Where is Carnival Elation today?
In Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
In port 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, on day 4 of a 5-night Bahamas cruise from Jacksonville (Nov 9 to 14).
Next: Jacksonville, Florida, Sat Nov 14 arriving 8:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 5 nights from $296
Upcoming Carnival Elation cruises from $224 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
5-night Bahamas cruise, Jacksonville round trip
Nov 9 to 14, 2026 · Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay.
Where Carnival Elation sails, month by month
Carnival Elation sails year-round from Jacksonville on 4- and 5-night Bahamas cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Celebration Key (78 calls), Half Moon Cay (42) and Nassau (29). It also has longer sailings of 6 nights in November 2027.
- Dec 2026Jacksonville · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Jacksonville · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Jacksonville · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Jacksonville · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Jacksonville · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Jacksonville · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Jacksonville · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Jacksonville · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Jacksonville · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Jacksonville · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Jacksonville · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Jacksonville · 6 sailings4, 5, 6 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Carnival Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Carnival Elation sailings with prices.
Carnival Elation at a glance
Carnival Elation is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Fantasy class. It entered service in 1998 (28 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2020. It carries 2,190 passengers and 900 crew, about 2.4 passengers per crew member. At 71,909 gross tons and 260 m (853 ft) long, it is a large ship with 14 decks and 1,094 cabins. It was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard Helsinki, Finland and sails under the flag of Panama.
The Carnival Elation is a contemporary cruise ship built in 1998 at Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Helsinki, Finland. As part of Carnival Cruise Line's mainstream fleet, the ship carries up to 2,190 passengers and 900 crew members across 14 decks.
The vessel underwent a significant refurbishment in 2020, bringing updates to its facilities and amenities. With its mid-size capacity and modern upgrades, the Carnival Elation serves as a reliable option for cruisers seeking the casual atmosphere and diverse activities typical of Carnival's contemporary ships.
Carnival Elation specs
- Class
- Fantasy
- Built
- 1998
- Refurbished
- 2020
- Gross Tonnage
- 71,909 GT
- Length
- 260 m
- Passengers
- 2,190
- Cabins
- 1,094
- Crew
- 900
- Decks
- 14
- Builder
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard Helsinki, Finland
- Flag
- Panama
- Age
- 28 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 32.8 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.4:1
- Sister Ships
- 1 other in class
- Fleet Rank
- 31st largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 5 nights
- Primary Region
- Bahamas
- Next Sailing
- Nov 14, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Carnival Elation FAQ
Where is Carnival Elation right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Carnival Elation is scheduled to be in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on day 4 of a 5-night Bahamas cruise from Jacksonville. It returns to Jacksonville on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Carnival Elation sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Elation sails year-round from Jacksonville, Florida on 4- and 5-night Bahamas cruises.
What ports does Carnival Elation visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Elation calls most often at Celebration Key, Bahamas (78 calls), Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (42) and Nassau, Bahamas (29), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 5 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Elation carry?
Carnival Elation carries 2,190 passengers in 1,094 cabins. It has 900 crew, about 2.4 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Elation built and how old is it?
Carnival Elation entered service in 1998, so it is 28 years old. It was last refurbished in 2020.
How big is Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation is 71,909 gross tons and 260 m (853 ft) long, with 14 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation has 900 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation belongs to the Fantasy class, which has 1 other ship we track.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Elation built?
Carnival Elation was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard Helsinki, Finland.
How much does a cruise on Carnival Elation cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Elation cruise we track starts from $224. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Elation prices
Upcoming Carnival Elation cruises start from $224. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $216. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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