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Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key has five 'portals' to fun

Carnival Cruise Line's first private destination, Celebration Key on Grand Bahama, will have five areas called 'portals.'

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

January 30, 2024

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Celebration Key is touted as offering the region's largest freshwater lagoons, a white sand beach, an exclusive adult-only private club, spaces designed to maximize family fun and a variety of dining venues and libation stations all in one place.

Celebration Key is a featured destination on more than 500 cruises currently open for sale on 18 Carnival ships sailing from nine US homeports.

Welcome Portal

The Welcome Portal is the point where passengers arrive and are greeted with information to help guide them toward their own kind of fun. Live music and a much-larger-than-life sand castle are featured.

Family-Friendly Portal

The Family-Friendly Portal is where families with kids of all ages can gather for swimming in the large freshwater lagoon, alongside a splash pad with a shallow pool, two racing waterslides in the large sand castle, sports courts, spaces designed for kids and teens, a beach with all types of loungers and a variety of cabana rentals, including beach cabanas, villas with personal slides into the lagoon and floating cabanas. There are various dining options and cuisines.

 Adult-Friendly Portal

The Adult-Friendly Portal is for lounging around the freshwater lagoon with a large swim-up bar and DJ or at the beach. A variety of cabana rentals, including beach cabanas, villas with personal slides into the lagoon and floating cabanas are available. There are also several dining venues, among them a full-service restaurant that will offer a variety of cuisines, including local Bahamian flavors.

Private Club Portal

The Private Club Portal is a premium experience curated for those who are seeking a relaxing and luxurious day in paradise. The private club is an adult-only retreat, with an infinity pool overlooking the Bahamian waters, with loungers swaying beneath palm trees and vibrant foliage. A dedicated section of the beach provides premier and private access, along with elevated dining experiences. 

Retail Portal

The Retail Portal will showcase Bahamian culture, featuring a backdrop of murals painted by Bahamian artists and shopping including authentic Bahamian artisanal goods and local retailers, along with duty-free stores. Cruisers also will find several food and beverage options serving Bahamian flavors.

Plus an events pavilion

Celebration Key will also have an events pavilion to host weddings, vow renewals and other celebrations.  

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About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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