1. Port Overview

  1. Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

  3. Half Moon Cay (also known as Little San Salvador Island) is one of about 700 islands that make up the archipelago of the Bahamas. It is located roughly halfway between Eleuthera and Cat Island. It is a private island, owned by Holland America Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & PLC, which uses it as a one-day stop (port of call) for the cruise ships it operates in the region.

    Activities offered on the island include swimming, sunning, scuba diving, jet-skiing, cycling, and snorkeling. Deep-sea fishing, parasailing, glass-bottom boat rides, and nature walks also are available. A variety of water toys are available for rent, including Hobie catamarans, Sunfish sailboats, windsurfing sailboards, and kayaks. There are volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoes, shuffleboard, a fitness trail with exercise stations, horseback riding, and nature trails for hiking.

    Things to see and do

    * Water sports
    * Hiking
    * Cycling
    * Horse riding
    * Deep sea fishing

    General Information

    Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
    Currency – Bahamian dollar (BSD)
    Language – English
    Population – 450 approx
    Land Area - 9.7 km2
    Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins US style or with a round pin below
    Time – GMT minus five hours
    International Country Telephone Code – + 1 – 242

    Port Location - The island does not have deep water docking, requiring the use of tenders for cruise ship passengers to disembark and embark.

    Transport Links – Half Moon Cay is only accessible by boat.