Top 5 Exclusive Destinations to Discover on a Carnival Cruise

Voted Best Cruise Line For Families, a Carnival cruise has fun onboard and ashore for the whole familyto enjoy.On this cruise vacation,your clients can discovergreat destinations with just the sights andvibes they’re looking for, includingcruising to exclusive destinations that comewith all the goodies—from white-sandy beaches, and turquoise waters, to exciting shore excursions like snorkeling,horseback riding, kayaking, and more. And let's not forget the delicious food, tropical cocktails, andprivate cabanas where you can kick back and relax.All this and more can be enjoyed on a variety ofsailings to Celebration Key, a new destination exclusive for carnival guests, as well as other privatedestinations, includingHalf Moon Cay, Princess Cays, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, and Mahogany Ba

Celebration Key is a new destination, exclusively for Carnival guests, opening in July 2025. Nestled on the south side of Grand Bahama Island, it’s perfect for adults, families with kids... everybody who is looking for the ultimate tropical paradise and a variety of experiences.What your clients will find there is just like Carnival’s onboard vibe that folks love. When their ship pulls up, the vacation possibilities are expanded with unique island-style fun, relaxation, and adventure spread across 65 acres and five “portals” for them to explore. Each portal features unforgettable experiences, like a mile-long white sand beach, the largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean†, localBahamian flavors, a private beach club, excursions, and more.Celebration Key is included as a destination on over 500 Carnival sailings, aboard 18 Carnival ships, from 10 homeports across the U.S

Paradise Plaza™is yourWelcome Portal. With the iconic Suncastle ahead and Caribbean music filling the air, this is your picturesque departure point to all things Celebration Key. Froms hopping and cabana rentals to water sports, shore excursions, and more—your adventure begins here.

Calypso Lagoon™ is designed for adults looking for a lively and social atmosphere.Guests can relax at the beach, try a lounger by the lagoon, hang at a bar (where all theseats are swings), and more. There are great dining options, with two full-servicerestaurants serving a variety of cuisines. There’s also an adults-only area, with aswim-up bar near the DJ’s Island, and exclusive beach access

Starfish Lagoon™is the family-friendly portal,with something fun for everyone!It features the largest freshwater lagoon in the Caribbean, a swim-up bar, dual racing waterslides, a splash pad and shallow pool for kids, food trucks, restaurants, and a dedicated beach area with a variety of cabanas and villas

Pearl Cove Beach Club™ is Celebration Key’s adults-only area, and it takes luxury to the next level. This exclusive spot features a private beach and a stunning infinity pool over looking the best views of Bahamian waters. The great choices continue with elevated dining to savor—with poolside or beachfront service.Since you’re already daydreaming—we can tell—imagine an oasis where the details are taken care of, right down to the lounge chairs perfectly placed below the palm trees

When cruise pros dig a little deeper into The Bahamas’ 700+ islands, they find hidden gems like Half Moon Cay.This one’s a private island, and everyone is welcome here. Book your clients on a Carnival cruise to Half MoonCay and from their first step in the sand, your clients will understand why it’s anything but a typical destination.Here they can cozy up and lounge with someone special in a clamshell, or a shady hideaway for two–and for more private stretch-out space, there are cabanas and villas to rent.Relaxing is encouraged at Half Moon Cay... but against this pristine backdrop, there’s still so much to do! Play in turquoise seas, ride horseback on powdery white sand, or gently paddle a kayak through acres of protected lagoon, encountering silky-smooth stingrays and so much more.This island is a little off the typical cruise path but isn’t a complete mystery—after all, Half Moon Cay was named Best Private Island by Porthole Cruise Magazine for 20 straight year

Cruise to Princess Cays and your clients will come ashore in Love Boat Marina—a sign that this private resort on Eleuthera, Bahamas was designed to be classic cruising perfection, with an island’s worth of vacation fun and amenities. Your clients will find a BBQ pit already fired up for lunch, and a supervised kids’ area ready to receive the little ones. Somewhere among the palm trees they might spy the exclusive adult-only retreat. By now it’s clear that Princess Cays is good for more than just a beach day, but they can plan on fitting one in any way—this wouldn’t be a prime cruise destination without great things to do, and great ways to get wet, like swimming, kayaking, and sailing

Lokono Cove™ is a colourful showcase of Bahamian culture and shopping with an authenticity that extends from the name to the diverse products offered for sale.Among the kiosks, stores, and straw market, this portal-named for Grand Bahama’s earliest settlers, the peaceful Lucayans, features several highlights. These include local artist exhibitions, a mural wall, live music performances... plus artisanal goods made by Bahamian vendors, so your clients can bring home a piece of paradise or a gift with a great story behind it. And if they're seeking some sparkle, get ready for duty-free jewelry and diamond shopping.

Discovering new sights is one of the beauties of travel, and that couldn't be truer when it comes to Amber Cove®, Dominican Republic. In this world full of information on just about everything, Amber Cove is a throwback—it’s the kind of quiet little spot your clients won’t find on most maps. But they will find it—brimming with bars and pools, plus opportunities for lounging and shopping—to be the gateway to island paradise, Dominican-style.Whether your clients are looking for a day at the beach, some Dominican Republic adventure, or just a little poolside me-time, Amber Cove is just the ticket.

Close your eyes and picture paradise that is exactly how Grand Turk looks! The moment your client's cruise ship pulls into port they're met with gorgeous turquoise water and an enchanted island outpost dotted with old windmills, grassy trails, picture-perfect beaches and more

On a Cruise to Mahogany Bay your clients will feel like they won the island lottery. With silky sand beaches and diamond-clear seas, the island of Roatan is one of the Caribbean’s hidden gems. And there’s no better way to experience this natural paradise than on a cruise to Honduras. The largest of Honduras’s Bay Islands is a real beauty, built on a backbone of volcanic rock and ringed by the world’s second-largest coral reef. Carnival cruises to Roatan promise superb diving and fishing, plus totally swoon-worthy beaches