The New Grand Cabana at HMC

[sirdavid]

We reserved the "Palm Package" in the new Grand Cabana on HMC on our March 11 Westerdam cruise.

I have prep[ared an email with 14 pictures of this fun adittion to the magic HMC.

I will be happy to forward to anyone wanting the pictures.

My email is: sirdavid@twcny.rr.com

[MercedMike]

I know a lot of people would be interested in seeing the pics. Why don't you post them?

 

or I will if you aren't sure how ... I sent you an email asking.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Would love for you to post the pictures here.

 

Do tell us all about it!!!

[sirdavid]

Holland America Western Caribbean Cruise March 11, 2007.

 

THE GRAND CABANA AT HMC.

 

We pushed the “boat” out and reserved the new Grand Cabana at the ever

wonderful HMC! There were six of us and it was OUTSTANDING! Our own

bartender (from the Crows Nest) and our own cook (from the Pinnacle

Grill) Great clean and private bathrooms and a modern glass walled

private shower. Great fun was had in the hot tub and great food and

liquor flowed all day long. Yes, it is just passed the children’s play

area. But the “grownup” children had a lot of full playing on the

tethered water animals

 

Here are a few pictures taken on March 12, 2007

[sirdavid]

Here are 5 pictures.

[princessD]

Sir David

 

Looks Like You Guys Had Fun............ I Am Interested In The Cabana's But I Don't Know That Much About Them Can You Give More Detailed Information? Can You Give Prices,what Is All Included,how Many People Can There Be To One Cabana. I Am Sure It Has Been Posted Before But I Haven't Seen It................

 

Thanks Marsha

[sirdavid]

Here are 5 more Grand Cabana pictures.

[sirdavid]

Here are a couple more pictures.

[sirdavid]

It is called the "Palm Package."

Here is a quote from HAL:

"Private Oasis at Half Moon Cay - Palm Package

 

DURATION: Varies - The base rate is applicable for up to 12 guests. Only one guest need purchase the reservation for up to 12 guests.

PRICE: $1195 per person

 

 

The Private Oasis perches on a point, partially over water, so you can enjoy your private gathering in a luxurious setting, highlighted by both a fun water slide and easy walkway into the warm turquoise waters. The Private Oasis offers a total of 1,620 square feet and includes a large covered deck and comfortable sun deck with eight-person hot tub. Features include an indoor teak dining table seating six people, outdoor teak lounges and bar stools accommodating 12, barbecue area, full wet bar and refrigerator, massage table, iPod music system, multi-colored Bahamian tapestries, men's and women's changing rooms, indoor and outdoor showers with heated fresh water, 100-foot walkway with misting stations and privacy gate.

 

Your Palm Package menu throughout the day will include:

-Fresh Fruit, Danish, Chips & Salsa from 1000-1400

-Beverage Package with Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juices, Domestic and Imported Beers, House Pouring Wine by the Glass (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Sparkling Wine), Island Cocktails (Cuban Mojito, Beach Cruiser, Rum Runner), Frozen Tropical Classics (Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, BBC, Banana Colada, Cappuccino Colada, Margarita), Mocktails (Cool as a Cucumber, Pina not a Colada, Margarita Breeze, Tropical Delight) from 1000-1500

-BBQ lunch buffet with Pasta Salad, Fruit Salad, Grilled Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fresh Island Fish and BBQ Chicken, Brownies & Cookies from 1130-1300

 

NOTES:

The base rate is applicable for up to 12 guests. Only one guest need purchase the reservation for up to 12 guests. For groups with more than 12 guests, an Extra Person Surcharge for the Private Oasis at Half Moon Cay must be purchased for each additional person from 13-25 guests.

 

"

[Old As Dirt Mom]

Many thanks, Sir David, for the both the photos and the information. This thread will be helpful to a lot of people. Now, when someone posts the question, " Does anyone know anything about the Grand Cabana at HMC?" we can point them towards this thread!:) (I just love it when someone else does all the work!!;) )

 

Cheers, it looks like it was a grand day on Half Moon Cay!

[MercedMike]

Sir David, thanks for emailing the pics to me and giving permission to post them. I have added them to my Cabana page at

 

HMC Cabanas

 

Hope lots of folks find them helpful!

[Sage]

Sirdavid,

 

Thank you so much for posting the pictures and telling us what all is provided with the package. It sounds just perfect for a nice day at HMC.

[x lindsay x]

Wow! It looks quite lovely.

[princessD]

Thanks Sirdavid, For All The Information

 

 

Marsha

[bobmagg]

It is called the "Palm Package."

 

PRICE: $1195 per person

 

 

 

"

 

 

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

[Old As Dirt Mom]

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

 

$1,195.00 is a base rate applicable for up to 12 people. Only one person needs to book this cabana. So if you have 12 people willing to split the cost, that would come to approx $100 per person.

[jerzigal]

Sir David,

 

Thanks so very much for the pix. We're considering it for our November cruise, but I have a couple quesitons......

 

Is it easy to get to? We have a Friend with multiple sclerosis who's considering joining us.

 

Is there any area to be sure to be cool? She also has problems with high heat situations. I read somewhere that they have "misters." Do you remember where they're located?

 

Thanks in advance for any help you can give us!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thanks for posting the pictures. I remember when HAL built that area a couple of years and originally it was to be another bar/saloon.

[Spender Nui]

What about tipping the servers? How does that work?

[sweetair]

Thank you sir david for posting the information and pictures!!!

i just reserved this for our trip in december2007.

 

one of the answers i was looking for was the proximity of the bathrooms So happy they have their own private ones!

 

I do have a couple questions if you could help me out...

I know tipping is a personal choice but who are we going to tip? the butler and the chef? are there any more expecting a tip? approximately how much is "recommended"?

 

second: there is a masseuse available for a TIP or pay per 30 minutes?

 

thank you in advance,

*sweet*

[Krazy Kruizers]

I can't help you with the tip questions -- but ENJOY!!!!!

[pmcue]

is this available for Carnival ships as well??

[osiebosie]

I went to the HAL website today and then to their excursions. I downloaded the "booklet" for southern caribbean. It had HMC in it, but nothing at all about cabanas. ???

 

Where do I go for this info?

 

Thanks,

 

Shay

[haligonian37]

Here's a link from HAL's website with info concerning all excursions on HMC, including cabanas:

 

http://www.hollandamerica.com/dest/port.do?portCode=HMC&dest=C

 

Enjoy!

[osiebosie]

Thanks. I went to the link, and then just picked a color: turquoise. The price is $249 adult. Is that per adult? $500 for two people???

 

Wow. I think that is high.

 

Shay