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The Carnival Elation departs on April 18th, 2026 and returns 5 nights later.

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CarnivalCarnival Elation

Carnival Elation
April 18, 2026

Name: April 18, 2026 5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) from Jacksonville on Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Elation
Brand: Carnival Cruise Line

5-Night Bahamas aboard Carnival Elation · Departing April 18, 2026 from the Port of Jacksonville, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

Carnival Elation April 18, 2026 Cruise Overview

This 5-night cruise aboard the Elation departs from Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, April 18, 2026 and returns on Thursday, Apr 23rd. April weather across this route averages 90°/51°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.8 out of 10 — Jacksonville (6.8), Celebration Key (7.1), Princess Cays (9.5). Inside cabins dropped $10 on Apr 17.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 78% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Thu

Jacksonville

departure port

Florida

port stops

Bahamas

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE10 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09Cruise director↓10FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Carnival Elation April 18, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Carnival Elation April 18, 2026 Price & Tracking

CARNIVAL ELATION·APRIL 18, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Elation cruise ship departing April 18, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $424 ($85 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $503 ($101 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 16%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $435

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Carnival Elation · April 18, 2026

$424

$85 per night · 5 nights

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3% below average

Avg $435 · You save $11

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Carnival Elation April 18, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 17, 2026

$424

$484

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Apr 14, 2026

$434

—

$904

—

Apr 12, 2026

—

$1,834

Apr 9, 2026

$434

—

$1,834

Apr 8, 2026

$434

—

$1,834

Apr 7, 2026

$434

—

$1,834

Apr 5, 2026

$434

—

$1,834

Apr 4, 2026

$424

—

$1,834

Apr 3, 2026

$384

—

$864

$1,834

Apr 1, 2026

$384

$474

$864

$1,834

// 03 · ITINERARY

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAPRIL 18, 2026

The Carnival Elation sails on April 18, 2026 for a 5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) (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 23rd 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 PORT SCHEDULE

Carnival Elation

APRIL 18, 2026

6 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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5 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · JACKSONVILLE

// 04 · PORTS

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Port List

Carnival Elation·April 18, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·APR 18

Jacksonville

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:30 PM

Jacksonville, Florida, offers docking at JAXPORT. Travelers explore Cummer Museum and Jacksonville Zoo. Excursions include St. Augustine’s historic district. Local markets sell shrimp po’boys. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures riverfronts and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes crab cakes, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Timucuan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Jacksonville’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural museums and scenic rivers, making Jacksonville an engaging destination for exploration.

APRIL FORECAST

66°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Celebration Key, Bahamas — Day 3 of Carnival Elation April 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

MONDAY·APR 20

Celebration Key

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Celebration Key, Bahamas, docks at a private pier for Grand Bahama cruises. Travelers enjoy water parks and cabana rentals. Snorkeling reveals artificial reefs. No local markets; island shops sell branded merchandise. Peak season December to April; no taxis, free shuttles provided. Dining includes jerk chicken at beach buffets. Souvenirs feature Bahamian straw hats. Kayaking and paddleboarding available.

APRIL FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island) — Day 4 of Carnival Elation April 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·APR 21

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

4:00 PM

Princess Cays, Bahamas (Cruise Line Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore Eleuthera’s beaches and banana boat rides. Excursions include snorkeling at coral reefs. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures pink sands and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Princess Cays’ island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of serene beaches and marine activities, making Princess Cays an engaging destination.

APRIL FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Jacksonville, Florida — Day 6 of Carnival Elation April 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

THURSDAY·APR 23

Jacksonville

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

—

Returning to Jacksonville — see Day 1 above for port info.

APRIL FORECAST

66°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Carnival Elation·April 18, 2026

APR FORECAST · JACKSONVILLE

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Jacksonville port guide

66°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

97°

AVG LOW

35°

AVG RAINFALL

3.0"

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

// 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·22 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST JACKSONVILLE SHORE TOURSBest Jacksonville Shore ToursCURATED FROM 8 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 8

5.0(34)

$650

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

NOT YET RATED

$166.64

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

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20 MINBOOK ON VIATOR

NOT YET RATED

$107.13

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

$316.62

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

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1.2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR

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

SEE ALL JACKSONVILLE EXCURSIONS

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

5 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

LOWHIGH

Safer than 78% of all cruises

7.8/10 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

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island) 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasSAFE

Cruise travelers at Princess Cays can enjoy a secure environment with controlled access, prioritizing their safety and well-being.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Carnival Elation Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCARNIVAL

CARNIVAL · FANTASY

CHRISTENED

1998

STATEROOMS

1,093

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 1,093.

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// 09 · CRUISE DIRECTOR

Cruise Director

On duty at sail date·April 18, 2026

ON STAGE

CRUISE DIRECTOR · CARNIVAL ELATION

Franco Spies

From South Africa🇿🇦

Franco Spies is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director with a background in the Fun Squad. He is known for his friendly energy, strong team leadership, and guest-focused approach.