Dining style
Dining venues include Inspiration Aft Dining Room.
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Carnival Cruise Line ship guide
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation was built to celebrate the muses who inspire the arts.
- Launched
- 1998
- Rating
- 5 star
- Sailings
- 145 current
Sailings and guide prices come from our supplier feed and may change until confirmed.
Dining onboard
A world of flavour at every course
Explore Inspiration Aft Dining Room- Circle C
- Duke's Piano Bar
- The Fun Shops
Rest well
Spaces designed for you
Two twin beds (convert to king) and double sofa bed.
View Grand Vista Suite
Experiences onboard
Curated moments. Every day.
Ship research guide
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Cabin styles
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Cabin photos
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Dining venues
1
Bars and lounges
4
Onboard spaces
16
Media items
Current cruises
145 current sailings
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Ship Match Snapshot
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Entertainment level
Entertainment spaces include The Fun Shops.
Cabin choice
30 cabin categories are represented for this ship.
First-time cruiser note
First-time cruisers can compare 30 cabin categories and 145 current sailings before choosing a sailing.
Experienced cruiser note
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Ship fast facts
Carnival Elation at a glance
Only confirmed ship facts are shown here, grouped for quick comparison.
Capacity
- Crew
- 920
- Staterooms
- 1094
Size
- Gross tonnage
- 70367
Ship history
- Launched
- 1998
Guide information last updated Jul 12, 2026. Sailings and prices are shown separately in the cruise search.
What makes this ship special?
Carnival Elation highlights
Named venues, facilities and ship highlights are shown when available.
Dining
Inspiration Aft Dining Room
Dining
Duke's Piano Bar
Highlights
The Fun Shops
Highlights
Circle C
Cabin Explorer
Cabins on Carnival Elation
Compare the main cabin options on Carnival Elation, including representative images, sleeping capacity, size and key features where available.
Cabin image explorer
Carnival Elation cabin styles
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Suite
Grand Vista Suite
Inside
Interior Stateroom
Suite
Junior Suite
Suite
Junior Suite (Obstructed Views)
Oceanview / Outside
Scenic Ocean View
Suite
Junior Suite
Inside
Interior Stateroom
Inside
Interior Stateroom
Inside
Interior Stateroom
Suite
Grand Suite
Interior cabin styles
Inside
8 cabin categories | 8 with photos
Window and sea-view cabin styles
Oceanview
8 cabin categories | 8 with photos
Private outside space
Balcony / Veranda
7 cabin categories | 7 with photos
Larger cabin styles
Suite
7 cabin categories | 7 with photos
For single travelers
Solo
2 cabin categories | 2 with photos
Interior cabin styles
Inside
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Cabin imageInside
Interior Stateroom
Code 4A
Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans. A trundle bed will be provided if a fifth guest is booked to this stateroom.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans
- Full bathroom with shower
- A trundle bed will be provided if a fifth guest is booked to this stateroom
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageInside
Interior Stateroom
Code 4I
Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans. A trundle bed will be provided if a fifth guest is booked to this stateroom.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans
- Full bathroom with shower
- A trundle bed will be provided if a fifth guest is booked to this stateroom
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageInside
Interior Stateroom
Code 4B
Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans. A trundle bed will be provided if a fifth guest is booked to this stateroom.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans
- Full bathroom with shower
- A trundle bed will be provided if a fifth guest is booked to this stateroom
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageInside
Interior Stateroom
Code 4C
Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans. A trundle bed will be provided if a fifth guest is booked to this stateroom.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans
- Full bathroom with shower
- A trundle bed will be provided if a fifth guest is booked to this stateroom
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Window and sea-view cabin styles
Oceanview
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Cabin imageOceanview / Outside
Scenic Ocean View
Code 6J
Two twin beds (convert to king). Sofa and coffee table.
- Two twin beds (convert to king)
- Full bathroom with shower
- Sofa and coffee table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageOceanview / Outside
Ocean View Stateroom
Code 6D
Two twin beds (convert to king) and one upper pullman. Desk and seat.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and one upper pullman
- Full bathroom with shower
- Desk and seat
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageOceanview / Outside
Porthole
Code PT
Two twin beds (convert to king). Desk and seat.
- Two twin beds (convert to king)
- Full bathroom with shower
- Desk and seat
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageOceanview / Outside
Ocean View Stateroom
Code 6E
Two twin beds (convert to king) and one upper pullman. Desk and seat.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and one upper pullman
- Full bathroom with shower
- Desk and seat
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Private outside space
Balcony / Veranda
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Cabin imageBalconyBalcony
Balcony Stateroom
Code 8B
Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans. Desk and seat.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans
- Full bathroom with shower
- Private balcony with patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageBalconyBalcony
Balcony
Code 8E
Two twin beds (convert to king). Desk and seat.
- Two twin beds (convert to king)
- Full bathroom with shower
- Private balcony with patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageBalconyBalcony
Balcony Stateroom
Code 8A
Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans. Desk and seat.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans
- Full bathroom with shower
- Private balcony with patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageBalconyBalcony
Balcony Stateroom
Code 8D
Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans. Desk and seat.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and two upper pullmans
- Full bathroom with shower
- Private balcony with patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Larger cabin styles
Suite
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Cabin imageSuiteSuite
Grand Vista Suite
Code GV
Two twin beds (convert to king) and double sofa bed. Sofa, armchair and coffee table.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and double sofa bed
- Full bathroom with shower/tub
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, plus private large balcony with patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageSuiteSuite
Junior Suite
Code JS
Two twin beds (convert to king). Sofa and coffee table.
- Two twin beds (convert to king)
- Full bathroom with shower
- Private balcony with patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageSuiteSoloSuite
Junior Suite (Obstructed Views)
Code OB
Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed. Sofa and coffee table.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed
- Full bathroom with shower
- Private balcony with obstructed view; patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageSuiteSuite
Junior Suite
Code JT
Two twin beds (convert to king). Sofa and coffee table.
- Two twin beds (convert to king)
- Full bathroom with shower
- Private balcony with patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
For single travelers
Solo
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Cabin imageSuiteSoloSuite
Junior Suite (Obstructed Views)
Code OB
Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed. Sofa and coffee table.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed
- Full bathroom with shower
- Private balcony with obstructed view; patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageSuiteSoloSuite
Grand Suite
Code GS
Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed. Sofa, armchairs and coffee table.
- Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed
- Full bathroom with shower/tub
- Private large balcony with patio chairs and table
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
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Onboard experience
What is onboard Carnival Elation
Named venues and facilities are grouped so you can compare the ship experience before choosing a sailing.
DiningRestaurants, grills, cafes and main dining venues.1 venue
Dining
Inspiration Aft Dining Room
Dining
Bars & loungesDedicated bars, lounges, pubs and social spaces.1 venue
Bars & lounges
Duke's Piano Bar
Bars and lounges
Shopping & servicesShops, boutiques, guest services and practical onboard areas.1 venue
Shopping & services
The Fun Shops
ship
Other amenitiesAdditional named amenities that do not fit the main categories.1 venue
Other amenities
Circle C
ship
Media gallery
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2 itemsWhere it sails
Where Carnival Elation sails
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Sailings on Carnival Elation
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| Carnival Glory | 2003 | 157 sailings |
| Carnival Radiance | 2000 | 155 sailings |
| Carnival Paradise | 1998 | 147 sailings |
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| Carnival Encounter | 0000-00-00 | 144 sailings |
| Carnival Sunrise | 1999 | 139 sailings |
| Carnival Dream | 2008 | 125 sailings |
| Carnival Splendor | 2007 | 124 sailings |
| Mardi Gras | 2020 | 124 sailings |
| Carnival Freedom | 2006 | 119 sailings |
| Carnival Breeze | 2011 | 114 sailings |
| Carnival Adventure | 0000-00-00 | 113 sailings |
| Carnival Horizon | 2017 | 113 sailings |
| Carnival Valor | 2004 | 113 sailings |
| Carnival Firenze | 2023 | 109 sailings |
| Carnival Panorama | 2018 | 102 sailings |
| Carnival Vista | 2015 | 100 sailings |
| Carnival Liberty | 2005 | 98 sailings |
| Carnival Pride | 2001 | 96 sailings |
| Carnival Jubilee | 2022 | 94 sailings |
| Carnival Sunshine | 2013 | 94 sailings |
| Carnival Magic | 2010 | 93 sailings |
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Can I compare cabins on Carnival Elation?
This guide currently shows 30 cabin categories for Carnival Elation. Final cabin options are checked around your chosen sailing.
Are deck plans available?
Deck plan images or documents are shown in the Deck Plan Explorer where available. Our cruise specialists can check the latest deck view before booking.
Are there current cruises on Carnival Elation?
145 current sailings are shown for this ship. Use the current cruises section to compare them.
Are inclusions the same on every sailing?
Carnival Elation is part of Carnival Cruise Line. Package-specific inclusions, cabin choices and final prices can vary by sailing and fare, so they are checked before booking.
