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Carnival's Celebration Key Is Beautiful BUT Has One HUGE Problem! FULL TOUR & REVIEW!

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive tour of Celebration Key, Carnival's new private destination in the Bahamas. The video explores the various sections of the destination, including the Calypso Lagoon, which features an adult-oriented atmosphere, and the Starfish Lagoon, which is designed for families. The tour covers amenities such as the massive central lagoon, a giant sand castle with racing water slides, various shopping areas, and different seating options ranging from free beach chairs to premium cabanas and inflatable aqua bananas. The creator also examines the food situation, noting that while there are many dining venues, guests are limited to one complimentary meal via a dining credit, with most other food requiring out of pocket payment. A significant point of contention highlighted is that the onboard drink package does not apply at the destination, requiring guests to pay for beverages separately. The creator concludes that while the destination is visually stunning, well designed, and staffed by energetic crew members, the high number of upcharges and limited complimentary offerings create a sense of greediness that detracts from the overall experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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A Nibble
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Overall, I loved this new destination. The space itself is gorgeous and everything we saw was beautiful.

The two words I would use to describe Celebration Key are beautiful and greedy.

Why are we only limited to one free item? I love the fact that there are so many options for food, but only having one free meal included is a bit greedy in my opinion.

The drink package does not work here on Celebration Key. So, whatever drink package you paid for on the ship, it does not apply to the island.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring cash with you off the ship, as some shops only take cash and there are no ATMs on Celebration Key.
βœ“If you want less crowds, make the trek out to the far ends of the lagoons away from the center.
βœ“Plan your day using the map provided in your stateroom or at the giant map on the island.
βœ“Be aware that your onboard drink package does not work on the island; you must pay for all drinks out of pocket.
βœ“If you have a drink package, consider that you'll need to budget for drinks on the island.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the food and drink policies β€” Understand that you only get one complimentary food item and that drink packages don't work; budget accordingly.
Crowds and finding space β€” Go to the far ends of the lagoons for less crowded areas; the center gets busier.
Carrying belongings due to locker unavailability β€” Travel light or be prepared to carry your items until lockers become available.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Carnival's Celebration Key and what can you do there?
QWhat are the food and drink options and how does the complimentary lunch work?
QWhat are the costs and upcharges at Celebration Key?
QHow does the drink package work on the island?
QWhat is the best strategy for avoiding crowds?

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