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Just Back from Celebration Key! Live Cruise Chat + First Impressions

Professor Melissa
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👁️ 3K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 1:08:51
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What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · SummerFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

My big beef with Celebration Key is the drinks and the fact that you get literally water.

Coco K is far superior to Celebration Key.

The food is very cafeteria food, but those of us that are in big groups or we have kids or people with mobility issues, it's definitely harder.

I would honestly prefer to go to Nassau and pay 65, 75 bucks a person to go to Breezes, which is all-inclusive.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Bring your own floaty for the pool.
✓Bring a credit card for purchases, as they don't take sail and sign cards in the gift shop.
✓If you have mobility issues or young kids, go as far back as possible to avoid crowds and find better food options.
✓Book water slides and cabanas in advance as they sell out.
✓Steer clear of the food hall soda machine area to avoid bees.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Mobility issues or traveling with young kids — Go as far back as possible to avoid crowds and find better food; use trams but expect long lines.
Food and drink options — Skip the food hall; walk to food trucks for better food; bring your own floaties and credit card.
Crowds and finding seating — Arrive early, book cabanas or water slides in advance, or go to less crowded areas like the back.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the first impressions of Celebration Key?
QIs Celebration Key worth visiting?
QHow does Celebration Key compare to other private islands like CocoCay?
QWhat are the issues with food, drinks, and crowds at Celebration Key?
QWhat advice is there for families or those with mobility issues visiting Celebration Key?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Rowan2½ Happy Bacon
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San Juan2 Sad Bacon
Top: El Yunque rainforest
Freeport2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

I just got back to the ship after a lovely day at Celebration Key and popped on live to share my first impressions (note: This was a Facebook live from Aug. 2). The full review video and blog post are coming soon, but here’s the authentic, slightly sun-kissed (okay, crispy) me with the real-time vibe check and yes… I was fighting with cruise Wi-Fi! Note that instant keywords don't work on YouTube, so here are links to the things mentioned: * Travel insurance for cruisers: https://www.profmelissa.com/travelinsurance * Free casino cruises: https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/casino * Booking takeover: https://www.profmelissa.com/takeover * Become a travel agent: https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️