http://www.cruiselinefans.com en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:45:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cruiselinefans.com/images/styles/cruiselinefans/misc/rss.jpg http://www.cruiselinefans.com http://www.cruiselinefans.com/half-moon-cay-hal/43878-private-island-guide-half-moon-cay-new-post.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:14:48 GMT Half Moon Cay
Located between Eleuthera and Cat Island, Half Moon Cay is Holland America Line's private cruise island, previously known as Little San Salvador Island. Its usually a one-day port of call, with passengers being transported to shore via tender boats. Holland America purchased the island in 1997 and has only developed 45 of the over 2700 acres on this stretch of sand, known for its large nesting population of ocean-going waterfowl, including 10,000 sooty terns, noddy terns, 200 pairs of roseate terns, shearwaters and Bahamian pintails.

Many of Holland America's Caribbean and Panama Canal voyages will make a stop at Half Moon Cay. In addition, six Carnival ships will make regular stops, including Carnival Pride's seven-night year-round Eastern Caribbean voyages from Baltimore (beginning May 2010), Carnival Liberty's year-round and Carnival Glory's seasonal Eastern Caribbean departures from Miami, and Carnival Miracle's seasonal eight-night Eastern Caribbean cruises leaving from New York.

Activities abound on Half Moon Cay and visitors can expect to be able to take part in; horseback riding, guided bike tours, stingray meet and greets, relaxing in Air Conditioned cabanas, walking the many nature trails or running along the new 5k course recently installed. On the island there are three water sports centers; two on the beach and one on the lagoon. At the centers you will be able to rent beach gear and equipment such as snorkel masks. Guests can play volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard and horseshoes. Kids have their own pirate ship playground and water park. There is a handicap accessible tram that runs all the time on the island and links up with newly added handicap ramps at the beach centers and a wheelchair path to the beach.

Now, the BBQ served at HAL's Half Moon Cay, has been described as they best he ever ate, by one member, to not memorable in 2009, by another member. Apparently, someone will have to get down there, taste-test and report back to settle this confusion. However, the four full service bars and Tropics Restaurant will surely keep you and your family from wasting away.

We would love to hear from other members who have spent some time on Half Moon Cay. Do you have some favorite areas of the island? Any tips or advice to get he most out of your time there? Cruise Line Fans want to know. ]]> Half Moon Cay (HAL) timwilloughby http://www.cruiselinefans.com/half-moon-cay-hal/43878-private-island-guide-half-moon-cay.html http://www.cruiselinefans.com/half-moon-cay-hal/43749-half-moon-cay-new-post.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:34:30 GMT I have to say this island was the highlight of my cruise. Those that have been there know what I'm talking about. It surpasses Princess Cays and all the others. Half Moon Cay, Bahamas



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