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Celebration Key

Celebration Key · Bahamas · View on map

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.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Celebration Key · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A tropical climate. Warm year-round with abundant sunshine. Hurricanes are possible from summer through autumn.
Climate
English
Language
US dollar (USD; equivalent to the Bahamian dollar)
Currency
December to April (dry season, warm year-round)
Best time to visit
Local food
Caribbean-style BBQseafoodtropical cocktails (beach food provided by the cruise line)
Sights
White-sand beach of about 1.6 kmOne of the Caribbean's largest freshwater lagoons (Starfish Lagoon)Sandcastle (world's largest sand castle) and pool swim-up barAdults-only Pearl Cove Beach Club

English text in preparation.

Monthly average high / low temperatures
24°
14°Jan
25°
16°Feb
27°
17°Mar
28°
20°Apr
30°
22°May
32°
24°Jun
32°
25°Jul
33°
25°Aug
32°
24°Sep
30°
23°Oct
27°
19°Nov
25°
16°Dec

Unit: °C · 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: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
BSD 2.49
Water 591 ml
BSD 6.00
Coffee
BSD 15.00
Inexpensive meal
BSD 5.00
Local beer

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

Getting there from Japan

FPO
Grand Bahama International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

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

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

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

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

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