MIAMI, FLORIDA
Published June 23, 2025
In just a few weeks, Carnival Cruise Line’s highly anticipated exclusive destination Celebration Key, already consistently ranked among the most searched cruise destinations on Google, will welcome its first guests. Here’s a preview of what guests will experience on July 19, 2025, when Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy will officially open the venue that offers guests the ultimate day in paradise.
Celebration Key is part of Carnival’s Paradise Collection that also includes RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, the highly-rated and award-winning exclusive destination known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters in The Bahamas, and Isla Tropicale, a fan-favorite destination where island vibes and spectacular nature come together. Both destinations will receive enhancements in 2026.
Paradise Plaza
The Celebration Key Sun Portal, a radiant sun-shaped arch, serves as the entry point to Celebration Key and is a perfect photo taking moment. Just beyond the Sun Portal is Paradise Plaza where wayfinding and destination information helps guests choose how they want to spend their day.
The Suncastle
The 10-story Suncastle, adorned with five massive conch shells, is the centerpiece of all the fun at Celebration Key’s five portals. Two water slides, each over 350 feet long, invite guests to friendly competition as they weave through and around the Suncastle in a speedy race with exciting turns and flashes of light and color culminating in an exhilarating splashing photo finish.
Calypso Lagoon Aerial View
Calypso and Starfish Lagoons comprise the largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean, totaling over 275,000 square feet of refreshing bliss. Calypso Lagoon offers lively fun for those looking for an adult-friendly place to cool off while Starfish Lagoon offers families endless ways to have fun in the sun.
Calypso Lagoon’s DJ Island and Mingo’s Tropical Bar & Kitchen Swim Up Bar
At Calypso Lagoon, the adults-only section features DJ Island where guests can groove to the tunes and grab a refreshment at Mingo’s Tropical Bar & Kitchen, serving Bahamian favorites and featuring the world’s largest swim up bar with 166 in-water seats.
Over-the-Lagoon Super Villa
For the ultimate day in paradise with friends and family, Celebration Key’s 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 Supervillas available for reservations – two over the adult-friendly Calypso Lagoon and two located over the Starfish Lagoon for families. In addition, there are two Beach Supervillas located 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 well-appointed 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 and sturdy floating cabanas that promise fun for all ages and offer seating for eight people to relax around a table, with their feet in the water, under a shady canopy. Steps provide easy access to the freshwater lagoon.
Guppy Grotto Splash Pad
For toddlers and small children, the Guppy Grotto splash pad is a colorful coral-reef themed children’s water play area and shallow wade pool in Starfish Lagoon.
To read the full story, visit Carnival Cruise Line Gets Ready to ‘Unlock’ Paradise with Celebration Key.
