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title: "Half Moon Cay Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay
description: "A private crescent of Bahamian perfection"
---

# Half Moon Cay

🇧🇸 · Bahamas · Bahamas

> "A private crescent of Bahamian perfection"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.6
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 8h
- **Visiting Sailings:** 1,065
- **Cruise Lines:** 4

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Dec (178 sailings), Mar (151 sailings), Jan (147 sailings)

## About Half Moon Cay

Half Moon Cay is a private island in the Bahamas operated by Holland America Line. Ships anchor offshore and tender passengers to a crescent-shaped beach with white sand and shallow, clear water. The island covers about 2,400 acres, though the developed area is concentrated around the beach and a central pavilion.

The setup is straightforward: free beach chairs and umbrellas, a buffet lunch, and a bar. Paid extras include horseback riding along the shore, kayaking, a water park, and cabana rentals. The lagoon on the island's interior draws birdwatchers. There's not much else to it, and that's the point. If you want a quiet spot, walk to either end of the beach where the crowds thin out. The water stays shallow for a long way out, which makes it comfortable for wading and swimming without much current.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** BSD (Bahamian Dollar)
- **Language:** English
- **Timezone:** America/Nassau (UTC-4)
- **Tipping:** 15% if not included

## Location

Coordinates: 24.5771, -75.9233

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Half%20Moon%20Cay/@24.577053,-75.923256,13z)
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## Nearby Ports

- [Disney Lookout Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/disney-lookout-cay.md): 13 nm
- [Princess Cays](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/princess-cays.md): 14 nm
- [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md): 83 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md)
- [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md)
- [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/harbor-light-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-CONQUEST-20270301-4.md)**

- **Price:** €215 per person (€429 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Carnival Conquest](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-conquest.md)
- **Duration:** 4 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-03-01
- **Itinerary:** Harbor Light – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key

## Featured Cruises from Half Moon Cay

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Lustrous Islets – Half Moon Cay & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lustrous-islets-half-moon-cay-nassau~CCL-SUNRISE-20261109-5.md) | Carnival Sunrise | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-11-09 | 5 | €228 |
| [Sunlit Shallows – Nassau & Bahamian Cays](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-shallows-nassau-bahamian-cays~CCL-PARADISE-20261109-6.md) | Carnival Paradise | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-11-09 | 6 | €320 |
| [Foaming Crest – Half Moon Cay & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/foaming-crest-half-moon-cay-nassau~CCL-CELEBRATION-20261115-7.md) | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-11-15 | 7 | €417 |

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