Sarah Bretz, ContributorCarnival Cruise Line’s new Bahamian destination Celebration Key will open in less than a month, and the line is sharing photos ahead of its official debut.
The destination is divided up into five areas, which the line calls portals. Each will have a specific purpose, such as the family-focused Starfish Lagoon portal and the premium adults-only Pearl Cove Beach Club portal.
Paradise Plaza
Celebration Key welcomes visitors at Paradise Plaza, which features a radiant sun-shaped arch. This welcome area is where guests will find information on Celebration Key and be able to plan how they want to spend their day.
The Suncastle
The 10-story Suncastle is adorned with five massive conch shells, and is the centerpiece of all of the fun at Celebration Key. Two water slides, each over 350 feet long, weave through and around the Suncastle in a race with exciting turns and flashes of light and color.
Calypso Lagoon Aerial View
Starfish and Calypso Lagoons comprise the largest freshwater lagoon in the Caribbean, totaling over 275,000 square feet. Calypso Lagoon offers lively fun geared more towards adults, while Starfish Lagoon is the family-focused area with lots of ways to have fun in the sun.
Calypso Lagoon’s DJ Island
At Calypso Lagoon, the adults-only section features DJ Island where guests can groove to the music and grab a drink at Mingo’s Tropical Bar & Kitchen, serving Bahamian favorites and the world’s largest swim-up bar.
Over-the-Lagoon Super Villa
For the ultimate day in paradise, the Over-the-Lagoon Super Villas accommodate 10 guests with plenty of comfortable sofa and armchair seating under shade. Amenities include locking cabinets, dining table with eight chairs, mini fridge stocked with water and soft drinks, ceiling fans, hammocks, swing chairs, sun loungers, fresh fruit and snacks upon arrival as well as lunch delivery, along with a dedicated sun-shelf with water loungers and a water slide into the lagoon.
There are four Over-the-Lagoon Super Villas — two over the adult-friendly Calypso Lagoon and two over the Starfish Lagoon for families. There are also two Beach Super Villas at the family-friendly beach and two at the adults-only beach.
Pearl Cove Beach Club
Pearl Cove Beach Club is an exclusive retreat that offers a premium experience for guests 18 and older. A lush, secluded entry opens to views of the 11,000-square-foot private infinity pool with a large sun-shelf, water loungers, and a swim-up bar. Pink-striped sun umbrellas atop comfortable sun loungers and elegant daybeds line the pool area, while a DJ plays tropical lounge music. Just past the infinity pool is the dedicated, private beach with sun loungers, accompanied by beachside food and drink service. When looking for lunch or an afternoon snack, Pearl Cove Beach Club guests will find a full-service restaurant with an elevated menu, bar and lounge with indoor and outdoor seating.
Reservations for Pearl Cove Beach Club include three options: club access plus a welcome drink; club access plus open bar (maximum of 10 drinks); club access, all inclusive (open bar (maximum of 10 drinks) and food from the Pearl Cove private restaurant).
AquaBanas
In the family-friendly Starfish Lagoon, AquaBanas (available for reservation) are comfortable floating cabanas that offer seating for eight people to relax around a table with their feet in the water under a shady canopy.
Guppy Grotto Splash Pad
For toddlers and little kids, the Guppy Grotto splash pad is a colorful coral reef-themed water play area and shallow wading pool in Starfish Lagoon.
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