Is food on Half Moon Cay free?

Is Food Included at Half Moon Cay? Yes. Whether you are sailing with Carnival or Holland America there is a free buffet at the dining pavilion that offers a variety of food, including Caribbean barbecue.

Are drinks included on Half Moon Cay?

A drink package is offered for Half Moon Cay, including up to 15 drinks per person, for $25. (If you have a drink package onboard your ship, it does not extend to the island.)

Is the beach at Half Moon Cay free?

How much does Half Moon Cay cost? Half Moon Cay is free to access, and you’ll find many free activities such as beach sports like volleyball/basketball, free loungers, and playgrounds for the kids. There are many activities you can sign up for that do cost extra though (see below).

What is there to do at Half Moon Cay?

Top 10 Things to Do in Half Moon Cay

• Stingray Adventure.
• Half Moon Cay Snorkel by Boat.
• Horseback Riding by Land and Sea.
• Aqua Trax Watercraft Adventure.
• Eco Lagoon Tour.
• Island Bike Tour.
• Combo Eco Bike and Hike Tour.
• Island Tram Calypso Tour.

Do people live in Half Moon Cay?

Does anyone live on Half Moon Cay? Half Moon Cay is uninhabited. Developed as a luxury beach resort, it is used as a private port of call for Carnival and Holland America cruisers. About 100 locals work on the island and arrive by ferry from Eleuthera when there are visiting cruise ships.

Does Carnival drink package work on Half Moon Cay?

While the unlimited beverage package may be old news, using it ashore is not. If you purchase the beverage program on a Caribbean sailing you’ll now be able to take it ashore to Carnival’s private island, Half Moon Cay. The beverage program is available to drinks under $10, up to 15 beverages per person, per day.

Does anyone live on Half Moon Cay?

Can you stay on Half Moon Cay?

The island is owned by Carnival so I think you have to take a carnival or Holland cruise to the location. There are no hotels on the island.

Are there sharks in Half Moon Cay?

Half Moon Cay is known throughout the Bahamas for its large inland saltwater lagoon, an important wetland and habitat for marine life including bonefish. The lagoon is a breeding area for sharks, including lemon sharks, and sea turtles.

Do people live at Half Moon Cay?

Can I bring a 12 pack of soda on Carnival Cruise?

A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12 ounces each or less, per person. Guests sailing with us on back-to-back cruises are entitled to bring the same quantity as stated in this policy, per cruise.

What is the drinking age in Half Moon Cay?

gtalum. The legal drinking age, since it’s part of the Bahamas, is 18. The age at which Carnival will allow people to drink on their property is almost certainly 21.

Is there food and drink on Half Moon Cay?

Food and Drink on Half Moon Cay. All of the food on Half Moon Cay is included in the cruise price (with the exception of the sodas, alcohol and ice cream). One thing to remember is that the BBQ is only open from 11:30 – 1:30. The bar will stay open later and does serve limited snacks and drinks.

Where is Half Moon Cay on a cruise?

Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island) is a crescent-shaped private island owned by Carnival Cruise Line and used seasonally by Holland America Line. Carnival cruise ships make over 200 stops a year at this picturesque private resort, and it’s one of the most popular stops for cruises in the Bahamas.

Are there free beach chairs at Half Moon Cay?

If it’s busy and you’re one of the last ones off the ship you may be welcomed to Half Moon Cay with…nowhere to sit. Even though there are hundreds of free beach chairs, sometimes they’re all taken. Of course, this all depends on the size of your group. However, if this does occur, it will leave you in a very uncomfortable predicament.

Who is the owner of Half Moon Cay?

The cay was originally bought by Norwegian Cruise Line and sold in 1996 for $6 million to Holland America Line (HAL) which is part of the Carnival Group. HAL developed around 50 acres as an exclusive private luxury resort for its cruise passengers and manages the remaining 2,400 acres as a natural habitat for wildlife.