--- title: "08:38 ET CELEBRATION KEY Celebrating the first anniversary, welcoming 2.4 million visitors" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293474862.md" description: "Carnival Cruise Line's exclusive destination in the Bahamas, Celebration Key, will celebrate its first anniversary on July 19, 2026, having welcomed 2.4 million guests during this period. The resort's first year of operation has been fruitful, offering services such as water slides, local cuisine, and cultural experiences, and it has become the world's first project to receive sensory inclusivity certification, creating economic opportunities and community connections in the area" datetime: "2026-07-22T12:39:10.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/293474862.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293474862.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/293474862.md) --- # 08:38 ET CELEBRATION KEY Celebrating the first anniversary, welcoming 2.4 million visitors _Carnival Cruise Line's exclusive destination on Grand Bahama Island creates unforgettable memories and lasting contributions, shining towards its first anniversary_ , /PR Newswire/ -- Celebration Key is Carnival Cruise Line's exclusive destination on Grand Bahama Island, which has welcomed 2.4 million guests since its opening on July 19, 2025, and will celebrate its first anniversary on July 19, 2026 (Sunday). This resort aims to showcase the natural beauty of Grand Bahama Island and the cultural heritage of the Bahamas, allowing guests to experience the island's unique charm while enjoying Carnival's signature joyful atmosphere. This milestone witnesses the fruitful achievements of the first year, marked by guests' lasting memories, meaningful community partnerships, and the economic opportunities created for Grand Bahama Island, heralding a brilliant beginning. In just one year of operation, Celebration Key has created extraordinary experiences and immersive cultural memories for guests onshore: - **Over 500,000 thrill-seeking tourists** have raced down the resort's signature water slides. - **More than 400,000 sweet treats**, warmly presented by the popular Bahamian food truck Mini Donut King. - **Over 100,000 refreshing Piña Coladas**, bringing waves of cool delight to island guests. - **Hundreds of lively Junkanoo parades**, directly showcasing the vibrant energy and music of the Bahamas to travelers. Celebration Key has also made history by partnering with KultureCity to become the world's first cruise destination to receive Sensory Inclusive Certification, reaffirming Carnival's steadfast commitment to providing warm and inclusive experiences for all guests. Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, said: "We have created a unique experience at Celebration Key. We are dedicated to weaving unforgettable memories for our guests, and this destination has already achieved this for over 2 million people in its first year. We are honored to witness these touching moments while leaving a sincere and lasting mark on the local community. Looking ahead, we are excited to build on this momentum, create new offerings for our guests, and deepen our commitment to Grand Bahama Island and its people." Celebration Key not only enriches guest experiences but also injects significant economic opportunities into Grand Bahama Island. This destination provides approximately 1,000 local jobs year-round and consistently prioritizes partnerships with Bahamian entrepreneurs and businesses. Today, over 80% of the dining and retail outlets at Celebration Key are operated by locals, including Bahama Mama Seafood Pit, Flipping Fritters, and Mini Donut King To celebrate this milestone, the destination is presenting a full day of vibrant festivities for guests visiting on the Carnival Conquest and Carnival Freedom. The celebrations are rich and diverse, including a unique birthday-themed Jaccanu performance, interactive treasure hunts, and a giant birthday cake displayed at the entrance to welcome guests and commemorate the day, fully showcasing the iconic exuberance, endless joy, and Bahamian charm of Celebration Key's first year. This anniversary celebration also coincides with Carnival Corporation expanding its "Less Left Over" food waste reduction strategy to the Bahamas. The Carnival Freedom and Carnival Conquest cruise ships under Carnival Cruise Line have completed the first food donation of the program locally, transferring prepared but uneaten meals to community organizations on Grand Bahama Island. For more details about Carnival Cruise Line or to book a cruise vacation, you can call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit carnival.com, or contact your preferred travel advisor or online travel platform. **About CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE** Carnival Cruise Line is a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), which is the largest cruise company in the world, with a fleet that sails to over 800 ports and destinations globally. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line takes pride in being known as the "American Cruise Line," carrying the most American passengers and serving the most U.S. homeports. Carnival transports over 6 million guests annually and became the first cruise company in the industry to accumulate over 100 million passengers in 2023. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. homeports and 2 Australian homeports, while also operating seasonally in Europe, welcoming over 95,000 guests on board daily throughout the year and employing over 50,000 team members from 120 different nationalities. Since its establishment in 1972, Carnival has continuously innovated the cruise industry and promoted cruise vacations as an affordable and fun way to travel. The Carnival fleet currently consists of 29 ships and is in an exciting growth phase, with plans to add 5 new ships by 2033: the fourth and fifth Excel-class ships are scheduled to enter service in 2027 and 2028, respectively; followed by 3 ships from a newly developed innovative class. Carnival's latest guest service is its newly constructed exclusive destination—Celebration Key, located on Grand Bahama Island, which will debut in 2025 and be included in the company's Paradise Caribbean Treasures series Carnival Cruise Line ### Related Stocks - [CCL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CCL.US.md) - [CCL.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CCL.UK.md) - [CUK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CUK.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Holland America Line opens bookings for Zuiderdam post-renovation Europe cruises](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294385161.md) - [Carnival (CCL) Stock Still Trades At A Discount To Fair Value](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293846905.md) - [Royal Caribbean Intl President & CEO Michael W. 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