Half Moon Cay is also known as Little San Salvador Island. It is a private island owned and developed by Carnival Cruise Lines. Let me tell you, it is heaven on Earth! The island is made up of white sand beaches surrounded by crystal blue water. It is absolutely stunning!
What is there to do on Half Moon Cay?
The island has several water toys available for rent including catamarans, sailboats, rafts, kayaks, paddleboards, etc.
You can also rent a clamshell, cabana or beach villa. All of these can be charged to your Sail & Sign card. I strongly suggest booking cabanas and beach villas in advance.
If you would rather not shell out money on the island, that’s totally okay! There are plenty of lounge chairs to be had, just make sure you catch an early tender if you are traveling with a large group. Since this is a private island, you can also hit up the buffet free of charge.
Check out our article, 5 Facts About Half Moon Cay to learn a little more.
How do I get there?
Due to the shallow waters, this is one of Carnival’s tender ports- meaning that you have to take a small boat to access the island.
Visiting with Kids
Half Moon Cay is the perfect place to visit with young children. The water is crystal clear so you can easily spot anything that may be in the water.
There is plenty for little ones to do here. Kids will love exploring the trails that wind around the island. You can also pack sand toys for them to play with on the white sand beach. If your kids are older, the will probably love using the kayaks, rafts, and paddleboards that you can rent on the island.
Lastly, since it is a private island, and they speak English, it will be the perfect place to introduce little ones to foreign travel.
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