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title: "Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Eleuthera"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-escape-grand-bahama-eleuthera~CCL-ELATION-20260404-5
description: "5-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Elation"
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# Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Eleuthera

![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Jacksonville on Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/cffc0b057d10ee77.jpg)

A 5-night round trip from Jacksonville, sailing on the afternoon of 4 April. After a day at sea it calls at Celebration Key and Princess Cays. The stops are in the Bahamas, and calls last 8 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 26°C (79°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Jacksonville on the morning of 9 April. 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:** 5 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-04-04
- **Return:** 2026-04-09
- **From:** [Jacksonville, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US |  | 15:30 | 17–26°C |
| 2 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 3 | [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) | BS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–25°C |
| 4 | [Princess Cays](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/princess-cays.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 23–26°C |
| 5 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 6 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 17–26°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 | $1,573 | $1,573 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260404-5.md?pid=06a69e10-94e2-4a34-9407-9e33014ce6cc) |
| Suite | Suite | $2,647 | $2,647 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260404-5.md?pid=b04d0a6d-4467-4825-a5a9-760a65f5c34c) |

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 | $1,654 | $827 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260404-5.md?pid=45b2261e-0dc3-43d4-bac8-7b31709eb3da) |
| Suite | Suite | $2,728 | $1,364 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260404-5.md?pid=9fdd0870-2597-4550-b584-33bfe25969a7) |

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 | $2,250 | $750 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260404-5.md?pid=7ab45b59-95b4-4ae8-bc79-19aede307170) |
| Suite | Suite | $3,264 | $1,088 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260404-5.md?pid=1cb2b78e-6659-4e4d-a0f2-951cf34dae33) |

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 | $2,784 | $696 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260404-5.md?pid=acacc893-8062-4335-9e85-395b6ba7c80a) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-06 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-07 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-08 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-09 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-10 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-11 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-12 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-13 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-14 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-15 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-16 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-17 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-18 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-19 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-20 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-21 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-22 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-23 | – | – | $2,594 | – |
| 2026-03-24 | – | $1,824 | $2,594 | $2,738 |
| 2026-03-25 | – | $1,824 | $2,594 | $2,738 |
| 2026-03-26 | – | $1,824 | $2,594 | $2,738 |
| 2026-03-27 | – | $1,824 | $2,594 | $2,738 |
| 2026-03-28 | – | $1,824 | $2,594 | $2,738 |
| 2026-03-29 | – | $1,824 | $2,594 | $2,738 |
| 2026-03-30 | $1,654 | $1,844 | $2,754 | $2,818 |
| 2026-03-31 | $1,654 | $1,844 | $2,754 | $2,818 |
| 2026-04-01 | $1,654 | $1,844 | $2,754 | $2,818 |
| 2026-04-02 | $1,654 | $1,844 | $2,754 | $2,818 |
| 2026-04-03 | $1,654 | $1,844 | $2,754 | $2,728 |
| 2026-04-04 | $1,654 | $1,844 | $2,754 | $2,728 |

## 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: 17–26°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md)

*Bahamas*

> Carnival's newest private island escape

Avg dock time: 7.9h · Weather: 23–25°C

- Currency: Bahamian Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Nassau

### [Princess Cays](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/princess-cays.md)

*Bahamas*

> A private slice of Eleuthera's beauty

Avg dock time: 8.2h · Weather: 23–26°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 (sailed) | [Tropical Escape – Nassau & Princess Cays](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-nassau-princess-cays~CCL-ELATION-20260330-5.md) | 2026-03-30 | 2026-04-04 | 5 | – |
| Next (sailed) | [Fleet Foot – Celebration Key & New Providence](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fleet-foot-celebration-key-new-providence~CCL-ELATION-20260409-4.md) | 2026-04-09 | 2026-04-13 | 4 | $659 |
| Next bookable | [Brief Blue Horizon – Nassau & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/brief-blue-horizon-nassau-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20261008-4.md) | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-12 | 4 | $605 |

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