Join Us at the Private Island Invitational at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay ™
Thanks to our exclusive partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), guests of select Caribbean cruises will be invited to not only join exclusive pickleball experiences on board but also have a chance to attend the Private Island Invitational on RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™ next March! Limited tickets available.
Exclusive Pickleball Onboard Programming
Play the fastest growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America. All our cruise ships feature pickleball courts with amazing top-deck views and plenty of paddles available for a match whenever you’re ready.
From October 2026-March 2027, five Caribbean cruise itineraries with a stop at our award-winning private island RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™, will feature exclusive onboard pickleball experiences on board and the opportunity to play in paradise ashore. Guests of our March 7, 2027, 7-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & St. Thomas cruise will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the Private Island Invitational at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™.
Exclusive Pickleball Programming itineraries:
9-Day Southern Caribbean on Nieuw Amsterdam
November 20, 2026
7-Day Western Caribbean Greater Antilles & Mexico on Zuiderdam
December 12, 2026
7-Day Eastern Caribbean Amber Cover & Bahamas on Eurodam
January 2, 2027
7-Day Eastern Caribbean Amber Cover & Bahamas on Eurodam
January 23, 2027
7-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & St. Thomas on Nieuw Statendam
March 7, 2027 with the possibility to attend the Private Island Invitational
As the Official Cruise Line Partner of the PPA, we’ve been bringing pickleball to both land and sea in a huge way. Every ship in our fleet features at least one ocean-view pickleball court to give guests the chance to play with breathtaking views. Now, with the additional of four brand-new courts at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™, you can enjoy even more opportunities to play or take lessons with the sports director. The new courts are located within the island’s sports area, along with activities like basketball, volleyball, soccer, and tai chi.
Private Island Invitational at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™, experience pickleball up close and personal at this one-of-a-kind invitational!
Tournament attendance requires:
- Booking the qualifying cruise: 7-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & St. Thomas on Nieuw Statendam departing March 7, 2027
- Purchasing an event ticket (Available soon!)
Capacity for the tournament will be limited. Reserve your cruise today for this unforgettable celebration of pickleball in paradise. Sign up in MyCruise immediately after booking. We can’t wait to welcome you on board!
