Sarah Bretz, ContributorCarnival Cruise Line has shared a preview of what will be available on the menus across over 30 food and beverage outlets at its new upcoming destination Celebration Key.
The destination, set to open on Grand Bahama next July, will include four full-service restaurants, a food hall, nine food trucks, five snack shacks, two counter-service kiosks, and 12 bars. Some outlets will include complimentary lunch menu options as part of the destination’s “Island Eats” offering.
Full-Service Restaurants and Food Hall
Located at Calypso Lagoon, Mingo’s Tropical Bar & Kitchen is a full-service restaurant offering waterfront dining, named after the Bahamas’ national bird — the flamingo. Mingo’s serves up Bahamian favorites including fried fish and conch fritters, as well as classic burgers, seafood, tacos, steak, and sandwiches. The Mingo’s bar will serve tropical frozen drinks and cocktails.
Located just outside the restaurant, Mingo’s Express food truck will include self-ordering kiosks and shaded seating, where visitors can grab a quick meal such as a hamburger, fish sandwich, or salad.
Guests will find slow-smoked meats at Surf N’ Sauce BBQ & Brews, a full-service dining spot also found at Calypso Lagoon. Meats will be prepared in an outdoor smoker and served with an array of sauces and sides. At its full-service bar, travelers can enjoy craft beer from local Bahamian breweries.
At the family-friendly Starfish Lagoon, Gill’s Grill — a full-service restaurant and bar — specializes in Caribbean seafood including seafood baskets, local fish, lobster, steamed crab and shrimp, and land-favorites like chicken, burgers, and kid’s meals.
Also at Starfish Lagoon, the Captain’s Galley Food Hall features five outlets serving burgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, Mediterranean bowls, tacos, and burritos.
Food Trucks and Snack Shacks
Guests will find a variety of food trucks in both Calypso and Starfish Lagoons. They’ll serve up beachside classics like chicken sandwiches and burgers, as well as Bahamian specialties like conch fritters.
Additionally, snack shacks throughout Celebration Key will provide refreshing beverages and grab-and-go items like hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
Celebration Key Bars
At Calypso Lagoon, guests can swim up to one of the 100 seats at the in-lagoon Long Necks Bar and enjoy a frozen drink, beer, or Bahamian cocktails amid a lively atmosphere curated by a DJ. Those looking for a chill vibe can take a seat at one of the 40 swings at Sunshine Swings Bar.
For those seeking a libation while cooling off in the Starfish Lagoon, the Parrotfish Swim Up Bar features both in-water and out-of-water seats and serves frozen cocktails and mocktails made with tropical fruit juices.
Coffee and Ice Cream
Suncastle Grounds Coffee in the Paradise Plaza welcome area will be the place for guests to get their caffeine fix, serving hot, cold, and frozen coffees along with snacks. Yumshine Scoops will scoop up an array of ice cream flavors in Paradise Plaza, offering visitors a refreshing treat.
Pearl Cove Beach Club Restaurant, Bar, and Swim Up Bar
Celebration Key’s exclusive retreat for guests 18 and older — Pearl Cove Beach Club — features a full-service restaurant with an elevated menu, bar, and lounge. The infinity pool overlooking the beach includes a swim up bar. Access to Pearl Cove Beach Club includes three options for purchase: club access plus a welcome drink; club access plus open bar (maximum of 10 drinks); and club access, all inclusive (open bar, maximum of 10 drinks, and lunch from the Pearl Cove restaurant).
Island Eats
Carnival guests will enjoy an “Island Eats” offering where each person, using their Sail & Sign card, may enjoy one complimentary “Island Eats” meal at quick casual outlets, snack shacks, and food trucks across the destination OR choose instead to receive 25 percent off one entrée per person at the full-service restaurants (excluding the Pearl Cove one).
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