Celebration Key, Grand Bahama, Bahamas (Carnival)

Celebration Key is Carnival Cruise Line's exclusive destination on the south coast of Grand Bahama, opened on 19 July 2025 at a cost of USD 600 million. More about Celebration Key →

Aerial view of Celebration Key lagoon, beach and pier with two Carnival ships
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Ship schedule by month

October 2026 · from today · all times local (Eastern Time)

ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Cruise Line
Thu 22 Oct
Arrival08:00
Departure16:00
Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Cruise Line
Thu 22 Oct
Arrival08:00
Departure16:00
Carnival Pride
Carnival Cruise Line
Fri 23 Oct
Arrival07:00
Departure13:00
Carnival Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line
Fri 23 Oct
Arrival08:00
Departure16:00
Carnival Elation
Carnival Cruise Line
Fri 23 Oct
Arrival12:00
Departure18:00
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Cruise Line
Sat 24 Oct
Arrival09:00
Departure17:00
Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Line
Sat 24 Oct
Arrival09:00
Departure17:00
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Cruise Line
Sun 25 Oct
Arrival08:00
Departure16:00
Carnival Sunrise
Carnival Cruise Line
Sun 25 Oct
Arrival08:00
Departure16:00
Carnival Magic
Carnival Cruise Line
Mon 26 Oct
Arrival08:00
Departure16:00

Showing 10 of 21 calls in October

Cruise Ships in Celebration Key

Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Eastern Time)

Today · Thu 22 OctTypical
11,239 people in port
2 ships · ships alongside 08:00 – 16:00

1% quieter than a typical day in Celebration Key. Busiest 08:00 – 16:00, when all 2 ships are alongside.

Next 7 days

Quietest: Mon 26 Oct · busiest: Fri 23 Oct
  1. Thu
    22 Oct
    11.2kTypical
    2 ships
  2. Fri
    23 Oct
    13.1kBusy
    3 ships
  3. Sat
    24 Oct
    12.5kTypical
    2 ships
  4. Sun
    25 Oct
    8.2kLight
    2 ships
  5. Mon
    26 Oct
    5.1kQuiet
    1 ship
  6. Tue
    27 Oct
    7.1kLight
    2 ships
  7. Wed
    28 Oct
    8.3kLight
    2 ships

Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Celebration Key day.

Planning a day in Celebration Key?

The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.

See the Celebration Key cruise crowd calendar

Where is the Celebration Key cruise port?

Ships dock at a dedicated pier that takes two of Carnival's largest ships at once, with an extension for two more under construction. From the ship it's a 6–10 minute walk along the 2,200 ft, partly covered pier to Paradise Plaza, the entry portal with guest services and the shore-excursion desk; trams run around the destination.

Cruise port

Celebration Key pier has no map position yet.

Celebration Key Cruise Terminals

1 terminal

Celebration Key pier

Two-ship pier with a 2,200 ft walkway to Paradise Plaza; extension for two more ships under construction.

Not on the map yet

Parking at the Celebration Key cruise port

Port of call: cruise-passenger parking isn't needed.

Eating in Celebration Key

Food is served at cruise-line venues; some is included in the cruise fare and the rest is charged to your onboard account.

Destination

About Celebration Key

Celebration Key is Carnival Cruise Line's exclusive destination on the south coast of Grand Bahama, opened on 19 July 2025 at a cost of USD 600 million. It has a mile-long white-sand beach, the Caribbean's largest freshwater lagoons and five themed 'portals': Paradise Plaza, Starfish Lagoon, Calypso Lagoon, Lokono Cove (Bahamian shops) and the adults-only Pearl Cove Beach Club (extra fee). Ships dock at a dedicated pier that takes two large ships at once; Paradise Plaza is a 6–10 minute walk along the pier, and trams run around the site.

Time zone
Eastern Time
Currency
USD

Things to Do in Celebration Key

Starfish Lagoon pool with a blue sail shade and palm trees at Celebration Key, Grand Bahama
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Starfish Lagoon

Family lagoon with splash pad and sports courts.

The large turquoise Calypso Lagoon pool, lined with palms and buildings, at Celebration Key
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Calypso Lagoon

Adults-friendly lagoon with swim-up bar and swings.

Shaded white walkway with blue Lokono Cove banners at the Celebration Key shopping village
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Lokono Cove

Bahamian shops and duty-free retail.

Cruise Ships Visiting Celebration Key