Carnival is Not Lacking Out on the Instances Sq. New 12 months’s Eve Celebration

As America’s Cruise Line, it solely is sensible for Carnival to sponsor one of the essential annual traditions in America: The well-known New 12 months’s Eve celebration in Instances Sq.. 

Not solely will Carnival function the official cruise line sponsor for Instances Sq. New 12 months’s Eve, however the cruise line can even function the on-site Instances Sq. countdown clock sponsor and as a musical sponsor for “Dick Clark’s New 12 months’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025,” which airs on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. EST. 

For the fourth yr in a row, representatives from the family-friendly cruise line will likely 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 yr, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy even made an look because the Miami-based model helped ring in 2024. 

However whereas Duffy seemingly gained’t be in attendance, Reno will likely be joined by three very particular company who spotlight Carnival’s assist for energetic and previous army 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 Instances Sq., with true American heroes,” Duffy said.

The service members gained’t simply be current on the occasion, however fairly will play an energetic position 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 army appreciation occasion to honor and rejoice veterans and army households – with the model actively working to assist veterans and military-related causes.

Carnival Celebrates Personal Vacation spot Opening in 2025

As a part of the New 12 months’s Eve celebration, Carnival can even be selling its new non-public vacation spot, Celebration Key, which is because of open in July of 2025. 

Whereas the Carnival model already operates non-public 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 company. 

“2025 goes to be a pivotal yr as properly for us at Carnival, with the opening of Celebration Key on Grand Bahama. This new unique vacation spot will supply our company their very own slice of paradise regardless of how they outline it,” mentioned Duffy.

Friends watching the New 12 months’s Eve festivities from dwelling will get to see the debut of a brand new tv business for Celebration Key and should spot associated billboards all through Instances Sq.. 

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As Duffy mentioned, Celebration Key will likely be situated on Grand Bahama Island within the Bahamas. The 65-acre slice of paradise will likely be situated 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 sort of enjoyable its company could 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 Seaside Membership (an adults-only space with an unique seashore), and Lokono Cove (which is all about Bahamian tradition and buying). 

Regardless that there are nonetheless a number of months to go earlier than the brand new vacation spot welcomes its first company, 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.