{"id":2736,"date":"2023-08-29T06:06:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T06:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=2736"},"modified":"2023-09-01T12:44:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T12:44:31","slug":"carnival-announces-celebration-key-as-its-new-bahama-cruise-port-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/carnival-cruise-line\/carnival-announces-celebration-key-as-its-new-bahama-cruise-port-destination","title":{"rendered":"Carnival Announces \u2018Celebration Key\u2019 as Its New Bahama Cruise Port Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New destination Celebration Key has been announced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/carnival-cruise-lines\">Carnival Cruise Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Late September will see the launch of new itineraries calling on Grand Bahama.<\/p>\n<p>Its name reflects Carnival Cruise Line&#8217;s vision of the best Carnival and The Bahamas have to offer, and it is the first port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests. Two million guests will be able to visit the destination every year once it is completed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"articles-video text-center\"><iframe class=\"hide\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zjPuEe9kM2c\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>As Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy explained, \u201cWe are working closely with the Bahamas Government and the Grand Bahama Port Authority to ensure that we are showcasing Grand Bahama and its culture along with the kind of fun Carnival is known for.\u201d \u201cInvoking the natural beauty of Grand Bahama, Celebration Key will be a celebration of our guests&#8217; own making with a variety of experiences for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to a one-mile stretch of white-sand beach, Carnival&#8217;s Celebration Key will offer retail and food and beverage options for guests. 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