Carnival Elation - December 22, 2025 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Carnival Elation
Jacksonville, Flo
Princess Cays
Jacksonville, Flo

Carnival Elation - December 22, 2025

The December 22, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Elation departs from Jacksonville, Florida. On this 5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Elation sets sail on Monday, Dec 22nd and returns on Saturday, Dec 27th.

5nights

December 22, 2025

Dec 22nd - Dec 27th

Carnival Elation

Carnival Elation

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Elation - December 22, 2025

5 Night Bahamas

from Jacksonville, Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Elation cruise ship departing December 22, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $746 ($150 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $639 ($128 per night), this represents a recent increase of 17%.

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inside
$746
($149 / night)
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oceanview
$836
($167 / night)
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balcony
$1,196
($239 / night)
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suite
$1,366
($273 / night)
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Carnival Elation Size Infographic

Carnival Elation

72 k
tonnage
855 ft
length
1998
year built
1,093
cabins
2,606
passengers
920
crew

CARNIVAL ELATION SIZE

The Elation has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 71,909 gross tons. The ship measures 855 feet (261 meters) in length. Carnival Elation is included in Carnival’s Fantasy Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Elation holds 3,526 passengers. That includes 2,606 cruise vacationers and 920 staff members. The Elation total number of staterooms is 1,093.

Carnival Elation Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:71,909 GT
  • Length:855 ft (261 m)
  • Beam:103 ft (31 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:24 mph (21 kn)
  • Year Built:1998
  • Years Served:1998–Present
  • Capacity:2,606
  • Crew Members:920
  • Total on Board:3,526
  • Total Staterooms:1,093
  • Flagged Country:Panama
  • Ship Cost:300 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Elation age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Elation Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Carnival Elation - December 22, 2025 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 21stJacksonville, Florida
2Dec 22ndAt Sea
3Dec 24thCelebration Key, Bahamas
4Dec 25thPrincess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
5Dec 25thAt Sea
6Dec 27thJacksonville, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Elation sails on December 22, 2025 for a 5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Jacksonville, Florida at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of Jacksonville, Florida on Dec 27th at 7:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Elation will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 222025
D:2:30 PM

Jacksonville offers something for everyone. History buffs can visit the many landmarks that stretch from Amelia Island to St. Augustine, and families will find the array of attractions, including the many white-sand beaches, both fun and relaxing. Music fans can take in live performances at a variety of venues, and sports enthusiasts can enjoy tennis, sailing, or one of the area's golf courses.

Day2
DEC 232025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 242025
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day4
DEC 252025
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Princess Cays is a private beach resort located on the southern tip of Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas. It is owned by Princess Cruises and is exclusively available to their guests. The resort covers over 40 acres and features pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and a lush tropical landscape. The beach is surrounded by coral reefs, making it an ideal location for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Day5
DEC 262025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
DEC 272025
A:7:00 AM

Jacksonville offers something for everyone. History buffs can visit the many landmarks that stretch from Amelia Island to St. Augustine, and families will find the array of attractions, including the many white-sand beaches, both fun and relaxing. Music fans can take in live performances at a variety of venues, and sports enthusiasts can enjoy tennis, sailing, or one of the area's golf courses.