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title: "Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Eleuthera"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-escape-grand-bahama-eleuthera~CCL-ELATION-20260516-5
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/91382c7fbf99f76d.jpg)

A 5-night round trip from Jacksonville, sailing on the afternoon of 16 May. After a day at sea it calls at Princess Cays and Celebration Key. The stops are in the Bahamas, and calls last 8 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 27°C (81°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Jacksonville on the morning of 21 May. 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:** 2026-05-16
- **Return:** 2026-05-21
- **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 | 20–29°C |
| 2 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 3 | [Princess Cays](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/princess-cays.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 25–27°C |
| 4 | [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) | BS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–27°C |
| 5 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 6 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 20–29°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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,687 | $1,687 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260516-5.md?pid=06fa7116-d213-42e9-829f-8586cb0880ba) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,768 | $884 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260516-5.md?pid=7f95f788-180e-4ba2-87b3-89bec65c873f) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,263 | $421 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260516-5.md?pid=d8aa464f-df7a-400c-a027-082c8c36dc43) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,508 | $377 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260516-5.md?pid=0101b1e9-6d64-4fc6-a4ea-669d1c5acb4a) |

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 | $774 | $884 | $1,764 | $2,088 |
| 2026-03-07 | $784 | $884 | $1,764 | $2,088 |
| 2026-03-08 | $784 | $884 | $1,764 | $2,088 |
| 2026-03-09 | $784 | $884 | $1,764 | $2,088 |
| 2026-03-10 | $814 | $928 | $1,808 | $2,006 |
| 2026-03-11 | $814 | $928 | $1,808 | $2,006 |
| 2026-03-12 | $814 | $928 | $1,808 | $2,006 |
| 2026-03-13 | $784 | $888 | $1,758 | $2,006 |
| 2026-03-14 | $784 | $888 | $1,758 | $2,006 |
| 2026-03-15 | $784 | $888 | $1,758 | $2,006 |
| 2026-03-16 | $784 | $888 | $1,758 | $2,006 |
| 2026-03-17 | $784 | $888 | $1,758 | $1,966 |
| 2026-03-18 | $794 | $908 | $1,778 | $1,968 |
| 2026-03-19 | $794 | $908 | $1,778 | $1,968 |
| 2026-03-20 | $794 | $908 | $1,778 | $1,968 |
| 2026-03-21 | $778 | $888 | $1,768 | $1,966 |
| 2026-03-22 | $778 | $888 | $1,768 | $1,966 |
| 2026-03-23 | $778 | $888 | $1,768 | $1,966 |
| 2026-03-24 | $808 | $928 | $1,808 | $1,906 |
| 2026-03-25 | $808 | $928 | $1,808 | $1,906 |
| 2026-03-26 | $808 | $928 | $1,808 | $1,906 |
| 2026-03-27 | $778 | $898 | $1,768 | $1,906 |
| 2026-03-28 | $778 | $898 | $1,768 | $1,906 |
| 2026-03-29 | $778 | $898 | $1,768 | $1,906 |
| 2026-03-30 | $788 | $908 | $1,778 | $1,906 |
| 2026-03-31 | $788 | $908 | $1,778 | $1,906 |
| 2026-04-01 | $788 | $908 | $1,778 | $1,906 |
| 2026-04-02 | $788 | $908 | $1,778 | $1,906 |
| 2026-04-03 | $778 | $898 | $1,768 | $1,908 |
| 2026-04-04 | $778 | $898 | $1,768 | $1,908 |
| 2026-04-05 | $778 | $898 | $1,768 | $1,908 |
| 2026-04-06 | $778 | $898 | $1,768 | $1,908 |
| 2026-04-07 | $828 | $928 | $1,808 | $1,866 |
| 2026-04-08 | $828 | $928 | $1,808 | $1,886 |
| 2026-04-09 | $828 | $928 | $1,808 | $1,886 |
| 2026-04-10 | $828 | $898 | $1,778 | $1,886 |
| 2026-04-11 | $828 | $898 | $1,778 | $1,886 |
| 2026-04-12 | $828 | $898 | $1,778 | $1,886 |
| 2026-04-13 | $828 | $898 | $1,778 | $1,886 |
| 2026-04-14 | $828 | $898 | $1,778 | $1,866 |
| 2026-04-15 | $828 | $908 | $1,788 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-16 | $828 | $908 | $1,788 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-17 | $828 | $908 | $1,778 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-18 | $808 | $928 | $1,728 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-19 | $808 | $928 | $1,728 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-20 | $808 | $928 | $1,728 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-21 | $868 | $968 | $1,808 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-22 | $868 | $968 | $1,808 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-23 | $868 | $1,108 | $1,808 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-24 | $868 | $1,108 | $1,778 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-25 | $868 | $1,108 | $1,778 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-26 | $868 | $1,108 | $1,778 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-27 | $868 | $1,108 | $1,778 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-28 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-29 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,868 |
| 2026-04-30 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,868 |
| 2026-05-01 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,876 |
| 2026-05-02 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,876 |
| 2026-05-03 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,876 |
| 2026-05-04 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,876 |
| 2026-05-05 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,876 |
| 2026-05-06 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,876 |
| 2026-05-07 | $868 | $1,068 | $1,778 | $1,876 |
| 2026-05-08 | $868 | $1,070 | $1,866 | $1,876 |
| 2026-05-09 | $868 | $1,070 | $1,866 | $1,876 |
| 2026-05-10 | $868 | $1,768 | $2,568 | $2,578 |
| 2026-05-11 | $868 | $1,768 | $2,568 | $2,788 |
| 2026-05-12 | $826 | $1,068 | $1,868 | $2,788 |
| 2026-05-13 | $828 | $1,768 | $1,868 | $2,648 |
| 2026-05-14 | $828 | $1,768 | $1,868 | $2,648 |
| 2026-05-15 | $828 | $1,768 | $1,868 | $2,648 |
| 2026-05-16 | $828 | $1,768 | $1,868 | $2,648 |

## 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: 6h · Weather: 20–29°C

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

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

*Bahamas*

> A private slice of Eleuthera's beauty

Avg dock time: 8.2h · Weather: 25–27°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: 8h · Weather: 24–27°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) | [Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Eleuthera](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-escape-grand-bahama-eleuthera~CCL-ELATION-20260511-5.md) | 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-16 | 5 | $434 |
| Next (sailed) | [Quick Salt Spray – Nassau & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/quick-salt-spray-nassau-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20260521-4.md) | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-25 | 4 | $549 |
| Next bookable | [Shell Seeker – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/shell-seeker-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20261017-5.md) | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-22 | 5 | $396 |

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