KellyJ Posted August 7, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I think it would be great if HAL had a webcam on Half Moon Cay. Even if there were no ships there, we would still have the beautiful island to look at. Anyone know if that is in the works-or is it not allowed because it is a "private" island so what happens on HMC stays on HMC? KellyJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh2zed Posted August 7, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Great idea Kelly. But HAL doesn't even do ship webcams so I suspect one for HMC isn't in the works although itlikely would be cheaper than satellite service on a moving ship. Also Carnival uses HMC and that might complicate things a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 7, 2007 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Since HAL doesn't do web cams anywhere on their ships, I also doubt if there would ever be one on HMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May4 Posted August 7, 2007 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I don't really know what it would take to make it a reality, but the chance to look at views of Half Moon Cay once in awhile sounds very zen! Oohhmmmmm........:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 7, 2007 #5 Share Posted August 7, 2007 That would be a great investment. If that didn't get people to book cruises, I don't know what would. :) Imagine a raging blizzard in Boston or New York..... and a web cam showing HMC on a bright sunny day. I"M ON THE PHONE to TA immeidately!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Ball Posted August 7, 2007 #6 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I am going to be blunt so please do not take offense. This is only an opinion. I see it as a waste of money. I much rather see Hal invest the money by improving something on the ship than spend it on web cams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Myrna Posted August 7, 2007 #7 Share Posted August 7, 2007 OOOhhhhhhhh....but it would be so nice for us folks sitting at home, while waiting for our next cruise, to see this beautiful island:) Lynne:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyJ Posted August 7, 2007 Author #8 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Dear Posters, Odd Ball, You are certainly entitled to your opinion. Just curious, what would spend the money on? It is probably silly, but I was just wondering if anyone else would want a cam on HMC too? For me part of the anticipation of the trip is visualizing the ship and where she is. My countdown clock is at less than 500 days for my next cruise on the Westerdam (we booked June 29 for a 12/14/2008 cruise) and I am counting the days until she is in the Caribbean (she starts transatlantic on Oct. 15) and I can see her on screen...Yes, I am cruise addicted. I'm with sail7seas. I do think in the cost/revenue sceme of things the webcam may generate more income because more people may want to book with HAL because you can see the island, and that revenue may be transferred onto the ship. How much does a webcam cost anyway? I am sure the island is connected via sattelite anyway. It would have to be, wouldn't it? I just wish I could see HMC whenever I wanted. Just my opinion too. Since Carnival Corp is the parent company of HAL-I can't see why they would object to the webcam on HMC. I wish all of the ships had webcams. We booked on the Caribbean Princess 14 months before our first cruise and I watched her every day via the web. It is a sickness I know. I with Lynne and May 4 too... OOHMMMM......I can just picture the palm trees, the breeze, the water and the beautiful HAL ship(s). KellyJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted August 7, 2007 #9 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Has anyone looked at some of the web cams on other cruise lines? It's creepy that I can watch passengers while they are on vacation. I feel like it's an invasion of privacy. I don't want to have to worry that I am going to show up with seaweed in my hair and my gut not sucked in, on youtube.com, one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekel8 Posted January 9, 2011 #10 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I would love a webcam for HMC i was just looking for one:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted January 9, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I would love a webcam for HMC i was just looking for one:(Wow ... talk about resurrecting an old thread! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koshlong Posted January 9, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 9, 2011 ;) That's what happens when you encourage people to use the search function! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted January 9, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 9, 2011 ;) that's what happens when you encourage people to use the search function! lol! :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degobahjunk Posted October 1, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Again, dredging up a very old post.... I was hoping there was a webcam so I could see if Hurricane Joaquin is wreaking havoc on my favorite Bahamian island. We'll be there soon on our cruise. Stay beautiful, Half Moon Cay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 1, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Again, dredging up a very old post.... I was hoping there was a webcam so I could see if Hurricane Joaquin is wreaking havoc on my favorite Bahamian island. We'll be there soon on our cruise. Stay beautiful, Half Moon Cay! I'm curious what you put in the CC search window to pull up this very old thread. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 1, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 1, 2015 And, no, a webcam has not be installed on HMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 1, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Looks like a nice day in Nassau still! :) http://portnassauwebcam.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pv girl Posted October 1, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Has anyone looked at some of the web cams on other cruise lines? It's creepy that I can watch passengers while they are on vacation. I feel like it's an invasion of privacy. I don't want to have to worry that I am going to show up with seaweed in my hair and my gut not sucked in, on youtube.com, one night. AGREE!!!!! There is no privacy in life anymore with all the cameras everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted October 1, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 1, 2015 agree!!!!! There is no privacy in life anymore with all the cameras everywhere. smile!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted October 1, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) I am going to be blunt so please do not take offense. This is only an opinion. I see it as a waste of money. I much rather see Hal invest the money by improving something on the ship than spend it on web cams. Webcams are about $99 a pop. Edit: Oh this thread is ancient. n/m. Edited October 1, 2015 by sppunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted October 1, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Webcams are about $99 a pop. Edit: Oh this thread is ancient. n/m. The cameras are the cheapest part of the setup and operation in a remote location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted October 1, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I don't really know what it would take to make it a reality, but the chance to look at views of Half Moon Cay once in awhile sounds very zen! Oohhmmmmm........:p Record some video of HMC when you visit and you can relive it every day! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted October 1, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Has anyone looked at some of the web cams on other cruise lines? It's creepy that I can watch passengers while they are on vacation. I feel like it's an invasion of privacy. I don't want to have to worry that I am going to show up with seaweed in my hair and my gut not sucked in, on youtube.com, one night. AGREE!!!!! There is no privacy in life anymore with all the cameras everywhere. Amen!!! If you want video of HMC, you can take one the next time you're there but please respect my right to a little privacy when I'm on vacation. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degobahjunk Posted October 2, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I'm curious what you put in the CC search window to pull up this very old thread. :) I actually did a Google search: Holland America Half Moon Cay webcam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degobahjunk Posted October 2, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Amen!!! If you want video of HMC, you can take one the next time you're there but please respect my right to a little privacy when I'm on vacation. Thank you. Well, I do think that a webcam of a private area of the island wouldn't be intrusive. It's actually a good size island that has lots of areas that aren't frequented by passengers. I'd just love to see some beautiful scenery. There's something more appealing about a live webcam feed than repeatedly watching the same video I've taken. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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