Private Event Forces Cancellation of Pearl Cove Reservations at Celebration Key
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Guests visiting Celebration Key on October 4, 2025 have had Pearl Cove Beach Club rentals cancelled and refunded.
Carnival Cruise Line has explained the cancellations as due to a private event, but without any further details.
The Pearl Cove Beach Club is the adults-only private area and requires extra fee access passes for interested guests.
Less than two weeks after opening, Carnival Cruise Line’s new private destination on Grand Bahama Island, Celebration Key, is already proving wildly popular. But is it too popular?
The cruise line has been reaching out to guests with select reservations for Saturday, October 4, 2025 with notifications that their rental choices will not be available.
“We’ve just been informed that, the Pearl Cove Beach Club area will be closed on 10/4/25 for a private event,” the email explains. “As a result, your reservation has been cancelled and a refund has been issued to your original form of payment.”
The nature of the “private event” has not been disclosed. On that Saturday, both Carnival Celebration and Carnival Glory are scheduled for visits.
It is possible the cruise line may be hosting a corporate or media event at that time, or else the space could have been fully rented by another company or organization, similar to a full-ship charter cruise. An event for the Carnival crew members could also be possible.
Carnival Cruise Line’s brand ambassador, John Heald, has confirmed the closure after being asked via his popular Facebook page.
“It is something that is taking place and I do apologize again for the inconvenience of this,” he said.
Initially guests had some concern that the cancellations might be due to overcrowding at the new destination, particularly as kinks in daily operations may yet need to be ironed out.
This is unlikely, however, as two ships are scheduled for Celebration Key on most days.
On Friday, September 12, there will be three ships in port for the first time – Carnival Pride, Carnival Elation, and Mardi Gras, with no word of any cancellations.
If overcrowding was already a concern, undoubtedly there would be multiple cancellations of different rental options on multiple days. As this has not been the case, a special event is far more likely.
This could raise concerns for guests with future cruises to the destination, however. If the cruise line regularly rents out space for non-cruise events, guests might not be able to enjoy every feature of Celebration Key on their visits.
Visiting the Pearl Cove Beach Club
The Pearl Cove Beach Club is Celebration Key’s exclusive, adults-only space for visitors ages 18 and older. Located on the west end of the destination, the club offers elevated luxury with a private beach, an 11,000-square foot infinity pool, a swim-up bar, and a relaxing, quiet vibe.
“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.
Access to the Pearl Cove Beach Club does require an extra fee of $79.99 per person, or $139.99 for an open bar pass option. Prices and availability can vary, of course.
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The “luxury daybed” referenced in the email cancellation is the least expensive private rental at the beach club, priced at $349.99 for a full-day rental that can accommodate four guests.
Guests can also rent standard cabanas with an open bar for $999.99 for up to four guests. These cabanas include concierge service and an all-day pass to the two Suncastle water slides.
All-Inclusive Super Villas are the most elite option at the Pearl Cove Beach Club for the super-pricey fee of $2,799.99, but they can accommodate 10 guests.
These rentals also include highly desirable amenities, such as hammocks, lockers, a dedicated concierge, an open bar, snacks, and waterslide passes.
Private Event Forces Cancellation of Pearl Cove Reservations at Celebration Key