• A New Milestone: Just days after opening, Celebration Key successfully hosted two ships, Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest, simultaneously for the first time.
• Immediate High Capacity: The “Double Fun” day welcomed over 7,000 guests, showcasing the destination’s ability to provide a great experience on a large scale.
• Future Expansion Underway: A $100 million pier extension is already in progress to allow four ships to dock at once by summer 2026, aiming for four million annual guests by 2028.
• Broad Fleet Integration: The destination is a key feature for the cruise line, with 20 ships from 10 different U.S. homeports already scheduled to visit.

Just days after its spectacular grand opening, Carnival Cruise Line’s new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, is already marking another exciting milestone. Today, the vibrant paradise on Grand Bahama welcomed two ships simultaneously for the very first time. This “Double Fun” day saw more than 7,000 guests from Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest arrive to enjoy the ultimate beach day in this stunning new port of call.

The successful dual-ship docking showcases the destination’s impressive capacity to deliver a spacious and fun-filled experience on a grand scale. Guests had ample room to explore the 65-acre property, from relaxing on the 1.5-mile stretch of pristine beach to enjoying the Caribbean’s largest freshwater lagoons. With five distinct “portals” of fun, including the thrilling 10-story Suncastle with its racing waterslides and the world’s largest swim-up bar, there was something wonderful for everyone to enjoy.

This is just the beginning of the growth for Celebration Key. Carnival’s initial $600 million investment includes a pier extension, already underway, that will allow four ships to dock at once by the summer of 2026. This fantastic development underscores the destination’s immediate success and its bright future as a premier highlight of the Carnival cruise experience, with 20 ships from 10 U.S. homeports already scheduled to visit.