5 Night Bahamas Cruise aboard the Carnival Elation

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Set sail with the Carnival Elation and prepare yourself for five nights of tropical travel through the Caribbean from Jacksonville and back again!

Stopping at uncommon stops like Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay makes this trip special. This route is a typical one for the Elation.

Coming in at less than $100 per day, this represents a really good value. This price is the total price, including meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees.


The Carnival Elation

Based in Jacksonville and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026, over 2,100 travelers can cruise comfortably on this Fantasy class vessel.

The Elation Carnival offers a gym, a spa, a jacuzzi, a ping pong table, a minigolf course, a casino, 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 sea days and two port days. Major features include visits to unusual cities like Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sat15April 15thSaturday
3:30pm
Sun16April 16thSunday
At Sea (Cruising)
Mon17April 17thMonday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Tue18April 18thTuesday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Wed19April 19thWednesday
At Sea (Cruising)
Thu20April 20thThursday
8:00am
8:00am

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed a year or so ago, The cost of this sailing has ranged between $480 and $534 for a stateroom, including taxes and port charges. Right now this itinerary is at its lowest price, so secure your room now before it rises.

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 6-day plan for only $94.99. 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 four times this year in addition to twenty-one 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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