CARNIVAL Corporation’s private island Half Moon Cay is being renamed ‘RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay’, as the company prepares to enhance the destination.
The expansion will provide the opportunity for more guests to visit the destination, which is called by Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) and Holland America Line.
The two brands are partnering on the enhancements to the Bahamian destination, which will include an expanded beachfront experience, lunch venues, a variety of bars, and other features which will reinforce RelaxAway’s natural beauty.
A newly-constructed pier on RelaxAway’s north shore will allow ships to dock, including Carnival’s Excel-class vessels, which will be able to visit the island for the first time.
The newly developed north shore will feature two lunch venues and a variety of island-themed bars.
Guests will also arrive at new welcome plazas on the island’s south shore, with the existing development to receive a refreshing touch-up, a new beach club, an updated lunch venue, and renovated facilities.
There will also be a new tram service, making getting around easy and convenient.
Lounging areas will be expanded, with cabanas added, and a new shore excursion pier on the north side will connect guests with recreational activities.
The destination’s enhancements will begin by summer 2026, and continue through to the end of the year, with further details to be shared in the coming months.
CCL President Christine Duffy said many of her line’s itineraries in 2026 and beyond will feature a call to RelaxAway. MS