Carnival Cruise Line - Bookings Open for Celebration Key Itineraries

Unlock the Key to Paradise with a Cruise Featuring New Celebration Key

2025-26 Itineraries on the First 12 Carnival Ships from Eight Homeports Open For Sale Today

Carnival Cruise Line is set to embark on an exciting journey as it opens bookings for approximately 400 cruises to its newest exclusive destination, Celebration Key™ in The Bahamas. Starting with the inaugural calls in July 2025, eager travellers can now secure their spots on the first 12 Carnival ships, with sailings from eight homeports, promising a unique blend of Carnival fun and Bahamian beauty.

President of Carnival Cruise Line, Christine Duffy, shared her enthusiasm, emphasizing Celebration Key as the first port exclusively crafted for Carnival guests. With thousands already expressing interest, the July 2025 launch is anticipated to be a highlight, with Carnival working closely with the Bahamian Government and Grand Bahama community to create a premier cruise port destination in the Caribbean.

Situated on the south side of Grand Bahama Island, Celebration Key offers a diverse range of experiences, from a mile-long pristine beach to authentic Bahamian shopping and dining. The destination's focal point is its vast freshwater lagoons, providing recreational activities for families and adults alike. Carnival ships will dock at a nearby cruise pier, ensuring easy access for guests.

Grand Bahama's Minister, Hon. Ginger Moxie, expressed excitement about the island becoming a top entertainment and events destination, welcoming Carnival's guests for a warm and memorable vacation in 2025.

The 12 Carnival ships set to visit Celebration Key, each from various homeports, promise a variety of cruise experiences:

- From PortMiami: Carnival Celebration and Carnival Conquest

  • Carnival Celebration will sail seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from July 20, 2025.

  • Carnival Conquest will sail three- and four-day Bahamas sailings beginning July 18, 2025.

  • From Port Canaveral: Mardi Gras, Carnival Freedom and Carnival Glory

    • Mardi Gras will sail seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbeancruises from July 19, 2025; as well as one nine-day Eastern Caribbeansailing on October 30, 2025. In addition, Mardi Gras will sail two 14-day Transatlantic voyages: the first from Port Canaveral to Barcelona on Sept. 13, 2025 and the second from Barcelona to Port Canaveral on Oct. 16, 2025.

    • Carnival Freedom will sail four- and five- day Bahamas sailings beginning July 19, 2025.

    • Carnival Glory will sail three- and four-day Bahamas sailings from July 21, 2025.

  • From Galveston: Carnival Dream and Carnival Legend

    • Carnival Dream will offer eight-day Eastern Caribbean sailings from July 26, 2025.

    • Carnival Legend will feature Celebration Key on several 10-day Exotic Eastern Caribbean cruises.

  • From New Orleans: Carnival Liberty

    • Carnival Liberty will sail seven- and eight-day Eastern Caribbeanvoyages from July 20, 2025.

  • From Baltimore: Carnival Pride

    • Carnival Pride will set sail on seven-day Bahamas sailings from July 20, 2025, along with a 14-day Carnival Journeys Panama Canal cruise on Jan. 11, 2026.

  • From Jacksonville: Carnival Elation

    • From July 21, 2025, Carnival Elation will offer four- and five-day Bahamas cruises.

  • From Norfolk, Va.: Carnival Sunshine

    • Carnival Sunshine will sail six- and eight-day Bahamas cruises from October 18, 2025.

  • From Mobile, Ala.: Carnival Spirit

    • Carnival Spirit will offer six- and eight-day Bahamas cruises beginning Nov. 2, 2025.

Carnival plans to unveil over 100 additional itineraries on six more ships in the coming months.

As Carnival collaborates with the Government of The Bahamas and local leaders, the development of Celebration Key is expected to generate business and job opportunities for the community. Specifics on the phase one features and development timeline will be disclosed in the near future.

For those eager to secure their spot in this tropical paradise, more information on Carnival Cruise Line and booking details are available by calling 1-800-CARNIVAL (from within US), visiting the Carnival website, or reaching out to preferred travel agents or online travel sites. Carnival invites you to sail into a new era of cruise experiences at Celebration Key!

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