cruise pup Posted January 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Just wondering if calling at Princess Cay means that they will discontinue the HMC calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyDatknee Posted January 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) No, They will still go to HMC. There are still plenty of cruises that go to HMC compared to the few that will stop at PCs. Mainly the Liberty has been affected. Instead of stopping at Freeport, she stops at PCs now. Edited January 13, 2017 by DisneyDatknee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted January 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) I hope they don't discontinue Half Moon! I love HMC. I've been there twice but certainly hope I can get there again someday. Edited January 13, 2017 by funinthesun1964 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave0311 Posted January 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I hope not! HMC has become one of my favorite eastern Caribbean ports. I'm so tempted to book one of those Liberty cruises to see what Princess Cay is all about! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted January 13, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted January 13, 2017 No, They will still go to HMC. There are still plenty of cruises that go to HMC compared to the few that will stop at PCs. Mainly the Liberty has been affected. Instead of stopping at Freeport, she stops at PCs now. Actually there are 6 ships which will call at PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted January 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2017 No way. HMC and other "private islands" are cash cows. No pesky locals or independent tour guides getting in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted January 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) I don't think so ;). Carnival is running out of ports to call on, so their looking for more . To many ships :D. You can only go to Nassau so many times before it becomes NastySaw ;) Edited January 14, 2017 by BoDidly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4Cruisers Posted January 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I don't think so ;). Carnival is running out of ports to call on, so their looking for more . To many ships :D. You can only go to Nassau so many times before it becomes NastySaw ;) Nassau, Bahamas = Nausea, Bahamas :D Freeport = Sleezeport :D It's a shame we usually have to put up with a stop in Nassau to get to HMC. At least a day of relaxation on the ship is enjoyable while the masses are off on land. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted January 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Nassau, Bahamas = Nausea, Bahamas :D Freeport = Sleezeport :D It's a shame we usually have to put up with a stop in Nassau to get to HMC. At least a day of relaxation on the ship is enjoyable while the masses are off on land. :cool: It's easy to tell a real cruiser in these threads :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthomaniac Posted January 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 14, 2017 nah, they just spent a lot of money building the new villa's on HMC. The entire island is a massive cash cow, they will not stop going there unless they lose their lease on the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted January 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Actually there are 6 ships which will call at PC. What 6 ships will be stopping there? Bill Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted January 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Since they control all passenger spending on these private islands always wondered why they didnt develop their own and go their more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted January 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Since they control all passenger spending on these private islands always wondered why they didnt develop their own and go their more often.I don't think they ever felt the need. Since HAL pulls all of its ships out of the Caribbean during the summer, Carnival doesn't have to share during those months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted January 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I don't think they ever felt the need. Since HAL pulls all of its ships out of the Caribbean during the summer, Carnival doesn't have to share during those months. So does princess and thinking they would do better on private islands than ports. Get all liquor sales on the island and even keep it separate from cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splintz Posted January 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 14, 2017 What 6 ships will be stopping there? Bill Sent from my iPad using Forums not sure of all 6 but i know the pride from baltimore will be going on select cruises in 2018. i looked up a spring break cruise for 2018 so i can book on board next week and i see that on the eastern Caribbean cruise i am looking at they swap HMC with Princess cay. but is only from late march until late april it does this and then goes back to HMC after that. also the bahamas itinerary also swaps port Canaveral for the princess cay starting nov 5 2017. then it looks like on the Bahamas itinerary swaps back and forth going on from there between port canaveral and princess cay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock19 Posted January 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Holland America has a 99 year lease on Half Moon Cay. When Carnival bought Holland America the also got Half Moon Cay in the deal. Carnival is not leaving anytime soon. If anything look for Half Moon Cay to build up. When we stopped there on the Pride over New Years even the casino on the ship was still open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted January 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I don't think they ever felt the need. Since HAL pulls all of its ships out of the Caribbean during the summer, Carnival doesn't have to share during those months. I would agree with you if not for the fact Carnival has also been using one of Royal Caribbean's private islands. I have also wondered why Carnival Corp's flagship cruise line doesn't have their own island, especially considering what RCI has done with Labadee and what NCL has done with Harvest Cay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted January 14, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Holland America has a 99 year lease on Half Moon Cay. When Carnival bought Holland America the also got Half Moon Cay in the deal. Carnival is not leaving anytime soon. If anything look for Half Moon Cay to build up. When we stopped there on the Pride over New Years even the casino on the ship was still open. Lot of undeveloped land here and they could build up and bring in two ships at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard78 Posted January 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I almost wet my pants when i looked at cruises today. I didn't realize that Ecstasy (out of Charleston, SC) now goes to Princess Cay! HMC is our favorite stop on any of the cruises we have been on. If Princess Cay is half as good as HMC, it will be our new 2nd favorite stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myboyzcruz2017 Posted January 15, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Anyone know if Liberty will dump the Freeport stop prior to the time frame that was mentioned (I think April/May)? I was hoping we'd end up at Princess Cays on our 2/26 sailing instead of Freeport. One can hope, right?! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted January 15, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Anyone know if Liberty will dump the Freeport stop prior to the time frame that was mentioned (I think April/May)? I was hoping we'd end up at Princess Cays on our 2/26 sailing instead of Freeport. One can hope, right?! :) Good luck just about any port is better than Freeport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexintheboro Posted January 20, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 20, 2017 The 6 ships that will call on PC are Pride, Sensation, Elation, Ecstacy, Liberty, and Conquest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted January 20, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I would agree with you if not for the fact Carnival has also been using one of Royal Caribbean's private islands. I have also wondered why Carnival Corp's flagship cruise line doesn't have their own island, especially considering what RCI has done with Labadee and what NCL has done with Harvest Cay. I remember CCL using CocoCay back in 2013.. but they are still not using it.. or are you referring ot something else? Also, if you are throwing Labadee in the "private island" mix, then I guess Amber Cove and Mahogany Bay count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camijo Posted January 20, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Man, I hope not. I've been once and can't wait to go again! Such a beautiful peaceful place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted January 20, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I remember CCL using CocoCay back in 2013.. but they are still not using it.. or are you referring ot something else? Also, if you are throwing Labadee in the "private island" mix, then I guess Amber Cove and Mahogany Bay count. Yes, I'm referring to Coco Cay, or as Carnival called it by its charted name, Little Stirrup Cay. 2013? That doesn't sound right. I'm almost certain Carnival called there more recently than 2013. Labadee is not like Mahogany Bay or Amber Cove. In Labadee, you can't leave the compound. Though it's attached, it's still a private destination, not just a port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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