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Ocean, river and expedition cruising: new ships, itineraries, ports and how to choose a sailing.

34 stories Updated October 6, 2026

Photograph · Holland America Line

Pickleball courts at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's private island in The Bahamas.

Pickleball Pros on a Private Island

Holland America will stage a professional pickleball invitational at Half Moon Cay in March 2027, giving advisors a ready-made group hook for players who cruise.

Catherine Crowe · Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min

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