Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Eleuthera

About this cruise

Sometimes you just need a few days out of your routine. This one sails from Jacksonville on July 11, 2026, spends 5 nights visiting Celebration Key and Princess Cays, and gets you back before anyone really notices you were gone. The sea days at each end give the whole trip a natural arc: build-up, exploration, cool-down. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Princess Cays, A private slice of Eleuthera's beauty. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Carnival Elation takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Works well as a long weekend away, or a quick reset between bigger trips. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.