• A Major Investment and Grand Opening: The $600 million first phase of Celebration Key on Grand Bahama is now officially open, representing a significant new venture for Carnival Cruise Line.
• Five Unique Zones for Everyone: The destination features five distinct portals designed for all guests, including family-friendly lagoons, adult-only areas, a central welcome plaza, and a Bahamian cultural shopping village.
• Record-Setting Attractions: Celebration Key is home to several impressive features, including the world’s largest swim-up bar, the Caribbean’s largest freshwater lagoons, and the towering Suncastle.
• Substantial Economic and Tourism Growth: The new port will bring significant economic benefits to Grand Bahama, creating hundreds of local jobs and aiming to host four million guests annually by 2028.

Carnival Cruise Line has joyfully opened Celebration Key, its spectacular new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama. This beautiful paradise, developed with a $600 million investment, recently welcomed its first guests from the Carnival Vista, marking a wonderful new chapter for Caribbean cruising. The grand opening was a truly festive event, with Carnival leadership and Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal on hand to officially welcome visitors to this amazing new port of call.

Celebration Key is thoughtfully designed to be the ultimate beach day, offering incredible experiences across five distinct areas. Families will find endless fun at Starfish Lagoon, featuring one of the Caribbean’s largest freshwater lagoons and the impressive Suncastle with its thrilling waterslides. For adults seeking a vibrant atmosphere, Calypso Lagoon provides an equally large lagoon, a DJ island, and the world’s largest swim-up bar. For an even more serene and upscale experience, Pearl Cove Beach Club offers a luxurious adults-only retreat complete with a stunning infinity pool and premium amenities.

The journey begins at Paradise Plaza, where guests are greeted with lively music, setting a cheerful tone for their day. At Lokono Cove, visitors can explore a vibrant retail village filled with authentic Bahamian arts, crafts, and culture. With over 30 food and beverage options, more than a mile of pristine white sand beach, and continuous entertainment, every moment at Celebration Key is designed for enjoyment and discovery. The destination promises a bright future for Grand Bahama, creating hundreds of jobs and planning to welcome millions of guests each year.

• For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
• Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America’s Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.
• Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s newest guest offering is its all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, which recently opened on Grand Bahama.