---
title: "Direct Drift – Nassau from Jacksonville"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/direct-drift-nassau-from-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20260924-4
description: "4-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Elation"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/50bf59d0647110d4.jpg
robots: noindex
---

# Direct Drift – Nassau from Jacksonville

![Route map: 4 nights round trip from Jacksonville on Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/50bf59d0647110d4.jpg)

A 4-night round trip from Jacksonville, sailing on the afternoon of 24 September. It calls at Celebration Key and Nassau. The stops are in the Bahamas, and calls last 6 to 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 29°C (84°F) at every stop. After a day at sea you're back in Jacksonville on the morning of 28 September. 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:** 4 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-09-24
- **Return:** 2026-09-28
- **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 | 23–29°C |
| 2 | [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) | BS | 12:00 | 18:00 | 27–29°C |
| 3 | [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 27–29°C |
| 5 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 23–29°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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $758 | $758 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260924-4.md?pid=81390c59-2bbf-4d4b-b9e8-2cec0e595577) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $896 | $896 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260924-4.md?pid=0d599153-1322-41cc-8bfb-4fdd48c20b98) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $1,558 | $1,558 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260924-4.md?pid=3e9d0834-186b-4cfa-bf59-3b8248865de0) |

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 | $848 | $424 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260924-4.md?pid=646afc7e-5997-4288-b777-4dfb781b90c6) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $986 | $493 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260924-4.md?pid=364662a1-405f-4fba-a165-1ac3762b1ea8) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $1,648 | $824 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260924-4.md?pid=d4f18666-74fc-4459-9f25-6f0d8a3e6854) |

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 | $658 | $798 | $1,518 | $1,758 |
| 2026-03-07 | $658 | $798 | $1,518 | $1,758 |
| 2026-03-08 | $658 | $798 | $1,518 | $1,758 |
| 2026-03-09 | $658 | $798 | $1,518 | $1,758 |
| 2026-03-10 | $656 | $858 | $1,558 | $1,756 |
| 2026-03-11 | $656 | $858 | $1,558 | $1,756 |
| 2026-03-12 | $656 | $858 | $1,558 | $1,756 |
| 2026-03-13 | $656 | $798 | $1,528 | $1,716 |
| 2026-03-14 | $656 | $798 | $1,528 | $1,716 |
| 2026-03-15 | $656 | $798 | $1,528 | $1,716 |
| 2026-03-16 | $656 | $798 | $1,528 | $1,716 |
| 2026-03-17 | $658 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,718 |
| 2026-03-18 | $658 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,718 |
| 2026-03-19 | $658 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,718 |
| 2026-03-20 | $658 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,718 |
| 2026-03-21 | $656 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,716 |
| 2026-03-22 | $656 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,716 |
| 2026-03-23 | $656 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,716 |
| 2026-03-24 | $656 | $858 | $1,558 | $1,716 |
| 2026-03-25 | $656 | $858 | $1,558 | $1,716 |
| 2026-03-26 | $656 | $858 | $1,558 | $1,676 |
| 2026-03-27 | $656 | $798 | $1,528 | $1,676 |
| 2026-03-28 | $656 | $798 | $1,528 | $1,676 |
| 2026-03-29 | $656 | $798 | $1,528 | $1,676 |
| 2026-03-30 | $656 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,676 |
| 2026-03-31 | $656 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,676 |
| 2026-04-01 | $656 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,676 |
| 2026-04-02 | $656 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,676 |
| 2026-04-03 | $658 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,678 |
| 2026-04-04 | $658 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,678 |
| 2026-04-05 | $658 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,678 |
| 2026-04-06 | $658 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,678 |
| 2026-04-07 | $656 | $858 | $1,558 | $1,656 |
| 2026-04-08 | $656 | $858 | $1,558 | $1,656 |
| 2026-04-09 | $656 | $858 | $1,558 | $1,656 |
| 2026-04-10 | $656 | $828 | $1,498 | $1,656 |
| 2026-04-11 | $658 | $828 | $1,498 | $1,656 |
| 2026-04-12 | $658 | $828 | $1,498 | $1,656 |
| 2026-04-13 | $658 | $828 | $1,498 | $1,656 |
| 2026-04-14 | $658 | $828 | $1,498 | $1,656 |
| 2026-04-15 | $658 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-16 | $668 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-17 | $668 | $828 | $1,558 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-18 | $668 | $828 | $1,558 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-19 | $668 | $828 | $1,558 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-20 | $668 | $828 | $1,558 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-21 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-22 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-23 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-24 | $668 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-25 | $668 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-26 | $668 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-27 | $668 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-28 | $668 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,658 |
| 2026-04-29 | $668 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,618 |
| 2026-04-30 | $668 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,618 |
| 2026-05-01 | $698 | $818 | $1,558 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-02 | $698 | $818 | $1,558 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-03 | $698 | $818 | $1,558 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-04 | $698 | $818 | $1,558 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-05 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-06 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-07 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-08 | $718 | $838 | $1,548 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-09 | $718 | $838 | $1,548 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-10 | $718 | $838 | $1,548 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-11 | $718 | $838 | $1,548 | $1,616 |
| 2026-05-12 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,678 |
| 2026-05-13 | $718 | $838 | $1,558 | $1,618 |
| 2026-05-14 | $718 | $838 | $1,558 | $1,618 |
| 2026-05-15 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,618 |
| 2026-05-16 | $658 | $798 | $1,538 | $1,618 |
| 2026-05-17 | $658 | $798 | $1,538 | $1,618 |
| 2026-05-18 | $658 | $798 | $1,538 | $1,618 |
| 2026-05-19 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,678 |
| 2026-05-20 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,678 |
| 2026-05-21 | $718 | $858 | $1,578 | $1,678 |
| 2026-05-22 | $698 | $828 | $1,558 | $1,676 |
| 2026-05-23 | $688 | $818 | $1,548 | $1,666 |
| 2026-05-24 | $688 | $818 | $1,548 | $1,666 |
| 2026-05-25 | $688 | $818 | $1,548 | $1,666 |
| 2026-05-26 | $688 | $818 | $1,548 | $1,666 |
| 2026-05-27 | $688 | $818 | $1,548 | $1,666 |
| 2026-05-28 | $628 | $768 | $1,488 | $1,666 |
| 2026-05-29 | $678 | $808 | $1,538 | $1,666 |
| 2026-05-30 | $678 | $808 | $1,538 | $1,666 |
| 2026-05-31 | $678 | $808 | $1,538 | $1,666 |
| 2026-06-01 | $678 | $808 | $1,538 | $1,666 |
| 2026-06-02 | $708 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,668 |
| 2026-06-03 | $708 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,668 |
| 2026-06-04 | $708 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,668 |
| 2026-06-05 | $668 | $828 | $1,528 | $1,668 |
| 2026-06-06 | $608 | $828 | $1,528 | $1,668 |
| 2026-06-07 | $608 | $828 | $1,528 | $1,668 |
| 2026-06-08 | $608 | $828 | $1,528 | $1,668 |
| 2026-06-09 | $608 | $828 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-06-10 | $688 | $828 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-06-11 | $688 | $828 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-06-12 | $708 | $848 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-06-13 | $708 | $848 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-06-14 | $708 | $848 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-06-15 | $708 | $848 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-06-16 | $708 | $848 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-06-17 | $708 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-18 | $708 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-19 | $708 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-20 | $708 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-21 | $688 | $818 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-22 | $688 | $818 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-23 | $688 | $818 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-24 | $688 | $818 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-25 | $688 | $818 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-26 | $688 | $818 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-27 | $688 | $818 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-28 | $688 | $818 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-29 | $688 | $818 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-06-30 | $708 | $818 | $1,508 | $1,646 |
| 2026-07-01 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,648 |
| 2026-07-02 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,648 |
| 2026-07-03 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-07-04 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-07-05 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-07-06 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,648 |
| 2026-07-07 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,608 |
| 2026-07-08 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,608 |
| 2026-07-09 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,608 |
| 2026-07-10 | $626 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,608 |
| 2026-07-11 | $626 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-12 | $728 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-13 | $626 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-14 | $628 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,628 |
| 2026-07-15 | $628 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,628 |
| 2026-07-16 | $628 | $888 | $1,608 | $1,628 |
| 2026-07-17 | $628 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,628 |
| 2026-07-18 | $628 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,628 |
| 2026-07-19 | $628 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,628 |
| 2026-07-20 | $728 | $828 | $1,538 | $1,628 |
| 2026-07-21 | $626 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-22 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-23 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-24 | $728 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-25 | $728 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-26 | $728 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-27 | $728 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-28 | $728 | $808 | $1,548 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-29 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-30 | $728 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,626 |
| 2026-07-31 | $728 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,626 |
| 2026-08-01 | $728 | $818 | $1,548 | $1,628 |
| 2026-08-02 | $728 | $818 | $1,548 | $1,628 |
| 2026-08-03 | $728 | $818 | $1,548 | $1,628 |
| 2026-08-04 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,608 |
| 2026-08-05 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,648 |
| 2026-08-06 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,648 |
| 2026-08-07 | $648 | $828 | $1,508 | $1,648 |
| 2026-08-08 | $648 | $788 | $1,508 | $1,648 |
| 2026-08-09 | $648 | $788 | $1,508 | $1,648 |
| 2026-08-10 | $648 | $788 | $1,508 | $1,648 |
| 2026-08-11 | $708 | $768 | $1,508 | $1,646 |
| 2026-08-12 | $668 | $768 | $1,488 | $1,646 |
| 2026-08-13 | $668 | $768 | $1,488 | $1,646 |
| 2026-08-14 | $668 | $788 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-08-15 | $668 | $788 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-08-16 | $668 | $788 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-08-17 | $668 | $788 | $1,528 | $1,646 |
| 2026-08-18 | $668 | $788 | $1,508 | $1,606 |
| 2026-08-19 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,606 |
| 2026-08-20 | $728 | $848 | $1,568 | $1,606 |
| 2026-08-21 | $708 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,608 |
| 2026-08-22 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,608 |
| 2026-08-23 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,608 |
| 2026-08-24 | $708 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,608 |
| 2026-08-25 | $728 | $808 | $1,528 | $1,606 |
| 2026-08-26 | $728 | $828 | $1,548 | $1,638 |
| 2026-08-27 | $728 | $828 | $1,608 | $1,638 |
| 2026-08-28 | $788 | $868 | $1,648 | $1,678 |
| 2026-08-29 | $788 | $868 | $1,766 | $1,678 |
| 2026-08-30 | $828 | $868 | $1,766 | $1,678 |
| 2026-08-31 | $788 | $868 | $1,766 | $3,086 |
| 2026-09-01 | $828 | $908 | $1,766 | $3,054 |
| 2026-09-02 | $828 | $908 | $1,766 | $3,636 |
| 2026-09-03 | $868 | $948 | $1,768 | $3,636 |
| 2026-09-04 | $868 | $1,568 | $1,768 | $3,636 |
| 2026-09-05 | $868 | $948 | $1,768 | $3,636 |
| 2026-09-06 | $868 | $948 | $1,768 | $3,636 |
| 2026-09-07 | $868 | $948 | $1,768 | $3,636 |
| 2026-09-08 | $868 | $948 | $1,768 | $3,636 |
| 2026-09-09 | $868 | $994 | $1,652 | $2,046 |
| 2026-09-15 | $868 | $988 | – | – |
| 2026-09-21 | $868 | $988 | – | $2,048 |
| 2026-09-22 | $848 | – | – | $1,786 |
| 2026-09-23 | – | $986 | $1,648 | – |
| 2026-09-24 | – | $986 | $1,648 | – |

## 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: 7.2h · Weather: 23–29°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- 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: 27–29°C

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

### [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md)

*Bahamas*

> Colonial charm meets Caribbean colour

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 27–29°C

- Currency: Bahamian Dollar
- Languages: English
- 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) | [Breezy Anchorage – Grand Bahama & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/breezy-anchorage-grand-bahama-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20260919-5.md) | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-24 | 5 | – |
| Next (sailed) | [Pearlescent Bay – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pearlescent-bay-half-moon-cay-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20260928-5.md) | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-03 | 5 | – |
| Next bookable | [Fleet Finish – Nassau & Grand Bahama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fleet-finish-nassau-grand-bahama~CCL-ELATION-20261022-4.md) | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-26 | 4 | $535 |

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