{"id":84894,"date":"2026-09-30T07:58:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=84894"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:23:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:23:01","slug":"private-island-invitational","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/whats-new\/private-island-invitational\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us at the Private Island Invitational at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay \u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to our exclusive partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA)<\/a>, 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\u2122 next March! Limited tickets available.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Exclusive Pickleball Onboard Programming<\/h2><\/div>

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\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n

From October 2026-March 2027, five Caribbean cruise itineraries with a stop at our award-winning private island RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay\u2122, 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<\/a> cruise will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the Private Island Invitational at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay\u2122.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Exclusive Pickleball Programming itineraries:<\/h2><\/div>

9-Day Southern Caribbean<\/a> on Nieuw Amsterdam<\/em>
\nNovember 20, 2026<\/p>\n

7-Day Western Caribbean Greater Antilles & Mexico<\/a> on Zuiderdam<\/em>
\nDecember 12, 2026<\/p>\n

7-Day Eastern Caribbean Amber Cover & Bahamas<\/a> on Eurodam<\/em>
\nJanuary 2, 2027<\/p>\n

7-Day Eastern Caribbean Amber Cover & Bahamas<\/a> on Eurodam<\/em>
\nJanuary 23, 2027<\/p>\n

7-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & St. Thomas<\/a> on Nieuw Statendam<\/em>
\nMarch 7, 2027 with the possibility to attend the Private Island Invitational<\/p>\n

As the Official Cruise Line Partner of the PPA, we\u2019ve 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\u2122, you can enjoy even more opportunities to play or take lessons with the sports director. The new courts are located within the island\u2019s sports area, along with activities like basketball, volleyball, soccer, and tai chi.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Private Island Invitational at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay\u2122<\/h2><\/div>

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay\u2122, experience pickleball up close and personal at this one-of-a-kind invitational!<\/p>\n

Tournament attendance requires:
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