This 5-night Carnival itinerary loops out and back from Jacksonville, threading 3 ports of call through 2 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Carnival Elation.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 2 countries over 5 nights, beginning and ending in Jacksonville, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 3 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- First-time & short-break cruisers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Fly into
- Jacksonville — round-trip
- Pace
- 3 port days · 2 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 5 nights aboard Carnival Elation — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 5 Night The Bahamas is a 5-night round-trip itinerary aboard Carnival Elation. You board and return in Jacksonville, calling at 3 ports across 2 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Jacksonville), Bahamas (Princess Cays, Celebration Key) and Florida (Jacksonville).
Because it's round-trip from Jacksonville, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 2 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.