Carnival Renames Non-public Island, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay Forward of Enlargement

Carnival Company is renaming one in every of their personal islands in The Bahamas forward of a large enhancements and enlargement.

Half Moon Cay, an award profitable personal island from Holland America Line, will now be often called RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.  The announcement was made by each Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line.

The 2 sister cruise traces are partnering on the enhancements that embody a pier so extra cruise ships can go to every day. The pier will permit Carnival Cruise Line’s largest ships, the Excel class, to go to the island.

The enlargement is anticipated to begin to be accomplished in the course of the summer time of 2026 and proceed via the remainder of the 12 months. The cruise traces will launch extra particulars on new options at a later time.

Here’s what we do know to this point.

Cruise passengers will arrive at distinct welcome plazas on the island’s south and north sides, spanning over one mile of well-known white-sand seaside that Half Moon Cay is understood for.

The newly developed north facet will function two lunch venues and a wide range of island-themed bars.

There can even be a brand new tram service, making it simple for cruise passengers to get round.

As well as, lounging areas shall be expanded, cabanas added and a brand new shore tour pier on the north facet will join friends with leisure actions. 

The south facet will see a brand new seaside membership, up to date lunch venues, and renovated amenities.

Each cruise traces will proceed to go to the island and if a Holland America ship is in port, they are going to have devoted use of the south facet of the island.

Holland America cruise ships will tender on the south facet whereas Carnival cruise ships will dock on the pier on the north facet.  The gap creates a pure separation between the 2.

Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line, gave the next assertion:

“Holland America friends have beloved Half Moon Cay for its pure magnificence because it opened as a port of name in 1997.

“The south facet of the island, the place Holland America has all the time visited, will stay the secluded paradise our friends are accustomed to and a marquee vacation spot for nearly each cruise visiting the Caribbean.

“The brand new seaside membership and refreshed meals and beverage areas will embrace and protect the island’s pristine magnificence whereas enhancing our award-winning expertise.”

Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, added:

“Calling this piece of paradise RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay reinforces our dedication to protect the attributes that make the vacation spot so interesting as we develop entry and welcome extra friends to the vacation spot’s crystal-clear waters, white-sand seashores and luxurious landscapes.

“Lots of our 2026 and past itineraries will function each RelaxAway and Celebration Key, offering friends with complimentary experiences having fun with each idyllic and supreme seaside days.”

Cruise Fever can have all particulars on the enlargement of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay when they’re introduced.