Cruise port Half Moon Cay (Private Island, Little San Salvador Island)
Info for port Half Moon Cay (Private Island, Little San Salvador Island) on 29 Sept 2027
Port information & tips for Half Moon Cay (Private Island, Little San Salvador Island)
Port Info
Half Moon Cay is the exclusive island paradise of the Bahamas and is considered one of the best-rated private islands in the Caribbean. The uninhabited island of Little San Salvador impresses with its miles of powdery white sand beach and crystal-clear, turquoise water, offering a complete idyll. Visitors enjoy first-class highlights such as swimming with rays in Stingray Cove, kayak excursions in Bonefish Lagoon, or the iconic horseback riding on the beach. Since the island is a tender port, ships anchor off the coast and bring guests by boat to the tender pier at the Welcome Center. From this central point, all attractions and beaches are easily accessible on foot or quickly reachable thanks to the island vehicles provided.
Half Moon Cay is an exclusive private island in the Bahamas and is visited exclusively as a port of call within the framework of a cruise. As the island has no public airport or ferry connection, arrival is convenient and perfectly organized via the major departure ports in Florida such as Fort Lauderdale or Miami.
Airplane
Arrival from the DACH region typically takes place via the international airports of Miami (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL), which are served by direct flights from Frankfurt, Munich, and Zurich. From these hubs, you can reach the respective embarkation ports quickly by taxi or the cruise lines' shuttle buses, thanks to short transfer times of approximately 15 to 45 minutes.
Transfer & Tender
After the cruise ship arrives off Half Moon Cay, the transfer to shore is carried out using the ship's own tender boats directly to the island's private pier. This crossing takes only a few minutes and simultaneously offers a wonderful panoramic view of the turquoise bay and the fine sandy beach of Little San Salvador Island.
Pre-Cruise Hotel
Due to the time difference and the flight duration, a hotel stay in Florida is recommended before the start of the cruise to begin the holiday in a relaxed manner. Many hotels in Port Everglades or Miami offer special packages that already include the transfer to the terminal, thus enabling a smooth onward journey to the private island.
In port on 29 Sept 2027
