--- title: "Sapphire Shallows – Bahamas’ Hidden Keys" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-shallows-bahamas-hidden-keys~CCL-ELATION-20290115-5 description: "5-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Elation" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1eb6d0b9aa89d2f1.jpg --- # Sapphire Shallows – Bahamas’ Hidden Keys ![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Jacksonville on Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1eb6d0b9aa89d2f1.jpg) A 5-night round trip from Jacksonville, sailing on the afternoon of 15 January. After a day at sea it calls at Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay. The stops are in the Bahamas, and each call lasts 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 24°C (75°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Jacksonville on the morning of 20 January. 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:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2029-01-15 - **Return:** 2029-01-20 - **From:** [Jacksonville, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US | | 15:30 | 9–18°C | | 3 | [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 20–23°C | | 4 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 22–24°C | | 6 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US | 08:00 | | 9–18°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 | $630 | $630 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=338723ee-7ccf-436d-b2e3-a60f8635bd30) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $790 | $790 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=ad9e04de-8f0c-4f09-80d3-12786f43aa21) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,510 | $1,510 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=a2cb3cff-7b02-4f58-9823-8a75439504cb) | | Suite | Suite | $1,810 | $1,810 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=d8255bb5-3f02-44f9-a577-1f4b336d0890) | 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 | $714 | $357 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=17db959e-73f2-4dd7-9988-d77eb3a73b10) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $874 | $437 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=35710270-29ca-4fd9-8214-0df486e241fb) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,594 | $797 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=b24d1f67-c03d-4d7a-9361-0f979dd67bb1) | | Suite | Suite | $1,894 | $947 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=27af2f0d-d530-4556-8f8d-7739bb8ce2c2) | 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. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $1,032 | $344 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=02bacd7a-a8f1-48be-ba14-7abcad3de564) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,152 | $384 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=0c647519-7623-4bff-943b-2a23f250f6ae) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,872 | $624 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=9736bb16-1411-4f7c-b067-87dcb7126fb6) | | Suite | Suite | $2,172 | $724 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=a1114aa5-285a-4dc0-b1f0-7c9826ad4171) | 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. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $1,308 | $327 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=909dfb26-ddf6-4393-ae14-ed3af6d56f55) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,428 | $357 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=93998d66-593f-4f34-ba61-b8bc4f4fee7b) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,148 | $537 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=9647ea0f-6ab5-4ac7-a1a5-7641b6e08a23) | | Suite | Suite | $3,008 | $752 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290115-5.md?pid=b418fd5a-8ed9-40dc-a6f5-85bb9b3eceea) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-07 | $714 | $874 | $1,594 | $1,894 | | 2026-10-08 | $714 | $874 | $1,594 | $1,894 | ## 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: 9–18°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - 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: 20–23°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Nassau ### [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) *Bahamas* > A private crescent of Bahamian perfection Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 22–24°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: en - 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 | [Briny Breeze Whirl – Bahamas’ Hidden Keys](https://cruisello.com/cruises/briny-breeze-whirl-bahamas-hidden-keys~CCL-ELATION-20290111-4.md) | 2029-01-11 | 2029-01-15 | 4 | $401 | | Next | [Salted Currents – Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salted-currents-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20290120-5.md) | 2029-01-20 | 2029-01-25 | 5 | $377 | ## Browse - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-elation.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)