Half Moon Cay Enhanced and Renamed – Cruise Industry News

Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line have jointly announced that Half Moon Cay is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its latest enhancements.

The two cruise lines said in a press release that they are partnering on these enhancements, which include an expanded beachfront experience, lunch venues, various bars and other features reinforcing the destination’s natural beauty and tropical appeal.

A newly constructed pier on the north side will allow ships to dock, including Carnival’s Excel class ships that will now visit the island for the first time.

Guests will arrive at plazas on the island’s south and north sides. The existing development on the south side will receive a Bahamian touch-up, a new beach club, an updated lunch venue and renovated facilities.

The newly developed north side will feature two lunch venues and a variety of island-themed bars, according to the press release. There will also be a new tram service.

In addition, lounging areas will be expanded, cabanas added and a new shore excursion pier on the north side will be developed.

“Holland America guests have loved Half Moon Cay for its natural beauty since it opened as a port of call in 1997,” said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line.

“The south side of the island, where Holland America has always visited, will remain the secluded paradise our guests are accustomed to and a marquee destination for almost every cruise visiting the Caribbean,” added Bodensteiner.

“Calling this piece of paradise RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay reinforces our commitment to preserve the attributes that make the destination so appealing as we expand access,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

“Many of our 2026 and beyond itineraries will feature RelaxAway and Celebration Key,” added Duffy.

The destination’s enhancements will begin to be completed by summer 2026 and continue through the end of the year.