--- title: "Tidepool Blitz – Bahamas’ Hidden Keys" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/tidepool-blitz-bahamas-hidden-keys~CCL-ELATION-20290125-4 description: "4-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Elation" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6cc09c3915e293c8.jpg --- # Tidepool Blitz – Bahamas’ Hidden Keys ![Route map: 4 nights round trip from Jacksonville on Carnival Elation](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6cc09c3915e293c8.jpg) A 4-night round trip from Jacksonville, sailing on the afternoon of 25 January. 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 24°C (75°F) at every stop. After a day at sea you're back in Jacksonville on the morning of 29 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:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2029-01-25 - **Return:** 2029-01-29 - **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 | | 2 | [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) | BS | 12:00 | 18:00 | 20–23°C | | 3 | [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 22–24°C | | 5 | [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 | $729 | $729 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=30931d50-cff5-4e6b-9865-b75b18172641) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $909 | $909 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=393da149-758c-4a77-87f1-d07225f124df) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,589 | $1,589 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=152a5987-4c7f-4e69-b5c2-4dd677095a8e) | | Suite | Suite | $1,809 | $1,809 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=63037d6b-da6e-43f7-b56f-243a10078193) | 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 | $822 | $411 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=f8e07a71-9752-43e2-b9bf-7856d2ed6b94) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,002 | $501 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=3f7c78ff-8668-41d7-b20d-8765e6f2933a) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,682 | $841 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=2b4205eb-f182-4a71-8ea8-796e4784cd11) | | Suite | Suite | $1,902 | $951 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=3631f53c-e33b-4e03-aedd-5ebc6a97a179) | 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 | $1,113 | $371 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=a7602ce2-46bf-4627-8351-3fa8bb36bb7a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,254 | $418 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=da1f54ae-e6d7-44ae-a0a2-d9024ad892c4) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,935 | $645 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=e8f5cc54-537c-4c9e-b7fa-32a69f842618) | | Suite | Suite | $2,154 | $718 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=892d3e41-663d-4b4b-9eef-6256a6822377) | 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 | $1,364 | $341 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=76c968ad-dac3-4d73-bf8d-58115386ebed) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,504 | $376 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=a24d7aba-9adb-456c-9a66-0abffac27acc) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,184 | $546 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=1f12c937-9159-48dc-9221-165a294fd61c) | | Suite | Suite | $2,944 | $736 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-ELATION-20290125-4.md?pid=4f461da8-1bd7-46b3-904c-cc7b8d5b1507) | 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 | $822 | $1,002 | $1,682 | $1,902 | | 2026-10-08 | $822 | $1,002 | $1,682 | $1,902 | | 2026-10-09 | $822 | $1,002 | $1,682 | $1,902 | ## 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 ### [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md) *Bahamas* > Colonial charm meets Caribbean colour Avg dock time: 9.1h · 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 | [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 | | Next | [Sugar Plum Shores – Bahamas Whirl](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sugar-plum-shores-bahamas-whirl~CCL-ELATION-20290129-5.md) | 2029-01-29 | 2029-02-03 | 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)