Half Moon Cay Questions

[SKrauss]

Hi All,

 

We will be traveling to Half Moon Cay for the first time on the Carnival Sunrise in May...

Has anyone been there recently know if they still offer a drink package for $25 (15 drinks) as stated below on cruise critic?

Also, wanted to know about the HAL kids club and does it apply to Carnival sailings? Is that secure kids programming similar to  Disney's on Castaway Cay?

 

Good to Know

 

You'll pay extra for alcohol, even if you have an unlimited package booked on your ship. A Half Moon Cay package is available for about $25 that gets you 15 drinks for your day on shore. Passengers can rent private air-conditioned cabanas or two-story beach villas if they want to escape the crowds, but these can book quickly as there might be other ships in port at the same time. Many expenses -- such as drinks, activities and souvenirs at the line's island shop -- can be put on passengers' onboard accounts. However, for purchases at the straw market, you'll need cash.

Also good to know for families with kids in tow, there is a Club HAL kids' club on the island, for parents who want to make sure their kiddos are enjoying some supervised time on shore, while they lounge one-on-one (or visit the massage cabana).

[chf1953]

Carnival does not do this.

[Purvis1231]

Carnival and Holland American are owned by the same parent company but they have different policies.

 

[coevan]

Hard to believe any cruise line would offer drinks for $1.66 each? 

[stellarose]

was at HMC in june . no drink deals or cheers at the port

[n6uqqq]

I would be reverse smuggling off the ship if I spent all the money for cheers 🤣

[BigCruze]

^^^^^what he said. That's what we did. I have a cooler backpack for this specific reason. Going back in May. 

[blarko]

I’ve been to HMC twice, most recently in September. There was no drink package on the island and Cheers! does not work there.

[SKrauss]

On 1/25/2019 at 11:08 PM, BigCruze said:

^^^^^what he said. That's what we did. I have a cooler backpack for this specific reason. Going back in May. 

What do you take off? I believe they open the beers..

[BigCruze]

17 hours ago, SKrauss said:

What do you take off? I believe they open the beers..

I took off beers. You can think what you want. There is ways. Simple as that. Take care of them they take care of you. 

Edited January 28, 2019 by BigCruze