Celebration Key and Mardi Gras have teamed up to turn waste into growth.
Working with third‑party ATO technicians, our new sustainability program diverts roughly 2,800 pounds of spent coffee grounds each week from Mardi Gras to Celebration Key. Instead of heading to landfill, the coffee grounds are transformed into a rich, natural fertilizer that nourishes our extensive landscaping—focused on native palms and trees.
Launched on January 9, 2026, this initiative strengthens soil health, boosts long‑term landscape resilience, and exemplifies our commitment to circular resource management and environmental stewardship across the destination.
L-R: Garelle Hudson, HESS Manager, Stephen Callender, Landscaping Lead, Dorneka Sands, Food Safety Officer, Bernae Carwright, Environmental Lead, Kevin Lauriston, ATO Landscaping Technician, Liyah Forbes, Environmental Lead, Edsein Daniel, ATO Landscaping Technician.
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Carnival and the BNT’s Commitment to Grand Bahama’s Future
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Sustainability events come and go. But every now and then, you get a moment that feels intentional, community-rooted, and bigger than the press release. That was the energy at Lucayan National Park during Carnival Sustainability & Community Day.
Carnival Cruise Line and the Bahamas National Trust didn’t just team up, they aligned their missions. It felt less like a corporate collaboration and more like a shared vow: this is our island, and we’re committed to protecting it together.
Celebration Key Fire Response Team trains with GB Fire Services to ensure safety of guests and workforce
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Celebration Key is joining forces with local first responders to ensure that Carnival Corporation’s flagship destination is fully prepared at all times to ensure guest and workforce safety.
To date, the Celebration Key Fire Response Team has completed two dynamic joint training exercises with the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Grand Bahama Fire Services Department as part of ongoing emergency readiness efforts at the destination.
The training programs featured one day of classroom-based theory and one day of practical, hands-on exercises. Team members from across Celebration Key’s departments — including Health, Environmental, Safety and Sustainability (HESS), Operations, Engineering, and Security — enhanced their skills in fire science, hose handling, fire truck operation, and advanced firefighting techniques.
“This collaborative effort not only sharpened our response capabilities but also strengthened our partnership with local emergency services,” said Garelle Hudson, HESS manager for Celebration Key. “We’re grateful to the Grand Bahama Fire Services for sharing their expertise. Our fire response team is now better equipped to manage any fire-related threats we may encounter in our day-to-day operations.”
The first two exercises, which took place in July and August, were part of a three-part training series designed to ensure peak readiness at all times at Celebration Key. The third round is set for September.
GB Fire Services Administrative Sergeant Narron Rolle praised the initiative, stating: “Celebration Key is a major project for Grand Bahama, with thousands of guests and local service providers to keep safe. We commend Carnival Corporation and Celebration Key for their proactive approach to fire safety.”
Opening its doors last month, Celebration Key is already bringing thousands of additional guests to Grand Bahama on a daily basis. The destination is also employing around 700 Bahamians, including 400 Bahamians hired directly by Carnival Corporation.
About Carnival Corporation & plc Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.
