Half Moon Cay - Compiled Info : Maps, Interesting Facts, Beach/Water activities

[okgladmom]

~~WARMWATERS~~ Well done! Thanks so much for posting this info.:D

[Greysandy]

Awesome job! Thanks for doing all the detail work. We are looking forward to visiting HMC over thanksgiving week and going kayaking, then hanging out at the beach and bars.

 

Sandy

[gail811]

Great job putting this together! THANK YOU for your efforts!!!!

[themnms]

great compilation!! I was there once before and realise that I missed alot!!

[noah53]

Thanks for all the info.

[pitterpattershoppe]

Wonderful...thank you!! :D

[Learner7107]

Thank you so much for posting such thorough information. What a treasure! We will be on Carnival Fascination coming Saturday Feb.4th, 2012. Cannot wait to see Half Moon Cay. Hope we would not run into tendering problem.

[wrxdan2002]

Cabanas are priced per cabana not per person correct?

Is there a max number of guests that can visit the cabana?

We would like to use the cabana as a "Home base" for our group of 9

[Typhoon1]

Cabanas are priced per cabana not per person correct?

Is there a max number of guests that can visit the cabana?

We would like to use the cabana as a "Home base" for our group of 9

 

Price is per party, not per person. Visitors, probably an unlimited number of visitors. Remember, the word visitor is just that, stop by for a short while.

 

More than four people at one time in a cabana is too close for comfort.

[CruiserBruce]

Cabanas are priced per cabana not per person correct?

Is there a max number of guests that can visit the cabana?

We would like to use the cabana as a "Home base" for our group of 9

 

The Oasis is great for large groups.

[seadrifter]

The Oasis is great for large groups.

And also pricier:eek:.

[CruiserBruce]

Depends on what you do, and how many people you have. Basic Oasis includes a lot more food than the basic cabana, and free drinks. If you have more than about 7 or 8 people, it seems a pretty good deal to me.

[Laurie22]

From what I read on the HAL site, you pay for the cabanas based on 4 people. Extra people have to pay a surcharge. We went last Feb to HMC and we are returning again this March. Loved every minute of it and we did not pay for anything extra, other than a couple of drinks at the pirate ship bar... and they do take your ship card for payment there.:)

[CruiserBruce]

From what I read on the HAL site, you pay for the cabanas based on 4 people. Extra people have to pay a surcharge. We went last Feb to HMC and we are returning again this March. Loved every minute of it and we did not pay for anything extra, other than a couple of drinks at the pirate ship bar... and they do take your ship card for payment there.:)

Yes. As mentioned, the island is an extension of the ship. It is just like buying a drink by the pool on board.

[tracyanns]

The Oasis is great for large groups.

 

It is great for large groups but any number of people over 12 you pay for...I just wanted others to know this because someone thought you could just have 20 people there...you can, but 13-20 were all extra...and not just a few dollars either...

[missdebi]

Can you rent snorkel gear on the island?

[CruiserBruce]

Yes.

[missdebi]

Thanks~wanted to have the option if the mood struck me!

[marianneyaya]

Does Carnival require life vests for snorkeling? (We'll bring our own snorkel equipment.)

Also....do we need water shoes if we leave the main beach area?

[CruiserBruce]

Does Carnival require life vests for snorkeling? (We'll bring our own snorkel equipment.)

Also....do we need water shoes if we leave the main beach area?

 

On their organized snorkeling trips, life vests will be provided and required. If you are doing something on your own, no.

 

If you talking about walking anywhere in the water where there maybe coral, you don't want to be walking there. Touching coral is often fatal to the coral.

 

Most areas where coral doesn't reside, water shoes would be appropriate.

[Armedaneian]

If you talking about walking anywhere in the water where there maybe coral, you don't want to be walking there. Touching coral is often fatal to the coral.

 

This is true, but I've noticed some people don't care about killing things. To protect the coral we should let them know it often burns too! :eek: Fire coral will have the last laugh! ;)

[starsteveo]

What about towels? Can you check out towels on the island or bring your own from the ship?

[CruiserBruce]

Both. Most bring them from the ship, but there is also usually towels available on the island.

[adacas]

Love all the info youve given, its much appreciated! If youve never been before excursions & planning can be an overwhelming task!!

Thanks! :D

[starsteveo]

If I want to bring my own blow up air mattress instead of renting one, would I be allowed to or do they not allow it? Cheap!!:D I heard RCI doesn't allow it (on whatever island they use) but I cannot confirm that.