Carnival Celebration Hours Guide: Pools, BOLT, WaterWorks, Casino & Activities
Carnival Celebration is packed with pools, waterslides, sports facilities, youth programs, shops, entertainment venues and attractions, but they do not all follow the same schedule. Knowing the typical opening times can make it much easier to plan a day onboard.
The Carnival HUB App screenshots below show the published hours for many of Carnival Celebration’s major attractions and facilities during one day of a cruise. They include BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster, Carnival WaterWorks, The Warehouse Arcade, pools and whirlpools, the Empress Casino, Cloud 9 Spa, Camp Ocean, the sports facilities, shops and more.
These hours can change by sailing, itinerary, weather and operational needs, so use this as a planning guide rather than a guaranteed schedule for a future cruise.
For more Carnival information, CruisePrism readers can also explore our Carnival Dining Menus, Carnival Drink Lists, and Carnival Onboard Guides for more information about restaurants, schedules and onboard activities.
Carnival Celebration Facilities Open 24 Hours
Several useful facilities were listed as available 24 hours on the day shown in the Carnival HUB App:
• Carnival HUB App – 24 hours
• The Warehouse Arcade – Deck 17 Mid – 24 hours
• Jogging Track – Deck 18 Aft – 24 hours
• Guest Services – Deck 8 Aft – 24 hours
The Warehouse Arcade being listed around the clock gives passengers considerable flexibility, especially for families trying to fit activities around dining, shows and other scheduled events.
Guest Services was also available 24 hours, which is useful for passengers who need assistance outside normal daytime hours.
Carnival Celebration Pools and Whirlpools Hours
Several pools and whirlpools were open from morning into the evening or late at night.
The HUB App showed:
• Tides Whirlpools – Deck 16 Aft – 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
• Tides Pool – Deck 16 Aft – 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
• Towel Station – Deck 16 Mid – 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
• Beach Pool – Deck 16 Mid – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Patio Whirlpools – Deck 8 Aft – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Patio Pool – Deck 8 Aft – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Havana Pool – Deck 8 Fwd – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
One of the notable differences is that the Tides Pool and Tides Whirlpools remained open until midnight on this particular day, later than several of the other pool areas.
Serenity Pool and Whirlpools
Carnival Celebration’s Serenity area is restricted to guests age 21 and older.
On this day, the HUB App listed:
• Serenity Whirlpools (21+) – Deck 18 Fwd – 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Serenity Pool (21+) – Deck 18 Fwd – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The whirlpools therefore opened an hour before the Serenity Pool itself.
Passengers specifically interested in the adults-only area should check the current daily program in the HUB App because operating times can change.
Carnival WaterWorks Hours
Carnival WaterWorks was listed on Deck 18 Aft and scheduled to operate:
• Carnival WaterWorks – 9:00 AM to sunset
Carnival Celebration features the largest WaterWorks water park in Carnival’s fleet design for its Excel-class ships, with three large waterslides.
The use of “sunset” rather than a fixed closing time is important when planning a day onboard. Actual operating time can therefore vary depending on the season and itinerary, and outdoor attractions can also be affected by weather and operating conditions.
BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster Hours
BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster is one of Carnival Celebration’s signature attractions.
For the day shown in the HUB App:
• BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster – Deck 19 Aft – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
BOLT is an additional-cost attraction. Carnival describes it as an all-electric roller coaster with motorcycle-style ride vehicles and rider-controlled speed.
Because BOLT is an outdoor attraction high on the ship, availability can be affected by conditions. Passengers hoping to ride should check the HUB App during their own cruise rather than relying on a schedule from another sailing.
Sports Court, Mini Golf and Ropes Course Hours
Carnival Celebration’s Ultimate Playground brings together several of the ship’s outdoor recreation options.
The schedule shown here included:
• Sports Court – Deck 18 Aft – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Mini Golf – Deck 18 Aft – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Ropes Course – Deck 18 Aft – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Carnival Celebration’s Ultimate Playground includes BOLT, WaterWorks, mini golf, the sports court and ropes course, making Deck 18 and Deck 19 important destinations for passengers looking for active onboard entertainment.
The individual attractions do not necessarily operate for the same hours, so checking the daily schedule is particularly useful before heading upstairs.
Fitness Center and Cloud 9 Spa Hours
The HUB App showed:
• Fitness Center – Deck 6 Fwd – 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Cloud 9 Spa – Deck 6 Fwd – 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The Fitness Center opened two hours earlier than Cloud 9 Spa on this day, making early morning workouts possible before many other attractions aboard the ship opened.
Cloud 9 Spa offers Carnival’s spa treatments and relaxation facilities. Some services and areas carry additional charges, and appointments may be required for treatments.
Carnival Celebration Kids and Teen Facilities
Carnival Celebration separates its youth facilities by age group, and the screenshots show several different operating periods throughout the day.
Camp Ocean is located on Deck 4 Mid. On this particular day, the HUB App showed:
• Camp Ocean: Turtles – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
• Camp Ocean – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Camp Ocean – 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM
• Camp Ocean: Turtles – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Dr. Seuss Bookville, also on Deck 4 Mid, showed:
• Dr. Seuss Bookville – 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Dr. Seuss Bookville – 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Carnival’s official information confirms that Camp Ocean on Carnival Celebration is located on Deck 4 midship.
Club O2 and Circle “C” Hours
Older kids and teenagers have dedicated spaces elsewhere on the ship.
The screenshots showed:
• Club O2 – Deck 17 Aft – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Circle “C” – Deck 17 Mid – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Club O2 – Deck 17 Aft – 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM
• Circle “C” – Deck 17 Mid – 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Carnival identifies Circle “C” as its program for ages 12–14 and Club O2 for ages 15–17.
The split schedule shown here is a good example of why families should use the current Carnival daily planner rather than assuming the youth spaces operate continuously throughout the day.
Family Harbor Lounge Hours
The Family Harbor Lounge was listed as:
• Family Harbor Lounge – Deck 4 Mid – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The Family Harbor Lounge is an exclusive area for guests staying in qualifying Family Harbor accommodations. Carnival describes the lounge as offering amenities including breakfast, snacks, board games, family movies and video games.
Empress Casino and Casino Table Hours
The screenshots also show the difference between general casino hours and the schedule for the table games.
The HUB App listed:
• Empress Casino – Deck 7 Fwd – Until late
• Empress Slots – Deck 7 Fwd – Until late
• Empress Tables – Deck 7 Fwd – 10:00 AM to late
This means that the table-game schedule can differ from the broader casino operating hours.
Casino hours also depend heavily on the itinerary and the ship’s location, so passengers should always check the current schedule.
Carnival Celebration Shops
Most of the shops shown in the HUB App opened at 9:30 AM.
The schedule included:
• Hipfish – Deck 6 Mid – 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
• Cherry On Top – Deck 6 Mid – 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
• Portside Liquor and Tobacco – Deck 7 Mid – 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
• Island Traders – Deck 7 Mid – 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
• The Carnival Store – Deck 8 Aft – 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
• Pixels Gallery – Deck 8 Mid – 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
• Front Street Watches – Deck 8 Mid – 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
• Effy – Deck 8 Mid – 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
The operating hours of onboard retail stores can vary depending on whether the ship is at sea or in port.
Carnival Adventures and Rewards Desk Hours
The Carnival Adventures desk handles shore excursion information and bookings.
The screenshots showed:
• Carnival Adventures – Deck 8 Aft – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Carnival Adventures Store – Deck 8 Aft – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Carnival Adventures Store – Deck 8 Aft – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Carnival Rewards Desk – Deck 8 Aft – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Passengers planning shore excursions should pay particular attention to these hours because the staffed Carnival Adventures locations do not operate around the clock.
Dreams Studio Hours
Dreams Studio was listed on Deck 8 forward.
For the day shown:
• Dreams Studio – Deck 8 Fwd – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
This was one of the later-opening venues on the schedule, with operations concentrated in the evening.
Why Carnival Celebration Hours Change
The screenshots provide a useful example of a Carnival Celebration daily schedule, but they should not be treated as permanent operating hours.
Schedules can vary because of:
• Port and sea days
• Weather conditions
• The ship’s itinerary
• Sunset times
• Maintenance or operational requirements
• Special events and activities
Outdoor attractions such as BOLT, WaterWorks and the ropes course are particularly susceptible to changes.
The Carnival HUB App should therefore be considered the final source for operating times during your actual cruise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is open 24 hours on Carnival Celebration?
On the day shown in these screenshots, The Warehouse Arcade, Jogging Track and Guest Services were listed as open 24 hours. The Carnival HUB App itself was also listed as available 24 hours.
What time does BOLT open on Carnival Celebration?
BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster was scheduled from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on this particular day. Hours can change, and the attraction may be affected by weather or operational conditions.
What time does Carnival WaterWorks open?
The schedule shown here listed Carnival WaterWorks from 9:00 AM until sunset.
What time do the pools close on Carnival Celebration?
It depends on the pool. On this day, the Beach Pool, Patio Pool and Havana Pool were scheduled until 10:00 PM, while the Tides Pool was scheduled until midnight. The Serenity Pool closed at 9:00 PM.
Is the Serenity Pool adults only?
Yes. The Carnival HUB App identifies the Serenity Pool and Serenity Whirlpools as 21+.
What time does the Fitness Center open?
The Carnival Celebration Fitness Center was listed from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on this day.
What time does Cloud 9 Spa open?
Cloud 9 Spa was listed from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Is The Warehouse Arcade open all night?
On the day captured in these screenshots, The Warehouse Arcade was listed as open 24 hours.
What time does Camp Ocean close?
The schedule varied throughout the day. On this particular day, Camp Ocean had an evening session running until 1:00 AM.
Are Carnival Celebration attraction hours the same every day?
No. Hours can change throughout a cruise based on the itinerary, port schedule, weather and operational conditions. Check the Carnival HUB App each day for the current schedule.
Final Thoughts
There is no single opening and closing time for Carnival Celebration’s attractions. Some facilities, including The Warehouse Arcade and Jogging Track, were available around the clock on the day shown, while attractions such as BOLT, WaterWorks and the ropes course had much shorter operating windows.
That makes the Carnival HUB App one of the most useful tools onboard. Checking the Open Times section in the morning can help you organize pools, BOLT, WaterWorks, kids clubs, shopping, casino time and other onboard activities without arriving after something has already closed.
These screenshots provide a useful example of what a Carnival Celebration schedule can look like, but always check the daily program during your own sailing for the most current hours.
