barbthecruiser Posted June 7, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Is the food free on Half Moon Cay?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh2zed Posted June 7, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Is the food free on Half Moon Cay?? Yes it is. HMC is a slice of heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise450 Posted June 7, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 7, 2009 A 'provided' BBQ lunch will be set up at Half Moon Cay that offers burgers, hot dogs and chicken along with salads and fixins plus iced tea, coffee, tea and water. Plus there are cookies and fresh fruit for dessert. So enjoy the BBQ. They will have 'bars' set up in different areas and there will be a charge for the bar drinks. You are in for a treat since Half Moon Cay is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean and most people who have been there oftimes wish the ship could stay there for several days! HAL provides comfy lounges and hammocks on the gorgeous beach plus there are various 'excursions' that you can take part in...like horseback riding; swimming with dolphins etc (these cost extra). You can 'rent' a cabana or 'clamshell' for use there if you wish. There are also kayaks, giant paddle cycles etc that you can rent while there. Anyway...enjoy this beautiflul place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbthecruiser Posted June 7, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thank you very much for all the great info... I can NOT wait to go!!!!! I am even more excited now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy998 Posted June 7, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 7, 2009 We loved HMC...my son particularly enjoyed the ribs, but it was all beachy & great. We decided HMC was our favorite stop of the entire cruise! As the sign said, "I could stay here forever!" Beware, if you send a postcard from HMC, it could take a month or more! You might want to send one to yourselves so you can relive the moment months later when it arrives! And the Bahamas stamps are pretty cool, as well. Bon voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted June 7, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Is the food free on Half Moon Cay?? Yes and No. If you want burgers, hot dogs, cole slaw, baked beans, etc. - then Yes, that's at no additional cost. If you want Fresh Fruit Skewers, Filet Mignon, Barbecued Shrimp, Lobster Sandwiches, Chocolate Cake, Champagne, etc. - Then you'll need to book a Cabana w/ Butler Service with an additional fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman2 Posted June 7, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 7, 2009 A 'provided' BBQ lunch will be set up at Half Moon Cay that offers burgers, hot dogs and chicken along with salads and fixins plus iced tea, coffee, tea and water. I could never find coffee on HMC. Do they now provide it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakitty Posted June 7, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thank you very much for all the great info... I can NOT wait to go!!!!! I am even more excited now!!! A little slice of heaven. we rented a Cabana and with it they provided soda/water, chips and salsa, a vege tray with dip and fresh fruit. Enjoy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsltg Posted June 7, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Half Moon Cay is amazing! I would have loved to spend the entire week there... Enjoy the BBQ, the beach, the bars, the view, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted June 7, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Half Moon Cay is amazing! I would have loved to spend the entire week there... Enjoy the BBQ, the beach, the bars, the view, etc... I wonder if HAL has ever considered a cruise with several days at HMC. I would certainly consider a cruise from Ft Lauderdale which went to HMC, anchored in the bay and tendered ashore every day. The only downside would be the other HAL/Carnival ships visiting. I really wish they would keep HMC just for HAL as they did in the old days. Also, they had a policy of not more than one ship at a time, and they were S and R class ships. Oh how wonderful HMC was in those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsot Posted June 7, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 7, 2009 "Ain't no such thing as a free lunch..." but yes, it is provided at no charge same as meals on the ship, included in the price of your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oca Posted June 8, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 8, 2009 The picture is lovely. My husband would fry like a piece of bacon, however, if he were to just look at that picture. Are there some nice shady areas to relax in as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted June 8, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 8, 2009 The picture is lovely. My husband would fry like a piece of bacon, however, if he were to just look at that picture. Are there some nice shady areas to relax in as well? Yes, further down the beach there are some trees (and less people). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERTEVANOVER Posted June 8, 2009 #14 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I hope it is better than the NCL private lsland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh2zed Posted June 8, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I hope it is better than the NCL private lsland! HMC is perenially chosen in surveys at the best private island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted June 8, 2009 #16 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I hope it is better than the NCL private lsland! Any beach in the states is better then NCL's private island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted June 8, 2009 #17 Share Posted June 8, 2009 If you want shade, rent a clamshell and put something under the back of it to lift it off the ground since it can get very hot under it. You can order the clamshell through HAL online. I always use one. HMC is fabulous.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbthecruiser Posted June 8, 2009 Author #18 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks again to everyone for the great response! I think I am now most looking forward to Half Moon Cay than any other port on my cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams62 Posted June 8, 2009 #19 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Leaving it:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songbert Posted June 9, 2009 #20 Share Posted June 9, 2009 The sand is so soft, it's like talcum powder....... Loved the parasailing there, too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes4445 Posted June 9, 2009 #21 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Here's my photos of HMC that I posted on Webshots. I walked through the BBQ area and took some pictures so they are in the album also. Have a fun time. HMC is a beautiful place. http://travel.webshots.com/album/570048717ERbxaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJ Posted June 9, 2009 #22 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Here's my photos of HMC that I posted on Webshots. I walked through the BBQ area and took some pictures so they are in the album also. Have a fun time. HMC is a beautiful place. http://travel.webshots.com/album/570048717ERbxaa We have rented one for our cruise this December. This is the best group of photos I have seen. Thanks so much! Pierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes4445 Posted June 10, 2009 #23 Share Posted June 10, 2009 We have rented one for our cruise this December. This is the best group of photos I have seen. Thanks so much! Pierce Thanks! We loved the cabana and we love the island! You're going to have a wonderful time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbthecruiser Posted June 10, 2009 Author #24 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I agree! I have looking at these great photos all day!!! Thanks for sharing! I was not sure if we would rent a Cabana but now I am booking one for sure!!! Now just which one to pick???!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick65 Posted June 10, 2009 #25 Share Posted June 10, 2009 HMC is always a high point of any HAL Caribbean Cruise. We have always found shade trees facing the ocean and beach just over the hill from the shuttle docks. This area is also closer to the rock reef on the left side of beach when looking toward the ocean. Out at the point of this reef I have always found an enjoyable snorkeling adventure with plenty of fish. At this end of the beach closer to shore there feeding pots in the ocean which attract fish also. Snorkel gear is available for rent. If you like to snorkel HMC is a great place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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