Carnival's New Exclusive Destination to
Feature Wide Range of Outlets and Cuisines
MIAMI, Sept. 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As it continues to reveal
what will be the premier exclusive cruise destination in the
Caribbean, Carnival Cruise
Line today shared a preview of the menu offerings across more
than 30 food and beverage outlets for Celebration Key when it
opens on Grand Bahama in
July 2025. The offerings include four
full-service restaurants, a food hall, nine food trucks, five snack
shacks, two counter-service kiosks, and 12 bars, serving local
Bahamian specialties, beachside favorites, seafood, barbeque, and a
number of other cuisines. Some of the outlets will include
complimentary lunch menu options as part of the destination's
"Island Eats" offering.
"Great food and beverage options are essential to the Carnival
experience, and we've designed Celebration Key with an array of
dining opportunities, whether our guests want a casual snack, a
quick meal or a full dining experience," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise
Line. "Just like there will be no shortage of ways to enjoy their
day in paradise, there will also be something for everyone to eat
and drink at Celebration Key."
Full-Service Restaurants and Food Hall
Located at Calypso Lagoon, Mingo's Tropical Bar & Kitchen is
a full-service restaurant offering waterfront dining, named after
The Bahamas' national bird, the
Flamingo. Mingo's serves up Bahamian favorites, including fried
fish and conch fritters, as well as a classic burgers, seafood,
tacos, steak, and sandwiches. The Mingo's bar will serve tropical
frozen drinks and cocktails. Located just outside the
restaurant, Mingo's Express food truck provides a casual option for
guests on the go. With self-ordering kiosks and shaded seating,
guests can grab a quick meal such as a hamburger, fish sandwich or
salad.
Guests will find slow-smoked meats at Surf N' Sauce BBQ &
Brews, a full-service dining spot also at Calypso Lagoon. Meats
will be prepared in an outdoor smoker and served with an array of
sauces and sides. At its full-service bar, guests can enjoy craft
beer from local Bahamian breweries.
At the family-friendly Starfish Lagoon, Gill's Grill, a
full-service restaurant and full bar, specializes in Caribbean seafood including seafood baskets,
local fish, lobster, steamed crab and shrimp, along with land-based
favorites such as chicken, burgers and kid's meals.
Also at Starfish Lagoon, the Captain's Galley Food Hall features
five outlets serving burgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza,
Mediterranean bowls, tacos and burritos. The food hall is
perfect for a quick lunch where everyone in the family will find
something they'll enjoy.
Food Trucks and More
Guests will find a variety of food trucks in both Calypso and
Starfish Lagoons. The food trucks will feature beachside
classics, like chicken sandwiches and burgers, as well as Bahamian
delights, like conch fritters. Convenient self-ordering kiosks will
make it easy to grab a bite. Additionally, snack shacks throughout
Celebration Key will provide refreshing beverages and grab-and-go
items, like hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps and salads.
Cool Off at Swim Up Bars or Relax at Swings Bar
At Calypso Lagoon, guests can swim up to one of the 100 seats at
the in-lagoon Long Necks Bar and enjoy a frozen drink, beer or
Bahamian cocktail, amid a lively atmosphere curated by a DJ. For
guests looking for a chill vibe at Calypso Lagoon, they can take a
seat on one of the 40 swings at Sunshine Swings Bar.
For those seeking a libation while cooling off in the Starfish
Lagoon, the Parrotfish Swim Up Bar features both in-water and
out-of-water seats and serves frozen cocktails and mocktails made
with tropical fruit juices.
Get an Energy Boost at 'Suncastle Grounds' or Sweeten the Day
at 'Yumshine Scoops'
Suncastle Grounds Coffee* in the Paradise Plaza welcome area
will be the place for guests to get their caffeine fix, serving
hot, cold and frozen coffees along with snacks. Yumshine Scoops*
will scoop up an array of ice cream flavors in Paradise Plaza,
offering guests a refreshing treat.
Pearl Cove Beach Club Restaurant, Bar and Swim Up Bar
Celebration Key's exclusive retreat for guests 18 and older,
Pearl Cove Beach Club, features a full-service restaurant* with an
elevated menu, bar and lounge. The infinity pool overlooking the
beach includes a swim up bar. Access to Pearl Cove Beach Club
includes three options for purchase: 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 lunch
from the Pearl Cove restaurant).
Introducing "Island Eats"
Carnival guests will enjoy an "Island Eats" offering where each
guest, utilizing their Sail & Sign card, may enjoy one
complimentary "Island Eats" meal at quick casual outlets, snack
shacks and food trucks across the destination or choose instead to
receive 25 percent off one entrée per person at the full-service
restaurants (excluding Pearl Cove Beach Club restaurant).
To see all itineraries that stop in Celebration Key, click
here. For additional information on Carnival Cruise
Line and to book a cruise vacation on Carnival, call
1-800-CARNIVAL, visit http://carnival.com, or contact your favorite
travel advisor or online travel site.
*does not participate in Island Eats
ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over
100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise
Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports
than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has
continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the
cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival
operates from 14 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as
seasonally from Europe and employs
more than 48,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.
Carnival's fleet of 27 ships reflects an exciting period of
growth that continues with the addition of seven ships through
2033: two ships joining in February
2025 when P&O Cruises Australia integrates into
Carnival; a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027
and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from
an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival's
next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination,
Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand
Bahama next summer.
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