Celebration Key - Your Key to Paradise
Celebration Key™
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Celebration Key, located on the south side of Grand Bahama Island, is designed exclusively for Carnival guests. Ideal for adults, families, and all nature enthusiasts, it offers unique island fun, relaxation, and adventure on 65 hectares with five exploratory "portals." Each portal is unique, offering unforgettable experiences such as miles of white sandy beaches, the largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean, local culinary delights, shopping, and excursions.
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Celebration Key: More than just a destination
Welcome to Paradise Plaza! This is where your adventure on Celebration Key begins. Why wait when you can dive right in? There's so much to explore! Before you start, treat yourself to something refreshing from the ice cream parlor or take a photo by the Caribbean-inspired fountain. Enjoy the live music and consider what you'd like to do next. Our guest services and excursion desk are here to assist you! And do you see that back there? That's the Suncastle with water slides and observation decks. Well then, let's go!
Calypso Lagoon is specially designed for adults, offering sun, beach, and pure fun! Here you'll find as much action as relaxation. Float on a raft, lounge by the water, indulge in a cabana, or enjoy a swing bar. And when hunger strikes, fantastic restaurants await you with local Bahamian specialties. Additionally, there's an exclusive adults-only area with a pool bar and a private beach section.
In our family-friendly portal, a paradise for the whole family with countless offers awaits you. Relax in the largest freshwater lagoon in the Caribbean, located in the heart of Starfish Lagoon. Choose one of our cabanas and spend the day swimming and enjoying pure relaxation in paradise with your loved ones. The family-friendly portal is perfect for children, families, and teenagers alike! Here, everyone can enjoy activities like the lagoon, beach, water playground, and sports courts together.
At the PEARL COVE BEACH CLUB Portal, you can indulge yourself and gain access to an exclusive area for ultimate relaxation and luxury. The membership offers private beach access, a stunning infinity pool overlooking the beautiful waters of the Bahamas, upscale dining, and much more. Imagine yourself relaxing on a sun lounger under palm trees... simply blissful! This venue is also perfect for vow renewals and other special celebrations with a dedicated event pavilion.
The retail portal, Lokono Cove, reflects the colorful Bahamian culture and offers diverse shopping opportunities. Here you'll find local artist exhibitions, live music, handmade goods from local vendors, and much more. Take a piece of paradise home as a souvenir or choose a gift with a unique story. If you're a jewelry lover, duty-free shopping opportunities are also available here.
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Celebration Key FAQs
Essentials include your Sail & Sign card, towel from your stateroom, sunscreen, photo ID, a credit card and some cash for purchases at smaller vendors for shopping. Consider water shoes, a hat, and a refillable water bottle.
We recommend bringing your Sail & Sign® card, credit card and some cash for food and beverage purchases as well as retail shopping.
There is a nominal fee, and packages available, for unlimited access to the Suncastle's two racing slides. Unlimited rides are also included with Cabana and Supervilla reservations.
Please note: Daybed bookings do not include slide access.
Guests can rent beach mats, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddleboards, pool floats, and noodles. Small personal floaties and personal snorkel gear are allowed. Oversized inflatables may be restricted depending on crowd levels. Guests can bring their own snorkel equipment.
Absolutely! Beach chairs and umbrellas are complimentary and can be found throughout the destination. Beach towels should be brought from the ship. If you purchased Pearl Cove Beach Club access, beach towels will be provided.
Yes, day lockers are available for rent throughout the destination. In addition, phone chargers (USB-A and USB-C) will be available inside guest lockers for convenient use. For those with Pearl Cove Beach access, complimentary lockers are available at the Beach Club.
Chargers (USB-A and USB-C) will be available inside guest lockers for convenient use and outlets are available in large cabanas and super villas.
With Island Eats™, each guest can enjoy one complimentary meal at select fast-casual venues or receive 25% off one entrée at full-service restaurants. Kids eat free at full-service restaurants from the kids' menu if they haven’t redeemed their Island Eats meal. Pearl Cove Beach Club is not included.
Some slides, water activities, and shore excursions may have height, weight, or age restrictions. Please note the slides weight limit is 300 lbs., and the minimum height requirement is 40 inches. Details will be available in the Carnival Cruise Planner or at the Shore Excursions desk on board.
Pearl Cove Beach Club is Celebration Key’s exclusive, adults-only beach escape (18+), offering upgraded amenities such as infinity pool, luxury lounging, and premium food and drink options. Access is not included in your cruise fare and must be purchased separately.
You may reserve a daybed or cabana in advance through Carnival’s Cruise Planner. If spots remain, you can also reserve once on board via the Carnival HUB app, the Shore Excursions desk, or Guest Services—and, on the island, at Cabana Services kiosks or the concierge desk.
Yes. The western side of Calypso Lagoon is 18+ only, featuring a swim-up bar and live DJ. Pearl Cove Beach Club is another adults-only area with luxury amenities (additional fees apply).
Spa services are not currently offered at Celebration Key, but guests can enjoy a variety of peaceful beach and pool areas for relaxation.
Yes! Guests with an active onboard internet plan can enjoy seamless complimentary Wi-Fi access at Celebration Key, just as they do onboard the ship. For those without a plan, 24-hour internet packages are available for purchase onboard the ship, not on destination. Even without an internet plan, the HUB App remains accessible, keeping you connected.
Yes, cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette, vapes and pipe smoking are only permitted in designated smoking areas at Celebration Key. Guests can check wayfinding signs at the destination for specific locations.
Yes. For the safety and comfort of all guests, the following items are prohibited: • Glass containers • Drones (except in designated areas with prior approval) • Portable speakers • Alcohol brought from the ship • Grills or cooking equipment
Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come basis. Strollers are not available.
We are committed to providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all our guests at Celebration Key. The destination includes a variety of accessible features to ensure a comfortable experience for guests with disabilities, including designated accessible trams available on regular rotation throughout the island.
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