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Holland America Line - RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

Holland America Line's Private Island Paradise

Relax Away, Half Moon Cay

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ is Holland America Line's award-winning exclusive private island destination in The Bahamas. Esteemed for its pristine beauty, idyllic atmosphere, and crystal-clear turquoise waters, it has been voted the #1 private island for 20 years in a row.

Acquired by Holland America Line in 1997, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ has long been one of the highlights of a Caribbean cruise. The island is now entering an exciting new chapter, with refreshed dining and bars, upgraded beach facilities, renovated cabanas and an exclusive new Beach Club adding even more ways to enjoy its famous white sands and turquoise waters, while retaining the relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty guests have loved for almost 30 years.

Island Delights: Food, Drink & Activities

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ was created to offer guests the perfect blend of blissful Caribbean relaxation and thrilling adventures, with a diverse selection of food and drink options, including complimentary beachside barbecue to enhance your day in paradise.

New Beach Club and Food Pavilion at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

The Beach Club at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

For an elevated beach day, the new Beach Club offers an exclusive retreat with private beach access, comfortable lounge seating and attentive waiter service. Guests purchasing a day pass can enjoy priority tendering to the island, inclusive alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, speciality food, beach accessories and thoughtful extras throughout the day. With relaxed open-air spaces overlooking the Caribbean, it is designed for guests who want to slow the pace and enjoy a more exclusive side of RelaxAway.

Enhanced Island Luxury: Cabanas & Villas

Looking for your own space beside the sea? RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ offers private cabanas and two-storey beach villas for guests wanting to upgrade their island day. The cabanas have been refreshed with new decking, loungers and umbrellas, while additional daybeds, canopy loungers for two and more beach chairs create even more places to settle in. These private retreats can be reserved as shore excursions and provide an effortless base for a relaxing day in paradise.

A Holland America Line ship tendered at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

What Makes RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ Different?

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ stands out as Holland America Line's private island for several compelling reasons. It is renowned for its pristine natural beauty and idyllic atmosphere, consistently being voted the #1 private island destination. Holland America Line has owned the island since 1997, ensuring a consistent and high-quality guest experience. The island also boasts two miles of pristine beach and a natural 700-acre lagoon, with only a small portion developed to preserve its wild bird sanctuary.

The island combines two miles of beautiful shoreline with a natural 700-acre lagoon, while much of the destination remains undeveloped to help protect its wildlife and natural surroundings.

Holland America Line guests continue to enjoy the island's established south side, now enhanced with the new Beach Club, refreshed dining and bars, upgraded cabanas and expanded beachfront facilities. The improvements add more comfort and choice without losing the peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere that has made Half Moon Cay such an enduring favourite.

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™: Frequently Asked Questions

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ is Holland America Line's exclusive private island in The Bahamas, offering a secluded paradise for cruise guests with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a variety of activities for relaxation and adventure. It was formerly known as Little San Salvador.

Holland America Line guests typically reach RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ by tender from the ship to the island's south side. Guests who book the new Beach Club receive priority tendering to and from the island. A separate pier has been developed on the north side as part of the wider expansion of the destination.

The island features two miles of powdery white sand beaches and a natural 700-acre lagoon. Only a small portion of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ is developed, with the rest serving as a sanctuary for wild birds.

No, onboard Holland America Line beverage packages, such as Signature or Elite, are not included for beverages purchased on RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™. However, you can purchase a specific Half Moon Cay beverage package for around $30, which covers 15 drinks.

The island offers a wide range of activities for both relaxation and adventure. Guests can lounge on pristine beaches with hammocks and complimentary towels, get a massage in an oceanside cabana, or rent a Clamshell Sunshade. Adventurous options include snorkelling, personal watercraft rides, kayaking, glass-bottom boat tours, guided nature treks, biking, horseback riding through the surf, sailing a Hobie® Cat, and wading with stingrays. For families, there's RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ Waterworks (a multi-level play structure) and a Kids Club.

Yes, guests can reserve private cabanas or two-story beach villas for an exclusive retreat, available to book as shore excursions. Massages are also available in cooled, oceanside cabanas. These are not exclusively for Suite guests, but provide a luxury experience.

Yes, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ is noted as a perfect setting for a dreamy destination wedding, featuring sublime beaches and a small church. Wedding packages are available.

Recent enhancements include a new Beach Club, a complimentary food pavilion, refreshed bars and eateries, upgraded cabanas, additional daybeds and beach seating, canopy loungers for two and four pickleball courts. The Beach Club offers a paid day-pass experience with waiter service, priority tendering, inclusive drinks and exclusive food and beach facilities.

Discover Holland America Line's RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

Ready to experience this enchanting private island paradise? Book your next Holland America Line Caribbean cruise today and discover the blissful relaxation and thrilling adventures awaiting you at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™!

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