Recent awards solidify Bahama paradise as top cruise line private
island
SEATTLE, Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2017, Holland
America Line will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Half Moon Cay,
its award-winning private island paradise in the Bahamas. To commemorate the event two decades
in the making, the premium cruise line is introducing a new Lobster
Shack eatery, as well as several island updates and upgrades that
were in place for the first ship call in early November.
The new Lobster Shack will be permanently located near the "I
Wish I Could Stay Here Forever" bar and serve fresh grilled lobster
with Caribbean coconut beans n'
rice and a rum-jerk butter glaze. Pineapple and Caribbean Sofrito
salsas bring out the local flavors. The lobster barbecue will be
available for a nominal fee, and Rum punch and other beverages also
are available for purchase at the Lobster Shack.
"For the past 20 years Half Moon Cay has been the recipient of
numerous accolades ranking it the best private island in the
Caribbean, and it continues to be
the jewel in our Caribbean
itineraries," said Orlando Ashford,
president of Holland America Line. "We are renowned for providing
top destination experiences, and all of our guests will enjoy the
recent enhancements on Half Moon Cay, including the Lobster Shack
that is a fantastic addition to our culinary offerings."
Island Upgrades Introduce New Water Toys and Refreshed
Retreats
During summer 2016, Half Moon Cay underwent
several upgrades and welcomed new additions. Water sports are a
central focus of any call at the idyllic island, and guests can now
get out on the water with new Sunfish sailboats, Hobie catamarans,
Aqua Cycle Trikes and Aqua Trax Wave Runners. These join
paddleboats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, snorkel gear and
more.
The private beach-side cabanas and two-story villas also
received facelifts with new paint, and some new furnishings. The
Grand Cabana — the ultimate private retreat on Half Moon Cay —
received new décor as well.
Guests looking for a drink on the beach now have three more
satellite locations, and the Captain Morgan on the Rocks bar
received new furniture.
The horseback riding tours are among the most popular, and 14
additional horses and two more grazing pastures were added, while
the changing rooms at the Ranch were enhanced. Many guests visit
the island's Welcome Center, where new furniture adorns the
facility.
All Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale Caribbean Cruises Call at Half
Moon Cay
For the 2016-17 Caribbean season, all cruises that sail
roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, make a call at Half Moon Cay. Guests on the new
ms Koningsdam, ms Eurodam, ms Zuiderdam, ms Nieuw
Amsterdam, ms Rotterdam, ms
Veendam and ms Prinsendam will be able to visit Half
Moon Cay on a variety of itineraries.
Awards for Half Moon Cay Place Island at the
Top
Holland America Line
guests and fans consistently rank Half Moon Cay as their favorite
Caribbean call, and the readers of
Cruise Critic and Porthole Cruise Magazine agree. Half Moon Cay recently was named a "Top-Rated Cruise
Line Private Island Destination" in Cruise Critic's first-ever
Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards. The awards are given based
entirely on consumer feedback submitted on the Cruise Critic
website over the past year. Half Moon
Cay also was awarded "Best Private Island" in the 2016
Porthole Readers' Choice Awards.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editor's Note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/jfex0ylz.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line
currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam,
delivered in April 2016, as well as a
second Pinnacle Class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, due for
delivery in November 2018.
The company recently announced $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge onboard at an America's Test Kitchen show;
Explorations Café, powered by The New York
Times and Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B.
King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be savored at a
variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises
world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our
guests.
CONTACT:
|
Sally
Andrews
|
PHONE:
|
800-637-5029
|
EMAIL:
|
pr@hollandamerica.com
|
Logo -
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130930/SF88951LOGO
To view the original version on PR Newswire,
visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/holland-america-line-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-private-island-half-moon-cay-with-new-lobster-shack-island-upgrades-300370717.html
SOURCE Holland America Line