Carnival Elation Bahamas Cruise From Jacksonville - May 12, 2025

5 Night The Bahamas


Bahamas round trip cruise departs from Jacksonville on Monday May 12, 2025. The 5 day cruise ends with the arrival of Carnival Elation back in Jacksonville on Saturday May 17, 2025.



Ports of Call

May 14, 2025
Nassau, Bahamas photo

Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau is the capital and the largest city in the the Bahamas, making it a popular choice for cruise stops. It's less than 200 miles east of the cruise ports in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

May 15, 2025
Princess Cays, Bahamas photo

Princess Cays, Bahamas

Princess Cays is a tropical beach area near the southern end of the island of Eleuthera. It is owned by Princess Cruises for visits by guests aboard their cruises to the Bahamas.


Departure Port: Jacksonville Cruise Terminal

Directions: Google Maps - Apple Maps

For the night before your cruise: Hotels near Jacksonville Cruise Terminal

Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville - Blount Island


10148 New Berlin Rd
0.8 miles from cruise port
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WoodSpring Suites Jacksonville I-295 East


8341 Dames Point Crossing Blvd
3.9 miles from cruise port
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Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road


2700 Jane St
4.2 miles from cruise port
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WoodSpring Suites Jacksonville I-95 North


10520 Balmoral Circle West
4.8 miles from cruise port
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A-P-T Suites Jacksonville


812 Dunn Ave
5.0 miles from cruise port
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