Half Moon Cay Bahamas Cruise Port of Call


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	As ships are moored or anchored in this port, you will be tendered ashore. Cruise calendar for this port. Watch a destination video.

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	Little San Salvador Island, Bahamas (also known as Half Moon Cay), is one of about 700 islands that make up the archipelago of the Bahamas. It is located roughly between Eleuthera and Cat Island. It is a private island, owned wholly by Holland America Line. It is usually a one day stop (Cruise Port) on most Holland America Caribbean cruises. Little San Salvador Island is about a hundred miles southeast of Nassau. Holland America purchased the island in 1997, and has developed only 45 acres of the 2,400-acre (9.7 km²) island, with the goal of maintaining as much habitat as possible for wildlife. The island is also a significant nesting area for waterfowl. Activities include swimming, sunning, scuba diving, jet-skiing, 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 sail boards and kayaks. There are also volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoes and shuffleboard, a fitness trail with exercise stations, and nature trails for hiking. Back to top

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	The local currency is the Bahamian dollar (B$) The Bahamian dollar is on a par with the US dollar, and both currencies are accepted throughout the country. Currency Converter Back to top
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	While Bahamian stores are permitted to open on Sunday, almost none does, making Sunday a very quiet day, at least for commerce. Otherwise, shopping is best in the morning when the crowds are few and the temperature mild. Holidays that fall on Saturday or Sunday are generally observed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. January 1 New Year's Day March/April Good Friday, Easter Monday Whit Monday First Friday in June Labour Day July 10 Independence Day First Monday in August Emancipation Day October 12 Discovery Day December 25 Christmas Day December 26 Boxing Day Back to top
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