The Bahamas from Jacksonville, FL
Carnival Cruise Line · Carnival Elation
Depart
Dec 17, 2026
Return
Dec 21, 2026
Port
Jacksonville
Nights
4 nights
At a glance
- Built
- 1998
- Tonnage
- 70367
- Cabins
- 1094
- Crew
- 920
Carnival Elation was built to celebrate the muses who inspire the arts. Carnival guests like you can expect this ship to inspire you… to have tons of vacation fun. Not that Carnival Elation is going to have a hard time convincing you!
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On board
Inspiration Aft Dining Room
Itinerary
Cruise from Jacksonville and back
Day 1Cruise departs from JacksonvilleDec 17, 2026 • Departs at: 3:30 pm
Cruises from Jacksonville offer the perfect blend of beachfront and urban exploration. Get the best of a laid-back beach town and a buzzing city when you book a Carnival cruise from the beautiful port of Jacksonville, Florida. The Sunshine State’s largest city has a redeveloped and revitalized downtown, full of upbeat shopping and lively restaurants, bisected by the scenic St. Johns River and its Southbank Riverwalk. Jacksonville is a gateway to the islands of the Bahamas but you’ll also have 20 miles of sandy beach life and endless acres of wildlife parks to enjoy before you board your Carnival cruise from Jacksonville.
Day 2Celebration Key, The BahamasDec 18, 2026 • Arrives at: 12 pm • Departs at: 6 pm
Day 3Nassau, The BahamasDec 19, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am • Departs at: 4 pm
Sightseeing, swimming and soaking up the island flavor — it's all yours for the taking on a Carnival cruise to Nassau, Bahamas. Boasting balmy breezes and jumping to a bouncy calypso beat, Nassau promises sizzling fun in the sun. The historic and cultural heart of The Bahamas is one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations — one million travelers board cruises to Nassau every year. Carnival guests come for fine beaches, shopping, water sports, and fun-filled attractions at the Atlantis Resort, connected to Nassau by a bridge to Paradise Island. Throw in a chance to swim with dolphins, or do a little slipping and sliding at a water park, and it's clear what makes Nassau a top spot for cruisers of all ages.
Day 4At SeaDec 20, 2026
Day 5Cruise returns to JacksonvilleDec 21, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am
Cruises from Jacksonville offer the perfect blend of beachfront and urban exploration. Get the best of a laid-back beach town and a buzzing city when you book a Carnival cruise from the beautiful port of Jacksonville, Florida. The Sunshine State’s largest city has a redeveloped and revitalized downtown, full of upbeat shopping and lively restaurants, bisected by the scenic St. Johns River and its Southbank Riverwalk. Jacksonville is a gateway to the islands of the Bahamas but you’ll also have 20 miles of sandy beach life and endless acres of wildlife parks to enjoy before you board your Carnival cruise from Jacksonville.
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