Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Elation

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Fun & Festive Families Budget Friendly First-Time Cruisers

Year Built

1998

Passengers

2,052

Tonnage

70,367 GT

Decks

About the Ship

Carnival Elation

Carnival Elation is a Fantasy Class ship offering a classic Fun Ship experience with updated venues including Guy's Burger Joint and the Alchemy Bar craft cocktail lounge.

Ship Highlights

Mid-size ship balancing space and intimacy

Dining Experience

Carnival serves up fun dining with Guy Fieri's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, and the Seafood Shack included at no extra charge. Specialty dining features the steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano Italian, and Bonsai Sushi. The main dining room offers multi-course meals nightly.

Entertainment & Activities

Known as "The Fun Ships," Carnival delivers Playlist Production shows, the Punchliner Comedy Club, and the Lip Sync Battle stage. The WaterWorks aqua park, SkyRide aerial attraction, and BOLT roller coaster (Excel Class) keep the energy high day and night.

Staterooms & Suites

Carnival offers interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite categories at accessible price points. The Havana Cabana staterooms (Vista/Excel Class) include a private pool area, while Excel Class ships feature the unique Loft 19 retreat. Carnival Elation accommodates up to 2,052 guests.

Good to Know

This mid-size ship strikes a great balance between amenities and an uncrowded atmosphere. Consider a drink package or specialty dining package if you plan to dine outside the complimentary venues regularly.

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Specifications

Ship Details

Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Year Built: 1998
Passenger Capacity: 2,052
Gross Tonnage: 70,367 GT
Length: 262.0m
Speed: 21.0 knots
Crew: 920
Decks: 10
Registry: Panama

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"Our experience on Carnival Elation was absolutely incredible. The ship is beautiful and well-maintained, and the ports of call were amazing. We booked all our excursions through Vacation Booker and saved a fortune compared to the cruise line prices."

Michael K.

Carnival Cruise Line | Jan 2026

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"This was our third cruise on Carnival Elation and it never disappoints. The staff is wonderful and the itinerary was perfect. We used Vacation Booker for a private snorkeling tour that was the highlight of the entire trip."

Diana P.

Carnival Cruise Line | Nov 2025

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"First-time cruisers and we chose Carnival Elation. The ship exceeded all expectations. We loved how easy it was to book our shore excursions in advance, and the return-to-ship guarantee gave us total peace of mind."

Alex W.

Carnival Cruise Line | Dec 2025

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