flynnsport Posted September 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Has Carnival ever considered a private island for stops? Would loyal Carnivalites like it? Forgive me if this question has been answered before but I haven't seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted September 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Has Carnival ever considered a private island for stops? Would loyal Carnivalites like it? Forgive me if this question has been answered before but I haven't seen it. Flynnsport, Half Moon Cay is owned by Carnival corp and used by many Carnival brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dappledumpling Posted September 23, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Carnival uses half moon cay as thier private island (belongs to holland lines which is part of the same corp) IMHO it is one of the nicest private islands around. I wish more ships visited it though.. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnsport Posted September 23, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted September 23, 2009 thank you, i just haven't seen it on many ships itineraries. Appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2VA Posted September 23, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2009 The 5 day Destiny stops at the Private Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusandgidgetsmom Posted September 23, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Can't beat the sand at Half Moon Cay (like flour) and the rental of the cabana's is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BcIcemen Posted September 23, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2009 The nicest beach I have ever been to. And I live in NY on the ocean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted September 23, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2009 HMC is nice and is really easy to navigate since it was designed for HAL and it's more "mature" cruisers. We really liked Labadee on RCL and they've added a lot to it over the years. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the NCL island in the Bahamas which is a bit shabby and totally lacking in any shade. They won't even rent you an umbrella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted September 23, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Half moon cay is on stops by Carnival Pride out of Baltimore next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted September 23, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I see it's going to be used by the Fantasy out of Charleston on some itineraries. I remember my first visit to a private island was on NCL's Great Stirrup Cay in the 80's. It was a rock, with little beach, and little amenities. And, you had to tender. Not a fan of tendering. Couldn't wait to get back on the ship (although, I really couldn't wait to get off that ship at the end as well....whole other story). So, of course I was NOT a fan of private islands until I visited Disneys Castaway Cay, where the ship also docks. WHAT A PARADISE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schplinky Posted September 23, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I remember my first visit to a private island was on NCL's Great Stirrup Cay in the 80's. It was a rock, with little beach, and little amenities. And, you had to tender. Not a fan of tendering. Sadly, i bet the island looks the same as when you visited. Coco Cay next door is much nicer. We hope to see the Disney Island one day but their prices have to ease up a bit for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frick_&_Frack Posted September 23, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Half moon cay is on stops by Carnival Pride out of Baltimore next year Sorry to say not *all* sailings will stop there. Ours originally was scheduled to go there (that's one of the reasons we booked a specific week); however, it's been changed. Oh well, just another reason to book the Pride in 2011! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemurCat Posted September 23, 2009 #13 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Sadly, the same cannot be said for the NCL island in the Bahamas which is a bit shabby and totally lacking in any shade. They won't even rent you an umbrella. But the snorkeling there is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiHo Posted September 23, 2009 #14 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Half Moon Cay is one of my favorite places in the world. I'll never forget waking that morning in our balcony cabin and opening up the curtains to the view of that island. Took my breath away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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