Things to do in HMC

[tayzia00]

Me, my mother (1st time cruiser), and my 2 sisters (both 1st time cruisers) will be on Carnival Destiny sailing to HMC on August 11, 2011. Unfortunately I missed out on getting a cabana for my family. They really are not interested in any of the other excursions available. Is there anything else that we can do while we are on the island? Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

[CruiserBruce]

Just make it a beach day. Kick back and enjoy the softest sand you have ever seen.

[tayzia00]

Thanks CruiseBruce!! yeah that is probably what we will end up doing. Really wish we would have gotten a cabana though. I am on Carnival.com everyday faithfully trying to see if someone were to cancel so I can book a cabana. But the fact that we are going is more than enough for us:)

[cb at sea]

A cabana is not an "excursion"...it's simply a place "to be" while on the beach. You certainly don't need one to have a great beach day! Plenty of sun OR shade, depending on what everyone likes. Loungers are all over the place and cost nothing. Move them to where you want, if they aren't in a spot to suit you!

[Typhoon1]

A cabana at HMC is probably the best investment you can make on your cruise.

 

When it's over, you won't regret that decision.

[reno3]

Thanks CruiseBruce!! yeah that is probably what we will end up doing. Really wish we would have gotten a cabana though. I am on Carnival.com everyday faithfully trying to see if someone were to cancel so I can book a cabana. But the fact that we are going is more than enough for us:)

Keep checking. Anyone can cancel up to 7 days before the cruise for a full refund. Also if you do not get to reserve one before you get on the ship go to the excursion desk once on the ship...you never know they might have one.

[marshhawk]

You might enjoy a break from the beach by taking the glass bottom boat, or the lagoon tour, just to get out of the sun for a while. We too are headed to HMC this fall and are really looking forward to it. I think DH is doing the Aqua Trax-ski do adventure. He's always wanted to try that. I am looking forward to just being on a beach, listening to the band, and pretending to snorkel...LOL. Every once in a while, I'll roll over.

[tayzia00]

Thanks everyone for the replies!!! I have been back and forth on Carnival.com trying to see if someone has cancelled a cabana yet lol. Yeah we may just kick it on the beach since we already have a cabana for Grand Turk. With the beach and island barbeque I think we will be fine;)

[Typhoon1]

With the beach and island barbeque I think we will be fine;)

 

You'll with you could stay forever. :D:D

[emjay]

Marshhawk, did your husband do the aqua trax? We are thinking of doing this in Sept but didn't know how structured it was..