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  Established 1959
Carnival Elation

Carnival Elation

launched 1998

tonnage 71,909

length 261 m

crew 900

capacity 2,697

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.

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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.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, 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

Grand Suite Extended Balcony

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.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, 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

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.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, 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

Junior Suite

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Elation, you can’t help but feel that you’re stepping into luxury. With VIP check-in, more indoor space for stretching out and an outdoor balcony made for fresh air and great views, try a Junior Suite for a private oasis away from home.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, 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

Junior Suite (Obstructed View)

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Elation, you can’t help but feel that you’re stepping into luxury. With VIP check-in, more indoor space for stretching out and an outdoor balcony made for fresh air and great views, try a Junior Suite for a private oasis away from home. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, 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

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.

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

Balcony

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you’re looking to cruise aboard Carnival Elation. Any time you’re in your room, you’re just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

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

Scenic Ocean View

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Elation provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any on land. And you’ll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of looking-glass for gazing at the natural wonders of the sea… and let’s not forget sunrise and sunset.

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

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

Interior

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.

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

Porthole

A pair of round windows in your room give you the classic seafarer’s view times two, a view of the ocean without breaking the budget.

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

Interior Upper/Lower

These staterooms are great for a pair of cruisers on a budget, creatively maximising space with a different layout — featuring one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed.

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

Deck 15 – Sun

Deck 14 – Grand

Deck 12 – Sports

Deck 11 – Verandah

Deck 10 – Lido

Deck 9 – Promenade

Deck 8 – Atlantic

Deck 7 – Empress

Deck 6 – Upper

Deck 5 – Main

Deck 4 – Riviera

Other Details

Adults Only: Kids allowed

Childrens Facilities: Available

Nursery: Nursery

Smoking: Some

Celebrity Ties: Brewhouse and Seafood Shack; additional gratuities can be added at the guest’s discretion.

  • A gratuity may be extended to room service staff as service is rendered.
  • Thank you for your generous recognition of our onboard team. Our crew works hard to provide you with a great vacation and takes pride in being part of the best team in the cruise industry.

    Gratuities: It is customary for our guests to extend gratuities to the shipboard staff in appreciation for their hard work and exceptional service. 100% of your gratuities are distributed to the crew who you interact with, such as your stateroom attendants, dining and culinary services staff, as well as others who work behind the scenes to enhance your overall cruise experience. Applying this charge automatically streamlines the recognition process and ensures our crew will share in your generosity. To help you plan, we have provided the recommended guidelines:

    • Standard Staterooms: $13.99 USD per person, per day *
    • Suite Staterooms: $15.99 USD per person, per day *
    *Effective with all cruises departing on or after May 1, 2022, we are making adjustments to our recommended onboard gratuity guidelines, as follows:
    • Standard Staterooms: $14.50 USD per person, per day
    • Suite Staterooms: $16.50 USD per person, per day
    You may pay this daily gratuity in two different ways: Pre-Pay Gratuities can be added at the time of booking or anytime up to the sail date. Guests who booked directly with Carnival may add their pre-paid gratuities on Carnival.com. If a guest booked with a travel agent, they may contact their travel professional to add pre-paid gratuities to their booking. Prepaid gratuities are reflected in the ‘Miscellaneous Charge’ field on the confirmation and in the guest’s E-Documents. Sail & Sign® If guests have not pre-paid their gratuities, the recommended, per person, amount will be posted to their Sail & Sign account on the second to last day of the cruise. Should a guest not be satisfied with the service they receive, they can contact the Guest Services desk while on board. This will allow us to address their concerns in a timely and appropriate fashion. At the discretion of the guest, gratuities may be adjusted after they have been posted on the guest’s account, while on board. Gratuities, as posted on a guest’s Sail & Sign account, will be considered final after a guest disembarks and no changes will be made after the cruise. Additional Information
    • 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 18% service charge will be added to the bill.
    • An 18% service charge will be added to the cover charge for the Chef’s Table and Bonsai Teppanyaki as well as the nominal Ă  la carte fee at Bonsai Sushi, Emeril’s Bistro 1396, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse

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