Two Americans have died from apparent drownings in separate incidents on the same day at the same Bahamas resort, officials said on Sunday. The drownings occurred at Celebration Key, a new $600 million private resort for guests of Carnival Cruise Line that opened in July, authorities said.

Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers drowned Friday while swimming at the company's new Bahamas resort. Police said both were Americans.

Carnival confirms reports two drowning deaths at Celebration Key less than a month after the $600 million private island destination opened to customers.