5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation
March 30, 2026
5 Night Bahamas

Carnival Elation - 3/30/2026

The March 30, 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 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Elation sets sail on Monday, Mar 30th and returns on Saturday, Apr 4th.

Cruise Length
5
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Jacksonville
Florida
Port Stops
3
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Elation cruise ship departing March 30, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $559 ($112 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $545 ($110 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.

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$559
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oceanview
$629
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balcony
$994
($198/night)
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suite
$1,174
($234/night)
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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Carnival Elation - March 30, 2026 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1Mar 30thJacksonville, Florida
2Mar 31stAt Sea
3Apr 1stNassau, Bahamas
4Apr 2ndPrincess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
5Apr 3rdAt Sea
6Apr 4thJacksonville, Florida

The Carnival Elation sails on March 30, 2026 for a 5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Jacksonville, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Jacksonville, Florida on Apr 4th at 8:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Elation will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

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.

Cruise Ports

Day1
MAR 302026
D:3:30 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
MAR 312026
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
APR 12026
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.

Day4
APR 22026
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 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
APR 32026
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
APR 42026
A:8:00 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.