Half Moon Cay
Walkability: 6/10Bahamas
Hours in Port
~6 hours
Walk to Town
N/A — private island with beach area at the tender landing
Currency
USD (USD accepted)
WiFi
None
Cell Coverage
None
Time Zone
America/Nassau
Time check
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Overview
Direct answer
Half Moon Cay is a tender cruise port with 6/10 walkability, about 6 typical port hours, and USD as the local currency.
Half Moon Cay (officially Little San Salvador Island) is Carnival Corporation's private island in the Bahamas. It features a stunning 2-mile white sand beach, consistently rated among the best private cruise islands. Used by Carnival and Holland America ships. Tender required.
Port-area planning notes
Arrival Style
Tender port
Walkability
6/10
Connectivity
none Wi-Fi, none cell
Top Excursions
Horseback Riding on Beach
Stingray Adventure
Private Cabana Rental
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Free Things To Do
Beach
Two miles of white sand beach with free lounge chairs. The main reason to visit.
Nature Trail
Short hiking trail through the island's interior with birdwatching opportunities.
Restaurants Near Terminal
Getting Around
Walk along the beach. Tram service connects the tender landing to the far end of the beach. This is a small, self-contained beach destination.
Cruise Port FAQ
Is Half Moon Cay a tender port or a docked port?
Half Moon Cay is commonly handled as a tender port in CruiseKit's guide, so cruise guests should build their port-day plan around tender boat operations.
How walkable is Half Moon Cay from the cruise port?
Half Moon Cay has a CruiseKit walkability score of 6/10. The port-area note is: N/A — private island with beach area at the tender landing.
What currency is used in Half Moon Cay?
USD is the local currency for Half Moon Cay. US dollars are commonly accepted in many visitor-facing places.
Does this Half Moon Cay page use a live map provider?
No. This port guide uses a pre-rendered OpenStreetMap-derived image that CruiseKit serves directly. It does not request live map tiles when you visit the page. In the app, route context comes from your saved itinerary and port guides are available under More, then Ports; there is no separate live destination-browsing map surface.
Emergency Information
Police
Ship security
Hospital
Ship's medical center — no hospital on island
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