Tuesday, November 18 in Grand Turk
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
We arrived in Grand Turk about 7:00 a.m. It was a beautiful day.
We had to be back onboard by 1:30 p.m. so that we could set sail again at 2.
We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings.
Towel animal of the day.
ISLAND INFORMATION
Location: Grand Turk is the capital of the Turks & Caicos Islands archipelago and it is located 575 miles Southeast of Miami, Florida, and 30 miles south of the Bahamas.
Size: The Island is approximately 7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide.
Climate: The average temperature ranges between 85-90 degrees F (29-32 degrees C) from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid 90's F (35 degrees C), especially in the late summer months.
From November to May the average temperature is 80-84 degrees F (27-29 degrees C). A constant trade wind typically keeps the temperature at a very comfortable level.
In an average year, Grand Turk has 350 days of sunshine.
Population: Approximately 4,500 inhabitants make Grand Turk their home.
Language: The island's primary language is English. Spanish and Creole are also widely spoken.
Currency: The U.S. dollar is the official currency. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept traveler's checks. All stores at the cruise center accept credit cards. ATM's are available and the closest one to the cruise center is less than 1 mile.
Time: Grand Turk is on EST. Daylight Savings Time is observed from March to November.
We had to be back onboard by 1:30 p.m. so that we could set sail again at 2.
We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings.
Towel animal of the day.
ISLAND INFORMATION
Location: Grand Turk is the capital of the Turks & Caicos Islands archipelago and it is located 575 miles Southeast of Miami, Florida, and 30 miles south of the Bahamas.
Size: The Island is approximately 7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide.
Climate: The average temperature ranges between 85-90 degrees F (29-32 degrees C) from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid 90's F (35 degrees C), especially in the late summer months.
From November to May the average temperature is 80-84 degrees F (27-29 degrees C). A constant trade wind typically keeps the temperature at a very comfortable level.
In an average year, Grand Turk has 350 days of sunshine.
Population: Approximately 4,500 inhabitants make Grand Turk their home.
Language: The island's primary language is English. Spanish and Creole are also widely spoken.
Currency: The U.S. dollar is the official currency. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept traveler's checks. All stores at the cruise center accept credit cards. ATM's are available and the closest one to the cruise center is less than 1 mile.
Time: Grand Turk is on EST. Daylight Savings Time is observed from March to November.
November 19 - Half Moon Cay
Thursday, November 27, 2014
We arrived in Half Moon Cay about 9 a.m. on November 19. The last tender returned to the boat at 4:15 p.m. so that we could sail again at 5.
one of the tenders waiting to take people ashore
a tender leaving for the island
someone was kind enough to take our picture together
on our way to the beach
Wednesday's towel animal.
Half Moon Cay:
Language and Currency
English is spoken and both U.S. and Bahamian dollars are accepted.
What is Half Moon Cay like?
Seventeen miles from the nearest neighbor, about 100 miles south of Nassau, in the Bahamas, Half Moon Cay is considered by many to be the most beautiful of the cruise lines’ private islands. Nine miles of beach stretch along the vibrant blue waters in a crescent shape. Coconut palms dot the landscape. This is truly a nature preserve as Holland America takes great strides to maintain the ecosystem of this pristine island. In fact, only 45 acres of the 2,500 acre island have been developed. All parts of the island are accessible by a tram and hard-surfaced walkways connect each area.
What is the weather like?
Located in the southern portion of the Bahamas, Half Moon Cay enjoys a tropical climate. Average daytime temperatures range in the 80’s, but an occasional cold front can cause temperatures to dip in the winter.
Where does the ship dock?
Half Moon Cay is a tender port. The ship’s tenders will deliver you to the pier.
What is there to do?
Half Moon Cay is situated in a protective bay making conditions ideal for swimming in the calm waters. You can rent a Hobie Catamaran, Sunfish Sailboat, View Boards, Windsurfer Sailboards, kayaks, aqua cycles and float mats. There is even a separate area designated for these activities. There are volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoes and shuffleboard, a fitness trail with exercise stations and nature trails for hiking. On Half Moon Cay you can snorkel, SCUBA dive, jet-ski or even do some bone fishing. Of course, you can always just kick back and relax or have a beachside massage
What are my choices for dining and drinking?
On Half Moon Cay there is a buffet pavilion serving a barbeque luncheon, covered dining areas, an ice cream shop, and a bar serving a variety of frozen drinks and cocktails.
one of the tenders waiting to take people ashore
a tender leaving for the island
someone was kind enough to take our picture together
on our way to the beach
Wednesday's towel animal.
Half Moon Cay:
Language and Currency
English is spoken and both U.S. and Bahamian dollars are accepted.
What is Half Moon Cay like?
Seventeen miles from the nearest neighbor, about 100 miles south of Nassau, in the Bahamas, Half Moon Cay is considered by many to be the most beautiful of the cruise lines’ private islands. Nine miles of beach stretch along the vibrant blue waters in a crescent shape. Coconut palms dot the landscape. This is truly a nature preserve as Holland America takes great strides to maintain the ecosystem of this pristine island. In fact, only 45 acres of the 2,500 acre island have been developed. All parts of the island are accessible by a tram and hard-surfaced walkways connect each area.
What is the weather like?
Located in the southern portion of the Bahamas, Half Moon Cay enjoys a tropical climate. Average daytime temperatures range in the 80’s, but an occasional cold front can cause temperatures to dip in the winter.
Where does the ship dock?
Half Moon Cay is a tender port. The ship’s tenders will deliver you to the pier.
What is there to do?
Half Moon Cay is situated in a protective bay making conditions ideal for swimming in the calm waters. You can rent a Hobie Catamaran, Sunfish Sailboat, View Boards, Windsurfer Sailboards, kayaks, aqua cycles and float mats. There is even a separate area designated for these activities. There are volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoes and shuffleboard, a fitness trail with exercise stations and nature trails for hiking. On Half Moon Cay you can snorkel, SCUBA dive, jet-ski or even do some bone fishing. Of course, you can always just kick back and relax or have a beachside massage
What are my choices for dining and drinking?
On Half Moon Cay there is a buffet pavilion serving a barbeque luncheon, covered dining areas, an ice cream shop, and a bar serving a variety of frozen drinks and cocktails.
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