Carnival Elation - February 21, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Carnival Elation
Jacksonville, Flo
Princess Cays
Jacksonville, Flo

Carnival Elation - February 21, 2026

The February 21, 2026 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 Saturday, Feb 21st and returns on Thursday, Feb 26th.

5nights

February 21, 2026

Feb 21st - Feb 26th

Carnival Elation

Carnival Elation

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Elation - February 21, 2026

5 Night Bahamas

from Jacksonville, Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Elation cruise ship departing February 21, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $466 ($94 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $412 ($83 per night), this represents a recent increase of 13%.

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inside
$466
($93 / night)
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oceanview
$536
($107 / night)
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balcony
$876
($175 / night)
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suite
$1,006
($201 / 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 - February 21, 2026 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1Feb 20thJacksonville, Florida
2Feb 21stAt Sea
3Feb 23rdCelebration Key, Bahamas
4Feb 24thPrincess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
5Feb 24thAt Sea
6Feb 26thJacksonville, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Elation sails on February 21, 2026 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 Feb 26th 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
FEB 212026
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
FEB 222026
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
FEB 232026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day4
FEB 242026
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
FEB 252026
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
FEB 262026
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.