HAL enhances Half Moon Cay

Cruise Travel, July-August, 2004

Holland America Line recently announced that it will add several exciting activity choices to Half Moon Cay, its exclusive private island paradise that is available only to Holland America (and Windstar Cruises) guests.

Beginning this fall, a new Horseback Ride & Swim excursion will allow guests to explore the island's natural beauty on trails that are accessible truly by horseback. For those who prefer to get a closer look at the island's incredible sea life, the new Stingray Adventure Program will offer guests the opportunity to swim or snorkel with these gentle and mysterious creatures in a secluded cove. This summer, a new WaveRunner tour will take guests along the island's picturesque shoreline; a highlight will be the new WaveRunner park that includes a series of courses that allow guests to test their skills on these water vehicles. Half Moon Lagoon, which will be ready for action by year-end, is a fun-filled aqua park designed especially with kids in mind that will provide island-themed action and adventure in the sun.

These new activities augment Half Moon Cay's extensive array of existing excursions. Located on 45 acres of the 2,400-acre Little San Salvador Island, an international sanctuary for bird-watching, Half Moon Cay is a destination on all of HAL's Caribbean itineraries and on Panama Canal cruises sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.

For more information contact your travel agent or Holland America Line (Cruise Travel Magazine), 300 Elliott Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119; or log on to www.hollandamerica.com.