Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Eleuthera

About this cruise

It's the kind of trip that's easy to say yes to. 5 nights from Jacksonville on March 7, 2026, visiting Celebration Key and Princess Cays. Sea days bookend the port visits. You settle in, see the ports, then have time to wind down before heading home. The Bahamas are close enough for a quick trip and warm enough that it always feels worth it. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Elation takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Good for anyone who can't take two weeks off but still wants the cruise experience. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Jacksonville has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 5-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.