As America’s Cruise Line, it solely is sensible for Carnival to sponsor probably the most essential annual traditions in America: The well-known New Yr’s Eve celebration in Occasions Sq..
Not solely will Carnival function the official cruise line sponsor for Occasions Sq. New Yr’s Eve, however the cruise line can even function the on-site Occasions Sq. countdown clock sponsor and as a musical sponsor for “Dick Clark’s New Yr’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025,” which airs on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. EST.
For the fourth 12 months in a row, representatives from the family-friendly cruise line shall be current throughout the festivities – with Carnival’s Senior Vice President of Visitor Operations Sarah Beth Reno anticipated to be in New York this time.
Final 12 months, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy even made an look because the Miami-based model helped ring in 2024.
However whereas Duffy probably gained’t be in attendance, Reno shall be joined by three very particular visitors who spotlight Carnival’s help for energetic and previous navy members: Medal of Honor Recipients Jack Jacobs and Earl Plumlee; and Chris Cassidy, president and CEO of the Nationwide Medal of Honor Museum.
“As America’s cruise line, we’re extraordinarily grateful to participate on this nice American custom, welcoming in 2025 in Occasions Sq., with true American heroes,” Duffy acknowledged.
The service members gained’t simply be current on the occasion, however fairly will play an energetic function within the ball drop. Plumlee and Cassidy already joined Reno to check the lighting on the ball, and Jacobs will assist to flip the change to for the official ball lighting on December 31.
“We present our appreciation for service members on each Carnival cruise, and supporting the Nationwide Medal of Honor Museum is a chance for us to additional our dedication to honoring these whose service ensures our freedom,” Duffy continued.
Certainly, each Carnival crusing hosts a navy appreciation occasion to honor and have fun veterans and navy households – with the model actively working to help veterans and military-related causes.
Carnival Celebrates Non-public Vacation spot Opening in 2025
As a part of the New Yr’s Eve celebration, Carnival can even be selling its new personal vacation spot, Celebration Key, which is because of open in July of 2025.
Whereas the Carnival model already operates personal locations like RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (in a partnership with Holland America Line) and Amber Cove within the Dominican Republic, Celebration Key marks the primary time the cruise line has constructed a brand new vacation spot from scratch particularly for Carnival visitors.
“2025 goes to be a pivotal 12 months as properly for us at Carnival, with the opening of Celebration Key on Grand Bahama. This new unique vacation spot will supply our visitors their very own slice of paradise irrespective of how they outline it,” mentioned Duffy.
Friends watching the New Yr’s Eve festivities from dwelling will get to see the debut of a brand new tv industrial for Celebration Key and should spot associated billboards all through Occasions Sq..
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As Duffy mentioned, Celebration Key shall be positioned on Grand Bahama Island within the Bahamas. The 65-acre slice of paradise shall be positioned on the south aspect of the island.
Along with that includes a nature reserve and Bahamian-run retail choices, the resort will be dwelling to 5 completely different portals, or zones, to cater to each kind of enjoyable its visitors may be in search of.
These embrace Paradise Plaza (that includes waterslides and an statement deck), Calypso Lagoon (an adult-friendly portal with two full service eating places and a celebration vibe), Starfish Lagoon (the family-friendly portal), Pearl Cove Seashore Membership (an adults-only space with an unique seashore), and Lokono Cove (which is all about Bahamian tradition and purchasing).
Although there are nonetheless a number of months to go earlier than the brand new vacation spot welcomes its first visitors, the cruise model is already engaged on plans for growth – which can embrace a brand new pier designed to accommodate Carnival’s huge Excel-class ships.
