Experience the ultimate pickleball adventure with Holland America, the Official Cruise Line of the Professional Pickleball Association and Major League Pickleball, featuring onboard courts, lessons, and tournaments.
Whether you're looking for open play, lessons, or tournaments, check the daily schedule in the Holland America app or printed onboard program. Some sessions may require registration, while others are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enjoy the perfect blend of active fun and leisurely travel with pickleball at sea. Play on ocean-view courts, sharpen your skills with complimentary lessons, and connect with fellow enthusiasts while cruising to unforgettable destinations.
Experience pickleball in paradise on one of four new courts at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay™. Rally with friends, soak in beautiful island views, and stay active between beachside adventures on our award-winning private island.
Get ready for even more pickleball fun, with upcoming events, pro appearances, and exclusive experiences at sea.
At the Half Moon Cay Private Island Invitational, enjoy a one-of-a-kind pickleball experience with professional exhibition matches, tournament excitement, and dedicated courts on our award-winning private island.
Get closer to the game with special opportunities to meet, learn from, and socialize with professional pickleball players.
Enjoy pro-led pickleball experiences, from coaching sessions and trivia to meet and greets, social events, and opportunities to play ashore.
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Signature, Elite, and Quench packages offer cocktails, wine, specialty coffees, sodas, and juices, delivering convenient, customizable value for every type of cruiser.
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Yes, every ship in the Holland America Line fleet features top-deck pickleball courts. As the official cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the ships offer complimentary equipment (including paddles and balls) as well as introductory lessons and organized tournaments on sea days.
You generally do not need to sign up for court time on Holland America. The top-deck courts are typically open for complimentary, drop-in use throughout the day.
Yes. Every ship in the fleet is equipped with dedicated top-deck pickleball courts. Court sizes and configurations can vary by vessel.
No. Court access, daily drop-in play, and organized beginner lessons are completely free.
Yes, the cruise line provides complimentary paddles and balls. However, the ship's paddles are often basic models, and the provided balls are sometimes lower-quality. Experienced players strongly recommend bringing your own high-quality paddles and outdoor balls for the best experience.
Yes! Holland America partners with the PPA to offer complimentary beginner lessons and tournement run by the ship’s Activities team.
Yes, pickleball courts have been added to the sports area on Holland America's private island destination, Half Moon Cay.
Courts are first-come, first-serve for open play. However, the Activities team schedule lessons and tournaments weekly.
Courts are typically open from early in the morning until late evening (often around 10 p.m.) and feature floodlights for night play. Because they are top-deck outdoor courts, play is entirely dependent on weather conditions and can get quite windy.
No, only the Pinnacle and R-class ships are equiped with two courts.
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