Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Eleuthera

About this cruise

5 nights from Jacksonville, visiting Princess Cays and Celebration Key. It sails August 17, 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. Of the stops, Princess Cays tends to be the one people talk about: A private slice of Eleuthera's beauty. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Carnival Elation has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.