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Bahamas • Oct 2026 • 5 nights • Carnival Cruise Line • Jacksonville
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Jacksonville → Celebration Key → Half Moon Cay → Jacksonville

Carnival Elation

5 nights

October 3–8, 2026

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There are some decent fares, but better value may still emerge.

  • ✓ Interior prices are 44% above their usual range.
  • ✓ Overall pricing is 44% above typical.
  • ✓ Only interiors remain above normal pricing.

Why we're recommending this

Inside pricing is $586, compared with a typical fare of $407.

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Carnival Elation • October 03, 2026 • departs in 17 days

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What should you book?

No cabin stands out on value right now.

The interior is closest to its usual price, but is still 44% above typical.

Other cabin categories

Interior

Very high · 44% above typical

$586

$117/night

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Prices were last updated about 2 hours ago.

What kind of trip is this?

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Port-heavy itinerary with stops in United States and Bahamas

  • 5 nights
  • 2 ports
  • 2 sea days
  • Fantasy-class ship
  • Round-trip sailing
  • Jacksonville ↔

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Route

Jacksonville → Celebration Key → Half Moon Cay → Jacksonville

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  1. 1

    Jacksonville, United States

    Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

    Dep 3:30 PM
  2. 2

    At sea

    Sunday, Oct 4, 2026

  3. 3

    Celebration Key, Bahamas

    Monday, Oct 5, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM
    Dep 4:00 PM
  4. 4

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM
    Dep 4:00 PM
  5. 5

    At sea

    Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026

  6. 6

    Jacksonville, United States

    Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM

Embarks in Jacksonville, United States • ends in Jacksonville, United States • 2 ports of call • 2 sea days

The ship

Carnival Elation is a CCL FANTASY ship carrying about 2,188 guests.

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Carnival Elation

Cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
Class
CCL FANTASY
Capacity
2,188 guests
Built
1998
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Interior · $586

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Carnival Elation · October 03, 2026

5 nights · Interior

$586 per person

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Jacksonville → Celebration Key → Half Moon Cay → Jacksonville

Carnival Elation · 5 nights · October 3–8, 2026

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