Exclusive Destination on Grand Bahama Will
Offer Guests A Day in Paradise
MIAMI, March 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line today
revealed details for Paradise Plaza and Calypso Lagoon, two of the
five portals at its new Celebration Key™ cruise destination on
Grand Bahama set to debut in
July 2025.
Just a short walk from the ship, Paradise Plaza will
welcome guests with a brightly colored promenade and radiant
sun-shaped arch perfect for photo-taking. Guests will be immersed
in the destination's beauty, as the sound of live music fills the
air and the sight of the centerpiece 10-story-high Suncastle starts
to build excitement for the paradise that awaits. Wayfinding and
destination information will help guests choose how they want to
spend their day – introducing them to options that fit any age or
interest, whether that's relaxing in a cabana, playing water
sports, joining shore excursions or simply taking in the gorgeous
view of the ocean from a mile-long pristine beach. A
Bahamian-themed fountain and ice cream shop add to the welcoming
atmosphere.
As guests survey their options, the adult-friendly Calypso
Lagoon is certain to be the first choice for many. To
the west of Paradise Plaza, this portal is designed for adults
seeking a lively and social atmosphere. Guests seeking athletic
activity can visit the sports court, while those looking for a more
laid-back vibe can take a dip in the huge freshwater lagoon, the
largest in the Caribbean*, and
relax on one of the many loungers, daybeds or cabanas.
On one side of the lagoon, guests will find a unique bar with
nearly 50 swings for those that want to dip their toes in the cool
water, enjoying great views across the lagoon as they sip on
classic poolside and Bahamian cocktails. Additional bars located
around Calypso Lagoon will ensure that everyone's thirst is
quenched. Guests will also find two dedicated full-service
restaurants, as well as a variety of casual snack shacks spread
through the portal. The breathtaking Bahamian beach is also a
perfect backdrop for lounging on the warm sand, swimming in the
glistening Caribbean water or
enjoying fun-in-the-sun activities.
A portion of Calypso Lagoon and the adjacent beach will be
designated as an adults-only area. In this section, guests will
find a large swim-up bar with a DJ keeping the energy going all
day. This area will also feature Bahamian food trucks, cabanas,
daybeds and loungers.
"When guests see our Suncastle as they arrive at Celebration
Key, they'll know immediately they're in for big FUN. Paradise
Plaza will be the perfect welcome spot and will set the tone for
the entire visit to this truly unique destination. These new
details show the creative design that's gone into the development
of each portal, with Calypso Lagoon alone offering a wide variety
of options to fill the day, while honoring the beauty of
Grand Bahama and celebrating
Bahamian culture," said Christine
Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
Three other portals have been announced, including a
family-friendly portal, a private retreat and a retail area.
Carnival will share further details about these portals in the
coming months, as it also plans a second phase of the destination
that will add new features beyond the five portals, including a
waterpark.
Celebration Key's first guests will visit in July 2025. More than 500
itineraries currently open for sale feature visits to the new
destination, with 18 ships set to call on Celebration Key from
ten U.S. homeports through spring 2026.
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.
*Based on publicly available data of surface area
measurements as of Jan. 22,
2024.
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
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 14 U.S., two Australian
homeports and seasonally from Europe, and employs more than 48,000 team
members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival's fleet of 27
ships reflects an exciting period of growth since 2021. Carnival's
next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination,
Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand
Bahama in summer 2025.
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