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4-Night 4-Day Bahamas Cruise from Jacksonville

JacksonvilleJacksonvilleroundtrip
Sails
Thu, Nov 19, 2026
Ports
3
Sea days
1
Fare type
CruiseOnly

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$344per person · taxes & fees included
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Today's inside fare is well below the usual 78-day price.

Inside is $344 per person today — 21% less than the usual 78-day price of $435, and down 25% in the last two weeks. It peaked at $497.

Inside fare, per person
Inside fareLowest tracked
$497$418$339$339$344
78 days agoToday · $344
vs usual 78-day price
−21.0%
usual $435
How today ranks
3rd-lowest of 78 days
$339$497
Last 14 days
−24.6%
was $456
Off the recent high
−$153
peak $497

Based on our own daily price checks — fare movement only, not a prediction and not cabin availability. How we verify

Day by day

Your 4-night itinerary

3 ports · 1 sea day · 5 days aboard

Day 1
Jacksonville, FlEmbark

Departs 3:30 PM · Port guide

Day 2
Celebration Key, The Bahamas

Arrives 12:00 PM · Departs 6:00 PM · 6 hours ashore · Port guide

Day 3
Nassau, The BahamasLongest call

Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM · 8 hours ashore · Port guide

Day 4 · sea day
Day 5
Jacksonville, FlDisembark

Arrives 8:00 AM · Port guide

Jacksonville, Fl → Celebration Key, The Bahamas → Nassau, The Bahamas → Jacksonville, Fl
3 ports1 sea day14 hours ashore

Cabins

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  • With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

    What's in this price?
    Cruise fare
    $774
    Taxes
    $91
    Port charges
    $19
    Total per person
    $884

  • With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

    What's in this price?
    Cruise fare
    $234
    Taxes
    $91
    Port charges
    $19
    Total per person
    $344

  • With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing. 

    What's in this price?
    Cruise fare
    $754
    Taxes
    $91
    Port charges
    $19
    Total per person
    $864

  • With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

    What's in this price?
    Cruise fare
    $325
    Taxes
    $91
    Port charges
    $19
    Total per person
    $435
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Your ship

Carnival Elation

Carnival Elation was built to celebrate the muses who inspire the arts. Carnival guests like you can expect this ship to inspire you... to have tons of vacation fun. Not that Carnival Elation is going to have a hard time convincing you! As you head toward your destination, you'll find plenty of spots to visit for a tasty bite .Not that Carnival Elation is going to have a hard time convincing you! As you head toward your destination, you'll find plenty of spots to visit for a tasty bite. Activities that are age-appropriate, supervised — and of course, fun! — are available for the actual kids at one of three youth spaces.

11
restaurants
5
bars & lounges
3
pools
2,190
guests
Carnival Elation

About this ship

Carnival Elation was built to celebrate the muses who inspire the arts. Carnival guests like you can expect this ship to inspire you... to have tons of vacation fun. Not that Carnival Elation is going to have a hard time convincing you! As you head toward your destination, you'll find plenty of spots to visit for a tasty bite .Not that Carnival Elation is going to have a hard time convincing you! As you head toward your destination, you'll find plenty of spots to visit for a tasty bite. Activities that are age-appropriate, supervised — and of course, fun! — are available for the actual kids at one of three youth spaces.

What your fare covers

Included, and what costs extra

In your fare
  • Main dining roomsTraditional complimentary dining
  • Pools & fitnessShip amenities vary by vessel
Extra cost
  • DiningThree courses and no pretension, This kinda-fancy dining event brings a fun and food options. Plenty of Dining venues and some of them are Blue Iguana Cantina, Guy’s Burger Joint, Dining Room, Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, Lido Restaurant, Pizza Pirate, Swirls, Coffee Bar, The Chef’s Table, Sea-day Brunch, Mongolian Wok, Steak House Selection, The Carnival Deli, Chef’s Choice, Salad Bar, Sweet Spot and many more.
  • Pizza DeliveryWhen a pizza craving hits during your cruise, simply open the Carnival Hub app, choose your toppings, share your location, and add a selfie so the delivery team can find you. A fresh, hot pizza will be delivered right to wherever you're relaxing onboard, day or night, without interrupting the fun. Cost: Additional Fee Open for: 24 Hours
  • Lido RestaurantFeaturing a nice variety of casual dining options like Mongolian Wok, Chef's Choice, Salad Bar, Carnival Deli, and more, the Lido Restaurant has something or more likely, at least a few somethings to satisfy your craving.
  • Room ServicePick up the phone and order something tasty from the extensive room service menus. And since you get hungry when you get hungry, room service is available any time of the day (or night), and it's always delivered right to your door. Cost: Additional Fee Open for: 24 Hours
  • The Chef's TableCulminating in a sumptuous multi-course dinner hosted by the Master Executive Chef. Your VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors-d'oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation. Attire: Casual | Elegant Cost: Additional Fee Restriction: 12+ Open for: Dinner
  • Steakhouse SelectionsWhoever said you can't always get what you want certainly never said it on a Carnival cruise. Odds are that something from the steakhouse sounds good - filet mignon, New York Strip, lobster or surf & turf. Cost: Additional Fee Open for: Dinner
  • Bottomless BubblesEnjoy ice-cold refreshments during meals, during shows, anytime you want with Bottomless Bubbles. This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink soda and juice for the full length of your cruise. Cost: Additional Fee Open for: 24 Hours
  • Bars & LoungesGet into the island vibe at this tropical hangout, Serving your favorite rum drink. The Ultimate Bar options are available at the sea on-board, Some of them are Red Frog Rum Bar, Piano bar, Beer Station, Casino Bar and Cruise the Vineyards, Blue Iguana Tequila Bar etc.

Before you book

Cruise line policies

Pulled from your cruise line's terms. Confirm exact penalties and rates at checkout.

Cancellation

Guests must arrive on time at the port and at their designated boarding appointment time. Except as otherwise expressly provided in Carnival's Cancellation and Refund Policy, no refunds will be made in the event of "no shows", unused tickets, lost tickets, partially used tickets, or cancellations received late or after the start of the cruise. Carnival strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insura…

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Cruise Length

2 - 5 day cruises (excluding all Alaska, Europe, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises)
Up to 76 days
75 to 56 days
Deposit
55 to 30 days
Deposit or 50% of total fare, whichever is greater
29 to 15 days
Deposit or 75% of total fare, whichever is greater
14 days or less
100% of total fare
6 days or longer cruises (including all Alaska, Europe, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises)
Up to 91 days
90 to 56 days
Deposit
55 to 30 days
Deposit or 50% of total fare, whichever is greater

2-5 day cruises (excluding all Alaskan, European, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises):

Up to 76 days
None (except fares with non-refundable payments*)
75 to 56 days
Deposit Amount
55-30 days
Deposit or 50% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
29 to 15 days
Deposit or 75% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
14 days or less
100% of Total Fare
6 day or longer cruises, as well as all Alaskan, European, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises:
Up to 91 days
90 to 56 days
Deposit Amount
55 to 30 days
Deposit or 50% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
Gratuities

Standard Staterooms: $17 USD per person, per day Suite Staterooms: $19 USD per person, per day You may pay this daily gratuity in two different ways: Pre-Pay Guests may call Carnival to purchase pre-paid gratuities at the time of booking up until sail date. If the final payment date of the cruise has passed, payment must be made at the time of adding the pre-paid gratuities. You may also add pre-paid gratuities…

Standard Staterooms
$17 USD per person, per day
Suite Staterooms
$19 USD per person, per day
  • Gratuities are assessed on all guests, with the exception of children under the age of 2.
  • Gratuities apply regardless of the dining options selected, such as eating at the casual dining restaurant or open seating dining.
  • For beverage purchases, an 20% service charge will be added to the bill.
  • A 20% service charge will be added to the reservation fee of all Specialty Dining venues as well as the nominal à la carte fee at Bonsai Sushi, Emeril's Bistro, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse and Seafood Shack. Additional gratuities can be added at the guest's discretion.
  • A 20% service charge will be added to the bill in the Main Dining Room for Steakhouse selections and Bonsai Sushi boat on dinner menu, Emeril's Bistro selections and fresh pressed juices on Seaday Brunch and breakfast menus. Additional gratuities can be added at the guest's discretion.
Pregnancy

Pregnant women are only allowed to sail if pregnant for 24 completed weeks or less at time of cruise disembarkation. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician's letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery (EDD).

Children & infants

Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation.

Guests Under the Age of 21 MUST travel with a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older
Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation.
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The guardian does not need to be a legal guardian
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The bookings must be cross-referenced with the relative or guardian's stateroom and documented properly
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Guests who are 21 to 24 years of age may travel with their minor children
Minors Traveling Together
The policy is slightly different because of stricter guidelines as follows:
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Must have 1 chaperone for every 8 minors
Smoking

All staterooms and suite accommodations are an entirely smoke free environment, including the outside balcony. This policy includes all forms of smoking, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes), tobacco pipes and personal vaporizers.

  • Cigarette, E-cigarette and personal vaporizer smoking will be allowed in the night clubs (except on Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista) and in certain areas within the casino (for playing guests while at designated slot machines and table games) and the casino bar.
  • Cigarette, E-cigarette, personal vaporizer, cigar and tobacco pipe smoking will be allowed in the Jazz clubs on the following ships: Carnival Triumph, Carnival Victory, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Freedom and Carnival Splendor.
  • Cigarette, E-cigarette, personal vaporizer, cigar and tobacco pipe smoking will be allowed in designated exterior open deck areas.

The fine print

Ship specifications

Prices are per person (double occupancy) and include taxes and port fees when available. Gratuities and optional extras are separate. Fares can change until you book — we'll confirm the final total at checkout.

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