Love the idea of floating in the Caribbean’s largest freshwater lagoons? You got it. Prefer to bop to great, live music? It’s here. Looking for a splash pad for the kids, or a game of pickleball? No problem.
It’s all at your fingertips in Celebration Key, a new, private-island destination from Carnival on the south side of Grand Bahama island that's been designed exclusively for Carnival guests.
It’s perfect for adults as well as families with little ones or teens. If you appreciate fun as well as natural Caribbean beauty, this is the destination you’ve been waiting for.
Celebration Key is divided into several themed portals, or zones, all connected through the main hub called Paradise Plaza.
Paradise Plaza is the first portal to explore, welcoming your clients ashore with guest information, live music, photo ops, convenient tram transfer points, and more. The Suncastle structure offers panoramic views and two waterslides (at extra cost). Once you disembark the ship, it’s about a five-minute walk to Paradise Plaza, or you can take an ADA golf cart.
Starfish Lagoon is made for families — and kids of all ages — with waterslides, a splash pad, and a selection of sports courts offering basketball, beach volleyball and pickleball action. There’s also a nice, sandy beach. Food options include Captain’s Galley Food Hall for casual dining, Gill’s Grill is a full-service restaurant and Starfish Food Trucks and Snack Shack for quick bites. Adults will want to check out the Parrotfish Swim-Up Bar, Lagoon Bar East for cold, refreshing drinks. Chairs and umbrellas are free at both the lagoon and the beach. You can also rent cabanas, daybeds and overwater cabanas at both Starfish Lagoon and Calypso Lagoon.
Calypso Lagoon was designed with adults in mind. Look for a DJ and live music, as well sports and games. Watersport rentals also can be arranged here. Dining options include Mingo’s Tropical Bar & Kitchen, Surf N’ Sauce BBQ & Brews, Calypso Food Trucks, Beachside Burgers, and a Snack Shack. Thirsty from all those sports and dance moves? Calypso Lagoon has three bars; Long Necks Swim-Up Bar, Sunshine Swings Bar and Lagoon Bar West.
Pearl Cove Beach Club welcomes adults — and only adults — with great ocean views, a glistening infinity pool, a swim-up bar, and elevated dining, as well as attentive service poolside or beachside. There’s also a private beach. Access to the beach club requires a paid pass or a cabana/daybed reservation.
If you love shopping, Lokono Cove offers goods from local artisans at a colourful Bahamian market. This area also showcases Bahamian art, music, history and culture. If you need a pick me up, check out Suncastle Grounds Coffee.
KEY FACTS
Celebration Key is quite walkable, but you can get around faster and easier with the free tram system, which runs continuously throughout the day.
Lifeguards are on duty throughout the beach and lagoon areas.
Celebration Key is ADA accessible, with paved walkways, ramps, and beach wheelchairs available upon request. Some lagoon areas also offer zero-entry access for easier mobility.
It's time to check out Celebration Key!
