# Half Moon Cay - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/half-moon-cay For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Jonathan Palombo · [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Half_Moon_Cay_(12385275415).jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean) - Description: A private beach island for cruise line guests - Port name: Half Moon Cay - English name: Half Moon Cay - Country: Bahamas - Latitude / longitude: 24.57, -75.95 A private beach island for the Holland America and Carnival groups, formerly known as Little San Salvador Island. Crescent-shaped white-sand beaches and clear waters stretch across the island, while most of it is protected as a bird sanctuary. A port of call for swimming and snorkeling. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Climate: A tropical climate, warm all year round. The sun is strong, and summer through autumn is hurricane season. - Language: English - Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD). US dollars are also accepted. - Best time to visit: December to April (comfortable dry season) ### Local food Island BBQ buffet, tropical cocktails (mainly food served by the ship or island rather than authentic local cuisine) ### Sights - Crescent-shaped white-sand beach - Snorkeling and a shallow lagoon - Horseback riding and horse trails - Nature walk in the wild bird sanctuary Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 27 °C / 80 °F | 18 °C / 65 °F | | Feb | 27 °C / 80 °F | 18 °C / 65 °F | | Mar | 28 °C / 82 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | | Apr | 29 °C / 84 °F | 21 °C / 69 °F | | May | 30 °C / 87 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | | Jun | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Jul | 33 °C / 91 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F | | Aug | 33 °C / 91 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F | | Sep | 32 °C / 90 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F | | Oct | 31 °C / 87 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F | | Nov | 29 °C / 83 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | | Dec | 27 °C / 81 °F | 20 °C / 67 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NASSAU AIRPORT NEW · about 162 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: 2026-10-03 Checked: 2026-10-03 ## Local prices for travelers | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 591 ml | BSD 2.49 | BSD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | BSD 6.00 | BSD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | BSD 15.00 | BSD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | BSD 5.00 | BSD | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 This port of call is operated by a cruise line or similar company. Prices inside the facility are set by the operator. Prices in the city of Nassau are given for reference. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: ELH - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): Unknown - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 124 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-statendam-7n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades) - Region: Caribbean & Bahamas - Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Apr 2027 - Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04 - Ship: Nieuw Statendam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) → Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) - Port: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) › Amber Cove › Grand Turk › +2 › Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) - Cruise type: Round trip / 6 - Amount: From $949.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/eurodam-8n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades) - Region: Caribbean & Bahamas - Itinerary: Nov 2027 – Mar 2028 - Departure months: 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03 - Ship: Eurodam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 8 nights - Departure / arrival: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) → Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) - Port: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) › Half Moon Cay › San Juan › +3 › Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $1,134.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [5-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zuiderdam-5n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades) - Region: Caribbean & Bahamas - Itinerary: Dec 2027 – Mar 2028 - Departure months: 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03 - Ship: Zuiderdam - Cruise line: Holland America Line - Duration: 5 nights - Departure / arrival: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) → Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) - Port: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) › Nassau › Half Moon Cay › Grand Turk › Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) - Cruise type: Round trip / 5 - Amount: From $744.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_San_Salvador_Island) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Half_Moon_Cay_(12385275415).jpg) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean) - [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-statendam-7n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades) - [8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/eurodam-8n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades) - [5-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/zuiderdam-5n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - official: hollandamerica.com - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_San_Salvador_Island Source: Wikipedia “[Little San Salvador Island](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_San_Salvador_Island)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))