Cruises from Fort Lauderdale to Half Moon Cay

Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. As a matter of fact, you can easily get there by taking one of the cruises that depart out of Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale welcomes many cruise ships throughout the year at Port Everglades cruise terminals, offering a wide range of itineraries to Half Moon Cay. A cruise out of Fort Lauderdale is one of the most popular ways to experience the Caribbean islands. Several of the world’s best-known cruise lines, including Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Viking Cruises, are all based in Fort Lauderdale.

But this coastal South Florida city is a worthy destination in and of itself. It is worth exploring before or after going on a cruise to Half Moon Cay. Fort Lauderdale is well-known for its beaches, bars and restaurants, shopping, arts, culture, and events. There are also more than 165 miles of canals running through the city, earning it the nickname “Venice of America.” Take in the sights from a new perspective on a tour by water taxi, gondola ride, paddleboard, or even yacht.

So, if you want to relax before or after your cruise to Half Moon Cay, Fort Lauderdale is the place to be.

Half Moon Cay

Half Moon CayAccessible by Carnival and Holland America cruise ships, Half Moon Cay is often used as a stopover for cruises from Florida. Half Moon Cay is one of about 700 islands that make up the archipelago of the Bahamas. Also called Little San Salvador Island, it is located about 100 miles southeast of Nassau. It’s known for the long, crescent-shaped Half Moon Beach. Luxury cabanas dot the beachfront, which gives way to trail-lined country rich in birdlife. Half Moon Lagoon Aqua Park has water slides and playgrounds. Stingray Cove, a lagoon enclosure, is home to tame stingrays. Enjoy the warm sun, soft sand, and beautifully blue Caribbean water while relaxing on the beach in a hammock or lounge chair.

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