Tropical Escape – Nassau & Princess Cays

About this cruise

5 nights, 2 ports, one very easy decision. This one heads out of Jacksonville on March 30, 2026 and visits Nassau and Princess Cays. Sea days bookend the port visits. You settle in, see the ports, then have time to wind down before heading home. The Bahamas are close enough for a quick trip and warm enough that it always feels worth it. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, You won't go hungry on Carnival Elation. 5 restaurants come with the fare, plus 1 more when you feel like treating yourself. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 5-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.