Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Elation
A small, older Fantasy-class ship running four- and five-day Bahamas trips from Jacksonville; a 2017 refit added the WaterWorks water park.
- Class
- Fantasy Class
- Built / refit
- 1998 / 2023
- Guests
- ~2,190
- Typically sails
- Bahamas
Best for
- Small-ship travelers
- Families
- First-time cruisers
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
AVERAGE
Dining is not the main reason to choose this ship.
Dining varies by ship generation, with newer ships stronger.
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Carnival Cruise Line patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for Carnival Elation.
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Reference price
US$515 pp
5-night Bahamas
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