Carnival Elation

Cruise Line

Carnival

Ship Name

Elation

Maiden voyage

20 March 1998

Year Built

1998

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2017

Builder

Kvaerner Masa-Yards

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

70,390 tons2937250800

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

262 m88365

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

36 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

14

Passenger Decks

11

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

19.5 knots

Crew

920

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.43✓14

Total Cabins

1,094

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

No

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

32

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,130487662

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

33.0472128

Restaurants

Inspiration Restaurant, Imagination Restaurant, Blue Iguana Cantina, Carnival Deli, Guy's Burger Joint, Tiffany's Lido Buffet, Pizza Pirate, Swirls, JavaBlue Cafe, Bonsai Sushi Express✓

Restaurants - Paid

1✓

Restaurants - Included

9✓

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools

3

- Pools - General Access

2

- Pools - Adults Only

0

Outdoor Pools

2

Water Playground/Splash Park

No

Kiddie/Splash Pool

Yes

Total Hot Tubs

6

- Hot Tubs - General Access

6

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only

6

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive

2✓

WiFi

Yes

Internet Center

Yes

Cell Phone Service

Yes

Bars/Lounges

4

Beauty Salon/Barber Shop

Yes

Casino

Yes

Chapel

No

Night Club

Yes

Laundromats (self service)

Yes

Laundry/Dry Cleaning

Yes

Library

Yes

Movie Theatre

No

Outdoor Movie Screen

No

Onboard Weddings

Yes

Spa

Yes

Video Arcade

Yes

Basketball Court

No

Tennis Court

No

Fitness Center

Yes

Ice Skating Rink

No

Jogging Track

Yes

Mini-Golf Course

Yes

Rock Climbing Wall

No

Water Slide

Yes

Water Sports Platform

No

24-Hour Room Service

Yes

Babysitting

Yes

Children's Playroom

Yes

Supervised Youth Program

Yes

Teen Center

Yes

Kosher Meals

Yes

Adult Only Relaxation Area

Yes✓

Special Amenities

Serenity Adult Only Retreat, Camp Ocean kids club, Club O2 teen club, Punchliner Comedy Club, casino, spa, fitness center, video arcade, mini golf, jogging track, library, cigar lounge, self-serve laundromats, waterslide/water park on Lido deck✓

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$17.00✓

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Tipping Expected?

Yes

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

3FOC5

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9118721

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

355831000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Panama City,  Panama