How much time will you have?
About 8h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 8h in Half Moon Cay, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
Bahamas
Half Moon Cay Cruise Port
Half Moon Cay is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through March.
Moderate traffic
~8h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Half Moon Cay
How busy does Half Moon Cay get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 39% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~5,100 passengers
- Busy day: 9,050+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 39% of days
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Where Half Moon Cay fits into a cruise
Half Moon Cay is most commonly visited on Bahamas itineraries, often alongside Nassau and Miami .
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When to cruise to Half Moon Cay
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Half Moon Cay typically carry around 2,984 guests, with Carnival Sunrise, Mardi Gras, and Carnival Elation calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Carnival Sunrise 74 calls
- 2 Mardi Gras 56 calls
- 3 Carnival Elation 51 calls
- 4 Carnival Freedom 46 calls
- 5 Carnival Pride 39 calls
- 6 Rotterdam 37 calls
Next port calls
Nov 1 Rotterdam · Carnival Magic
Nov 2 Carnival Sunrise
Nov 3 Carnival Sunshine · Carnival Elation
Nov 4 Carnival Spirit · Carnival Jubilee
Nov 5 Mardi Gras · Carnival Freedom
Cruises that visit Half Moon Cay
Zuiderdam
Miami → Puerto Plata → Key West → Miami
Dec 19, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Half Moon Cay on day 5
$499 interior · $71/night
29% below typical · 3-month low
Eurodam
Fort Lauderdale → Key West → Half Moon Cay → Fort Lauderdale
Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Half Moon Cay on day 7
$449 interior · $64/night
36% below typical · 3-month low
Zuiderdam
Miami → Grand Turk Island → Half Moon Cay → Miami
Dec 5, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Half Moon Cay on day 7
$449 interior · $64/night
36% below typical · 3-month low
Nieuw Statendam
Fort Lauderdale → Half Moon Cay → Puerto Plata → Fort Lauderdale
Dec 20, 2026 · 14 nights
Visits Half Moon Cay on day 2
$1,334 interior · $95/night
24% below typical · 3-month low
Nieuw Statendam
Fort Lauderdale → Nassau → Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas → Fort Lauderdale
Dec 27, 2026 · 14 nights
Visits Half Moon Cay on day 7
$1,249 interior · $89/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
Rotterdam
Fort Lauderdale → Half Moon Cay → Key West → Fort Lauderdale
Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Half Moon Cay on day 2
$899 balcony · $90/night
36% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Half Moon Cay
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Half Moon Cay, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Eastern Caribbean
Puerto Plata → Grand Turk Island → Half Moon Cay + 1 more
From Miami · Next Dec 19
From $499 interior · $71/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · Bahamas
Nassau → Grand Turk Island → Puerto Plata + 6 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 14 nights · Next Dec 5
From $1,064 oceanview · $76/night
Best departure: 24% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Eastern Caribbean · Bahamas
Grand Turk Island → San Juan → Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas + 1 more
From Miami · 7 nights · Next Dec 5
From $449 interior · $64/night
Best departure: 36% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean
Nassau → Grand Turk Island → Puerto Plata + 6 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 7 nights · Next Dec 12
From $1,014 interior · $72/night
Best departure: 31% below typical
4 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Western Caribbean · Bahamas
Half Moon Cay → Falmouth → Georgetown, Grand Cayman + 3 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 10 nights · Next Jan 2
From $899 balcony · $90/night
Best departure: 36% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Bahamas
Grand Turk Island → San Juan → Saint Thomas + 1 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 7 nights · Next Jan 3
From $749 balcony · $107/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Half Moon Cay
Which cruise itineraries usually include Half Moon Cay?
Cruises that call at Half Moon Cay often follow itineraries such as Bahamas One-Way via Puerto Plata & Grand Turk Island, Western Caribbean Loop via Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios & Cozumel, and Eastern Caribbean Loop from Miami: Grand Turk Island & San Juan.
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