Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
51Beats 30% of ships
Dining
76Top 31% of ships
Entertainment
64Beats 34% of ships
Activities & Thrills
70Top 40% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
75Top 34% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCarnival
Ship NameElation
Maiden voyage20 March 1998
Physical
Year Built1998
Refurbished 2017
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderKvaerner Masa-Yards
Gross Tonnage 70,390 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 262 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 36 m
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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.
Total decks 14
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks11
Speed 19.5 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew920
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.43
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,094
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins32
Passenger Capacity 2,130
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 33.047
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsInspiration 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 - Paid1
Restaurants - Included9
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only0
Outdoor Pools2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs6
- Hot Tubs - General Access6
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only6
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges4
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesSerenity 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
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 3FOC5
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9118721
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 355831000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama City, Panama
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.