JellyFish at HMC

[GuitarPlayer]

Was there last week on the Fascination.

 

Prior to that, we had there 3 times.

 

Of the four times, this was the only time we saw jellyfish.

 

Not just a few this time around, but a very large amount. Really made the beach day less than enjoyable.

 

The sun was out and the temperature was great, but not being able to get into the water w/o worrying about the jellyfish was disappointing.

 

If you go there and people are telling you "These aren't the kind that sting," be wary!

 

People were saying that this time around, but we met a guy later that day on the ship that had red swollen area on his stomach where he was "stung" by a jellyfish.

 

We also heard of a mom telling her daughter that they are ok to pick up, only to have the little girl get stung on the hand.

 

Not trying to freak everyone out about HMC, but just passing on our experience and help others set their expectations about HMC.

 

Here's hoping the jellyfish leave HMC and don't come back!

 

GP

 

(We all joked later on the ship that we took part in the free "swimming with the jellyfish excursion" on HMC :rolleyes: )

[OCruisers]

Probably depends on the time of the year like it does on all beaches everywhere. :rolleyes:

 

LuLu

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[GuitarPlayer]

Probably depends on the time of the year like it does on all beaches everywhere. :rolleyes:

 

LuLu

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Could be...just putting out our experience last week.

 

GP

[OCruisers]

Could be...just putting out our experience last week.

 

GP

 

Good of you to do this so others will be aware.

 

LuLu

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[cb at sea]

Tides...winds...weather...time of year....jellyfish sort of "go with the flow"! Autumn seems to be the time for them!

[2 cruzen]

Could you please describe what they looked like? did they have tentacles or just the round, clear looking creatures?

Edited October 28, 2013 by 2 cruzen

[Typhoon1]

Not unusual. DH has snorkeled a few times and seen them.

[GuitarPlayer]

Could you please describe what they looked like? did they have tentacles or just the round, clear looking creatures?

 

I only saw the "round, clear looking" ones, but people were getting "stung."

 

I'm guessing they must have had tentacles, or they wouldn't be able to sting, but then again, I'm no marine biologist!

 

GP

[OCruisers]

Could you please describe what they looked like? did they have tentacles or just the round, clear looking creatures?

 

They are clear and look like blobs of jelly with tentacles. Hard to spot in the water.

 

Best bet: Look carefully at the beach area before going into the water ... if any have been washed up, there are probably also more in the water. ;)

 

LuLu

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[luvsviola]

Was there with Fascination too...here are some pics...there were thousands of jelly fish everywhere. It definitely put a damper on the day being there with 3 young children--didn't want my 2 and 4 year olds in the water alone. By later in the afternoon, they all went to the bottom so if you weren't careful, you'd step on them.

 

They were moon jellies--common jelly fish. They have a more mild sting, and the tentacles are short.

 

We heard some pretty stupid people--"Carnival removed the stingers on these jelly fish" and "These aren't the kind that sting, but they can bite." UH....wow.

 

 

Edited October 29, 2013 by luvsviola

[kona_wahine]

Hawaii has box jelly fish come close during full moons. I wonder if that has anything to do with it here.

[wmowan8485]

Was there on 10/20 and there were many spotted on the north side of the beach. We just shifted south a bit but 1 lady definitely got stung... HMC still my favorite port though.. ;)

[deb1eric]

We were there 3 weeks ago and my husband didnt have his glasses on while snorkling and a jellyfish stung him on the lips. He said it hurt for a hour but the pain slowly went away

[iuki]

In 1990, we had been to Blue Lagoon in June, and there were a lot of jelly fish in the water.

 

In 1997, we were in Cabo San Lucas in May, and there were a lot of jelly fish in the water. We were with another couple and had planned to go snorkeling. The tour operator said that unless you're allergic to bee stings, you really have nothing to worry about. He did offer a refund for those who chose not to go. Our friend was extremely allergic to bees, so we canceled. Later that day, we heard many people got stung and one person had to be med-evacuated. Glad we canceled.

 

So apparently, it seems to be hit or miss if you are getting jelly fish so late in the year.