Holland America Line Unveils New Beach Club and Food Pavilion at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

Guests will experience enhancements on more than two dozen Caribbean itineraries in advance of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay's 30th anniversary celebration in 2027

Key Highlights: 

• Holland America Line is completing significant enhancements to its award-winning private island.
• New and upgraded amenities include an exclusive Beach Club with booking open in early October, a new food pavilion, refreshed bars and upgraded cabanas.
• Guests can experience the enhanced private island on more than two dozen Caribbean itineraries sailing from October 2026 through April 2027.

SEATTLE, Sept. 22, 2026 /CNW/ -- Guests sailing on Holland America Line's Caribbean cruises this season will discover a refreshed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, where a series of newly completed enhancements brings even more ways to relax, dine and enjoy the island. The transformation marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration leading up to the destination's 30th anniversary in 2027.

Guests can experience the enhanced private island on Caribbean itineraries sailing from October 2026 through April 2027.

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The new Beach Club pairs Holland America Line’s signature palette of blue, orange and cream with natural textures and relaxed, open-air spaces, for a setting that feels distinctly Caribbean. Guests who purchase a day pass for the Beach Club, which will be available for booking in early October, will receive priority tendering from the ship to the island.

Among the most notable additions are a new food pavilion serving an island-inspired barbecue menu, and an exclusive Beach Club experience, offering guests new ways to dine and unwind ashore. Additional enhancements include upgraded cabanas, refreshed clamshells and daybeds, renovated bars and eateries, and pickleball courts introduced last season. Together, the updates build on the island experience that has made RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay a guest favorite for nearly three decades.

"Every enhancement at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay is centered on creating an even more exceptional experience while building on everything guests already love about the island," said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. "It's exciting to unveil the Beach Club as we prepare to welcome our first visitors in October. These improvements reflect our commitment to invest in the guest experience, offering even more unforgettable moments in one of the Caribbean's most beautiful destinations."

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay Enhancements
The new Beach Club pairs Holland America Line's signature palette of blue, orange and cream with natural textures and relaxed, open-air spaces, for a setting that feels distinctly Caribbean. Guests who purchase a day pass for the Beach Club, which will be available for booking in early October, will receive priority tendering from the ship to the island. The Beach Club will also feature dedicated waiter service, all-inclusive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, included beach accessories, specialty food and beverage offerings, and other special surprise moments.

Outside of the Beach Club, a new food pavilion will offer a complimentary island-only menu of favorites, and existing bars and eateries are being renovated. Cabanas are being upgraded, and the beach area will offer more daybeds. Upgraded canopy loungers for two and additional beach chairs create more space to unwind, while four pickleball courts add another way for guests to enjoy time ashore.

Holidays in the Tropics
Guests considering a Caribbean cruise, including over the holidays, can see substantial savings with the Save on Sunshine promotion, with up to 50 percent off cruise fares and free kids' fares on select sailings.

Holiday itineraries in 2026 range from seven-day escapes to extended journeys that combine classic Caribbean favorites with less-traveled islands, historic ports and even a Panama Canal experience, allowing travelers to trade a traditional winter holiday for time in the tropics.

As Holland America Line looks to the 2026-27 season and the next era for RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, the cruise line continues to build on more than 100 years of experience in the Caribbean. From time spent discovering the islands to the flavors and traditions encountered along the way, each cruise offers guests a deeper connection to one of the world's most captivating regions.

For more information about Holland America Line or to book a cruise, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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About Holland America Line 
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for more than 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations. Offering a perfectly-sized ship experience, its fleet of 11 vessels visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for more than 75 years -- longer than any other cruise line. Savour the Journey isn't just a tagline, it's a reinforcement that the cruise line provides experiences too good to hurry through, connecting travelers to the world and each other. Award-winning enrichment programming, entertainment and cuisine that brings each locale on board, including a revolutionary Global Fresh Fish Program, put Holland America Line at the forefront of premium cruising. Holland America Line is part of Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company with a portfolio of cruise lines operating in over 800 ports & destinations worldwide. (NYSE: CCL).  

SOURCE Holland America Line

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