4 Night Bahamas Cruise aboard the Carnival Elation

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Settle in for four nights of relaxing travel around the Caribbean when you step aboard the Carnival Elation from Jacksonville and back again.

This trip is particularly interesting because you will only visit uncommon destinations such as Celebration Key and Nassau. This route is a frequent one for the Elation, But December is the most popular month to sail it.

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The Carnival Elation

The Elation Carnival, based in Jacksonville and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026, is a Fantasy class ship that can accomodate over 2,100 travelers.

The Elation Carnival offers a spa, a casino, a minigolf course, a jacuzzi, a gym, a ping pong table, and a waterslide.

Ship class
Fantasy
Built
1998
Refurbished
2026
Guests
2,188
Crew
900
Length
853 ft
Carnival Elation
Bars & cafésAlchemy Bar

Your Itinerary

This cruise is made up of two days in port and one day at sea. Highlights include visits to unusual cities like Celebration Key and Nassau.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sun26December 26thSunday
3:30pm
Mon27December 27thMonday
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Tue28December 28thTuesday
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Wed29December 29thWednesday
At Sea (Cruising)
Thu30December 30thThursday
8:00am
8:00am
Day 3Nassau

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed a year or so ago, The cost of this cruise has varied between $779 and $794 for a stateroom, including taxes and port fees. Now this sailing is just $1 higher than the all time low of $779 so lock in your room now before it goes up.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Wifi and Cell Service

GigSky offers plans that cover internet on and off the ship at a fraction of the Carnival price. For this cruise, get a 5-day plan for only $80.27. The connection works onboard and on shore.

Your plan includes 500MB per day of high speed data, plus unlimited messaging, rideshare, maps, and email.

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Alternate Sailings

The Elation sails this route six times this year plus twenty-eight times next year. No other ship sails this exact same route.

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Data as of Oct 29, 2026

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