Carnival Corporation sees incredible Grand Bahamian turnout for retail, food &

beverage business opportunities at Celebration Key

MIAMI (May 28, 2024) – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today provided an

update on the many exciting opportunities for Bahamian entrepreneurs at Carnival Cruise Line’s

Celebration Key, the new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama opening in July 2025.

The latest Request for Proposals (RFP) to operate outlets at Carnival’s new exclusive destination that will

welcome more than two million guests during its first full year of operation drew hundreds of applications

for spots in the initial retail and dining sectors. Applications were submitted for a range of opportunities,

including food trucks, an ice cream parlor, a coffee shop, a staff cafeteria, and various retail stores.

“We have been blown away by the enthusiastic response we’ve received from Bahamian businesses –

especially business owners and entrepreneurs in Grand Bahama,” said Bertrand Piller, Senior Manager

Destination Operations Concessions & Business Development. “We said from the beginning that we

planned to curate a distinctly Bahamian dining and shopping scene, so we are thrilled with the interest

we’ve received from Grand Bahamians eager to be part of creating the magical Celebration Key

experience.”

According to Piller, applications were reviewed for Bahamian flair, creativity, viability and, for food and

beverage (F&B) outlets, strong food safety procedures. Finalists were selected based on their

qualifications and alignment with the Celebration Key concept; diversity of offering throughout the

development was also considered. Finalists were then interviewed by a team from Carnival Corporation

that is now contacting applicants to explore potential terms and conditions for ongoing business

agreements. “We are currently in contract negotiations with several Bahamian businesses and hope to

announce these partnerships very soon,” said Piller.

After concluding contract discussions with initial applicants, Carnival Corporation will consider future

RFPs to fill any gaps remaining in its lineup of operators for this first retail and F&B sector. In addition, the

company plans additional RFPs in the future for the artisan & straw market vendors, food cart operators,

car rentals, lockers and more.

“There are so many ways for Grand Bahamian businesses, entrepreneurs and residents to be part of the

Celebration Key experience and to help us welcome millions of guests to this island paradise every year,”

said Juan Fernandez, VP Destination Operations. “Even if applicants aren’t selected in one proposal

cycle, we encourage them to keep applying for the many other opportunities across a range of categories

and business types. An applicant that isn’t chosen for a retail shop or F&B outlet in this initial process

may be a perfect fit for a retail kiosk, a spot in the artisan market, or a food cart. Stay tuned for more

opportunities we plan to announce later this summer.”

With its recently announced $100 million pier extension, the now $600 million Celebration Key destination

is poised to make a significant impact on the community of Grand Bahama, with at least 75% of outlets to

be owned and operated by Bahamians. This represents a substantial opportunity for local businesses,

with up to 70 restaurants and retail outlets of various sizes set to be established.

In addition to being an onsite retail or F&B vendor, there are numerous potential employment

opportunities for Bahamians to work in tours and shore excursions, transportation, subcontracting

services and more. Already, more than 180 Bahamians are employed in construction on the Celebration

Key site. Overall, the project is expected to generate over 700 permanent local jobs, including

approximately 400 Bahamians hired directly by Carnival Corporation, to help welcome 2.2 million guests

each year to Grand Bahama starting in 2025.

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About Carnival Corporation & plc

Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel

companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa

Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises,

and Seabourn.

Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com,

www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au,

www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

For information on Carnival Corporation’s industry-leading sustainability initiatives, visit

www.carnivalsustainability.com.

Carnival Corporation Media Contacts:

Jody Venturoni, Carnival Corporation, jventuroni@carnival.com

Caroline Slaton, LDWW, caroline@ldww.co