Half Moon Cay Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview

[@TheJellyBeans]

We've published an updated video from our most recent visit to Half Moon Cay! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmSkkqapesmcjtE

[@robertthrailkill1368]

Your videos are extremely well done and narrated. We will be on the Carnival Sunshine in late January and found your reviews some of the best on KZbin

[@silverfoxnva]

Beautiful beach the water is so clear and warm. Was there June 21 2018 my bday.

[@rizaESims]

Yup

[@adriannamarie1401]

Thats my birthday too!

[@normanwhite6677]

Thanks for the great tour! We're going this July.

[@heynoway1384]

Great video and information, subbed

[@LCHolley]

This is such a helpful video! Going there next year!

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you have a great time!

[@Wes_Express]

Very well done and extremely informative!

[@roblena7977]

The sand is so fine I am surprised it doesn't get blown away. Like walking on powdered sugar.

[@mamaswagg100]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@ningjiang8892]

Great! Useful information provided. Thank you.

[@lucasgraham1078]

Excellent article, it’s pleasure to read your blog ? Thanks form lucas

[@adamdenzel]

Extremely well done guys! This taught me a ton! Really makes me want to go visit now! Looks beautiful, and that food looked delicious. I've never been on a cruise either but I've always wanted to. Subscribing to show our support! Keep it up, and hopefully you can share the love!

[@irocksup123]

Two weeks and I’ll be there. Looks great

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you enjoy your trip!

[@Jordale3366]

Very thorough

[@jennlewis667]

Thank you for this video.. I know its a few years old but I hope to be there in Oct 2021.. You're video's keep my hopes alive.. Thank you.

[@TheJellyBeans]

It's a great place to visit! Hope you have the opportunity in October!

[@spencerl8967]

I’ll be down there oct too!

[@gerrybellaroma4856]

Great video! What's the best way to make sure you have one of the clamshells reserved? They are not an option on the excursions that can prepurchased.

[@TheJellyBeans]

If you don't have the option to purchase as an excursion, there's a rental place near the "entrance" on the island. During our trip, there were plenty of clam shells available.

[@charliebleifeld4913]

Going back in December . Was there last last January Froze our butts off . Hope it is warm this time

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hope you have a great visit... and hope it's warmer for you! 🌞

[@lamontmajor5055]

Thank you

[@jlizardi5013]

Great but you missed the other side of the island where you could go snorkeling or jet skiing. It is a nice walk (exercise) and the dirt road will bring you back to the two-level cabanas area on the beach.

[@TheJellyBeans]

Thanks for the tip, Jose! We had a day packed with fun and ran out of time to catch the other side. It's definitely on our list for the next time we visit!

[@onlytymewilltell]

Do you have to show a drivers license in order to rent jet skis?? I didn't plan on bringing my drivers license on the cruise also my daughter is 16 but doesn't have a driver's license currently.

[@ccaaproduction105]

Thanks

[@samanthagarcia-gallegos8317]

Thank you! Very helpful answered some questions I have, but can you rent Jet ski’s

[@TheJellyBeans]

We were just there again a couple of weeks ago (update video coming in a few months) and we did not see any jet skis available to rent. The only jet skis available were part of a jet ski guided tour excursion that you can book through the cruise.

[@vanessawyndham8791]

Are there paved walkways behind the beach area to walk along when you're looking to find a lounge chair?

[@TheJellyBeans]

Not really. What you see at 1:41 is pretty much what the entire beach area looks like: water then beach/sand then bushes/trees. There are walkways behind the bushes/trees that connect the general areas, but they won't be helpful when you're looking for a lounge chair. (sorry, wrong account :) )

[@juliannelaird43]

Dear Jelly Bean Family: I watch your videos over and over, especially the ones about Carnival's Caribbean ports of call. Do you have a preference between a cruise that includes Half Moon Cay and a cruise that includes Princess Cays? I am getting ready to book my first post-pandemic cruise and I'm deciding between these two. I have never been to a private island resort. Thanks for the info! All the best!

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hi, Julianne! For us, the choice would be Half Moon Cay. The snorkeling and ability to get away from the crowds would be two big factors for us. To be clear, there's nothing wrong with Princess Cays -- except maybe the rocky waters/shoreline -- but Half Moon Cay was a fantastic port for us. Daddybean still has the photo of the "I Wish I Could Stay Here Forever" sign from 3:29 as one of his Zoom background options for work. Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@juliannelaird43]

@@TheJellyBeans Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!! I am so grateful for your opinion!!! I was leaning that way anyway, but saw that the two different locations were just one week apart as I consider the date I'm booking. I'll be watching for your new videos as we finally get to cruising again!!! :)

[@MARISOLBarreiroRodriguez]

Thank you for this video. It answered all my questions..

[@Gsharr11]

did you mention the lunch buffet was complementary?

[@TheJellyBeans]

Yes, the "Island Barbecue" lunch is complimentary. Be aware that there are other places to eat, such as the Lobster Shack, that are *not* complimentary.

[@Gsharr11]

@@TheJellyBeans thank you so much (:

[@johntaylor8090]

Is it easy to get around if you have mobility issues? Since its a tender i guess you cant bring your scooter with you .Do they have scooters there to rent or wheelchairs?

[@TheJellyBeans]

We don't recall seeing a scooter on the tender and/or island, but have read online where others have said they were able to do so. We did see beach wheelchairs (the ones with really big wheels) available near the Information Hut.

[@katherinetavarez8243]

QUESTION: Is the Complimentary BBQ Free, like is it included in your cruise payment or would you have to pay extra for it?

[@TheJellyBeans]

Yes, the BBQ is completely free and included drinks and dessert (that they ran out of during our cruise).

[@dawntucker9093]

Katherine Tavarez its free with Your cruise

[@dawntucker9093]

going on this cruise next October or November.

[@dawntucker9093]

be sure to get to the BBQ early. so you dont miss out

[@welpoh]

i got a question what is the age requirement to ride the jet-skis?

[@TheJellyBeans]

Carnival lists the age requirement as 16 years old. There's also a maximum weight of 250 pounds. Hope this helps!

[@Astoldbylexc]

Do they have jet skis?

[@TheJellyBeans]

They do have jet skis and you can do jet ski excursions through the ship.

[@alexandrabrehm1668]

Is this beach an excursion you have to book through the ship? Or is it one you walk to from the ship and pay for there?

[@TheJellyBeans]

It's actually neither. The beach is part of the island, so it's included as part of the port. If your ship is visiting Half Moon Cay, then you get to enjoy it! 😁

[@dreadheadj5558]

Do u have to stay by the beach, cnt u go for a tour by yourself??

[@TheJellyBeans]

There's no requirement to stay at the beach and there are several walking paths you can use to wander around the island at your leisure.

[@bananaana2980]

Is cash payments for things in US dollars or do I need to exchange before getting off the ship?

[@TheJellyBeans]

When we visited, you could spend US dollars in the shops, etc.

[@josevillanueva6171]

shade for the kids?

[@TheJellyBeans]

There wasn't a lot of shade when we visited. We used a lot of sunscreen and even shared with other guests who forgot sunscreen.

[@IvanAndAiko]

👍👍got u from JC Couch

[@brontstrickland8918]

What is the current drinking age on Half Moon Cay?

[@TheJellyBeans]

The port is owned by Carnival and Carnival's drinking age is 21. Everything we've seen says this is the case, but Carnival does not have anything official available that we could find.

[@akmxanadu9948]

Many thanks - it has warned me off that cruise stop. Back to the Far East.

[@tiffanycox4366]

? is the Bahamas safe.I hear it was not were you have to becareful yes you have to be any where I just wanted to ask

[@TheJellyBeans]

Hi, Tiffany! Half Moon Cay is a private island, so it's basically as safe as being on your cruise ship. For the rest of the Bahamas, it really depends on the port/area. Check for travel advisories for any areas you're visiting or considering.

[@tiffanycox4366]

Thank you

[@hectordelvalle7318]

you said key not cay

[@TheJellyBeans]

Correct. That is how "Cay" is pronounced in many/most of the Caribbean islands.