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Carnival Elation itinerary map for January 15, 2026 (4 nights)
Carnival Elation itinerary map for January 15, 2026 (4 nights)
4 nights · 3 ports
Round-trip · Jacksonville, Florida
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Carnival Elation
January 15, 2026

4-Night Bahamas aboard Carnival Elation · Departing January 15, 2026 from the Port of Jacksonville, Florida.

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// AT A GLANCE

Carnival Elation January 15, 2026 Cruise Overview

Carnival Elation leaves Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM and returns Monday, January 19 at 8:00 AM: 4 nights with 2 ports of call (Celebration Key and Nassau) and 1 day at sea. Carnival Elation sails this itinerary 71 times on the current schedule; the next departure after this one is October 22, 2026. January averages 80°F highs and 59°F lows across the ports on this route.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.6 out of 10 — Jacksonville (6.8), Celebration Key (7.1), Nassau (5.9).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.6OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 66% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
4
night cruise
Thu → Mon
02
Jacksonville
departure port
Florida
03
3
port stops
Bahamas
04
1
sea day
Day 4
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// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Carnival Elation January 15, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Carnival Elation January 15, 2026 Price & Tracking

CARNIVAL ELATION·JANUARY 15, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Elation cruise ship departing January 15, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $484 ($121 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $437 ($110 per night), this represents a recent increase of 11%.

Carnival Elation cruise departing January 15, 2026 — 4-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $484 ($121 per night). Average price: $437.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $436
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Carnival Elation · January 15, 2026
$484
$121 per night · 4 nights
↑
11% above average
Avg $436

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// 03 · ITINERARY

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 15, 2026
All 5 days of the Carnival Elation January 15, 2026 cruise, including 1 day at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Carnival Elation
JANUARY 15, 2026
5 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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4 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · JACKSONVILLE
// 04 · PORTS

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Port List

Carnival Elation·January 15, 2026
Day 4 · Sunday · Jan 18

At sea

Day at sea aboard the Elation — featuring Tiffany's Lido Marketplace, Massage, Buffet Bar & Photo Gallery.

// 05 · WEATHER

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Carnival Elation·January 15, 2026
JAN FORECAST · JACKSONVILLE
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
Jacksonville port guide
50°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
82°
AVG LOW
19°
AVG RAINFALL
2.9"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT JACKSONVILLE
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
50°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Jacksonville Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this Carnival Elation itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

3 PORTS OF CALL·233 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST JACKSONVILLE SHORE TOURS
OF 8
5.0(34)
$350

Private Jacksonville Inshore Fishing Charter

Discover Jacksonville from the water on a private inshore fishing charter exploring the St. Johns River and…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
5.0(1)
$102.81

Private Transfer from Carnival Port to Jacksonville Airport (JAX)

Book your Private Transfer from Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville Airport (JAX). Don't go…
25 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
5.0(1)
$350

Private Amelia Island Inshore Fishing Charter

Discover the coastal waters of Amelia Island on a private inshore fishing charter through the Amelia River…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
NOT YET RATED
$159.93

Carnival Cruise Port to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) - Departure Private Transfer

Book your Private Departure Transfer from Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville Airport (JAX)…
20 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
NOT YET RATED
$27.74

JaxPort Cruise Terminal Private Hotel Transfer up to 5 passengers

Tired of waiting in line to get a taxi? Why not just skip the line and book a smooth and convenient ride with…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
NOT YET RATED
$303.86

Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville - Round-Trip Private Transfer

Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville and return…
1.2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
NOT YET RATED
$102.81

Private Transfer from Carnival Cruise Port to Jacksonville City

Book your private Arrival transfer from Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville, FL. Your driver…
25 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
NOT YET RATED
$151.93

Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville, FL - Arrival Private Transfer

Book your Private Arrival Transfer from Carnival Cruise Port Jacksonville to Jacksonville Don't go through…
35 MINBOOK ON VIATOR

These are the eight most reviewed. Jacksonville has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 66% of all cruises
6.6/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS
01

Jacksonville 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Jacksonville offers a generally safe environment for cruise travelers, but staying in tourist zones and remaining vigilant is advised.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Celebration Key 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasMODERATE

Celebration Key prioritizes guest safety with controlled access and security, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty crime.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Nassau 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasCAUTION

Travelers in Nassau should stay vigilant, stick to well-populated areas, and be aware of their surroundings to ensure safety.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Carnival Elation Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCARNIVAL
Carnival Elation cruise ship exterior
CARNIVAL · FANTASY
CHRISTENED
1998
STATEROOMS
1,095
TONNAGE
71,909GT
40.6% BELOW AVG· vs avg 121,145 GT
YEAR BUILT
1998
11 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2009
LENGTH
855ft
13.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 992 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
2,606cruisers
37.3% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,158 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Carnival Elation has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 71,909 gross tons. The ship measures 855 feet in length. Carnival Elation is included in Carnival's Fantasy class. At full capacity, the Elation holds 2,606 passengers. That includes 1,686 cruise vacationers and 920 staff members. The Elation total number of staterooms is 1,095.

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// 09 · CRUISE DIRECTOR

Cruise Director

On duty at sail date·January 15, 2026
Leo Alexander — cruise director
ON STAGE
CRUISE DIRECTOR · CARNIVAL ELATION

Leo Alexander

Leo Alexander is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director known for his professional demeanor and steady leadership style onboard.

CONTRACT
CARNIVAL ELATION
YOUR SAIL · JANUARY 15, 2026
STARTS
Nov 3, 2025
ENDS
Jan 15, 2026
// 10 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for yourCarnival Elation·January 15, 2026sailing
  • Celebration Key, Bahamas (Fri, Jan 16) and Nassau, Bahamas (Sat, Jan 17), with 1 day at sea.

    ITINERARY
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · OCT 13, 2026
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