Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation measures 71,909 gross tons and carries approximately 2,130 guests across 11 passenger decks.
What Carnival Elation Is Like
Onboard, she carries Mini-golf, Jogging track and Video arcade.
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Lido pool and Aft pool, the water attractions are Carnival WaterWorks (including Twister waterslide) and adults have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
Evenings run through Main theatre, Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club and Duke’s Piano Bar.
Dining on Carnival Elation
Your fare covers the main dining rooms aboard Carnival Elation.
- Main dining — Imagination Restaurant and Inspiration Restaurant, included
- Lido Marketplace — the buffet, included in your fare
- Complimentary casual — Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Seaday Brunch and Swirls
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Bonsai Sushi Express, JavaBlue Café and The Chef’s Table
What There Is To Do on Carnival Elation
Everything below is confirmed on Carnival Elation herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- Mini-golf
- Jogging track
- Video arcade
- Main theatre
- Playlist Productions
- The Punchliner Comedy Club
- Duke’s Piano Bar
Carnival Elation is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Carnival Elation Suits
Carnival Elation runs supervised youth programmes with their own age bands, so children are in a group of roughly their own age rather than one catch-all room.
Adults travelling without children have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat to retreat to.
- Camp Ocean – Penguins — ages 2-5
- Camp Ocean – Stingrays — ages 6-8
- Camp Ocean – Sharks — ages 9-11
- Circle ‘C’ — ages 12-14
- Club O2 — ages 15-17
Carnival Elation Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation has specialty restaurants including Bonsai Sushi Express, JavaBlue Café and The Chef’s Table, which carry an extra charge. Her main dining rooms and the Lido Marketplace buffet are included in your fare. Complimentary casual spots include Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Seaday Brunch.
Does Carnival Elation have a water slide?
Yes. Carnival Elation has Carnival WaterWorks. There is also Carnival WaterWorks splash area for younger children.
Does Carnival Elation have a roller coaster?
No. BOLT, Carnival’s roller coaster at sea, is only on the Excel-class ships Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Elation is a Fantasy-class ship.
Is Carnival Elation good for kids?
Carnival Elation runs supervised youth programmes: Camp Ocean – Penguins (ages 2-5), Camp Ocean – Stingrays (ages 6-8), Camp Ocean – Sharks (ages 9-11), Circle ‘C’ (ages 12-14) and Club O2 (ages 15-17). Night Owls late-night babysitting (extra cost); Camp Ocean offers play times for ‘Turtles’, infants under 2.
What's included on Carnival Elation?
Your fare on Carnival Elation includes the main dining rooms, the Lido Marketplace buffet and Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Seaday Brunch. Main-stage entertainment such as a main theatre and Playlist Productions is included too. Specialty restaurants, spa treatments and some activities cost extra.
Does Carnival Elation have an adults-only area?
Yes. Carnival Elation has Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
How many passengers does Carnival Elation hold?
Carnival Elation carries approximately 2,130 guests.
How big is Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation measures 71,909 gross tons across 11 passenger decks.
How old is Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation entered service in 1998.
What class of ship is Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation is a Fantasy-class ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.
How many crew are on Carnival Elation?
Carnival Elation sails with a crew of about 900, serving approximately 2,130 guests.
Which ships are Carnival Elation's sister ships?
Carnival Elation shares her Fantasy-class design with Carnival Paradise.
Where does Carnival Elation sail?
Carnival Elation has recently sailed Bahamas. Itineraries change by season — ask us for her current schedule.
Let’s Plan Your Cruise
Tell us what you’re imagining aboard Carnival Elation and a real cruise specialist — not a bot, not a call center — will get back to you within one business day.
Our planning costs you nothing — the cruise lines pay our commission, so your fare is the same as booking direct. A quote is yours to keep.
Weekend Bahamas run or 30-night grand voyage — same care.
Family reunions, weddings at sea, milestone birthdays — we love a full table.
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