🍴Included
Dining Room
The ship's main restaurant, serving sit-down, multi-course dinners with a nightly rotating menu.
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☎Find the right ship, call nowCarnival Elation is part of Carnival's fleet, built to the Fantasy class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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The basics, verified
Ship classFantasy
Entered service1998
Guests2,190
Gross tonnage71,909
Every figure here traces to a published source and is re-checked on our normal schedule. Anything we haven't confirmed shows as a gap rather than a guess.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
A Fantasy-class ship (1998), one of Carnival's smaller, value-friendly ships, refreshed with WaterWorks and Fun Ship 2.0 dining.
Who it's for
Budget-conscious first-timers and families who want a short, affordable getaway.
Food & dining
10 places to eat, 7 included in your fare, 3 specialty.
🍽️Included
Lido Marketplace
Casual all-day buffet with international stations, carvery, deli, salads and desserts.
🍽️Included
Lido Restaurant
Casual all-day buffet with international stations, carvery, deli, salads and desserts.
🍔Included
Guy's Burger Joint
Guy Fieri's poolside burger joint: cooked-to-order burgers, hand-cut fries and a loaded toppings bar.
🌮Included
BlueIguana Cantina
Mexican taqueria serving build-your-own tacos and burritos with fresh-made tortillas and a salsa bar.
🍴Included
Seaday Brunch
Sit-down brunch served in the main dining room on sea days, blending breakfast and lunch favorites.
🍴Included
Swirls
Self-serve soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt around the pool (free).
🍣Extra
Bonsai Sushi Express
Grab-and-go sushi counter for rolls, bowls and Japanese small plates.
☕Extra
JavaBlue Cafe
Specialty coffee bar serving espresso drinks, pastries and grab-and-go bites (cover charge).
🍴Extra
The Chef's Table
Exclusive multi-course tasting dinner hosted by the ship's executive chef, often in a behind-the-scenes setting (cover charge).
Want a specialty table booked before you sail? Our team sets it up when you call.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
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Carnival WaterWorks
Top-deck aqua park with racing and spiraling waterslides and splash-zone fun for all ages.
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Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
Adults-only retreat with loungers, hammocks, hot tubs and a bar for a quiet escape.
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Cloud 9 Spa (extra charge)
Full-service spa with thermal suites, saunas, treatment rooms and salon (treatments extra).
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video arcade
Arcade with video and redemption games (extra).
A specialist knows which Carnival Elation experiences book up fast, and locks them in for you.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
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Playlist Productions
Carnival's high-energy song-and-dance Playlist Productions staged in the main theater.
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The Punchliner Comedy Club
Punchliner Comedy Club with family-friendly early shows and adult late-night sets.
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Duke's Piano Bar
Sing-along piano bar with request-driven live music.
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Alchemy Bar
Apothecary-themed cocktail bar mixing bespoke 'prescription' cocktails to taste (drinks extra).
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RedFrog Rum Bar
Caribbean-style bar pouring rum drinks and ThirstyFrog brews (drinks extra).
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BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Poolside tequila-and-cerveza bar with margaritas and Mexican beers (drinks extra).
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Cherry On Top
Candy and sweets shop stocked with bulk candy, chocolates and gifts.
Kids, teens & families
Camp Ocean for ages 2-11 (Penguins 2-5, Sharks 6-8, Stingrays 9-11), Circle “C” for tweens 12-14, and Club O2 for teens 15-17, plus Night Owls late-night care.
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Camp Ocean
Ocean-themed clubs split by age, Penguins (2-5), Sharks (6-8) and Stingrays (9-11), with games, crafts and marine-science play.
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Circle “C”
A tweens-only space with its own games, music and social events.
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Club O2
A teens-only hangout for older kids to meet up away from the younger crowd.
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Night Owls
Late-night supervised care so parents can enjoy the evening.
Carnival's kids clubs run fleet-wide; exact venues and hours for your ship and dates are confirmed on the call.
Districts & zones
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Serenity
Adults-only retreat with loungers, hammocks, hot tubs and a bar.
Bridge cam
No bridge cam published for this ship.
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