Carnival Elation Bahamas Cruise From Jacksonville - August 18, 2025

5 Night The Bahamas


Bahamas round trip cruise departs from Jacksonville on Monday August 18, 2025. The 5 day cruise ends with the arrival of Carnival Elation back in Jacksonville on Saturday August 23, 2025.



Ports of Call

August 20, 2025
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas photo

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Most of the major cruise lines have private islands in the Bahamas - Half Moon Cay serves that purpose for Carnival cruise ships. Guests can just lie on the beach or engage in more active pursuits, such as hiking, biking, snorkeling, horseback riding and kayaking.

August 21, 2025
Celebration Key, Bahamas photo

Celebration Key, Bahamas

Celebration Key is a Carnival Cruises resort located on the south side of Grand Bahama Island. It's less than 120 miles from the ports in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, about 15 miles east of the airport in Freeport.


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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