The design of the Carnival Elation is a celebration of the muses who inspire the arts, and the ship will inspire you… to have fun!
Carnival Elation won’t have a hard time convincing you, either. There are plenty of spots for a drink, from the laid back Gatsby’s bar to the jumping Jekyll and Hyde Dance Club to the always-swinging Duke’s Piano Bar. There are places for a tasty bite as well, with from Tiffany’s on Lido Deck to one of two grand dining rooms, and even the Musical Café.
If being a kid is more your thing, we have plenty for you to do. Age-appropriate, supervised activities are available from one of three youth spaces, there’s the video arcade… oh, and did we mention waterslides? We didn’t, but we should have, because they’re fun.
Ship Calendar
Destination
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan 2026
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Caribbean
Ship Details
Year Built
1998
Capacity
2,697
Meeting Rooms
No
Year Refurbished
2017
Elevators
14
Casino
Yes
Registry
Panama
Restaurants
3
Disco
Yes
Tonnage
70,367
Bars
9
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
1,065
Pools
3
Children's Program
Yes
Handicap Cabins
32
Theaters
N
Internet Cafe
Yes
Shops
Yes
Library
Yes
Spa
Yes
Ship Decks
Sun
Sun
Grand
Grand
Sports
Sports
Verandah
Verandah
Lido
Lido
Promenade
Promenade
Atlantic
Atlantic
Empress
Empress
Upper
Upper
Main
Main
Riviera
Riviera
Ship Cabins
Aft-View Extended Balcony
Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space; not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Elation's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.
Aft-View Extended Balcony
Balcony
Balcony
Balcony
Extended Balcony Grand Suite
When you go for one of the largest, most luxurious rooms — and balcony — available on Carnival Elation, you get a room designed to suit your desire for comfort, inside and out. Add VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity and you can begin to see just how extraordinarily comfy the entire experience can be.
Extended Balcony Grand Suite
GRAND - Ocean View
GRAND - Ocean View
GRAND - Ocean View
Grand Suite
A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Elation features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.
Grand Suite
Grand Vista Suite
If you’re looking for the greatest room on the ship, look up. The Grand Vista Suite is the biggest, located on the uppermost deck… and all this altitude has a way of also elevating the view. As do floor-to-ceiling windows that make sure nothing gets in the way. Even more convenience and comfort come standard, like a huge balcony made for stretching out, a tub that’s great for doing the same, a convenient walk-in dressing area, plus VIP check-in.
Grand Vista Suite
Inside
Inside
Inside
Interior Stateroom
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise, and Carnival Elation's interiors are not just cozy, but are full of things you'd expect from any Carnival stateroom: a full private bathroom, Carnival Comfort Collection linens and more.
Interior Stateroom
Junior Suite
GRAND - Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite (obstructed views)
Junior Suite (obstructed views)
Deck 11
Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed. Sofa and coffee table. Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. 3 closets. Private balcony with obstructed view; patio chairs and table.
Note: View is obstructed by a lifeboat, tender boat and/or steel beam.
All images are representative of staterooms. Actual configurations may vary.
Priority check-in during embarkation
Upgraded bathroom facilities
24-hour stateroom service
Carnival Comfort Collection
Bathrobes
Refrigerator
Telephone
Television with A/V input plate
Personal safe box
Individual climate control
110 AC power outlet
Junior Suite (obstructed views)
Ocean View
Outside
Ocean View
Ocean View Stateroom
Occupancy: Sleeps 2 guests, some sleep 3 or 4
A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom.
Every room includes:
Dedicated room steward
Carnival Comfort Collection linens
Plenty of closet and drawer space
In-room safe for valuables
Television
Stateroom climate control
Ocean View Stateroom
Porthole
UPPER - Inside
Porthole
Scenic Ocean View
Scenic Ocean View
Upper/Lower Inside Stateroom
A Carnival Elation Interior Upper/Lower stateroom creatively maximizes space for a pair of cruisers. These staterooms feature all the same amenities as other Interior staterooms, with a different layout — including one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed. They also feature linens from the Carnival Comfort Collection, a full private bathroom and more.
Every Carnival guest is assured of spacious, comfortable accommodations. All staterooms have carpeting, ample drawer and closet space, private facilities (shower, basin and toilet), telephone and color television showing first-run films. Our ships all feature staterooms above ocean level for a more comfortable cruise.
Interior
Includes stateroom categories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, and 4E.
Ocean View
Includes stateroom categories 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C and 6D. Category 5A staterooms feature two portholes instead of a picture window.
These extra-large category 11 suites have a separate sitting area and a private balcony. Special features include a large vanity/dressing table, refrigerator and entertainment area.
Suite
Includes category 11 staterooms.
Carnival Elation
True to its name, you'll feel your spirits soar as soon as you board the Carnival Elation. Relax in the sun on the teak-planked decks, or plunge into any of the three refreshing swimming pools. Ready for more amazing onboard experience? Make your way to any of the eateries for a delicious meal. Or, roll up your sleeves and try your luck in the friendly casino before turning your attention to the exciting nightlife. Get excited about your vacation. Book a cruise on the Carnival Elation.
Ship Facts
Total Staterooms - 1,021 Private Balcony Staterooms - 54 Decks - 10 Passenger capacity - 2,052 Total crew - 920 Officers nationality - Italian Ship size - Large Tonnage - 70,367 Ship length - 855 feet Registry - Panama
Public Rooms
The Mikaco Mark Twain Library Duke's Imagination Dining Room Inspiration Dining Room Casablanca Casino Musical Cafe Jekyll & Hyde Dance Club Gatsby's Great Bar Cole Porter ClubTiffany's Bar & Grill Drama Bar
Meeting Facilities
The Mikado: 1,200 maximum guests fixed theater, 1300 maximum guests reception, 300 maximum guests modified classroom
Cole Porter Club: 450 maximum guests theater, 200 maximum guests modified classroom, 540 maximum guests reception
Dance Club: 140 maximum guests theater, 230 maximum guests reception
Midship Lounge: 80 maximum guests theater, 109 maximum guests reception
Piano Bar: 40 maximum guests theater, 75 maximum guests reception
Card Room: 50 maximum guests theater, 30 maximum guests classroom, 14 maximum guests hollow square
Mark Twain Library: 32 maximum guests theater
Verandah Deck (outdoor): 300 - 500 maximum guests reception only
Outdoor Main Pool Area (not private): 800 + maximum guests reception
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