Clam Shells on Half Moon Cay

[planmaker]

Does Carnival rent clam shells on Half Moon Cay? If so, how do you reserve them? The cabanas are all taken already and I’m worried about shade.

 

 

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[winddawn]

Yes, Carnival does rent clamshells. Last I knew they are $19.99 per day. There is a little blue building (Information Desk) on the island as you make your way from the tender to the beach area. You can rent a clamshell there.

 

 

See bottom center on this map:

 

https://images.r.cruisecritic.com/ports/maps/halfmooncaylinkmap.jpg

 

Have a great cruise!

[jdoc2010]

There are a lot of nice shaded areas near Cabanas 9, 10, 11. You can pull up a lounge chair there and not have to worry about renting a clamshell.

You can also bypass the rental desk, go straight to the beach area and see if the shaded areas will work for you and your group. If not, there are plenty of beach workers that will set up a clamshell for you. Just flag one down, or start trying to set up a clamshell on your own -- they will be by shortly once they see you setting it up.

You will need to provide your Sail & Sign card and sign the receipt.

[stellarose]

they do not have it as an option on the excursion for HMC on our Pride cruise next summer.

[jdoc2010]

they do not have it as an option on the excursion for HMC on our Pride cruise next summer.

The clamshell rentals will not show up as an Excursion on the Carnival website.

[planmaker]

Thanks for the responses! My friend suffers from skin cancer and even with protective clothing I know she would go back to the ship if there’s no shade. Do we need to get there early for dibs or are there plenty to go around?

 

 

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[jdoc2010]

Thanks for the responses! My friend suffers from skin cancer and even with protective clothing I know she would go back to the ship if there’s no shade. Do we need to get there early for dibs or are there plenty to go around?

 

 

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I think it depends on when you plan on going. I have been in the fall months and there has NEVER been a shortage of clamshells for renting. I would assume in the hotter months, it may be more competitive to get a clamshell.

[stellarose]

The clamshell rentals will not show up as an Excursion on the Carnival website.

 

 

so i need to wait till i get to HMC? so this might be another reason for FTTF.

[csoud68]

They are $30...get there no more than 1 hr after 1st tender..they go fast.

[storm1507]

I have the same skin cancer issue. If you don't mind walking down the beach a bit you will be able to find shade under the trees about 50 yards or so from the water. Perfect for us fair skinned souls.