Carnival Elation is a 2,052-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 1998. This page lists 9 upcoming departures across 9 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A mid-size ship at 70,367 gross tons — #191 of 566 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise (5 nights) — En route to Jacksonville, Fl — last stop Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Carnival Elation is a compact Fantasy-class ship that entered service in 1998 and remains in service with Carnival Cruise Line. Its current passenger-facing specifications list 2,190 guests at double occupancy, 900 crew members, 1,095 staterooms and 11 passenger decks. The ship combines familiar Carnival venues with a smaller, easy-to-navigate layout, making it a practical choice for short Caribbean and Bahamas cruises, particularly for travelers who prefer a traditional ship rather than a large resort-style vessel.
The ship features Carnival WaterWorks, a pool area, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, a casino, shops, live entertainment and an arcade. Its 2023 dry-dock period followed earlier major upgrades that added expanded stateroom capacity, balconies and additional Carnival signature venues.
Families can use WaterWorks, the arcade, pools and youth programming through Camp Ocean, Circle C and Club O2. The ship also offers family-oriented activities and Carnival’s Seuss at Sea programming.
Wellness facilities include a fitness center, spa services, salon services, whirlpools and the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Outdoor walking and sun-deck areas provide additional spaces for relaxation.
Carnival provides accessible staterooms and an accessible deck plan for the ship. Accessibility arrangements and specific cabin features should be confirmed with Carnival before booking.
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View the official Carnival Elation deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Interior Upper/LowerCategory 1A; single-twin bed with either an upper Pullman or sofa bed. | Inside | 19 | 160 sq ft | — | 2 | 4, 6, 7 |
| InteriorCategories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4I; maximum occupancy varies by individual stateroom. | Inside | 359 | 170 sq ft | — | 5 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14 |
| PortholeCategory PT; two porthole windows. | Other | 58 | 170 sq ft | — | 4 | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Ocean ViewCategories 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D and 6E. | Oceanview | 468 | 185 sq ft | — | 4 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 |
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| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
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| Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 4 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 6 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Mar 11, 2027 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Aug 7, 2027 | Aug 12, 2027 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Feb 28, 2028 | Mar 4, 2028 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Mar 13, 2028 | Mar 18, 2028 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Apr 24, 2028 | Apr 29, 2028 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Dec 27, 2028 | Jan 2, 2029 | 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 6 | Caribbean | Book → |
Carnival Elation is registered in Panama.
Carnival Elation carries about 2,052 guests with roughly 920 crew.
Carnival Elation entered service in 1998 and was last refurbished in 2023.
At 70,367 gross tons and 261 m long, Carnival Elation is a mid-size ship — larger than 66% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Most evenings use cruise-casual attire in the main dining rooms. Selected cruises also have a Cruise Elegant evening; the number depends on cruise length.
The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, Bonsai Sushi Express and Swirls are included. JavaBlue Café and The Chef's Table are extra-charge venues.
Daily gratuities are added to the onboard account rather than being included in the cruise fare. Suite guests have a different daily gratuity rate from guests in standard accommodations.
Wi-Fi is not included as a standard cruise fare benefit. Carnival sells separate onboard Wi-Fi plans.
The ship has accessible routes, accessible public facilities and accessible staterooms identified on Carnival's accessible deck plan. Carnival recommends contacting Guest Access Services before sailing for ship-specific requirements.
Camp Ocean serves children ages 2 to 11, Circle C serves ages 12 to 14, and Club O2 serves ages 15 to 17. The ship also has Carnival WaterWorks and a video arcade.
