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Throw back a few drinks with your loved ones as you enjoy the live performance band for the evening. Experience international wine tasting on-board with R&B, Blues, Latin and classic rock music at this intimate jazz club. Vibe is a full arcade room with interactive games and a 6-foot basketball shooting contest game, with plenty of space for our adolescent cruisers to meet new friends and hangout. If you're looking for a great outdoor party then join us at the Dancing Martian above the pool for the Ultimate Glow Party. Our DJ kicks this party in high gear with pulsating dance music and light show.
Palm Beach
In August, the company and its crew members reached an $875,000 settlement for back pay after crew members had been required to work without pay for months. This 47,262-ton vessel paved the way for the company’s subsequent success. The life of the Grand Celebration has come to an end as the ship is being scrapped in India, where she arrived in January.
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In April 2018, Grand Classica (fka Costa neoClassica/now Margaritaville Paradise) joined MS Grand Celebration as the 2nd ship in the fleet of the Florida-based company Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. Carnival Celebration's sisterships (Holiday-class CCL boats) were MS Jubilee (1986-built/2017-scrapped) and MS Holiday/CMV Magellan (1985-built/2021-scrapped). In mid-November 2020 was unofficially announced that the ship Grand Celebration has been sold for scrap metal (for an undisclosed sale price).
Grand Celebration staterooms review, floor plans, photos
However, keep in mind that the ship is mainly used as a means of transportation to the Bahamas. If you're a fan of the latest in high-tech stage productions or you just can't do without bumper cars and ropes courses, this ship probably isn't your best option. The vessel ("MS Celebration"/ aka "Carnival Celebration") was launched on August 9, 1986, delivered to CCL-Carnival Cruise Lines (shipowner) in February 1987 and started its Inaugural Cruise on March 14, 1987. Latitude is an a la carte priced, counter-style cafe bar/patisserie located in the corner of Ocean View Buffet.
Island Time
MS Grand Celebration itinerary program was based on 2-night / 3-day Bahamas cruises leaving roundtrip from Palm Beach (Riviera Beach) Florida USA. The regularly scheduled Florida to Bahamas cruises were initially to Freeport and later to Nassau. The vessel was the only one at the Riviera Beach port, and also the largest ever homeported there.
Port commissioners signed the agreement with the new shipowner (Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line) on December 15, 2016. With LOA length 223 m (733 ft), Grand Celebration was the max-sized vessel that Port Palm Beach can handle. Since Hurricane Matthew (September-October 2016) damaged Freeport, the cruise ship was diverted to Bimini Islands but resumed calling on Freeport on January 3, 2017. MS Grand Celebration was operated under charter (leased) by the Bahamas-based company "Paradise Cruise Line Operator Ltd" (formerly "Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line"), that changed ownership on December 22, 2016. Among the new company's owners are Kevin Sheehan, former CEO and President of NCLH ("Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings"), who resigned NCL in January 2015.
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line chartered Grand Classica ship to house workers in New Orleans
Guests can also enjoy classic pub games such as pool, darts, skee-ball and vintage arcade games. Grand Celebration will unveil its newly developed Crow’s Nest Sports Bar & Grill in March. In the morning, guests can indulge in chocolate croissants, Viennese pastries, muffins and quiche. Throughout the day, the Grand Café will offer delectable sweet treats, including delicious homemade gelato, sorbet, cakes, tarts, cupcakes and chocolate truffles. “While this year has been extremely difficult for all cruise lines, we have the utmost confidence in BPCL being able to once again set sail out of our port and resume its two-day voyages to Grand Bahama Island,” she said. Many of the 500 crew members of the Grand Celebration, which sails between Port of Palm Beach and Freeport, were kept aboard after the U.S. government halted cruises nationwide in March.
Decks and Cabins
Extend your vacation on land and stay at your choice of three gorgeous partner resorts on Grand Bahama Island for an all-inclusive experience. If you've never cruised but want to see what it's all about, a Grand Celebration sailing is an ideal way to test the waters (pun intended). You can experience cruise life for two days at a fair price, which means that you won't have invested a ridiculous amount of time or money in something you aren't even sure you'll like. In September 2017, the Grand Celebration, the ship was chartered by FEMA (USA's "Federal Emergency Management Agency") as a hotel ship for the US National Guard.
Carnival Cruise Line Announce New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Destination Will Be Called “Celebration Key™” - Carnival-News.com
Carnival Cruise Line Announce New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Destination Will Be Called “Celebration Key™”.
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On November 22, the ship's AIS reported as next destination PORT LOUIS (Mauritius Island) where it arrived and docked on December 30, at 6 am. Often cruise lines offer special rates that cannot be displayed to the general public. By registering with Cruise.com you will be able to view these special rates and offers. Come experience the ship's sizzling hotspot for an unleashed surge of nightlife fun.
In addition to the live performances, the theater lounge is also used for movies. The MV Grand Celebration is equipped with many luxuries in food, spa and entertainment services. Savor the choices in dining and food with two five-star dining options, or a full buffet.
These suites come in three categories – the Terrace Suites, Deluxe Terrace Suites, and Grand Terrace Suites – all stylishly furnished, boasting ample lounge room, and featuring a scenic balcony. This room category comes with a host of perks, including priority debarkation, a minibar, and a deep spa tub. Whether you are at a fun party under the stars, watching a fabulous Las Vegas-style show, singing along at the piano bar or enjoying your favorite drink at one of the many bars and lounges, something special will provide a fabulous time.
On November 22, Celebration was removed from Costa's website and all bookings canceled - with either full refunds or rebooking on other Costa ships. On December 23 was revealed the new shipowner - Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (new company brand). The Inaugural Cruise for Bahamas Paradise started on February 3, 2015 (out of homeport Palm Beach FL). The Terrace Suites are our most popular staterooms, and it isn’t hard to see why. Privately tucked away on Deck 11, you’ll find only 14 of them four decks above the other staterooms.
