Luvoceans Posted November 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Amber Cove or Half Moon Cay ....Which would you choose if deciding between the two ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_to_Cruise Posted November 28, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Both are exceptional. Although Half Moon Cay has a real, magnificent beach. Not so true about Amber Cove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted November 28, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Have been to HMC but not yet to Amber Cove. From what we have seen and heard HMC in a heartbeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted November 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 28, 2016 The best part about Amber Cove is the ship can dock along a pier. The bad part about Half Moon Cay is you need to tender to land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4Cruisers Posted November 28, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 28, 2016 HMC by far! Amber Cove was OK, but it's not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalleyCat Posted November 28, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 28, 2016 HMC, no questions asked. Amber Cove is nice, but wouldn't book a cruise based on the fact that it was stopping there. Once was enough. If we're looking at cruises that stop at HMC, we'll book the cruise without hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted November 28, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 28, 2016 HMC, no questions asked. Amber Cove is nice, but wouldn't book a cruise based on the fact that it was stopping there. Once was enough. If we're looking at cruises that stop at HMC, we'll book the cruise without hesitation. If you are the type of cruiser who feels safe in artificially created "sea ports" insulated from the local environment, then Amber Cove is perfect for you. It is also a docking port. It has a pool, shopping and restaurants (for fee) but no beach. Cookie cutter structure, simiiar to Mahogany Bay. Half Moon Cay has a wonderful beach, and Carnival Corporation has erected some structures on this pristine setting like cabinas and a pirate ship shaped bar. This is a tendering port. Very poor snorkeling from the beach, except down at the far end where the rocks are - not recommended due to the ocean currents around the bend. IMO, HMC wins out over AMC, even if the ship cannot anchor and makes it a sea day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted November 28, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 28, 2016 If you are the type of cruiser who feels safe in artificially created "sea ports" insulated from the local environment, then Amber Cove is perfect for you. It is also a docking port. It has a pool, shopping and restaurants (for fee) but no beach. Cookie cutter structure, simiiar to Mahogany Bay. Half Moon Cay has a wonderful beach, and Carnival Corporation has erected some structures on this pristine setting like cabinas and a pirate ship shaped bar. This is a tendering port. Very poor snorkeling from the beach, except down at the far end where the rocks are - not recommended due to the ocean currents around the bend. IMO, HMC wins out over AMC, even if the ship cannot anchor and makes it a sea day! Agreed just wish we got there more often, too many times we have had to miss HMC due to mother nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsSweetie Posted November 28, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Agreed just wish we got there more often' date=' too many times we have had to miss HMC due to mother nature[/quote'] Yep. We missed HMC on our cruise in January, then missed BOTH HMC & Amber Cove on our 11/6 Conquest sailing. HMC was missed due to high winds and swells; Amber Cove was missed due to torrential rains & flooding on their island (though beautiful weather for us on the ship). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted November 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2016 HMC! I have never even BEEN to Amber Cover, but, from what I've seen, and what we experienced at HMC, HMC wins HANDS DOWN!!!!!:D:D The sand is like baby powder, and the water is just colors of blue and green that you cannot even imagine. Just gorgeous!!!!!!:D Enjoy whichever you choose!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottweiler Puppy Posted November 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I must be the only one that thought HMC was "meh". Its prettier and nicer than Amber Cove but still, either port is not a deal keeper for me. Then again I am spoiled and can get to Bimini via jet ski when the weather is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cntrydncr1 Posted November 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2016 hands down HMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted November 29, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Not only the best beach I've ever been on, the PERFECT BEACH. Mild waves, gradual water's edge, warm water, deep silky soft sand and no shells or rocks anywhere underfoot. I trudged along, barefoot, digging my toes in six inches deep with each step and it was bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted November 29, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Been to both a few times, both could be considered a true island paradise, the sand, the blue-green water... If I had to choose then I would probably choose HMC and rent a cabana for the complete package. That being said, we have enjoyed both ports for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ykgorbie Posted November 29, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I have not been to Amber Cove, but been to HMC and it is THE perfect beach. The tender is not long either (unlike Belize for example) - if you can afford it, rent a Cabana (watch, because they are limited and sell out quickly). Enjoy !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted November 29, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 29, 2016 HMC by far! Amber Cove was OK, but it's not for me. Ditto this times three! We've been to the Dominican Republic twice. Once at La Romana, and once at Amber Cove. I'm in no big hurry to go back again. HMC has one of the nicest beaches we've ever been to. Been there twice, and would go back again in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainescout Posted November 29, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Both are exceptional. Although Half Moon Cay has a real, magnificent beach. Not so true about Amber Cove Please tell me what makes Amber Cove exceptional, I am stopping their early next year. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Iowa Posted November 29, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 29, 2016 and a terrific lazy river; some nice little cart-vendors back behind the stores. Fun stage and bar area. Family fun just not at the beach. Half Moon wins for me - it is really too beautiful for words, man-made or not, it is gorgeous! Fine sand, beautiful water...a place to let your cares float away. But it can be missed since it is a tender port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 30, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 30, 2016 HMC is really part of the ship.....Amber Cove is simply a beach where you will pay for any and all extras.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted November 30, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 30, 2016 HMC is really part of the ship.....Amber Cove is simply a beach where you will pay for any and all extras.... Except Amber Cove doesn't really have a beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimey Posted November 30, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Except Amber Cove doesn't really have a beach. Hi evandbob! We are stopping at Amber Cove shortly. Is it free to use the pool and lazy river? Called Carnival a few times and never got an answer. Thanks in advance Heimey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted November 30, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Hi evandbob! We are stopping at Amber Cove shortly. Is it free to use the pool and lazy river? Called Carnival a few times and never got an answer.Thanks in advance Heimey Have been to both HMC and AC. If you are a pool person, AC is the way to go. Yes, the pool is free. Really isn't a lazy river - pool has a slight current- that is all. No beach there. If you are a beach person, definitely HMC over AC. Even though you have to tender there, it really is nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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