Carnival Cruise Line is within the means of growing a significant new cruise vacation spot on the island of Grand Bahama, and now the corporate has revealed extra particulars on the challenge.
Carnival’s Celebration Key shall be that includes a retail vacation spot referred to as Lokono Cove, named by Grand Bahamian Deidre Ramhming, who despatched within the profitable title in an island-wide contest.
Lokono Cove will put Bahamian tradition within the highlight, with native music, sweeping murals painted by Bahamian artists and native bites.
The title Lokono means “the folks,” and comes from the Lucayans, the primary inhabitants of The Bahamas.
Lokono Cove may also be a the departure level for visitors who take shore excursions in Grand Bahama.
“Lokono Cove shall be a treasure trove – a spot for our visitors to immerse themselves within the spirit of The Bahamas and discover locally-inspired keepsakes, symbols of paradise they’ll share with family members, or cherish for themselves for years to return,” Duffy mentioned in an announcement obtained by Caribbean Journal. “Honoring the sweetness and tradition of the Bahamas is integral to our plans for Celebration Key, and that shall be on show all through Lokono Cove. It’s a particular honor that locals from Grand Bahama have contributed already in an impactful manner, giving this portal its title.”
The Lokono Cove announcement was made throughout this week’s Seatrade Cruise International convention in Miami Seaside, which is bringing collectively the worldwide cruise trade for every week of talks and conferences.
Carnival first introduced its plans for Celebration Key final yr. It’s planning to open the brand new cruise vacation spot in the summertime of 2025.
