The single most-photographed spot at Celebration Key: an adults-only infinity pool with in-pool loungers that visually spills into the turquoise Bahamian sea, plus a private beach, swim-up bar and an elevated restaurant. It's the marquee on-island indulgence and capacity is capped, so it sells out -- reserve before you sail. Reviewers who go most often regret NOT buying a drinks-included tier, so price that in up front.
What to expect
You'll arrive at Pearl Cove to find an adults-only sanctuary: an infinity pool with in-pool loungers that visually dissolves into turquoise Bahamian water, backed by a private beach and a swim-up bar. After settling in, many guests rotate between the pool's shaded loungers, the beach, and the elevated Pearl Cove Restaurant (included at the all-inclusive tier). The signature move is swimming up to the bar for a drink, then watching the ocean horizon from your lounger as the pool edge seems to vanish into the sea. By late afternoon, the crowd thins enough to genuinely feel like your own private island.
No independent equivalent and no book-direct discount: Pearl Cove is gated inside Carnival's own private island, so Carnival is the only seller -- the price is the price. If you only want a beach/pool day, an off-pier Grand Bahama resort pass (e.g. Taino Beach) runs ~$55-65/person, but that means leaving the pier and giving up the infinity-pool icon. (Note: access starts at $79.99, not the $99.99 sometimes quoted.)
Good to know
Book your tier (day access, open bar, or all-inclusive) before you sail—capacity caps daily and it sells out. Plan a 5–6 hour visit within your port window, leaving 90 minutes before all-aboard to account for security re-entry; access is gated inside Carnival's private island, so transport is direct from the pier. Reviewers most often regret not purchasing the drinks-included tier upfront, so price that into your decision. Bring sunscreen, a cover-up, and reef-safe lotion; the infinity pool and private beach mean you'll spend nearly your entire port day in or beside the water.