The Carnival Elation is welcoming visitors again immediately following a routine drydock on the Grand Bahama Shipyard.
After two weeks out of service, the 1998-built cruise ship is departing on a brief cruise to the Bahamas.
Sailing from Jacksonville, the five-night itinerary options visits to Nassau and Princess Cays, in addition to two full days at sea.
Now one of many oldest ships within the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, the Elation underwent routine upkeep in the course of the shipyard go to.
Work carried out within the interval included class inspections, technical overhauls and upgrades, in addition to lodge maintenance and minor updates to public areas and cabins.
The vessel additionally grew to become the newest to obtain the Carnival’s new hull livery, which embody stately navy-blue hull together with vibrant crimson and white accents operating all the size of all the ship. First launched by the Mardi Gras, the brand new colours are being added to all the fleet.
In 2020, throughout its earlier drydock, the Elation obtained a number of new venues, akin to Bonsai Sushi Express, JavaBlue Café and Alchemy Bar.
Just a few years earlier than, in 2017, the 70,367-ton vessel had additionally seen the addition of different signature venues and experiences of Carnival Cruise Line, together with the corporate’s WaterWorks aquapark and new eating choices like Guy’s Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Cantina and BlueIguana Tequila Bar.
The Elation additionally obtained new cabins throughout each refits, with 38 further cabins added in 2017 and 30 extra added in 2020. Private balconies had been additionally added to a complete of 98 present staterooms in the course of the first refurbishment.
Sailing year-round from its homeport in Jacksonville, the two,040-guest vessel presents a collection of four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas.
In addition to Nassau and Freeport, the itineraries characteristic visits to Bimini and Princess Cays – a non-public island vacation spot owned by Princess Cruises.
Along with the Carnival Paradise, the Elation is likely one of the unique eight Fantasy-Class ships that is still in service.