Celebration Key
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Celebration Key: Destination Guide
A brand‑new Carnival exclusive port on Grand Bahama Island, opened July 2025.
☀️ Weather in November
November is one of the best months to visit the Bahamas — warm, breezy, and less humid.
Typical November Conditions:
- High: ~82°F
- Low: ~71°F
- Rain Chance: ~15% per day
- Humidity: Lower than summer, more comfortable
- Sea Temp: ~81°F
- Hurricane Risk: Low to moderate (end of season)
- Wind: Beginning of the breezy season
Perfect for beach days, lagoon time, and exploring.
🗺️ Celebration Key Layout (The 5 Portals)
Carnival designed Celebration Key with five themed “portals,” each offering a different vibe.
1. Paradise Plaza
The welcome area with:
- Live music
- Photo ops
- Guest services
- Meeting points
2. Starfish Lagoon (Family Zone)
- Family‑friendly lagoon
- Flash Flamingo & Mach III Marlin waterslides
- Guppy Grotto splash pad
- Sports courts (basketball, volleyball, pickleball)
3. Calypso Lagoon (Adults 13+)
- Swim‑up bars
- DJ island
- Loungers + shaded areas
- More active, upbeat vibe
4. Lokono Cove (Shopping & Culture)
- Local artisans
- Bahamian crafts
- Music, art, and cultural displays
5. Pearl Cove Beach Club (Adults‑Only Upgrade)
- Infinity pool
- Swim‑up bar
- Elevated dining
- Oceanfront cabanas
- Quiet, upscale atmosphere
🍽️ Dining at Celebration Key
Dining works differently here than on the ship. Carnival uses Island Eats, a credit system.
Island Eats Credit (Per Person):
- One complimentary fast‑casual meal or
- 40% off one entrée at a full‑service restaurant
You redeem it with your Sail & Sign card.
Fast‑Casual Options (Included with credit):
- Starfish Lagoon Snack Shack – salads, fruit, grab‑and‑go
- Food Trucks:
- Streatery Sushi – fusion sushi, egg rolls, desserts
- Grand Bahama Taco Co. – jerk chicken, steak, fish tacos
- Mini Donut King – mini donuts + shaved ice
- Seaside Shack Subs & Tenders – hot subs, tenders, mozzarella sticks
Full‑Service Restaurants (40% off one entrée):
- Gill’s Grill
- Mingo’s
- Surf N’ Sauce
- Pearl Cove Restaurant (Beach Club only)
Typical Hours:
- Food trucks & snack shacks: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Full‑service dining: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Pearl Cove Restaurant: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🍹 Bars & Drinks
Celebration Key has multiple bars across the lagoons and beaches.
Highlights include:
- Swim‑up bars at Calypso Lagoon
- Beach bars along the mile‑long shoreline
- DJ Island bar for a lively atmosphere
Drinks are not included unless you have a Cheers package (which works on the island).
🏖️ Things to Do
Celebration Key is designed for a full beach + lagoon day with optional upgrades.
Included Activities:
- Largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean
- White‑sand beach
- Sports courts
- Live music & Junkanoo parade
- Splash pads & slides (Starfish Lagoon)
- Swim‑up bars (Calypso Lagoon)
- Shopping at Lokono Cove
Extra‑Cost Activities:
- Pearl Cove Beach Club access
- Cabanas (beach, lagoon, or overwater)
- Water sports
- Premium dining
- Specialty cocktails
🛍️ Shopping
Lokono Cove features:
- Local Bahamian artisans
- Handmade crafts
- Souvenirs
- Cultural exhibits
🚢 Good to Know
- Celebration Key is staffed by local Bahamians, not ship crew.
- Two Carnival ships can dock at once.
Port Info
Schedule
Start Time
Nov 13 8:00AM EST
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End Time
Nov 13 5:00PM EST