09/06/2026
๐๏ธ Another of my families just left Celebration Key yesterday โ the biggest private island destination project Carnival has ever built, opened July 2025. ๐ข
It's five distinct areas, and most people only ever see two:
๐ฐ Paradise Plaza โ the hub, 10-story Suncastle, Junkanoo parade
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Starfish Lagoon โ family side: shallow pool, splash pad, beach
๐ Calypso Lagoon โ live DJ, huge swim-up bar, high energy
๐จ Lokono Cove โ Bahamian artists and local vendors
๐ฅ Pearl Cove โ the upscale beach club (extra charge)
The thing worth knowing: Calypso used to be the adults-only lagoon. In September 2025 Carnival opened its daybeds to ages 13+, which makes Pearl Cove the only genuinely adults-only spot on the island now. ๐ธ
So the question isn't "is Pearl Cove worth it" โ it's what kind of day you want. Calypso is a party. Pearl Cove is quiet. Neither is wrong. ๐
Which one are you? ๐
๐ฒ Planning a Celebration Key day? I'll map it to your crew โ www.psfamilyvacationsbygreg.com/