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Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Fantasy class, in service since 1998. She measures 71,909 gross tons and carries 2,190 guests with a crew of 900. She sails Bahamas itineraries. We rate her 3.3 out of 5.
Sails from Jacksonville, Florida · fly into JAX
- Guests
- 2,190
- Crew 900 · 1:2.4
- Entered service
- 1998
- Refitted 2020
- Length
- 261 m
- Longer than 67% of 574 ships
- Decks
- 10
Carnival Elation is bigger than 56% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 74%. At 32.8 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 73% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
About Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation is one of the line's two remaining Fantasy-class ships, a mid-sized vessel of about 71,900 gross tons carrying roughly 2,190 guests. Kværner Masa-Yards built her in Helsinki, and she began her first cruise in March 1998 under the name Elation, adding the Carnival prefix in 2007 along with her sisters. A month-long 2017 dry dock added an extra deck, and a 2020 dry dock brought over features from newer Carnival ships. On board are Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, the RedFrog and BlueIguana pool bars and Duke's Piano Bar. She sails short Bahamas cruises from Jacksonville, Florida.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 3.1
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5−1.0, fleet average 4.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 2/5−0.9, fleet average 2.9
- Value
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Carnival Cruise Line fleet average across 29 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Fantasy class
Carnival Elation is one of 2 Fantasy class ships. Carnival Paradise (1998) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Elation this ship | 1998 | 3.3/5 | |||
| Carnival Paradise | 1998 | 3.5/5 |
Where she sails
Home port: Jacksonville, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Elation sails from Jacksonville, Florida. The airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Jacksonville International Airport on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Jacksonville, FloridaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Fantasy class.
What are Carnival Elation's sister ships?
Carnival Elation is one of 2 Fantasy class ships. Carnival Paradise (1998) is in service.
How big is Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation measures 71,909 gross tons and 261 metres in length, with 10 decks.
How does Carnival Elation compare in size with other cruise ships?
Carnival Elation is bigger than 56% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 74%. At 32.8 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 73% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Carnival Elation feel?
Carnival Elation has a passenger space ratio of 32.8: 71,909 gross tons for 2,190 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Elation feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Elation carry?
Carnival Elation carries 2,190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 900 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Elation enter service?
Carnival Elation entered service in 1998 and was last refurbished in 2020.
Where does Carnival Elation sail?
Carnival Elation sails Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Jacksonville, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation sails from Jacksonville, Florida. Fly into Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Elation?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Elation; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
How is Carnival Elation rated?
Cruise Frog rates Carnival Elation 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on value (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
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