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Horseback Riding on land and sea through Carnival
meowdoc Says: The horses were used to people. We rode on land then went into the ocean. The water was to the horses' chest, and they loved it. They worked hard to go as fast as they could in the water. Beautiful, pristine beaches. Really friendly stable hands.
call_me_rhia Says: Because the island of Half Moon Cay is privately-owned has thankfully not really been developed, it means that there’s very little there to see – and this is its charm. There’s a small straw market selling your usual average t-shirts and hats, a first aid/nurse station, a...
grandmaR Says: I haven't done most of the activities that the ship offers at Half Moon. The activity that I HAVE done is parasailing. Bob didn't want to go with me, so he went back to the ship and took pictures from there with the digital camera, but you can't really tell it is me, as even...
grandmaR Says: Coming here as a part of a Holland American cruise, they will give you the following options - (in alphabetical order)* Aqua Trax Adventure (one hour tour on PWC)* Clamshell Sunshade Rental (two loungers)* Deep-Sea Fishing * Eco Lagoon Cruise in a glass bottom boat* Eco...
Gra8ful Says: You can rent a Hobie Catamaran, Sunfish Sailboat, View Boards, Windsurfer Sailboards, kayaks, aqua cycles and float mats. There is even a separate area designated for these activities. There are volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoes and shuffleboard, a fitness trail...
Food Pavilion: the BBq and the chickens
call_me_rhia Says: The Food Pavilion is the only eating option on the island. Basically it’s a buffet BBQ facility where cruise chefs, after having transferred the food to the island, cook a barbecue for you… this barbecue is not exactly what the name suggests – as you really only have a...
grandmaR Says: The ship restaurant cooks and crew take a BBQ ashore and serve it there. I've never done that. Mostly I have just eaten on the ship. When the weather is too rough to tender ashore, they do the BBQ around the Lido pool. I think this is really easier for the crew because they...
Best Barbecue: Great Outdoor Cookout
Gra8ful Says: Half Moon Cay is located on 2,400-acre Little San Salvador Island, Bahamas. The island, purchased by Holland America Line in January 1997, is less than 100 miles southeast of Nassau between southern Eleuthera and Cat Island. Half Moon Cay is built on 45 acres along a...
call_me_rhia Says: Getting to Half Moon Cay, because it's a private island, it's only possible if you are on a cruise ship. In my case it was with Carnival Cruises, which I'm not sure I'd really recommend. Anyway this was the best place we stopped on the cruise, and for a simple reason: it's...
grandmaR Says: There is no dock for large ships here. You have to take the tender or lifeboat to shore. And you will need a ticket from the ship to get onto the tender.
Gra8ful Says: The ONLY way you can get there is by Ship. Half Moon Cay is a tender port. The ship’s tenders will deliver you to the pier. See your travel agent for details on cruises.
grandmaR Says: There were shops and even a post office on the shore. I tried to buy and mail a post card, but the post office was one place that I couldn't charge it on my ship card - they wanted money, and I didn't have any with me. They have straw baskets and other items, T-shirts and...
Gift shops on Half Moon Cay: Just gift shopping in Half Moon Cay
Gra8ful Says: There is only one shop, but it offers a wide range of products. Bahamian straw goods, standard souvenirs, and Holland America logo items can all be purchased. Anything you forgot like sunglasses, sandals, sun block, or if you want to get post cards, t-shirts ect. Post...
call_me_rhia Says: On Haf Moon Cay not only the beach and the sea are fantastic, the nature is gorgeous, too. There are many trees and animals to admire and the easiest way to discover them is by following the marked trails and reading the interpretive signs with descriptions. You'll learn a...
Gra8ful Says: Luggaga and bags would stay on the ship. flip-flops, sunglasses, hat Don't forget the sun block. LOTS of film. Or be sure to recharge your camera batteries. You will save money if you bring your own snorkel gear.
Little Church on Half Moon Cay
Gra8ful Says: This is the Only church on Half Moon Cay
call_me_rhia Says: Many sports are offered on Half moon Cay, from parasailing, to horse-riding, to diving, to snorkeling with sting-rays. However the place is so perfectly beautiful that all I wanted to do was take in the sights and colours, and swim. I thought of a massage, but even that felt...
Gra8ful Says: In November, a new water park was added to the main beach, near the tender pier. Called Half Moon Lagoon, there are three water slides on the beach geared to young children (with three more for teens to be added in spring of 2005). Just off shore in the shallow, brilliant...
call_me_rhia Says: Half Moon Cay is a tiny Bahamas island located about 100 miles south of Nassau. It’s a private island and Originally it was called Little San Salvador Island, the name was changed in 1997 when Holland America bought it. This means that it can only be reached by cruise. Half...
Crystal clear beach and turquoise Ocean.
Gra8ful Says: Lay in the SUN all day Long!! The beach is long and there are a lot of chairs on the beach. Finding one is not a problem. They have about a dozen covered areas that cover two lounge chairs on the beach. Pam and I snagged one because Pam is so fair skinned. There are a few...
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The ONLY way you can get there is by Ship. Half Moon Cay is a tender port. The ship’s tenders will deliver you to the pier. See your travel agent for details on...
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