Ocean Dancer Posted October 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Is it tendered? Is there easily shade? Can you snorkel with own equipment? Can you walk the beach? Are there paths? Is there any vender shopping? How big is the Island? Where is the best area to go? Thanks so much..........will check back tomorrow:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 20, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The first part of this thread is a detailed description of Princess Cays https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=839368https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=839368 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 20, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Looking forward to our first visit there next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeCruiseFan Posted October 20, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Carnival changed our Grand Turk day to Princess Cays. Very upset about this because there are still I other ships around us going to GT. If I wanted a beach day I would have booked a beach day. [emoji35]. Since it’s a Carnival ship using a Princess island will we be sharing the island with Princess that day? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted October 20, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Princess Cay is the southern tip of Eleuthera Island. That's as much as I know, and I am looking forward to my day there next year.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxsMama Posted October 20, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2017 We went 4 years ago so my memory is a bit fuzzy. I remember not liking it nearly as much as HMC. You do tender over. And you def need to wear water shoes. Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCmom Posted October 20, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Just back from Princess Cays. The tenders were very efficient. On our sailing, there was no need to get tender tickets and wait to be called. We were told to go forward, only to be sent back to midship as the forward tender was full. Nice white sand, but water shoes are a must if you want to get in the water. The walk into the water is sandy, then shells and small rocks, followed by large boulders with slimy seaweed on them. If you walk out about 25 feet from shore, you will find nice sandy bottom. There was an area for snorkeling. Shade is at a premium. We took our time getting to the island, so we had to scout out a shade tree, as all the loungers were taken under the pavilions scattered about. Tendering back was also easy. There are stone pathways, and the sand was also walkable. We went left as we got off the tenders and walked almost to the dining pavilion before finding a shade tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted October 20, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 20, 2017 We rented a cabana at Princess Cays last year. It was $199 for 4 people. The cabana itself is air conditioned, with a table & chairs, hooks to hang your bags, etc. on and a couple of small shelves. There were 2 loungers on the patio of the cabana and 2 loungers in the yard of the cabana under an umbrella. Bartender checked on us frequently to keep our ice bucket full of cold beer. We were sailing Princess at the time, but I would expect everything to be the same on a Carnival sailing. There are 2 sections of Cabanas. We did the first section - the second section was a higher grade/price - I think maybe adults only? We didn't walk around a whole lot, so other than the buffet & the cabana, I don't have lots of info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted October 20, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Carnival changed our Grand Turk day to Princess Cays. Very upset about this because there are still I other ships around us going to GT. If I wanted a beach day I would have booked a beach day. [emoji35]. Since it’s a Carnival ship using a Princess island will we be sharing the island with Princess that day? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Grand Turk is at limited capacity. They couldn't just return all ships there as if nothing happened. While it is possible you will be sharing the island, its highly doubtful. My personal opinion: Grand Turk is just a beach day. Outside of the beach, there really isn't much at GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted October 20, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Carnival changed our Grand Turk day to Princess Cays. Very upset about this because there are still I other ships around us going to GT. If I wanted a beach day I would have booked a beach day. [emoji35]. Umm....what precisely were you going to do at Grand Turk that wouldn't be encompassed by a "beach day"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted October 20, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 20, 2017 You can rent snorkel gear but we had our own. Best snorkeling is down by small pavilion. To the left of main beach area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 21, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Thank you to everyone who provided me with information about Princess Cay. I appreciate your time. Is there any vender shopping or bothersome venders? Thank you so much again!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 21, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Thank you to everyone who provided me with information about Princess Cay. I appreciate your time. Is there any vender shopping or bothersome venders? Thank you so much again!:D NO bothersome vendors there! (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 21, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Just adding ... Take Water Shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeCruiseFan Posted October 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Grand Turk is at limited capacity. They couldn't just return all ships there as if nothing happened. While it is possible you will be sharing the island, its highly doubtful. My personal opinion: Grand Turk is just a beach day. Outside of the beach, there really isn't much at GT. Thanks for that info. Just always wanted to go to Turks. We had an excursion booked but my friend did it so I’m not sure what it was. But we will be happy no matter what. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted October 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 24, 2017 http://www.beyondships.com/sitebuilder/images/m_map_1-993x749.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 24, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted October 24, 2017 http://www.beyondships.com/sitebuilder/images/m_map_1-993x749.jpg Thank you so much............that's perfect!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 24, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 24, 2017 NO bothersome vendors there! (y) also good to know and happy nobody will be bothering us to buy still we are not interested in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weluvcruising9804 Posted March 12, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Just back from Princess Cays. The tenders were very efficient. On our sailing, there was no need to get tender tickets and wait to be called. We were told to go forward, only to be sent back to midship as the forward tender was full. Nice white sand, but water shoes are a must if you want to get in the water. The walk into the water is sandy, then shells and small rocks, followed by large boulders with slimy seaweed on them. If you walk out about 25 feet from shore, you will find nice sandy bottom. There was an area for snorkeling. Shade is at a premium. We took our time getting to the island, so we had to scout out a shade tree, as all the loungers were taken under the pavilions scattered about. Tendering back was also easy. There are stone pathways, and the sand was also walkable. We went left as we got off the tenders and walked almost to the dining pavilion before finding a shade tree. How deep is the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted March 13, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Guess I'll never know...LOL Just got off the Pride and we stopped there. Seas were rough and the tenders were delayed. I opted to skip it since I've been to private islands before....HMC, Coco Cay, Labadee Those that did go came back and said HMC was a lot better. Maybe next time....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonthego17 Posted March 13, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 13, 2018 We rented a cabana at Princess Cays last year. It was $199 for 4 people. The cabana itself is air conditioned, with a table & chairs, hooks to hang your bags, etc. on and a couple of small shelves. There were 2 loungers on the patio of the cabana and 2 loungers in the yard of the cabana under an umbrella. Bartender checked on us frequently to keep our ice bucket full of cold beer. We were sailing Princess at the time, but I would expect everything to be the same on a Carnival sailing. There are 2 sections of Cabanas. We did the first section - the second section was a higher grade/price - I think maybe adults only? We didn't walk around a whole lot, so other than the buffet & the cabana, I don't have lots of info. Was your cabana closer to the snorkel rental shop /grill or closer to the bathrooms/volleyball/basketball areas? Did you like your cabana location? Do you remember your cabana number? Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted March 13, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 13, 2018 It was #10 & close to a beach bar. It was pink with green trim & name on front was Coco Plum. It was a pretty good walk to the buffet grill. I don't even remember volleyball & basketball. I don't think the bathrooms were terribly far away. I think someone on these boards posted a pic of the map. You could try doing a search & see if it comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 13, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Sound s like nice change from GT. Always wondered when Carnival will build a private island of its own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted March 13, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Isn't Half Moon Cay Carnival's private island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted March 13, 2018 #25 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Is it tendered? Is there easily shade? Can you snorkel with own equipment? Can you walk the beach? Are there paths? Is there any vender shopping? How big is the Island? Where is the best area to go? Thanks so much..........will check back tomorrow:D Princess Cay is tendered. We crossed the small foot bridge to the right side of the island which was much quieter and had plenty of shade (we had FTTF and were there early though). There were paths to the food, restrooms, and play ground areas. Vendor shopping was small on the right hand side and cash, but still a nice variety (got a bracelet and necklace for $5 and $7 as gifts) - the main side had a small straw market with more items but more crowds (and it looked more mass produced). We saw people with their own snorkeling equipment and it sounds like there is very good snorkeling at Princess Cay. Definitely wear water shoes as it is rough/uneven/rocky entering the water. Isn't Half Moon Cay Carnival's private island? HMC is Holland America and Princess Cay is Princess, but both are owned by Carnival. HMC is supposed to have the softer sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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