The Home of Pickleball at Sea
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.
Highlights
Official Partnership
Every Match Comes with a View
Improve Your Game at Sea
Pack Less, Play More
Make New Connections
Where & How to Play
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.
Play With an Ocean View
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.
Pickleball in Paradise
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.
Pickleball court availability, lessons, tournaments, and open play are subject to weather, sea conditions, high winds, and other operational considerations.
Coming Soon
Get ready for even more pickleball fun, with upcoming events, pro appearances, and exclusive experiences at sea.
Pro Features
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.
Pros Onboard
Get closer to the game with special opportunities to meet, learn from, and socialize with professional pickleball players.
Onboard Pickleball Activities
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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Explore exciting itineraries where pickleball and unforgettable travel go hand in hand.
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Enrich Your Experience
Elevate your cruise vacation with add-on experiences — from exciting shore excursions and signature drink packages to specialty dining and upgraded Wi-Fi packages.
Have It All
Offering Shore Excursion Credit, Signature Beverage Package, Specialty Dining nights, and the Surf Wi-Fi Package, upgrade your entire experience to make the most of your cruise vacation with Have It All.
Beverage Packages
Signature, Elite, and Quench packages offer cocktails, wine, specialty coffees, sodas, and juices, delivering convenient, customizable value for every type of cruiser.
Wi-Fi
Enjoy secure, high-speed internet on board with our add-on Wi-Fi plans — from the Surf Package offering email, messaging, and internet to Premium with audio and video calls, and Stream for streaming services.
Pickleball at Sea FAQs
Do Holland America ships have pickleball?
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.
Do you have to signup for court time? Do they have equipment?
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.
Are courts available on every Holland America ship?
Yes. Every ship in the fleet is equipped with dedicated top-deck pickleball courts. Court sizes and configurations can vary by vessel.
Do I have to pay to play, or take lessons?
No. Court access, daily drop-in play, and organized beginner lessons are completely free.
Are paddles and balls provided?
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.
Are there organized tournaments and lessons?
Yes! Holland America partners with the PPA to offer complimentary beginner lessons and tournement run by the ship’s Activities team.
Can you play at Half Moon Cay?
Yes, pickleball courts have been added to the sports area on Holland America's private island destination, Half Moon Cay.
Can I reserve court time in advance?
Courts are first-come, first-serve for open play. However, the Activities team schedule lessons and tournaments weekly.
What are the court hours and conditions?
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.
Do all Holland America Line ships have two courts?
No, only the Pinnacle and R-class ships are equiped with two courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question? Find answers to the most common questions here.