Carnival’s Celebration Key ultimate visitor guide
Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key is the cruise line’s newest private destination opening in July 2025 on Grand Bahama. Exclusively for Carnival guests, it’s designed as an all-day experience with direct docking, expansive lagoon pools, beaches, cultural shopping areas, premium cabanas, excursions, and included dining. This guide explains everything you need to know about Celebration Key Bahamas, what it costs, things to do, comparisons to other private islands, and planning tips to help decide if it’s a good fit for an upcoming cruise.
On this page:
- What is Celebration Key?
- When does Celebration Key open?
- What’s included vs. what costs extra at Celebration Key?
- Top things to do at Celebration Key
- Is Celebration Key worth it?
- How does Celebration Key compare to other private islands?
- Tips for planning your visit to Celebration Key
- Celebration Key FAQs
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What is Celebration Key?
Often called Celebration Key Bahamas, Carnival’s newest private island promises a uniquely Bahamian experience with five themed zones that cater to families, adults, and anyone looking for local culture. Carnival describes it as an all-day island retreat combining massive lagoon pools, splash zones, swim-up bars, premium cabanas, a Bahamian-style shopping village, and direct pier access for easy boarding. With over $200 million invested in development, Celebration Key is expected to handle over 4 million passengers per year once fully operational.
