20-05-2025
Carowinds' swim-up bar opens this weekend
Carowinds is opening its highly anticipated, adults-only swim-up bar this Saturday as Carolina Harbor Waterpark reopens for the summer.
Why it matters: Paul Metto's Boathouse Bar is Charlotte's first swim-up bar and offers a 21+ retreat within the 400-acre amusement park.
The 27,280 square-foot area features:
A 3,577-square-foot pool.
58 shaded chaise lounge chairs.
Six luxury cabanas with a TV, mini fridge and dedicated concierge service.
A lawn area with poolside games.
Between the lines: Carowinds expects the new adults-only zone will diversify its offerings and increase the value of its season pass.
The latest investments in the waterpark come after Ohio-based Cedar Fair and Texas-based Six Flags merged and relocated the combined company to Charlotte.
If you go: Admission to Carolina Harbor Waterpark is included with general park entry.
Carowinds has its 2025 Silver Season Pass on sale through May 26 for $99. The park says the pass pays for itself in under two visits and includes unlimited visits and free parking through Labor Day.
