The New Grand Cabana at HMC

[RuthC]

The price is $249 adult. Is that per adult? $500 for two people???

Relax. That's for up to four people. You may add extra people for an extra charge.

[haligonian37]

I know, HAL's website can be a tad misleading but the $249 is for up to 4 people. If you have more than 4, there's an additional charge per person but I'm not sure what the amount is.

[sirdavid]

Sorry for delay in answering you. We had the bartender with us all day, to serve you in the hot tub or at your chaise! The Chef came to cook lunch and stayed around to serve the steaks etc. We tipped the two of them. There is a massage table in the Cabana, but I have no idea as to cost etc. I suspect you would set that up on the island.

Regards.

David

[cnvh]

Did you mean $1,195.00 per person????

 

 

I also just about had a coronary when I read that!!! $1200 bucks per person for an AFTERNOON?! Holy crap!!

 

But that price split among a dozen people really isn't so bad at all... what a wonderful way to spend the day at HMC!!

[winemistress45]

From what I understand tho -- there are two upgraded packages you can purchase with the big cabana.

 

One is $450 and one is $4800 --

 

Has anyone had either of these?

 

I don't see the steak that was mentioned in the standard package.

[McDebbie]

Where on the island is this cabana located? It looks quite far from the ship looking at that one picture.

[May4]

Where on the island is this cabana located? It looks quite far from the ship looking at that one picture.

 

 

Let me try to describe the location for you. When you are coming in on the tenders, you'll pass it just before arriving at the dock. Go into the small village there , the one that has the small store, largest bar, first aid station and such. Anyway, you take a left, then another left onto the beach and you're practically there. It's a rather big thatched hut with a childrens' play area adjacent.

[bepsf]

I tried to book it for my upcoming Volendam cruise, and had my TA checking with HAL every day...

...turns out the day shore excursion bookings came available, it had already been sold!

:mad:

[McDebbie]

Let me try to describe the location for you. When you are coming in on the tenders, you'll pass it just before arriving at the dock. Go into the small village there , the one that has the small store, largest bar, first aid station and such. Anyway, you take a left, then another left onto the beach and you're practically there. It's a rather big thatched hut with a childrens' play area adjacent.

 

On the map they are showing a Half Moon Saloon but I understand they turned a projected bar into this cabana - I guess that is the one? Looks like a great location, not sure why the ship looked so far away.

 

...turns out the day shore excursion bookings came available, it had already been sold!

:mad:

So sorry, isn't that annoying?

[bepsf]

So sorry, isn't that annoying?

 

Sure was!

We had to take the Taupe and Red Cabanas instead

;)

[Sage]

Bepsf,

 

Perhaps the Ducks would be kind enough to let you have a look around. We are getting ever so close now to cruising.

[McDebbie]

We had to take the Taupe and Red Cabanas instead

;)

With no slide to the ocean! Oh my! That was what I was really looking forward to - hope you can make some new best friends!

[bepsf]

Bepsf,

 

Perhaps the Ducks would be kind enough to let you have a look around. We are getting ever so close now to cruising.

 

Sage - Did you book a Cabana?

 

If not, you're always welcome to swing by for some refreshments.

:)

[Sage]

Bepsf, thanks for the invite. That is very kind of you.

[sirdavid]

Greetings to all,

There were ony six of us so I tipped the Bartender $50.00 and the Chef $40.00. Both seemed very happy. I note a comment concerning the slide. Reading between the lines....they had a group of firefighters...that required a beer run back to the ship! Perhaps the slide was removed for safety and legal reasons!

[spcl4cs_gal]

Hi David,

 

You wouldn't happen to remember whether or not you met with someone from the ship the night before HMC to discuss your Oasis menu? My brother and I will have it for our stop in March. Thanks. :)

[NEW YORK LADY]

Just Wanted To Bump This Up As It Is Very Good Information And Helpful With Pictures, Prices, Etc.

[seabourndt]

really looking forward to going to hmc in just over a week on EURODAM. just hope the weather is not bad and we don't make it. iam sharing a cabana but not the grand one sounds a great idea.

dave

[stbmrsbt]

I just booked the Grand Cabana for our trip this December with my family - so excited!!:D

 

SirDavid - Thanks so much for all your info - we were just discussing what to tip so your advice was quite helpful

[Fat Boy]

Has anyone had any luck pre-booking the Grand Cabana while sailing Carnival?