Half Moon Cay is HAL’s very own idyllic island in the Bahamas. Credit: Shutterstock
Named not only for the exclusive islet’s crescent-shaped beach, but also after the ship sailed by 17th-century explorer Henry Hudson, Half Moon Cay is a great place to relax and practice the art of doing nothing – save for lifting a glass of ice-cold Bahama Mama, a delicious concoction of rum, coconut and pineapple that’s one of the most popular drinks in the Bahamas, to your lips; or adjusting your sun lounger in a private cabana, many of which come replete with butler service and your own hot tub.
That being said, there’s a plethora of activities to choose from for those who like a little more action. Take a narrated tour in a glass-bottom boat to immerse yourself in kaleidoscopic marine life; paddle a kayak through 280 hectares of protected wetlands; or seek out Stingray Cove to meet and feed the island’s most famous residents: soft, velvety stingrays.
On land, embark on a guided nature trek to discover 300-year old ruins and native flora or fauna or tour the island by bike or on horseback – while working up an appetite for a leisurely lunch at Half Moon Cay’s lobster shack.
Swim with the stingrays at Half Moon Cay. Credit: Shutterstock
Back on board HAL’s upscale ships, there’s always a warm welcome from the gracious and friendly crew who delight in forming lasting connections with guests.
Later on continue your Caribbean experience while tucking into dishes – think Florida stone crab and Jamaican ‘bammy’ (cassava flatbread) – that tell the culinary story of the region in the stunning two-deck, main dining room whose chandeliers are made from strings of tricolour and house hand-blown glass bulbs.
Then dance your socks off in B.B. King’s Blues Club – easily the best entertainment World of Cruising has ever experienced at sea – or tap your toes at Billboard Online where chart-topping hits fill the room every night.
All told, the Caribbean’s appeal is unmatched and a Holland America Line cruise here is like no other.
To find out more, call 0344 338 8606, visit HollandAmerica.com or contact your travel agent.
The all-star band in B.B. King’s Blues Club will have you on your feet. Credit: HAL
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