--- title: "Tidal Tidepool – Bahamas’ Secret Keys" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/tidal-tidepool-bahamas-secret-keys~CCL-ELATION-20280722-5 description: "5-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Elation" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/32d3bf9788a125b1.jpg --- # Tidal Tidepool – Bahamas’ Secret Keys ![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Jacksonville on Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/32d3bf9788a125b1.jpg) A 5-night round trip from Jacksonville, sailing on the afternoon of 22 July. After a day at sea it calls at Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. The stops are in the Bahamas, and each call lasts 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 30°C (86°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Jacksonville on the morning of 27 July. 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:** 2028-07-22 - **Return:** 2028-07-27 - **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 | 25–32°C | | 3 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 27–30°C | | 4 | [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 27–30°C | | 6 | [Jacksonville](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/jacksonville.md) | US | 08:00 | | 25–32°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 | $1,270 | $1,270 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=e746b206-efcd-4e28-8338-399152e4fcde) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,470 | $1,470 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=8a599f8c-c009-4904-b064-b910d292d925) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,230 | $2,230 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=1097c55d-dee9-47a4-8421-19013790906c) | | Suite | Suite | $2,570 | $2,570 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=011858f7-8f30-485f-8b04-b8947b1faa4d) | 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 | $1,354 | $677 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=1fa7fb28-e79b-4e91-98ee-2ba1cacedf59) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,554 | $777 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=f78ad8b4-8ff3-41f5-a179-d24ee26fdc75) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,314 | $1,157 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=be428223-0f6e-4913-8e45-1b62327ac790) | | Suite | Suite | $2,654 | $1,327 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=cf0b4822-6e67-42d0-8756-3ffcca42927e) | 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 | $1,713 | $571 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=d516c135-7efb-43aa-912c-50804abe2fdd) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,872 | $624 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=d196388a-4575-4a57-8ce3-0ea811c5f4fd) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,733 | $911 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=f186faab-9f3b-4f3e-bb7b-9970eeb6c45b) | | Suite | Suite | $3,072 | $1,024 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=d3703e02-2cba-49ea-a8c4-ce48b55c746c) | 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 | $2,028 | $507 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=d55f53f3-4a38-4e65-b3d8-700b10c31d12) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,188 | $547 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=6d08dc4b-c4c8-4899-8a97-bd4e0827a7da) | | Balcony | Balcony | $3,148 | $787 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=ab3f052d-8ff6-4ecb-b21a-f907c3b5acd8) | | Suite | Suite | $4,048 | $1,012 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20280722-5.md?pid=85141f80-354f-4139-bc07-43d8f1b4b36c) | 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 | $1,354 | $1,554 | $2,314 | $2,654 | | 2026-10-08 | $1,354 | $1,554 | $2,314 | $2,654 | ## 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: 25–32°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) *Bahamas* > A private crescent of Bahamian perfection Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 27–30°C - Currency: Bahamian Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Nassau ### [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) *Bahamas* > Carnival's newest private island escape Avg dock time: 7.9h · Weather: 27–30°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 | [Sapphire Reef – Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-reef-half-moon-cay~CCL-ELATION-20280717-5.md) | 2028-07-17 | 2028-07-22 | 5 | $677 | | Next | [Bahama Breeze Run – Celebration Key & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahama-breeze-run-celebration-key-nassau~CCL-ELATION-20280727-4.md) | 2028-07-27 | 2028-07-31 | 4 | $632 | ## 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)