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title: "Sun-Kissed Serenity – Nassau & Princess Cays"
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description: "5-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Elation"
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# Sun-Kissed Serenity – Nassau & Princess Cays

![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Jacksonville on Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6d89ba1e57a1871f.jpg)

A 5-night round trip from Jacksonville, sailing on the afternoon of 27 April. After a day at sea it calls at Nassau and Princess Cays. The stops are in the Bahamas, and each call lasts 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 26°C (79°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Jacksonville on the morning of 2 May. 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:** 2026-04-27
- **Return:** 2026-05-02
- **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 | 17–26°C |
| 2 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 3 | [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 23–26°C |
| 4 | [Princess Cays](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/princess-cays.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 23–26°C |
| 5 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 6 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 17–26°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 | $789 | $789 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260427-5.md?pid=f5c5a555-ad38-4007-b26d-1739f6ac30ab) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $909 | $909 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260427-5.md?pid=c662c661-9cd3-43d6-8e7d-badc1067919a) |

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 | $878 | $439 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260427-5.md?pid=942d7e8e-4022-46d4-9551-b9b75920fa89) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $998 | $499 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260427-5.md?pid=005148e3-ee15-43a9-a744-683afba1b494) |

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 | $1,149 | $383 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260427-5.md?pid=50e39ab7-d6f5-42fd-a2be-affdb44fe6b0) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,227 | $409 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260427-5.md?pid=09016df6-96dc-4d3b-946c-33774b618796) |

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 | $1,376 | $344 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260427-5.md?pid=9b23d1fd-80c2-40d7-80c1-04e3a61255ab) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,456 | $364 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20260427-5.md?pid=d7a8f45e-e865-4a90-a339-76226ad6bf55) |

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 | $694 | $834 | $1,714 | $1,824 |
| 2026-03-07 | $694 | $834 | $1,714 | $1,824 |
| 2026-03-08 | $694 | $834 | $1,714 | $1,824 |
| 2026-03-09 | $678 | $834 | $1,714 | $1,824 |
| 2026-03-10 | $744 | $864 | $1,764 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-11 | $676 | $864 | $1,764 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-12 | $676 | $864 | $1,764 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-13 | $714 | $834 | $1,734 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-14 | $714 | $834 | $1,734 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-15 | $714 | $834 | $1,734 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-16 | $714 | $834 | $1,734 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-17 | $718 | $838 | $1,734 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-18 | $718 | $838 | $1,744 | $1,824 |
| 2026-03-19 | $718 | $838 | $1,744 | $1,824 |
| 2026-03-20 | $718 | $838 | $1,744 | $1,824 |
| 2026-03-21 | $738 | $858 | $1,718 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-22 | $738 | $858 | $1,718 | $1,822 |
| 2026-03-23 | $738 | $858 | $1,718 | $1,826 |
| 2026-03-24 | $738 | $858 | $1,758 | $1,826 |
| 2026-03-25 | $738 | $858 | $1,758 | $1,826 |
| 2026-03-26 | $738 | $858 | $1,758 | $1,826 |
| 2026-03-27 | $708 | $858 | $1,718 | $1,826 |
| 2026-03-28 | $708 | $858 | $1,718 | $1,826 |
| 2026-03-29 | $708 | $858 | $1,718 | $1,826 |
| 2026-03-30 | $718 | $858 | $1,718 | $1,826 |
| 2026-03-31 | $718 | $858 | $1,718 | $1,826 |
| 2026-04-01 | $696 | $858 | $1,718 | $1,826 |
| 2026-04-02 | $696 | $878 | $1,718 | $1,826 |
| 2026-04-03 | $708 | $828 | $1,708 | $1,828 |
| 2026-04-04 | $728 | $828 | $1,708 | $1,828 |
| 2026-04-05 | $728 | $828 | $1,708 | $1,828 |
| 2026-04-06 | $728 | $828 | $1,708 | $1,828 |
| 2026-04-07 | $778 | $878 | $1,778 | $1,816 |
| 2026-04-08 | $798 | $898 | $1,778 | $1,816 |
| 2026-04-09 | $798 | $938 | $1,778 | $1,816 |
| 2026-04-10 | $798 | $940 | $1,728 | $1,816 |
| 2026-04-11 | $798 | $942 | $1,728 | $1,816 |
| 2026-04-12 | $798 | $942 | $1,728 | $1,816 |
| 2026-04-13 | $798 | $942 | $1,728 | $1,816 |
| 2026-04-14 | $816 | $978 | $1,738 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-15 | $858 | $978 | $1,738 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-16 | $878 | $978 | $1,738 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-17 | $878 | $978 | $1,778 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-18 | $878 | $978 | $1,778 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-19 | $878 | $978 | $1,778 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-20 | $878 | $978 | $1,778 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-21 | $878 | $978 | $1,838 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-22 | $878 | $998 | $1,838 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-23 | $878 | $998 | $1,838 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-24 | $878 | $998 | $1,838 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-25 | $878 | $998 | $1,838 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-26 | $878 | $998 | $1,838 | $1,818 |
| 2026-04-27 | $878 | $998 | $1,838 | $1,818 |

## 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: 17–26°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

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

*Bahamas*

> Colonial charm meets Caribbean colour

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 23–26°C

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

### [Princess Cays](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/princess-cays.md)

*Bahamas*

> A private slice of Eleuthera's beauty

Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 23–26°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 (sailed) | [Snappy Sail – Celebration Key from Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/cruises/snappy-sail-celebration-key-from-jacksonville~CCL-ELATION-20260423-4.md) | 2026-04-23 | 2026-04-27 | 4 | $489 |
| Next (sailed) | [Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Eleuthera](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-escape-grand-bahama-eleuthera~CCL-ELATION-20260502-5.md) | 2026-05-02 | 2026-05-07 | 5 | $515 |
| Next bookable | [Brief Blue Horizon – Nassau & Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/cruises/brief-blue-horizon-nassau-celebration-key~CCL-ELATION-20261008-4.md) | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-12 | 4 | $605 |

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