PR Newswire·Jun 29, 2026, 9:30 AM ET

Carnival Corporation Completes New Pier Extension for Celebration Key in The Bahamas

Carnival Corporation completed the Celebration Key pier extension on Grand Bahama Island on June 29, 2026, adding two new berths to the original two.
The expansion enables Celebration Key to accommodate up to four ships simultaneously & welcome over 13,000 guests daily.
The project was delivered ahead of schedule & is projected to unlock roughly 200 additional ship calls & 700,000 extra guest arrivals annually.
Starting September 2026, three- & four-ship days will become routine at the destination, with Princess Cruises & AIDA joining the rotation later in 2026.
Celebration Key serves as a cornerstone of Carnival Corporation's Paradise Collection, currently visited by 20 Carnival Cruise Line ships from 10 U.S. homeports.
By its first anniversary on July 19, 2026, the destination had welcomed approximately 2.5 million guests, with projections reaching 3.5 million in year two.
An economic impact study projects the development will create over 2,500 direct Bahamian jobs, generate $3.2 billion in incremental government revenue, & contribute $9.7 billion to GDP over two decades.
The expansion reflects strong confidence in Grand Bahama & The Bahamas, supported by statements from Bahamian Tourism Minister Glenys Hanna Martin & Grand Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey.
Celebration Key is one of seven exclusive destinations within Carnival Corporation's Paradise Collection, which also includes locations in Half Moon Cay, Roatan, Dominican Republic, Cozumel, Turks & Caicos, & Princess Cays.