Grand Celebration Cruise Ship from Bahamas Paradise Cruises

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• Rebranding To Margaritaville at Sea
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• Margaritaville at Sea launches “Summer Sail-A-Bration” to unveil upgrades to Margaritaville at Sea...
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• Stellar Prime Restaurant (MAIN DINING ROOM) menu
• Carnival Paradise®
• Margaritaville at Sea's License to Chill Package Gives You Drinks, Other Perks

Bahamas-only cruises tend to be anywhere from two to five nights, and they visit a port or two in the Bahamas, as well as a private island (see below). The value for the amount you pay for your cruise on Grand Celebration is hard to beat. It is perfect for short getaways, birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor/bachelorette parties etc. Steakhouse/Seafood Restaurant (Admiral’s) – I normally don’t go into much detail about food since it is so subjective.

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Whether you stay in an Interior, Oceanview or the stunning Terrace Suites (some with a balcony) and accommodating up to four or five guests. Perks in this exclusive category include a mini-bar, priority debarkation and a spa tub. Feel rested on your queen-sized bed that can convert to twin beds and enjoy the living space.

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Adding to the jovial atmosphere is the music playing at the delightful al fresco bars. Let the many invigorating treatments offered at the spa relax your mind, body and soul or get your hair styled at the salon. One thing I liked was after checking in, you can book shore excursions, dinner reservations, and drink packages right in the terminal while you wait for the ship to begin boarding. The cruise is usually around $150 or less for a 2-night/3-day jaunt to the Bahamas.

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Dinner only had a few options (pizza, pasta etc) so you will want to eat in the main dining room or specialty restaurant at night. Grand Celebration offers two night cruises to Freeport, Bahamas from West Palm Beach. You can either take the two night cruise, or you can get off the ship when you reach the Bahamas and stay in a resort for a few nights. Once your stay is done at the resort, you take a one night cruise back to West Palm Beach. “Paradise” is more than the name of our ship — it’s a state of mind.

Enjoy a selection of breakfast foods or ask our chefs to customize an omelet. Come back and mix it up with dishes from our salad, pasta, or carving stations, as well as made to order pizza! Stay up for our late-night buffet, serving Mediterranean mezze on the first night and Mexican favorites the second.

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I had a travel agent write to me saying how impressed they were with the ship after following along on my journey. The actual visit to the Bahamas is short—you only have from the time the ship docks in the morning til you have to be back on board again in the afternoon—but sometimes, that’s all you need for a total reset. You’ll sail back into port the next day feeling like you got a nice break from reality for a bit. 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. 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.

Stellar Prime Restaurant (MAIN DINING ROOM) menu

Grand Celebration itinerary program was based on 2-night / 3-day Bahamas cruises leaving from Palm Beach (Riviera Beach) Florida. The ship offered mini-cruises to Bahamas (Freeport) 3 or 4 times a week. Sadly, in January 2021 the vessel was beached and scrapped at Alang India. In the evenings, Plunge Grill transforms into "Rock Grill" - interactive cooking, alfresco dining experience with full bar service available for dinner on Lido Deck. Passengers can cook their meats tableside on lava rock natural gas mobile grills.

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The main draws, however, are the beaches and bright blue waters, which offer plenty of places to snorkel and scuba dive or to work on your tan while sipping a cocktail or two. Their proximity to Florida makes them quick, easy and affordable to reach by ship, whether for a quick overnight trip or a call as part of a longer voyage. Before my cruise, I had someone ask me if I had to attend a timeshare presentation once onboard. Throughout my entire cruise, I didn’t see or hear one thing about timeshares, it was just like every other cruise I’ve taken (just shorter).

With Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line out of West Palm Beach, Florida, you don’t have to. If you have never cruised, there are some things you can reasonably expect on Carnival, Norwegian, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Princess, MSC, and Disney. Having been on all 7, I would expect a certain process at the port and to be well documented with a list of rules and expectations that many guests don’t even bother reading before I head to the port. The Drink Package – typically not something I would use but it was convenient and the pricing was not horrible.

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Experience international wine tasting on-board with R&B, Blues, Latin and classic rock music at this intimate jazz club. It was not anything close to what I would’ve expected and I would be horrified if I sent a client, a friend, a family member, or even an enemy on this. I felt transported away from the rest of the ship’s environment when we went to dinner and I needed that. In the common areas, there’s a clear scheme to bring it in line with Margaritaville name and vision which surely includes fixtures, furnishings, and signage.

We were surprised to learn on our 2022 sailing that the Margaritaville at Sea appeal goes far beyond Parrotheads, as Jimmy Buffett's fans are called. Nearly 60% of the passengers on a typical Margaritaville at Sea sailing are taking their first cruise ever, we were told, and the vast majority of them have only a passing knowledge of Buffett. We noticed this particularly during the evening show, a jukebox musical of Buffett hits written by Jimmy himself. While some passengers enthusiastically sang along, fins up, other people smiled and tapped their toes, but clearly didn't know the words. When you choose to apply (and are approved) for a new credit card through our site, we may receive compensation from our partners, and this may impact how or where these products appear.

Amenities include a TV, desk, a private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, storage space, and a large window with gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea. This one will put you over $800 in a guaranteed oceanview cabin for 2 but you also won’t have to purchase a single excursion, get an extra day, and plenty of free dining options to suit most dietary needs. To be honest, I had no idea that this was the last sailing under the Bahamas Paradise brand and I was not even supposed to be on this sailing.

Being able to purchase a 10 drink ticket package for $75 feels very fair for a couple where one might not drink more than 1 or 2 drinks. Some cruises force you to buy a package for every adult in the room which can be costly and unnecessary. The game room above the roped off area of the pool deck also had its own roped off area and half of the games had “needs repair” signs on them.

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line weddings are package deals requiring at least 8 booked staterooms (at double occupancy) accommodating 16 full-paying passengers. For detailed information, and package prices follow the above link. Passengers can sign up for FREE "Par-A-Dice Casino Players Card", which allows collecting and redeeming gaming points. Points can be used toward slots, as well as for onboard dining, shopping, spa treatments, also on shore excursions. The company offers a wide variety of beach activities, land tours/excursions and "cruise and resort" deals in The Bamahas. In March 2023, Margaritaville at Sea introduced the industry's first seasonal pass "Ultimate Paradise Pass".

The new program was introduced on Grand Celebration (Sept 2018) and on Grand Classica (since January 2019). Each cruise passenger can bring (complimentary) 2 pieces of luggage, but not exceeding 50 pounds (22,7 kg) per piece. Overweight luggage is charged USD 25 per bag (automatically charged to onboard accounts). In mid-November 2020 was unofficially announced that the ship Grand Celebration had been sold for scrap metal (for an undisclosed sale price). The vessel left Freeport Bahamas on November 15th, allegedly heading to India's Alang Shipbreaking Yard (world's largest), with estimated arrival on January 3rd, 2021. On January 2nd, the 34-year-old liner arrived and anchored off Alang, and on January 14th was beached for scrapping.

They also offer regular deals and promotions like flash sales (I’ve seen $59 per person, per night!) and even “kids sail free” promos (they have three separate kids clubs onboard). They also offer perks for solo cruisers, so don’t write off the cruise if you can’t find a travel buddy or if you just need a little “me” time. Grand Celebration is perfect for short and popular getaway sailings. Delicious culinary offerings at a variety of dining venues are sure to keep your taste buds satisfied, including a beautiful main restaurant serving all your favorites.