With its length of 260 m and 11 decks, the Carnival Elation is one of the “smaller” ships in the Carnival fleet. The design on board is inspired by art. The Carnival Elation will also inspire you!
Spend varied vacation days on board the Carnival Elation. With our wide range of activities, culinary delights and entertainment, every age group will get its money’s worth.
Guaranteed fun is had with family or friends on the Twister water slide. From a culinary point of view, we will spoil you in our two à la carte restaurants and the buffet restaurant with many delicious food stations, the salad bar, international specialties and a huge selection of desserts.
In addition, our cabin service is available 24 hours a day, around the clock.  And if you’ve had a few too many calories, you can work them off in our fitness center or during the various sports activities offered on board, such as table tennis or on the jogging track. Come aboard and let the flair of the Carnival Elation put you in a (vacation) high spirits.

Departure Port – Jacksonville, Florida

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DESTINATIONS

  • 5 Days Bahamas – Princess Cays, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas
  • 4 Days Bahamas – Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas
  • 4 Days Bahamas – Freeport, Bahamas; Bimini, Bahamas
  • 5 Days Bahamas – Nassau, Bahamas; Bimini, Bahamas
  • 5 Days Bahamas – Nassau , Bahamas; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
  • 5 Days Bahamas – Celebration Key, Bahamas; Princess Cays, Bahamas
  • 5 Days Bahamas – Celebration Key, Bahamas; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

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TECHNICAL FACTS

  • Guest Cabins – 1,095
  • Number of Crew – 900
  • Number of Decks – 11
  • Number of Pools – 1
  • Whirlpool Spas – 4

ACTIVITIES

On board our floting resorts you will find activities for all tastes and all ages. Whether you want to sweat at the fitness center, refresh yourselsf at one of our pools or shop to your hearts content – everything is possible on board our ships. All information regarding our current onboard program can be found in our onboard magazine Carnival Fun Times which will be delivered to your stateroom every day.

Pools & SPA

  • 1 swimming pools
  • Twister water slide
  • WaterWorks
  • 4 outdoor whirlpools
  • Serenity area (adults only, minimum age 21 years)
  • Steam bath & sauna
  • SPA area (various treatments, hairdresser, cosmetics)

Sport

  • 9-hole mini golf
  • Table tennis
  • Fitness center
  • Various sport courses (e.g. spinning, pilates, yoga etc.)

Other

  • Art galleries and auctions
  • Several day and evening activities such as bingo, quiz and karaoke (All information regarding our current onboard program can be found in our onboard magazine Carnival Fun Times which will be delivered to your stateroom every day.)
  • 24-hour internet café (WLAN)
  • Library and writing room
  • Carnival FUN Shops
  • Duty Free Shops

DINING ON ELATION

Carnival Elation has two main restaurants (à la carte), one buffet restaurant and various snack bars where you can feast to your heart’s delight:

Included

  • Elegant dinner at the main restaurant (several seatings)
  • Casual dining at the buffet restaurant or various snack bars such as
    • Salad Bar
    • Carnival Deli (warm and cold sandwiches)
    • International specialties
    • Great selection of desserts
    • Calorie controlled meals
  • Guy’s Burger Joint
  • BlueIguana Cantina (breakfast, lunch and bar)
  • Pizzeria
  • The Taste Bar
  • Room service (breakfast and snacks) (06:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)
  • Soft Serve Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt

Additional Cost

  • Bonsai Sushi Express
  • Java Blue Cafe
  • The Chef’s Table

ENTERTAINMENT

On board our ships, entertainment is of major importance. Our program offers entertainment at the highest level. Enjoy Las Vegas style stage shows at the theater, try your luck at the casino or get thrilled by a blockbuster under the stars at our Seaside Theater. We have activities for all tastes and all ages.

Theater

  • The Mikado  (Atlantic Deck 8 forward, Promenade Deck 9 forward)
    • Fascinating Las Vegas-style shows
    • Bingo
    • Information events and courses
    • and much more

Bars/Lounges

On board our ships, you can easily turn night into day – whether you try your luck at the casino, take to the dance floor at the disco or enjoy a get-together at the various bars and lounges!

The following bars and lounges can be found on board Carnival Elation:

  • Grand Atrium Plaza and Bar (Empress Deck 7 midships)
  • Duke’s Piano Bar (Atlantic Deck 8 forward)
  • Drama Bar (Promande Deck 9 midships)
  • Romeo and Juliet Lounge (Promenade Deck 9 midships)
  • Jekyll and Hyde Dance Club (Promenade Deck 9 midships)
  • Gatsby’s Great Bar (Promenade Deck 9 aft)
  • Cole Porter Club Punchliner Comedy Club (Promenade Deck 9 aft)
  • RedFrog Rum Bar (Lido Deck 10 midships)
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar (Lido Deck 10 midships)

KIDS AND TEENS

Children and Youth Program for Passengers Under 18
On board our ships, we ensure the whole family is happy. While adults enjoy life on board in their own way, our trained and qualified staff take care of the well-being of the younger ones. In our specially designed children and youth programs, divided into various age groups, kids can make new friends, have fun together, and enjoy some parent-free time.
Camp Ocean
Circle “C”
At Circle C, teenagers aged 12 to 14 meet to make new friends and participate in shared activities. They enjoy activities within the ship as well as on deck, always supervised by the trained team.
Club O2
Club O2 is the perfect retreat for teenagers who want time without their parents. Teens aged 15 to 17 can watch movies, listen to music, play sports and video games, and much more in Club O2.
Babysitter Service ($)
Carnival Cruise Line offers a babysitter service for all children between 6 months and 11 years old for a nominal fee between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM. During this time, parents can drop off their children at Camp Carnival and enjoy a relaxing evening on board.