--- title: "Carnival Elation" url: https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-elation description: "Carnival Elation: Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship" --- # Carnival Elation Carnival Cruise Line · [View cruise line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) ## Specifications - **Year Built:** 1998 - **Refurbished:** 2026 - **Passengers:** 2,190 - **Crew:** 900 - **Gross Tonnage:** 71,909 GT - **Decks:** 10 - **Length:** 260.6m - **Beam:** 31.4m - **Max Speed:** 22 knots - **Registry:** Panama **Sailing Regions:** Bahamas, US East Coast ## About Carnival Elation launched in 1998 as part of the Fantasy class and has been a reliable short-cruise ship ever since. She was extensively refurbished in 2019 with a new Guy Fieri burger joint, updated staterooms, and a refreshed pool deck. At around 70,000 GT she's one of the smaller ships in the fleet, which keeps things relaxed and easy to navigate. Elation typically runs short Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from Jacksonville, making her a convenient drive-to option for the southeastern US. ## Dining | Restaurant | Type | Included | |------|------|------| | Blue Iguana Cantina | Mexican | ✅ Yes | | Guy's Burger Joint | Burgers | ✅ Yes | | Imagination Dining Room (Main Dining Room) | Continental | ✅ Yes | | Inspiration Dining Room (Main Dining Room) | Continental | ✅ Yes | | Tiffany's Bar & Grill | Buffet, Deli, Grill, Salads, Pasta, Chicken, Steak | ✅ Yes | | Chef's Table | Continental | 💰 Surcharge | ## Currently Sailing - **Cruise:** [Shell Seeker – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/shell-seeker-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20261017-5.md) - **Departed:** 2026-10-17 - **Returns:** 2026-10-22 - **Nights:** 5 - **From:** 🇺🇸 Jacksonville ## Upcoming Cruises 194 upcoming sailings on Carnival Elation. "From" prices are per person, based on two guests sharing the cheapest cabin. | Cruise | Departure | Nights | From | Route | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Fleet Finish – Nassau & Grand Bahama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fleet-finish-nassau-grand-bahama~CCL-ELATION-20261022-4.md) | 2026-10-22 | 4 | – | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Calm Inflow – Half Moon Cay & Grand Bahama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/calm-inflow-half-moon-cay-grand-bahama~CCL-ELATION-20261026-5.md) | 2026-10-26 | 5 | €237 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Iridescent Isle – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iridescent-isle-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20261031-5.md) | 2026-10-31 | 5 | €255 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Instant Island Warmth – Grand Bahama & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/instant-island-warmth-grand-bahama-nassau~CCL-ELATION-20261105-4.md) | 2026-11-05 | 4 | €351 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Gilded Sands – Grand Bahama & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-sands-grand-bahama-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20261109-5.md) | 2026-11-09 | 5 | €246 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Aquamarine Sprint – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/aquamarine-sprint-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20261114-5.md) | 2026-11-14 | 5 | €254 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Saltwater Snap – Nassau & New Providence](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saltwater-snap-nassau-new-providence~CCL-ELATION-20261119-4.md) | 2026-11-19 | 4 | €369 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Tropical Haven – Nassau & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-haven-nassau-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20261123-6.md) | 2026-11-23 | 6 | €531 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Rapid Reef Reach – Grand Bahama & New Providence](https://cruisello.com/cruises/rapid-reef-reach-grand-bahama-new-providence~CCL-ELATION-20261129-4.md) | 2026-11-29 | 4 | €219 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Immediate Inlet – Nassau from Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/cruises/immediate-inlet-nassau-from-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20261203-4.md) | 2026-12-03 | 4 | €423 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Golden Meridian – Bahamas from Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/cruises/golden-meridian-bahamas-from-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20261207-5.md) | 2026-12-07 | 5 | €255 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Lowcountry Launch – Bahamas from Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lowcountry-launch-bahamas-from-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20261212-5.md) | 2026-12-12 | 5 | €263 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Swift Shell – New Providence & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/swift-shell-new-providence-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20261217-4.md) | 2026-12-17 | 4 | €440 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Mangrove Fringe – Grand Bahama & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mangrove-fringe-grand-bahama-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20261221-5.md) | 2026-12-21 | 5 | €610 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Blink of Blue – Grand Bahama & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/blink-of-blue-grand-bahama-nassau~CCL-ELATION-20261226-4.md) | 2026-12-26 | 4 | €610 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Salty Mane – Half Moon Cay & Grand Bahama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salty-mane-half-moon-cay-grand-bahama~CCL-ELATION-20261230-5.md) | 2026-12-30 | 5 | €689 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Crescent Moon – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/crescent-moon-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20270104-5.md) | 2027-01-04 | 5 | €266 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Mellow Swell – Grand Bahama & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mellow-swell-grand-bahama-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20270109-5.md) | 2027-01-09 | 5 | €248 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Shortened Shallows – Grand Bahama & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/shortened-shallows-grand-bahama-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20270114-4.md) | 2027-01-14 | 4 | €327 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Glow Point – Bahamas from Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/cruises/glow-point-bahamas-from-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20270118-5.md) | 2027-01-18 | 5 | €253 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Vivid Strand – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vivid-strand-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20270123-5.md) | 2027-01-23 | 5 | €244 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Bahamas Short Escape – Nassau & Grand Bahama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-short-escape-nassau-grand-bahama~CCL-ELATION-20270128-4.md) | 2027-01-28 | 4 | €292 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Serene Crest – Bahamas from Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/cruises/serene-crest-bahamas-from-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20270201-5.md) | 2027-02-01 | 5 | €262 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Glistening Basin – Grand Bahama & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/glistening-basin-grand-bahama-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20270206-5.md) | 2027-02-06 | 5 | €279 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Rapid Rhythm – Nassau from Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/cruises/rapid-rhythm-nassau-from-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20270211-4.md) | 2027-02-11 | 4 | €381 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Radiant Shoals – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/radiant-shoals-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20270215-5.md) | 2027-02-15 | 5 | €368 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Coral Whisper – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-whisper-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20270220-5.md) | 2027-02-20 | 5 | €288 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Velocity View – Nassau from Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/cruises/velocity-view-nassau-from-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20270225-4.md) | 2027-02-25 | 4 | €327 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Lazuline Stretch – Celebration Key & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lazuline-stretch-celebration-key-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20270301-5.md) | 2027-03-01 | 5 | €404 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | | [Languid Ripples – Celebration Key & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/languid-ripples-celebration-key-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20270306-5.md) | 2027-03-06 | 5 | €457 | 🇺🇸 Jacksonville | …and 164 more. 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