The Carnival Vista has arrived in Celebration Key, marking the first cruise ship to reach the new private island destination.
An opening ceremony was attended by Carnival Cruise Line’s President Cristine Duffy, Carnival Corporation’s CEO Josh Weinstein, and other executives.
Celebration Key, designed to accommodate 20 Carnival ships from 20 U.S. homeports, aims to welcome one million guests in 2025.
Features of the destination include the largest freshwater lagoon in the Caribbean and the largest sandcastle in the world, alongside bars and restaurants.
Over 1,200 Bahamians have been employed to help build and operate Celebration Key, which is expected to contribute economically to Grand Bahama.
Cristine Duffy shared, “You can imagine the resources and support that it took to bring this property to life. All of us at Carnival are proud to have hired over 1,200 Bahamians to help build and now operate Celebration Key.”
