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PHOTOS: Carnival shows off new 18+ Pearl Cove Beach Club

With the opening of Celebration Key one year away, Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled details about Pearl Cove Beach Club, its exclusive retreat that will offer a premium experience for guests 18 and older.

Additionally, Carnival opened reservations for shore excursions, supervillas, cabanas and daybeds for guests booked on cruises visiting Celebration Key beginning in July 2025.

Located in the western most point of Celebration Key, Pearl Cove Beach Club will feature a lush, secluded entry opening to views of the 11,000-square-foot private infinity pool with a large sun-shelf, water loungers and a swim-up bar.

Pink-striped sun umbrellas atop comfortable sun loungers and elegant daybeds line the pool area, while a DJ will play tropical lounge music setting the tone for lounging and socializing.  Just past the infinity pool is the dedicated, private beach with sun loungers, accompanied by beachside food and drink service. When looking for lunch or an afternoon snack, Pearl Cove Beach Club guests will find a well-appointed full-service restaurant with an elevated menu, bar and lounge with indoor and outdoor seating.

“Celebration Key will give our guests elevated options and experiences across its five portals and we’ve specifically designed Pearl Cove Beach Club as the perfect place for adults to lounge, unwind or relax in their own paradise,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Guests booked on cruises to Celebration Key can now start planning their day as we open reservations for Pearl Cove, along with daybeds, cabanas and our unique supervillas, as well as shore excursions that celebrate the culture and beauty of Grand Bahama.”

Reservations now open

Reservations for Pearl Cove Beach Club are now available through Jan. 2, 2026, and include three options: club access plus a welcome drink; club access plus open bar (maximum of 10 drinks); club access, all inclusive (open bar (maximum of 10 drinks) and food from the Pearl Cove restaurant).

For all guests spending the day at Celebration Key, Carnival is also opening reservations for eight types of villas, cabanas and daybeds, located in 14 zones across the destination, available for booking through Jan. 2, 2026.  The options include:

Daybeds and water daybeds: Located at Calypso Lagoon and Starfish Lagoon, daybeds provide plush lounging for two, with pillows, a canopy for shade and privacy curtains. Water daybeds include “cool” lounging for two on the sun-shelf at Calypso Lagoon.

Cabanas: Available at several locations surrounding Celebration Key’s freshwater lagoons that cater to adults or families, some close to the splash pad for easy supervision of the kids at play, cabanas provide comfortable seating for four guests, including a sofa, armchairs and two sun loungers, as well as a cooler with chilled water bottles, private locking cabinet and privacy curtains. Fresh fruit and snacks available upon arrival.

Over-the-Lagoon Cabanas: These cabanas are located on peninsulas that are over the Calypso and Starfish Lagoons. They feature the same functionality and features of the regular cabanas and add a private sun-shelf and ceiling fan.

Large Cabanas: Located around Calypso and Starfish Lagoons, the large cabanas accommodate groups of six. Amenities include four sun loungers with umbrellas, mini fridge stocked with water and soft drinks, locking cabinet, comfortable sofa, dining table with four seats, privacy curtains, ceiling fan, fresh fruit and snacks upon arrival, as well as lunch delivery.

AquaBanas: Comfortable and sturdy floating cabanas that are fun for all ages, in the family-friendly Starfish Lagoon, Aquabanas offer seating for eight people to relax around a table, with their feet in the water, under a shady canopy. Steps provide easy access to the freshwater lagoon.

Over-the-Lagoon Supervillas: The destination’s largest cabana offering, Supervillas accommodate 10 guests with plenty of comfortable sofa and armchair seating under shade. Amenities also include locking cabinets, dining table with eight chairs, mini fridge stocked with water and soft drinks, ceiling fans, hammocks, swing chairs, sun loungers, fresh fruit and snacks upon arrival as well as lunch delivery. These Supervillas also feature a dedicated sun-shelf with water loungers and a water slide into the lagoon. There are four Supervillas – two over the Calypso Lagoon (adult-friendly and adults only areas near the DJ booth and swim-up bar), and two located over the Starfish Lagoon for families.

Beach Supervillas:  Two Beach Supervillas are located at the family-friendly beach and two at the adults-only beach. Ten guests can enjoy a memorable beach day with a sofa, armchairs, hammocks and sun loungers. Amenities also include locking cabinets, dining table for eight, mini fridge stocked with water and soft drinks and cooling ceiling fans, along with fresh fruit and snacks upon arrival, as well as lunch delivery.

Guests looking to spend their day beyond Celebration Key can also choose from a variety of Carnival Adventures shore excursions now available for booking through May 2026. Various experiences allow guests to venture to other areas of beautiful Grand Bahama and offer a wide range of family, cultural and adventure activities, including a kayaking quest that immerses guests in the island’s natural beauty, a snorkeling safari, a tour of Grand Bahama by Jeep and a glass bottom boat experience.  Additional shore excursion offerings will be added in the coming months.

For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.