--- title: "Bahamas Backbeat – Jacksonville" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-backbeat-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20281227-6 description: "6-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Elation" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/25c46729b7325f52.jpg --- # Bahamas Backbeat – Jacksonville ![Route map: 6 nights round trip from Jacksonville on Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/25c46729b7325f52.jpg) A 6-night round trip from Jacksonville, sailing on the afternoon of 27 December. After a day at sea it calls at Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key on three consecutive port days. The stops are in the Bahamas, and each call lasts 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 25°C (77°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Jacksonville on the morning of 2 January. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Celebration Key. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Carnival Elation (1998) carries up to 2,190 guests on 10 decks and has 6 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-elation.md) - **Duration:** 6 nights - **Departure:** 2028-12-27 - **Return:** 2029-01-02 - **From:** [Jacksonville, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US | | 15:30 | 12–20°C | | 3 | [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 23–25°C | | 4 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 23–25°C | | 5 | [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 22–24°C | | 7 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US | 08:00 | | 12–20°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 1 of this ship's 6 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $1,805 | $1,805 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=f65619e1-09bf-4490-97fa-f1df3afe7ed3) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,025 | $2,025 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=f9b523c9-5331-4a01-b438-a13669000fb0) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,825 | $2,825 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=37c01b3a-c13f-4229-b17c-78a0828f1542) | | Suite | Suite | $3,345 | $3,345 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=1d860eae-98c1-404b-97f1-c7af4e61caba) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $1,898 | $949 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=6be17595-ae0b-4283-a9f3-11d33ab5890b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,118 | $1,059 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=13bb31ae-fbd8-4d17-802a-bbc893e966ef) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,918 | $1,459 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=f2dd6bfa-ed20-48f9-9b13-b46336615613) | | Suite | Suite | $3,438 | $1,719 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=14cf17d5-d541-4bfb-aa1a-838844ebc133) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $2,307 | $769 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=39bc12a3-3e6a-481f-a868-cf19bd965055) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,487 | $829 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=6a579f7e-8001-44f3-8de2-7be0c4a9ae07) | | Balcony | Balcony | $3,288 | $1,096 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=bee8ed4a-8474-40fe-b1e8-4d07fd41725f) | | Suite | Suite | $3,807 | $1,269 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=1b0da746-59a2-4944-92c8-ccbf74c7968a) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $2,676 | $669 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=55207f22-ea7a-4158-a130-aca9f8e770e6) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,856 | $714 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=a82fda07-e565-437b-b26c-0f7704591b08) | | Balcony | Balcony | $3,656 | $914 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=eb4e6a7f-fc4c-4692-8d22-4fcc248ae0d2) | | Suite | Suite | $4,856 | $1,214 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20281227-6.md?pid=f858d89e-5973-4732-b206-2c8bb39e4ad7) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ## Price History (2 guests) ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-07 | $1,898 | $2,118 | $2,918 | $3,438 | | 2026-10-08 | $1,898 | $2,118 | $2,918 | $3,438 | | 2026-10-09 | $1,898 | $2,118 | $2,918 | $3,438 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 1998 - **Passengers:** 2,190 - **Crew:** 900 - **Gross Tonnage:** 71,909 GT - **Decks:** 10 - **Length:** 260.6m - **Beam:** 31.4m - **Dining (total):** 6 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 1 ## Port Details ### [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) *United States* > Florida's sprawling riverside gateway Avg dock time: 7.2h · Weather: 12–20°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md) *Bahamas* > Colonial charm meets Caribbean colour Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 23–25°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Nassau ### [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) *Bahamas* > A private crescent of Bahamian perfection Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 23–25°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Nassau ### [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) *Bahamas* > Carnival's newest private island escape Avg dock time: 7.9h · Weather: 22–24°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Nassau ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Bahamas Breeze – Celebration Key & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-breeze-celebration-key-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20281222-5.md) | 2028-12-22 | 2028-12-27 | 5 | $787 | | Next | [Saltwater Serenade – Bahamas Whirl](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saltwater-serenade-bahamas-whirl~CCL-ELATION-20290102-4.md) | 2029-01-02 | 2029-01-06 | 4 | $452 | ## Browse - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-elation.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)