Carnival Elation: 5-Night Bahamas
This 5-night Bahamas cruise aboard the Carnival Elation by Carnival Cruise Line departs Jacksonville on January 3, 2028, calling at Princess Cays, Celebration Key, and returns January 8, 2028. Cabin prices start from $360 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 15 dates
Carnival Elation sails round trip from Jacksonville to these two ports on 15 dates between February 2027 and April 2028. 8 of the 11 other dates in the table below call at them in the same order.
2nd lowest of 12
At $380 for an interior cabin, this date is the 2nd lowest of the 12 dates from July 2027 to April 2028 in the table below. The lowest is $366 on Nov 8, 2027.
Jacksonville is a sprawling north Florida city that serves as a smaller, less congested alternative to the state's bigger cruise ports. The JAXPORT cruise terminal sits on the St. Johns River, about 20 minutes from downtown Jacksonville and roughly 15 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport.
Read more →Celebration Key is Carnival Cruise Line's private destination on the southern coast of Grand Bahama Island, about 100 miles east of Fort Lauderdale. It opened in July 2025 and represents Carnival's first fully owned private port.
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Carnival Elation to these two ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Interior from | vs Jan 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2027 | Princess Cays, Celebration Key | $684 | +$304 |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Princess Cays, Celebration Key | $544 | +$164 |
| Aug 7, 2027 | Celebration Key, Princess Cays | $514 | +$134 |
| Aug 30, 2027 | Princess Cays, Celebration Key | $394 | +$14 |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Celebration Key, Princess Cays | $396 | +$16 |
| Nov 8, 2027 | Celebration Key, Princess Cays | $366 | −$14 |
| Jan 3, 2028 | Princess Cays, Celebration Key | $380 | this sailing |
| Feb 14, 2028 | Princess Cays, Celebration Key | $440 | +$60 |
| Feb 28, 2028 | Princess Cays, Celebration Key | $470 | +$90 |
| Mar 13, 2028 | Princess Cays, Celebration Key | $540 | +$160 |
| Mar 27, 2028 | Princess Cays, Celebration Key | $560 | +$180 |
| Apr 10, 2028 | Princess Cays, Celebration Key | $530 | +$150 |
Carnival Elation, round trip from Jacksonville, 5 nights. Interior cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Oct 21, 2026.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Studio cabins start at $360 per person for the 5 nights, about $72 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $800, about $160 a night.
Is $360 a good price for this sailing?
It is the lowest studio price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026.
Which ports does it visit?
It sails round trip from Jacksonville and calls at Princess Cays and Celebration Key, with 2 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Carnival Elation sails this route on 15 dates between February 2027 and April 2028.
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