Carnival Company is renaming one among their non-public islands in The Bahamas forward of a large enhancements and growth.
Half Moon Cay, an award successful non-public 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 strains are partnering on the enhancements that embrace a pier so extra cruise ships can go to every day. The pier will enable Carnival Cruise Line’s largest ships, the Excel class, to go to the island.
The growth is predicted to begin to be accomplished throughout the summer time of 2026 and proceed by means of the remainder of the yr. The cruise strains will launch extra particulars on new options at a later time.
Here’s what we do know up to now.
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 seashore that Half Moon Cay is understood for.
The newly developed north facet will characteristic two lunch venues and quite a lot of island-themed bars.
There will even be a brand new tram service, making it straightforward for cruise passengers to get round.
As well as, lounging areas will likely be expanded, cabanas added and a brand new shore tour pier on the north facet will join visitors with leisure actions.
The south facet will see a brand new seashore membership, up to date lunch venues, and renovated services.
Each cruise strains 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 space creates a pure separation between the 2.
Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line, gave the next assertion:
“Holland America visitors 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 visitors are accustomed to and a marquee vacation spot for nearly each cruise visiting the Caribbean.
“The brand new seashore 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 broaden entry and welcome extra visitors to the vacation spot’s crystal-clear waters, white-sand seashores and luxurious landscapes.
“Lots of our 2026 and past itineraries will characteristic each RelaxAway and Celebration Key, offering visitors with complimentary experiences having fun with each idyllic and supreme seashore days.”
Cruise Fever could have all particulars on the growth of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay when they’re introduced.