islands earliest and only inhabitants. The bahamian national trust has designated part of half moon cay a wild bird preserve and its brackish interior lagoon bonefish lagoon has been designated as an important wetland. Cooled by the trade winds that blow almost continually throughout the islands, winter temperatures november through april range from lows of mid60 f at night to afternoon highs in the low to mid70s f.
Each villa had a bathroom with shower, hot tub, beach floats, snorkel gear, a card table, small refrigerator, counter space, kitchen sink, and amazing views. Half moon cay cabana map holland america line cruise. Half moon beach, little san salvador island half moon cay. Rode carnival cruise line, and stopped at half moon cay. Holland america lines half moon cay was named for its long crescent beach. This is also belizes oldest site of wildlife protection since it was first designated as a bird. Stingray adventure at stingray cove, learn all about these gentle giants, then wade in to. A cruise port not to miss half moon cay, bahamas trip101. Half moon cay cabana map halfmoon cay, cruise, cruise vacation. Sipped a tropical cooler in the shade of a palm tree. Half moon cay is the very definition of a pristine jewel of the caribbean.
The ms noordham is one of 15 cruise ships operated by the holland american line. It is a private island, owned by holland america line, which uses it as a port of call for the cruise ships it operates in the region. Half moon cay, bahamas holland americas private island. The 2,400 acre island features a 2mile long, crescentshaped beach of white powder sand, and is uninhabited except for a few caretaker residents. Cruisemapper provides free cruise tracking, current ship positions, itinerary schedules, deck plans, cabins, accidents and incidents cruise minus reports, cruise news. It is the image that pops up in your head when you think of a perfect white sand beach, with clear turquoise water, tropical palm trees, and endless blue sky. All cruise ships are linked to their complete current itinerary. Half moon cay officially little san salvador island, sized 2400 acres 9,7 km2 is located approx 10 mi 16 km southeast of nassau, and halfway between the bahamian islands cat and eleuthera. Half moon cay cruise port map with cruise ship locations and cruise schedule arrivalsdepartures. The most stunning, highestrated privateisland experience in the region, half moon cay has won porthole cruise magazines best private island award 17 consecutive years, and was also named the best in travel weeklys readers choice awards. Situated in between eleuthera and cat island, only a small portion of the land has been developed, leaving the rest as a natural wildlife. Lustre, jewelry from nature featuring conch jewelry and cayfarmed oysters, guaranteed to hold a lustrous cultured pearl for mounting on site. The name of the island was changed from little san salvador to halfmoon cay.
Half moon cay cabana map halfmoon cay, cruise, cruise. Hals private island, half moon cay is a beach paradise that can get crowded near the. Half moon cay cabana rental shore excursion about a mom. If you have a drink package onboard your ship, it does not extend to the island. In the heart of the bahamas known, officially and historically, as little san salvador, half moon cay is one of more than 700 islands that comprise the bahamas. From your ship, its hard to miss the 2 miles of white sand beach that faces northwest along the exuma sound. Gorgeous drone video of half moon cay, private cruise. Thos guide to half moon cay excursions covers activities on the private island along with information about lunch, tips, facts, and a half moon cay map. Kayak part of the lagoon that comprises over 1400 square acres of protected habitat. The west indies village features shops, a straw market, a first aidnurse station, post office, bahamianstyle chapel, ice cream shop and bar. Half moon cay was named after holland america s logo, which depicts explorer henry hudsons ship, the half moon, and also to reflect the islands spectacular crescentshaped white sand beach. Half moon cay bahamas island tour by drone youtube. Half moon cay accommodates up to 4,500 guests per day in several areas, most of which are handicappedaccessible.
Half moon cay cruise ship schedule 20202021 crew center. Carnival private island half moon cay bahamas half moon cay is located around 10 miles 16 km southeast of nassau. Cruise port tips bahamas 21 things about half moon cay, bahamas our half moon cay guide covering many aspects of carnivals and holland america lines own private island resort in. From the december 6 noordam half moon cay shore excursions folder half moon cay cabanas, very limited only 15 private cabanas on the island. It is located between eleuthera and cat island and is approximately 100 miles south of nassau. The bar will stay open later and does serve limited snacks and drinks. Half moon cay is accessible only to holland america line and windstar guests. Located about 100 miles southeast of nassau, the island sprawls out over 2,400 acres, although. Cruises to half moon cay, bahamas holland america line. In my searches for which cabana to pick on hmc, i found that there really is no detailed numberedcolored map to help show. They all offer several luxuries that will make a great day, even more spectacular.
Half moon cay has a good number of full service bars. I took a cruise on carnival pride there to do the snorkel excursion in open water. Upon entering the port from the marina, a huge archway proclaims it as read more. Both hals vessels and carnival cruise lines ships stop at this privatelyowned paradise. See more ideas about vacation, cruise vacation and cruise.
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