Carnival Cruise Line Unveils Celebration Key: A Culinary Paradise Opening Summer 2025

Mingo’s Tropical Bar & Kitchen is one of more than 30 dining and beverage outlets Carnival Cruise Line guests will enjoy at Celebration Key when the new destination opens on Grand Bahama in July 2025.

Carnival Cruise Line is set to launch Celebration Key, its exclusive cruise destination on Grand Bahama, in July 2025. Guests can look forward to over 30 food and beverage outlets featuring a diverse range of cuisines. The offerings will include four full-service restaurants, a food hall, nine food trucks, five snack shacks, two kiosks, and 12 bars, serving local Bahamian specialties, seafood, barbecue, and other beachside favorites.

President Christine Duffy emphasized the importance of food and beverage options in enhancing the Carnival experience. “Whether our guests want a casual snack, a quick meal, or a full dining experience,” she noted, “there will be something for everyone at Celebration Key.”

Dining Highlights

At Calypso Lagoon, Mingo’s Tropical Bar & Kitchen offers waterfront dining with Bahamian classics like fried fish and conch fritters, alongside burgers and seafood. For a quicker option, Mingo’s Express food truck serves up casual fare, including hamburgers and salads.

Surf N’ Sauce BBQ & Brews specializes in slow-smoked meats with a selection of sauces, while Gill’s Grill at family-friendly Starfish Lagoon focuses on Caribbean seafood and comfort foods. The Captain’s Galley Food Hall features multiple outlets catering to diverse tastes with favorites like pizza, tacos, and chicken sandwiches.

Casual Eats and Bars

For a laid-back vibe, guests can enjoy various food trucks around Calypso and Starfish Lagoons, offering both beachside classics and Bahamian delights. Snack shacks will also provide grab-and-go refreshments, including sandwiches and salads.

Celebration Key will feature lively swim-up bars such as the Long Necks Bar and Parrotfish Swim Up Bar, serving tropical cocktails and mocktails. Guests can relax at Sunshine Swings Bar, where swings offer a unique seating option.

Unique Offerings

The exclusive Pearl Cove Beach Club caters to adults with an elevated dining menu and access to an infinity pool with a swim-up bar. Different access packages available include welcome drinks and open bar options.

Additionally, the destination will introduce “Island Eats,” allowing guests to enjoy one complimentary meal at select outlets using their Sail & Sign card or receive a discount at full-service restaurants.

For further details on itineraries that include Celebration Key, visit carnival.com or contact your travel advisor.

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