Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Eleuthera

About this cruise

5 nights from Jacksonville, visiting Celebration Key and Princess Cays. It sails May 25, 2026 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." The shape of this trip works well: open water on either side with 2 port calls clustered in the middle. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. People come back from this cruise talking about Celebration Key: Carnival's newest private island escape. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Carnival Elation takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. A strong pick for first-timers. Not too long, not too short, and you get a taste of the routine. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 2 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.