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Half Moon Cay

Bahamas · Port

Ships calling
13ships
Upcoming sailings
307sailings
Average stay
7hours

The Half Moon Caye is a natural monument situated at the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The crescent-shaped caye is a protected marine reserve that was established as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The pristine caye has breath-taking walk-in snorkelling from the beach, idyllic sandy beaches and magnificent wildlife both in the sea and within the littoral forest.

Cruise lines calling here

  • Holland America Line
  • Princess Cruises

Cruise port in Bahamas

Half Moon Cay

Disembark directly onto the island. Average time in port: 7 hours. 10 places to explore.

Ships calling here
13 ships
Upcoming sailings
307 sailings
Average time in port
About 7 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 399

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Half Moon Cay Tender Marina. Disembark directly onto the island.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Half Moon Cay Tender Marina.

  • Island tram and walking

    Paved paths connect the Welcome Center with Half Moon Beach and the barbecue pavilion, and a free island loop tram is available.

  • Complimentary beach barbecue buffet

    Tropics Restaurant serves a complimentary lunch buffet with hamburgers, hot dogs, jerk chicken, and salads. Beach chairs are also free.

About 7 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 5 minUSD 0

Tender Marina → Half Moon Beach & Welcome Center

After getting off the tender boat, walk across the marina pier plaza to the Welcome Center and Half Moon Main Beach just ahead.

ShuttleAbout 10 minUSD 0

Welcome Center → Bonefish Lagoon & Stingray Cove

At the tram stop near the Welcome Center, take the shuttle tram to the meeting area for the Bonefish Lagoon and Stingray Cove tours.

Half Moon Cay places to explore

Explore 10 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Captain Morgan on the Rocks
Food and cafés

Captain Morgan on the Rocks

This beach landmark is a bar built like a stranded 2-story wooden pirate ship, where visitors can enjoy signature rum cocktails overlooking the sea.

Duration
about 45 min

Charges are made to your ship card, and the second-floor terrace is a popular sea-view photo spot.

Tropics Restaurant
Food and cafés

Tropics Restaurant

This large open-air barbecue pavilion in the center of the island serves a complimentary buffet of grilled burgers, hot dogs, jerk chicken, and fruit.

Duration
about 1 hr

Operations are concentrated at lunchtime, from 11:30 to 13:30.

Lobster Shack
Food and cafés

Lobster Shack

This paid specialty seafood restaurant by the beach serves Caribbean lobster freshly grilled to order, alongside pasta salad.

Duration
about 45 min

Purchases are charged to your boarding card, and supplies may run out early.

I Wish I Could Stay Here Forever Bar
Food and cafés

I Wish I Could Stay Here Forever Bar

This wooden beach bar is a photo spot known for the wording on its entrance sign and serves refreshing piña coladas and Bahama Mama cocktails.

Duration
about 30 min

Payment is charged to your ship card; the sign is a good spot for a souvenir photo.

Cruises calling at Half Moon Cay

307 sailings are grouped into 149 cruises by ship and route.

149 cruises call at this port.

About Half Moon Cay

The Half Moon Caye is a natural monument situated at the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The crescent-shaped caye is a protected marine reserve that was established as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The pristine caye has breath-taking walk-in snorkelling from the beach, idyllic sandy beaches and magnificent wildlife both in the sea and within the littoral forest.

Cruise lines calling here: 2 places

Holland America LinePrincess Cruises

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