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The company's private island in The Bahamas. Courtesy of Carnival.
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Carnival’s Bahamas Private Island Has a New Name 

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 2, 2025

Carnival has renamed its private-island destination in The Bahamas. 

What was formerly known as Half Moon Cay is now called RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, the company announced. 

It’s a private destination for both Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line, both of which are part o the Carnival portfolio. 

The two companies are partnering on a series of enhancements to the island, including a new pier, new bars and what Carnival is calling an “expanded beachfront experience.”

Carnival has big plans in The Bahamas: the cruise giant is also developing the highly-anticipated new Celebration Key destination on the island of Grand Bahama, which s planning to open to cruise passengers this summer.

“Calling this piece of paradise RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay reinforces our commitment to preserve the attributes that make the destination so appealing as we expand access and welcome more guests to the destination’s crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches and lush landscapes,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line in a release. “Many of our 2026 and beyond itineraries will feature both RelaxAway and Celebration Key, providing guests with complimentary experiences enjoying both idyllic and ultimate beach days.”

Carnival also has the Princess Cays destination on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, although it is part of the mainland of Eleuthera and not an island. 

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