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 can debut in July 2025.
Paradise Plaza
Only a brief stroll from the ship, Paradise Plaza will welcome visitors with a brightly coloured promenade and radiant sun-shaped arch good for photo-taking. Visitors will probably 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 info will assist visitors select how they wish to spend their day – introducing them to choices that match any age or curiosity, whether or not that’s enjoyable in a cabana, enjoying water sports activities, becoming a member of shore excursions or just taking within the attractive view of the ocean from a mile-long pristine seaside. A Bahamian-themed fountain and ice cream store add to the welcoming environment.
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 environment. Visitors in search of athletic exercise can go to the sports activities court docket, whereas these in search of a extra laid-back vibe can take a dip within the enormous freshwater lagoon, the most important within the Caribbean*, and loosen up 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 those who wish 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. Extra bars positioned round Calypso Lagoon will be sure that everybody’s thirst is quenched. Visitors can even discover two devoted full-service eating places, in addition to a wide range of informal snack shacks unfold by way of the portal. The breathtaking Bahamian seaside 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 seaside will probably be designated as an adults-only space. On this part, visitors will discover a big swim-up bar with a DJ maintaining the power going all day. This space can even function Bahamian meals vehicles, cabanas, daybeds and loungers.
“When visitors see our Suncastle as they arrive at Celebration Key, they’ll know instantly they’re in for giant FUN. Paradise Plaza would be the good welcome spot and can set the tone for your complete 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 non-public 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 at present 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 way of spring 2026.
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