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The Water Really Looks This Good #nofilter #cruisetips #privateisland

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👁️ 33K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 1:04
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Caribbean

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Creator's Key Takeaways

And seriously, look at this water. No filters.

The sand is ridiculously soft. As you saw, the water is crystal clear

They have a pretty nice all you can eat buffet that's served during lunch hours.

It can get pretty crowded, especially when you have two ships docked here, but the food is always really fresh and really good.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a cruise line excursion, including just buying an umbrella or clamshell rental, to get priority tendering.
Book umbrellas and clamshells early for shade, especially on busy days.
Note that the drink package does not work on Carnival or Holland America at this port, but it does on Princess.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Half Moon Key and which cruise lines visit it?
QWhat are the pros and cons of visiting this private island?
QHow can I get priority tendering and secure shade?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad BaconDrink Package1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Half Moon Key4 Happy Bacon
Top: Cruise line excursion (including umbrella or clamshell rental)
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YouTube Video Description

This is Carnival Corporation’s private island and the water really looks this good with no filters. It’s a tender port (for now), but the beach is pure relaxation: powder-soft sand, crystal-clear water, and a solid included buffet. No water slides, no thrills, just a perfect, laid-back beach day. Umbrellas and clamshells are worth booking early for shade, especially on busy days.