Continuing its first cruise to the Western Caribbean, the brand new Carnival Celebration arrived on the Mahogany Bay Cruise Center for its maiden name on Thursday.
The name additionally marked the primary time the brand new Carnival Cruise Line vessel visited Honduras.
After getting into service with a transatlantic crossing in early November, the Celebration began its debut season on Nov. 21.
Following a particular christening ceremony in Miami, the LNG-powered kicked off a collection of week-long cruises to the Caribbean. After leaving Miami on Nov. 27, the ship’s present crusing additionally included the maiden visits to Mexico’s Cozumel and Costa Maya.
The 5,200-guest ship is now set to make common visits in Mahogany Bay as a part of its year-round schedule of Caribbean cruises.
Departing from PortMiami each Sunday, the itineraries additionally embody visits to ports within the Eastern Caribbean.
Developed by Carnival Corporation in partnership with an area businessman, the Mahogany Bay Cruise Center opened in 2009.
A preferred cruise vacation spot within the Western Caribbean, the power serves the island of Roatan, in Hondura’s Bay Islands.
In addition to a two-ship cruise pier, the cruise terminal presents a welcome middle together with a wide range of shops, together with two themed bars, a restaurant and a number of other outlets.
A chair elevate system takes visitors from the welcome middle to the Mahogany Beach, a 10-acre personal island that includes an 825-foot-long white-sand seaside with a seaside volleyball court docket and water sports activities alternatives.
Along with the brand new Celebration, the Carnival Pride additionally visited Mahogany Bay on Dec. 1. The vessel is presently providing a seven-night cruise to Mexico, Belize and Honduras departing from Tampa.
A 3rd ship, the Norwegian Breakaway, was additionally docked at a distinct cruise terminal in Roatan. The Norwegian Cruise Line vessel is presently providing week-long Western Caribbean cruises departing from New Orleans.