Celebration Key Bahamas Carnival Grand Bahama Island

1335 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Carnival Cruise Line (1161 Cruises)

Carnival Celebration..

Carnival Celebration

5362 Passengers
183521 tons
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Carnival Conquest

Carnival Conquest

2980 Passengers
110000 tons
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Carnival Elation

Carnival Elation

2190 Passengers
71909 tons
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Carnival Festivale.

Carnival Festivale

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Carnival Freedom

Carnival Freedom

2980 Passengers
110000 tons
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Carnival Glory.

Carnival Glory

2980 Passengers
110000 tons
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Carnival Jubilee.

Carnival Jubilee

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carnival liberty

Carnival Liberty

2974 Passengers
110000 tons
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Carnival Magic.

Carnival Magic

3690 Passengers
130000 tons
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Carnival Pride.

Carnival Pride

2134 Passengers
88500 tons
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Carnival Sunrise

2984 Passengers
101509 tons
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Carnival Valor.

Carnival Valor

2980 Passengers
110000 tons
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Carnival Venezia ship.

Carnival Venezia

4208 Passengers
135225 tons
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Carnival Vista

3934 Passengers
133500 tons
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carnival mardi gras cruise ship

Mardi Gras

5270 Passengers
180800 tons
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Princess Cruises (170 Cruises)

Cruise PCL Princess Regal Ship

Regal Princess

3560 Passengers
142299 tons
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Star Princess.

Star Princess

2600 Passengers
108977 tons
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Sun Princess.

Sun Princess

2000 Passengers
77441 tons
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Port of Celebration Key, Grand Bahama | Cruise Port Guide

A sandcastle as tall as a multi-storey building comes into view the moment you cross the gangway: the Suncastle sets the tone for Celebration Key, the private destination Carnival opened in July 2025 on the south coast of Grand Bahama. Everything here is brand new, planned down to the smallest detail, and built on a scale of superlatives — starting with its two freshwater lagoons, the largest in the Caribbean. This is the destination-park concept in its most fully realized form, less than a day's sail from Florida.

From Ship to Sand in a Few Steps

The pier accommodates the fleet's largest ships and leads directly into Paradise Plaza, the site's entry point: information kiosks, live music, the first shops, and that famous castle serving as a landmark — and a slide — visible from every corner of the property. No tenders, no transfers: the mile-and-a-half beach begins right where the gangway ends. The site is divided into five zones, connected by pedestrian pathways just minutes apart.

Two Lagoons, Two Moods

The heart of the property beats around its enormous open-air pools. Starfish Lagoon, the family-friendly side, combines water slides, a themed splash pad, and basketball, beach volleyball, and pickleball courts to burn off the younger crowd's energy. Calypso Lagoon, the adults-only side, cultivates a resort atmosphere: a DJ island, loungers with your feet in the water, and a swim-up bar with 166 submerged seats at its counter — the largest of its kind in the world, according to the company. Between the two, everyone can find their own cruising speed.

Lokono Cove, a Bahamian Touch

The shopping district pays tribute to the Lucayans, the archipelago's first inhabitants, whose name inspired that of the area. Colourful murals, local crafts, and products made by Bahamian artisans sit alongside the cruise line's own shops. It's the place to pick up something actually made in the archipelago rather than a generic souvenir, and where the stop takes on a slightly more local flavour between swims.

And for Those Who Want More

Pearl Cove Beach Club, adults-only and accessible for an additional fee, adds an infinity pool facing the sea, cabanas, and lounge-chair service. Families, meanwhile, can rent cabanas around the family lagoon, complete with a fridge and à la carte meal service. Finally, Grand Bahama isn't limited to the site itself: excursions head out to the mangroves, the seabed, or the town of Freeport for those wanting to see the island beyond the fence line.

Practical Notes

ZonePurpose
Paradise PlazaArrival, orientation, the Suncastle
Starfish LagoonFamilies, slides, sports
Calypso LagoonAdults, music, swim-up bar
Lokono CoveBahamian shops and crafts
Pearl Cove Beach ClubAdults-only area, extra charge

The format has its own rules: access is reserved for passengers of the cruise line, basic meals are included, and several activities come at extra cost. Arriving early guarantees the best shaded spots, and those looking for quiet will find it at the far ends of the shoreline, away from the lagoons. Bring water shoes and spray sunscreen: the sand and paved surfaces heat up quickly under the Bahamian sun, and the offshore breeze makes it easy to forget the sunburn building up underneath.

As the ship departs, the Suncastle slowly

Frequently Asked Questions

Alongside, directly. The pier takes the largest ships in the fleet and leads straight into Paradise Plaza. No tender, no transfer: the kilometre-and-a-half beach begins where the gangway ends.
The private destination Carnival opened in July 2025 on the south coast of Grand Bahama. The site divides into five zones linked by walkways in a matter of minutes.
Yes. Access is limited to the line's passengers. Basic meals are included and several activities are available at extra cost.
A sandcastle as tall as a multi-storey building, standing against the sky as soon as you cross the gangway. It serves as a landmark, and as a slide, from every corner of the site.
Starfish Lagoon is the family side: waterslides, a themed splash area and basketball, beach volleyball and pickleball courts. Calypso Lagoon is the adult side: a DJ island, loungers with your feet in the water and a swim-up bar with 166 submerged seats.
The retail zone, named in tribute to the Lucayans, the archipelago's first inhabitants. Colourful murals, local craft and Bahamian artisan products sit alongside the line's own shops: this is where to take home something made in the islands rather than a generic souvenir.
Not for the essentials: basic meals and both lagoons are included. Pearl Cove Beach Club, adults only, and the cabanas around the family lagoon, with fridge and food service, come at extra cost.
Yes. Excursions reach the mangroves, the reefs or the town of Freeport, for anyone wanting to see the island beyond the fence.
The Bahamian dollar, at par with the US dollar, and English. On site everything is settled with the ship's card: no local currency is needed.
Water shoes and spray sunscreen: the sand and paved surfaces heat up fast, and the sea breeze hides the sunburn building up. Arriving early secures the best shaded spots, and anyone after quiet will find it at the far ends of the shore.