by Donald Wood
Last updated: 10:30 AM ET, Mon August 28, 2023
Carnival Cruise Line announced the name of its new
destination in the Bahamas is Celebration Key.
The name of the highly-anticipated exclusive cruise port
destination on Grand Bahama was revealed during a ceremony that featured guests,
employees, travel advisors and Bahamian government officials.
“We are working very closely with the Government of The
Bahamas and the Grand Bahama Port Authority to ensure that we are highlighting
the best of Grand Bahama and its culture, combined with fun like only Carnival
can provide,” Carnival President Christine Duffy said.
Celebration Key is the first port destination exclusively
designed for Carnival passengers, with an eventual capability of welcoming two
million guests each year. The property’s name was chosen as a celebration of
all that Carnival and The Bahamas have to offer for a memorable vacation.
Carnival’s island destination will offer a uniquely Bahamian
experience with abundant features and amenities, including a one-mile stretch
of white-sand beach and locally operated retail, food and beverage options.
“Invoking the natural beauty of Grand Bahama, every day at
Celebration Key will be a celebration of our guests’ own making with a variety
of experiences and something for everyone,” Duffy continued.
For better convenience and maximum enjoyment time, the
adjacent pier will accommodate up to two of the cruise line’s Excel-class ships
simultaneously, allowing travelers to walk off the ship and arrive at
Celebration Key.
Carnival revealed it would announce further details and open
for sale the first itineraries on at least ten ships from multiple homeports
that will include a visit to the private destination in late September.
The first vessels to call on the destination are scheduled to
arrive in July 2025.
Last week, the cruise line revealed more of its 2025-26
itineraries, including those to Alaska and Carnival Journeys, which are the
brand’s longer trips.
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