Jan.15.2021
If you have cruised the Caribbean, chances are, you are familiar with the concept of going to the cruise linesâ private island. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful beaches and amenities without having the crowds from every ship in port. Half Moon Cay (pronounced
key) is an exceptional one of these offerings, purchased by Holland America Cruise Lines for $6 million in 1996 for their fleet. Currently, less than 5 percent of the original land purchased has been utilized.
While other cruisers may be dealing with 10,000 or more people in ports, you will be soaking up the sun and indulging in Caribbean festivities all day long in the fantastic Bahamas. Half Moon Cay (or Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas, offers hundreds of lounge chairs, umbrellas and clamshells, picnic shelters, and several restaurants and bars. Plus, the landscape and scenery are lovely! Here are six reasons to fall in love with Half Moon Cay: the deciding factors for me.