Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

As we have sailed Northwest the weather has cooled a little, but definitely still more tropical than Vancouver Island. 

We spent our last full cruise day at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. The island is owned by Holland America so they make a point of stopping here. This was the only port where we could not dock so were tendered to the island. 

We were glad that we had not signed up for any of the excursions as we could easily walk the island and we took in the Stingray Adventure by simply standing on the dock - we didn't get to touch the stingrays but we had great views of all the sea critters that were on hand - rays, fish, sea cucumbers, conch and starfish. 

We walked to the far end of the beach with its beautiful soft clean sand, then back to the dock area for a barbecue lunch, before tendering back to the Noordam. 

We could have rented bikes, but they did not look to be up to Qualicum Beach bike standards!

Ft. Lauderdale here we come, but not before one last cruise ship dinner. I guarantee that I have gained weight on this trip, and a diet will definitely be required when we get home!

At least I am still awake!