AWARD-WINNING PRIVATE ISLAND CRUISE DESTINATION RENAMED 'RELAXAWAY, HALF MOON CAY' IN SUPPORT OF ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION
Half Moon Cay, an exclusive destination in The Bahamas, is being renamed to RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay as part of a major enhancement project announced by Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line. The expansion includes a new pier on the north side accommodating Carnival's Excel class ships, expanded beachfront experiences, new lunch venues, and various bars.
The development spans over a mile of white-sand beach with distinct welcome plazas on both south and north sides. The south side will receive a Bahamian refresh with a new beach club and updated facilities, while the north side will feature new dining venues and island-themed bars. A new tram service will be added for convenience, along with expanded lounging areas, additional cabanas, and a shore excursion pier.
The enhancements are scheduled to begin completion by summer 2026 and continue through year-end, with all upgrades designed to complement the island's natural beauty.
Half Moon Cay, una destinazione esclusiva nelle Bahamas, sarà rinominata RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay nell'ambito di un grande progetto di miglioramento annunciato da Holland America Line e Carnival Cruise Line. L'espansione include un nuovo molo sul lato nord per accogliere le navi della classe Excel di Carnival, esperienze ampliati sulla spiaggia, nuove opzioni per il pranzo e diversi bar.
Lo sviluppo si estende per oltre un miglio di spiaggia di sabbia bianca con distinti piazzali d'accoglienza su entrambi i lati, sud e nord. Il lato sud riceverà un rinnovamento bahamense con un nuovo beach club e strutture aggiornate, mentre il lato nord presenterà nuovi ristoranti e bar a tema isola. Un nuovo servizio di tram sarà aggiunto per comodità, insieme a zone di relax ampliate, cabanas aggiuntive e un molo per escursioni a terra.
I miglioramenti sono programmati per essere completati entro l'estate del 2026 e continueranno fino alla fine dell'anno, con tutti gli aggiornamenti progettati per complentare la bellezza naturale dell'isola.
Half Moon Cay, un destino exclusivo en las Bahamas, será renombrado como RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay como parte de un importante proyecto de mejora anunciado por Holland America Line y Carnival Cruise Line. La expansión incluye un nuevo muelle en el lado norte que podrá recibir los barcos de clase Excel de Carnival, además de experiencias mejoradas en la playa, nuevos lugares para almorzar y varios bares.
El desarrollo abarca más de una milla de playa de arena blanca con plazas de bienvenida distintivas en ambos lados, sur y norte. El lado sur recibirá una renovación bahameña con un nuevo club de playa y estructuras actualizadas, mientras que el lado norte contará con nuevos restaurantes y bares con temática isleña. Se añadirá un nuevo servicio de tranvía para mayor comodidad, junto con áreas de descanso ampliadas, cabañas adicionales y un muelle para excursiones en tierra.
Las mejoras están programadas para completarse para el verano de 2026 y continuarán hasta fin de año, con todas las actualizaciones diseñadas para complementar la belleza natural de la isla.
하프 문 케이, 바하마의 독점 여행지,는 홀랜드 아메리카 라인과 카니발 크루즈 라인에서 발표한 대규모 개선 프로젝트의 일환으로 릴랙스 어웨이, 하프 문 케이로 이름이 변경됩니다. 이번 확장은 카니발의 엑셀 클래스 선박을 수용할 수 있는 북쪽에 새로운 부두, 확장된 해변 경험, 새로운 점심 장소 및 다양한 바를 포함합니다.
개발은 남쪽과 북쪽 모두에 독특한 환영 광장과 함께 1마일 이상의 백사장을 포함합니다. 남쪽은 새로운 비치 클럽과 업데이트된 시설로 바하마식 새 단장을 하며, 북쪽은 새로운 식당과 섬 테마 바가 들어설 예정입니다. 편의를 위해 새로운 트램 서비스가 추가될 것이며, 확장된 휴식 공간, 추가 카바나 및 육상 관광용 부두도 마련될 것입니다.
개선 사항은 2026년 여름까지 완료될 예정이며 연말까지 계속 진행되며, 모든 업그레이드는 섬의 자연미를 보완하도록 설계되었습니다.
Half Moon Cay, une destination exclusive aux Bahamas, sera renommée en RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay dans le cadre d'un grand projet d'amélioration annoncé par Holland America Line et Carnival Cruise Line. L'extension comprend un nouveau quai sur le côté nord pouvant accueillir les navires de la classe Excel de Carnival, des expériences de plage élargies, de nouveaux lieux de restauration et divers bars.
Le développement s'étend sur plus d'un mile de plage de sable blanc avec des places d'accueil distinctes de chaque côté, sud et nord. Le côté sud recevra un rafraîchissement bahamien avec un nouveau club de plage et des installations mises à jour, tandis que le côté nord proposera de nouveaux lieux de restauration et des bars à thème insulaire. Un nouveau service de tram sera ajouté pour plus de confort, ainsi que des zones de détente élargies, des cabanas supplémentaires et un quai pour les excursions à terre.
Les améliorations doivent être achevées d'ici l'été 2026 et se poursuivront jusqu'à la fin de l'année, toutes les mises à jour étant conçues pour compléter la beauté naturelle de l'île.
Half Moon Cay, ein exklusives Ziel in den Bahamas, wird im Rahmen eines umfassenden Verbesserungsprojekts, das von Holland America Line und Carnival Cruise Line angekündigt wurde, in RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay umbenannt. Die Erweiterung umfasst einen neuen Kai auf der Nordseite, der Schiffe der Excel-Klasse von Carnival aufnehmen kann, erweiterte Strandangebote, neue Mittagsmöglichkeiten und verschiedene Bars.
Die Entwicklung erstreckt sich über mehr als eine Meile weißen Sandstrands mit markanten Willkommensplätzen auf der Süd- und Nordseite. Die Südseite wird mit einem neuen Strandclub und aktualisierten Einrichtungen ein bahamaisches Update erhalten, während die Nordseite neue Speiselokale und inselthemen Bar bieten wird. Ein neuer Tram-Service wird zur Erleichterung hinzugefügt, zusammen mit erweiterten Liegeflächen, zusätzlichen Cabanas und einem Kai für Landausflüge.
Die Verbesserungen sollen bis zum Sommer 2026 abgeschlossen sein und bis zum Jahresende fortgesetzt werden, wobei alle Upgrades darauf ausgelegt sind, die natürliche Schönheit der Insel zu ergänzen.
- Expansion allows access to larger Excel class ships, potentially increasing visitor capacity
- Infrastructure improvements including new pier construction and expanded facilities
- Addition of new revenue-generating venues (beach club, dining venues, bars)
- Enhanced accessibility through new tram service
- None.
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The rebranding and expansion of Half Moon Cay to RelaxAway represents a strategic move to enhance Carnival 's private island offerings. The investment in infrastructure, including a new pier capable of accommodating Excel-class ships, significantly expands the destination's capacity and revenue potential. This development complements Carnival's broader Caribbean strategy, particularly with the addition of Celebration Key, creating a compelling dual-destination offering that could drive higher booking rates and onboard revenue.
The timing of the completion in 2026 aligns well with the cruise industry's post-pandemic growth trajectory and increasing demand for exclusive destinations. For CCL, this investment strengthens their competitive position against rivals like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, who have their own private islands. The enhanced facilities and expanded capacity should drive higher per-passenger spending and improved customer satisfaction scores, potentially leading to better pricing power and margins.
This development project signifies a substantial capital investment in Carnival's destination portfolio, though specific financial details aren't disclosed. The expansion's ability to accommodate Excel-class ships is particularly significant as it unlocks revenue potential from Carnival's newest and most profitable vessels. The dual-branded approach between Holland America and Carnival Cruise Line optimizes asset utilization and spreads development costs across multiple revenue streams.
The strategic timing of completion in 2026 allows for gradual capital expenditure while the industry continues its recovery. The enhanced amenities and expanded capacity should drive incremental revenue through increased shore excursion sales, food and beverage consumption and cabin rentals. This investment reinforces CCL's long-term growth strategy and could help improve operating margins through higher-margin onshore revenue streams.
Improvements to Provide Opportunities for More Guests to Visit Breathtaking Destination
The two cruise lines are partnering on the enhancements, which will include an expanded beachfront experience, lunch venues, a variety of bars, and other features that will reinforce 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 be able to visit the island for the first time.
Guests will arrive at distinct welcome plazas on the island's south and north sides, spanning over one mile of white-sand beach. The existing development on the south side will receive a refreshing 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. There will also be a new tram service, making getting around easy and convenient. In addition, lounging areas will be expanded, cabanas added and a new shore excursion pier on the north side will connect guests with recreational activities. All RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay upgrades are designed with nature in mind, including architecture that complements the island's stunning authenticity.
"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
"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 and welcome more guests to the destination's crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches and lush landscapes," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "Many of our 2026 and beyond itineraries will feature both RelaxAway and Celebration Key, providing guests with complimentary experiences enjoying both idyllic and ultimate beach days."
The destination's enhancements will begin to be completed by summer 2026 and continue through the end of the year. Further details will be shared in the coming months.
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