Carnival Cruise Line has revealed particulars for Paradise Plaza and Calypso Lagoon, two of the 5 portals at its new Celebration Key™ cruise vacation spot on Grand Bahama, which is able to debut in July 2025.
Paradise Plaza
Only a quick stroll from the ship, Paradise Plaza will welcome visitors with a brightly coloured promenade and radiant sun-shaped arch excellent for photo-taking. Visitors might be immersed within the vacation spot’s magnificence, because the sound of dwell music fills the air and the sight of the centerpiece 10-story-high Suncastle begins to construct pleasure for the paradise that awaits. Wayfinding and vacation spot data will assist visitors select how they need to spend their day – introducing them to choices that match any age or curiosity, whether or not that’s enjoyable in a cabana, taking part in water sports activities, becoming a member of shore excursions or just taking within the beautiful view of the ocean from a mile-long pristine seashore. A Bahamian-themed fountain and ice cream store add to the welcoming ambiance.
Calypso Lagoon
As visitors survey their choices, the adult-friendly Calypso Lagoon is definite to be the primary alternative for a lot of. To the west of Paradise Plaza, this portal is designed for adults in search of a full of life and social ambiance. Visitors in search of athletic exercise can go to the sports activities courtroom, whereas these searching for a extra laid-back vibe can take a dip within the large freshwater lagoon, the biggest within the Caribbean*, and calm down on one of many many loungers, daybeds or cabanas.
On one aspect of the lagoon, visitors will discover a distinctive bar with practically 50 swings for people who need to dip their toes within the cool water, having fun with nice views throughout the lagoon as they sip on basic poolside and Bahamian cocktails. Further bars situated round Calypso Lagoon will be certain that everybody’s thirst is quenched. Visitors may even discover two devoted full-service eating places, in addition to a wide range of informal snack shacks unfold by means of the portal. The breathtaking Bahamian seashore can also be an ideal backdrop for lounging on the nice and cozy sand, swimming within the glistening Caribbean water or having fun with fun-in-the-sun actions.
A portion of Calypso Lagoon and the adjoining seashore might be designated as an adults-only space. On this part, visitors will discover a big swim-up bar with a DJ preserving the vitality going all day. This space may even function Bahamian meals vans, cabanas, daybeds and loungers.
“When visitors see our Suncastle as they arrive at Celebration Key, they’ll know instantly they’re in for large FUN. Paradise Plaza would be the excellent welcome spot and can set the tone for your entire go to to this really distinctive vacation spot. These new particulars present the artistic design that’s gone into the event of every portal, with Calypso Lagoon alone providing all kinds of choices to fill the day, whereas honoring the great thing about Grand Bahama and celebrating Bahamian tradition,” -Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
Three different portals have been introduced, together with a family-friendly portal, a personal retreat and a retail space. Carnival will share additional particulars about these portals within the coming months, because it additionally plans a second section of the vacation spot that can add new options past the 5 portals, together with a waterpark.
Celebration Key’s first visitors will go to in July 2025. Greater than 500 itineraries presently open on the market function visits to the brand new vacation spot, with 18 ships set to name on Celebration Key from ten U.S. homeports by means of spring 2026.
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