CruiserBruce Posted May 9, 2013 #1401 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Early Tender tickets are for cabanas, villas and people who have early excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkilrainrn Posted May 9, 2013 #1402 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Early Tender tickets are for cabanas, villas and people who have early excursions. Thanks! I was not aware of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaplainPagne Posted May 9, 2013 #1403 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Does anyone have any info on whether HMC has massages on the beach? If so, how much are they, and how do you book them? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdebi Posted May 9, 2013 #1404 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yes they have massages~they do them in a little hut by the beach. I think you can book them on the ship through the spa but there is a excursion hut on the island that you can book them at , sorry but I do not remember the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted May 9, 2013 #1405 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Massages can be arranged onboard the ship at the spa. They are given in the massage cabana on the beach. Prices are the same as they would be on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbrighteyes Posted May 14, 2013 #1406 Share Posted May 14, 2013 :eek: I am going on May 27th sailing on Carnival Victory booked a couple days ago. The cabanas are sold out. What are my chances that someone cancels their cabana booking? I'm traveling with 2 seniors with health issues. Villas are still available but we are only 4 people. When we cruised last fall every time I checked online it showed that the cabanas where sold out. I decided to see if I could be put on a wait list as soon as I got on board. I went to the desk first to see and was told that they still had 2 to rent. So when you get on board check and see if any are open and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvskult Posted May 16, 2013 #1407 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Has anyone ever rented bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted May 16, 2013 #1408 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Has anyone ever rented bikes? They are available. Keep n mind, the island is is only 2,400 acres. 50 acres have been developed. A leisurely walk might accomplish the same as a bike ride. That would give you a 50 acre area to ride in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minerva78 Posted May 17, 2013 #1409 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Though I've been to HMC before, I can't remember: are you allowed to bring drinks (not alcoholic drinks, but water and soda) from the ship onto the island? At first I was thinking you couldn't, then I remember all of those people selling you bottled water right before you get off of the ship at ports. So now I'm hoping you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted May 17, 2013 #1410 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Though I've been to HMC before, I can't remember: are you allowed to bring drinks (not alcoholic drinks, but water and soda) from the ship onto the island? At first I was thinking you couldn't, then I remember all of those people selling you bottled water right before you get off of the ship at ports. So now I'm hoping you can. Anything you have onboard can be brought to the island. The island is merely an extension of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withaneye7 Posted May 23, 2013 #1411 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm sure somewhere in 69 pages of info there is an answer...Unfortunately, I'd probably miss the ship if I had to read them all before we sail. We just booked today to add a cruise to HMC & would like to know... Are there wave runner rentals? If so...prices? Hobie cat?... I see the Carnival excursions, but are there any other type of rentals...other than cabana (sold out), umbrella, or bike(too much work)? Thanks I'd like to know this too if anyone has answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdebi Posted May 23, 2013 #1412 Share Posted May 23, 2013 There is a jet ski excursion I have not done it but have talked to people who did and they enjoyed it. You have a dedicated area to stay in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePerkinFamily Posted July 3, 2013 #1413 Share Posted July 3, 2013 is the blue things the clamshells? how much and can you move them around? thanks and god bless, candy p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted July 3, 2013 #1414 Share Posted July 3, 2013 is the blue things the clamshells? how much and can you move them around? thanks and god bless, candy p You are correct. $19.00 on HAL, most likely a few dollars less on Carnival. Once they are fixed in place, you are unable to move them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePerkinFamily Posted July 3, 2013 #1415 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Thanks so much! I want a cabana but only 2 of us... Hubby said maybe somenone would wanna share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted July 4, 2013 #1416 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks so much! I want a cabana but only 2 of us... Hubby said maybe somenone would wanna share? Per board rules, tour shares are arranged on your roll call, here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1829166 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted July 5, 2013 #1417 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Thanks so much! I want a cabana but only 2 of us... Hubby said maybe someone would wanna share? As Bruce mentioned, check your roll call. You might find someone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manateelover Posted July 6, 2013 #1418 Share Posted July 6, 2013 You are correct. $19.00 on HAL, most likely a few dollars less on Carnival. Once they are fixed in place, you are unable to move them. What is the cost for the shade/clamshells? This is our first time at HMC-hoping we get there this time. Last time we had to pass due to heavy winds and spent an extra day at sea. I really want to go this time! Any other suggestions for HMC? When coming onto the island is it any quieter on any specific area of the beaches? Looks beautiful! Is there snorkeling from the beach or do you really need to take a tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted July 6, 2013 #1419 Share Posted July 6, 2013 You are correct. $19.00 on HAL, most likely a few dollars less on Carnival. Once they are fixed in place, you are unable to move them. What is the cost for the shade/clamshells? This is our first time at HMC-hoping we get there this time. Last time we had to pass due to heavy winds and spent an extra day at sea. I really want to go this time! Any other suggestions for HMC? When coming onto the island is it any quieter on any specific area of the beaches? Looks beautiful! Is there snorkeling from the beach or do you really need to take a tour? As you quoted Typhoon, the clamshells are $19, just as you quoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted July 7, 2013 #1420 Share Posted July 7, 2013 When coming onto the island is it any quieter on any specific area of the beaches? Looks beautiful! Making my second attempt to get to HMC this fall...like you, we had to skip the port under press of weather. As a general rule, the farther you go from the tender pier, the more and more isolated you will be on the beach. Based on reports here from cabana renters, it seems like if you go past Cabana #9 or so, you'll usually find much smaller crowds. People with Cabanas 14 and up often report on CC that they have the beach almost to themselves. Is there snorkeling from the beach or do you really need to take a tour? Hoping to get a solid answer about this, too. I've heard different things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted July 7, 2013 #1421 Share Posted July 7, 2013 As you quoted Typhoon, the clamshells are $19, just as you quoted. I know how much you enjoy quoting me, Bruce. :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manateelover Posted July 10, 2013 #1422 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Making my second attempt to get to HMC this fall...like you, we had to skip the port under press of weather. As a general rule, the farther you go from the tender pier, the more and more isolated you will be on the beach. Based on reports here from cabana renters, it seems like if you go past Cabana #9 or so, you'll usually find much smaller crowds. People with Cabanas 14 and up often report on CC that they have the beach almost to themselves. Hoping to get a solid answer about this, too. I've heard different things about it. We want to know if we should bring our own snorkeling gear? We like to swim out from the beach and snorkel if it is worth it....we have been spoiled by Roatan :) love the snorkeling from the beach..best ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchagwa Posted July 10, 2013 #1423 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I read you can only get cabanas at the excursion desk, but then people say they are sold out. How would you know the cabanas are sold out until you get on ship? Are these posters writing from on board ship? Or....hopefully....can you reserve in advance now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlscruise2011 Posted July 10, 2013 #1424 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I read you can only get cabanas at the excursion desk, but then people say they are sold out. How would you know the cabanas are sold out until you get on ship? Are these posters writing from on board ship? Or....hopefully....can you reserve in advance now? Are you sailing on Carnival or Hal? I know on Carnival, you prebook the cabana as an excursion and pay for it. When you get on the ship, you go to the desk to see which cabanas are available and pick the one you want. If you go to the Excursion page on your Carnival.com, manage my cruise, you should see the cabana's listed and if they are sold out, it will say so right there. If there are any available and you really want one. I would book it (you need to pay when you book it). Depending on the sailing, they can sell out quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishlinny Posted July 10, 2013 #1425 Share Posted July 10, 2013 We want to know if we should bring our own snorkeling gear? We like to swim out from the beach and snorkel if it is worth it....we have been spoiled by Roatan :) love the snorkeling from the beach..best ever! Because it is a very sandy bottom area, there aren't a lot of fish that I have ever seen, but there are a few. I have seen some poeple post that they've seen good fish while snorkeling there, but I don't think they could have been in the main beach area. It won't be ANYTHING like Roatan, trust me!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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