Cruise guests love to visit a brand new destination, not only because it offers something different to explore and enjoy, but also for the inauguration and all the fanfare and situation.
When the Carnival Cruise officially opens its celebration this summer, passengers’ sailings on their first private destinations on the Grand Bahamas will enjoy an extra treat with special guests on board.
Cruise Line’s brand ambassador John Heald made the announcement in a short video on Monday, May 12, 2025 just weeks before planning his first visit.
“We have only a few months to celebrate the grand opening of the keys.” He said. “I will be cruising at Carnival, this is the first ship to call there, this is our President Christine [Duffy]. ”
“For those who ride on the Carnival Vision,” Hilde continues “You’ll see me there. I’m sure I’ll do some meetings and all sorts of pieces. We’ll be there to host your celebration. It’s absolutely great and I can’t wait to show you.”
first Carnival vision Sailing visit celebration keys are ship’s Leaving on July 12, 2025 From the port of Canada. The 8-night Southern Caribbean sailing sailboat is scheduled to visit Bonaire and Aruba first on Saturday, July 19, as a grand opening to celebrate the keys.
Heald’s announcement is unclear whether Carnival Cruise Line’s president Christine Duffy will sail Carnival vision Or, if she was to meet on the island with a boat for grand opening.
Given her time running one of the world’s largest and most popular cruise lines, Duffy is most likely to meet with the boat and guests when they arrive at their new destination on Saturday morning.
Carnival vision Day 1 will be the only ship to call on the celebration key, but Carnival conquest Will follow on July 20.
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Celebrating the expectations of the key
since Construction began in May 2022built excitement to celebrate the keys – this is the first exclusive destination designed for the Carnival cruise.
Different portals will embrace the tropical Bahamian atmosphere and inject it into the iconic fun of the carnival. Professional dining optionsadult area only Pearl Bay Beach Clubretail space, slides, children’s play area, beautiful beaches, and more, are all part of the destination.
Private villas, beach and water beds, cabins and other spaces are all available for guests to enjoy the kind of experience they need for each visit.


“All of these great private areas, with water slides, of course, a huge lagoon, and of course free beach chairs, and we’ll also serve you light lunches.” Hilder said.
Live music, games and more events are sure to bring great fun and may offer guests special events to make the most of their time on the Celebration Key.
However, Carnival Cruise Company has not overlooked the actual needs of guests visiting the island. Storage lockers are being planned For different parts of the developed area, guests can easily store their own items during the entertainment process.
So much excitement has been generated for the new destination that Phase 2 expansion has been planned. This will include a dock extension to accommodate other vessels, as well as other spaces to be developed.
Book one of them There are now over 140 itineraries to celebrate the key And prepare to visit the ultimate fun destination!