# Celebration Key

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/celebration-key

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

Photo: Jack Adamenko · [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carnival_Conquest_(ship,_2002)_docked_in_Celebration_Key_(February_2026).jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean)
- Description: Private port of call
- Port name: Celebration Key
- English name: Celebration Key
- Country: Bahamas
- Latitude / longitude: 26.57, -78.50

A cruise-exclusive resort port that Carnival Cruise Line opened in July 2025 on the eastern part of Grand Bahama, with an investment of about USD 600 million. This new beach-style private port features an approximately 1.6 km white-sand beach, one of the Caribbean's largest freshwater lagoons, and the world's largest sandcastle.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Climate: A tropical climate. Warm year-round with abundant sunshine. Hurricanes are possible from summer through autumn.
- Language: English
- Currency: US dollar (USD; equivalent to the Bahamian dollar)
- Best time to visit: December to April (dry season, warm year-round)

### Local food

Caribbean-style BBQ, seafood, tropical cocktails (beach food provided by the cruise line)

### Sights

- White-sand beach of about 1.6 km
- One of the Caribbean's largest freshwater lagoons (Starfish Lagoon)
- Sandcastle (world's largest sand castle) and pool swim-up bar
- Adults-only Pearl Cove Beach Club

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 24 °C / 75 °F | 14 °C / 58 °F |
| Feb | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 °C / 60 °F |
| Mar | 27 °C / 80 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F |
| Apr | 28 °C / 83 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F |
| May | 30 °C / 86 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F |
| Jun | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| Jul | 32 °C / 90 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F |
| Aug | 33 °C / 91 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F |
| Sep | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F |
| Oct | 30 °C / 85 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F |
| Nov | 27 °C / 81 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F |
| Dec | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 °C / 62 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: W PALM BEACH INTL AP · about 160 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: 2026-10-04

Checked: 2026-10-04

## Local prices for travelers

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 591 ml | BSD 2.49 | BSD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | BSD 6.00 | BSD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | BSD 15.00 | BSD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | BSD 5.00 | BSD | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

This port of call is operated by a cruise line or similar company. Prices inside the facility are set by the operator. Prices in the city of Nassau are given for reference. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: FPO
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated)

About 20 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-7n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – May 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05
- Ship: Mardi Gras
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Celebration Key › San Juan › +2 › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $584.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [4-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-4n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: May 2027 – Apr 2028
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03, 2028-04
- Ship: Mardi Gras
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 4 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Celebration Key › Nassau › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 4
- Amount: From $418.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-celebration-7n-miami)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – May 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: Carnival Celebration
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Miami → Miami
- Port: Miami › Celebration Key › Nassau › +2 › Miami
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $436.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-festivale-8n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Jun–Nov 2027
- Departure months: 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11
- Ship: Carnival Festivale
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 8 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Celebration Key › Aruba (Oranjestad) › +2 › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $894.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-festivale-6n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Jun–Oct 2027
- Departure months: 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10
- Ship: Carnival Festivale
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Celebration Key › Amber Cove › Grand Turk › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $1,162.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-vista-6n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Jan 2028
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-07, 2027-09, 2028-01
- Ship: Carnival Vista
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Celebration Key › Cozumel › Costa Maya › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $888.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Jan 2027
- Departure months: 2027-01
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) → Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
- Port: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) › Celebration Key › Amber Cove › +4 › Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: From £889.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: none (unverified)

## Links

### Official

- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/celebration-key)

### External sites and sources

- [carnival-news.com](https://www.carnival-news.com/2025/07/19/carnival-cruise-line-opens-600m-celebration-key-its-spectacular-new-exclusive-destination)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carnival_Conquest_(ship,_2002)_docked_in_Celebration_Key_(February_2026).jpg)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-7n-port-canaveral)
- [4-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-4n-port-canaveral)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-celebration-7n-miami)
- [8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-festivale-8n-port-canaveral)
- [6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-festivale-6n-port-canaveral)
- [6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-vista-6n-port-canaveral)
- [10-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- secondary: carnival-news.com — https://www.carnival-news.com/2025/07/19/carnival-cruise-line-opens-600m-celebration-key-its-spectacular-new-exclusive-destination
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/celebration-key