Mangrove Fringe – Grand Bahama & Half Moon Cay

About this cruise

You leave Jacksonville on December 21, 2026 and come back 5 nights later with a tan and a few good stories. The route visits Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay. You start at sea, hit the ports, then finish at sea. The ports feel like the centrepiece, framed by lazy ocean days. The Bahamas are close enough for a quick trip and warm enough that it always feels worth it. You get around 8 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Carnival Elation has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.