

Cruise ship
Carnival Elation — cabins, decks, dining & sailings
12 cabin types · 11 decks
Carnival Elation is Carnival Cruise Line's cruise ship — 12 cabin types across 11 decks, sailing Caribbean, Americas and South America. NestCruise is advisor-led — no fares, no booking fees: share your dates and an advisor prices your exact sailing at no cost.
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Overview
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Carnival Elation sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Sailings aboard Carnival Elation
3Cabins & decks

Grand Vista Suite
Suite
If you’re looking for the greatest room on the ship, look up. The Grand Vista Suite is the biggest, located on the uppermost deck… and all this altitude has a way of also elevating the view. As do floor-to-ceiling windows that make sure nothing gets in the way. Even more convenience and comfort come standard, like a huge balcony made for stretching out, a tub that’s great for doing the same, a convenient walk-in dressing area, plus VIP check-in. Amenities exclusive to suites: Priority check-in and boarding Immediate access to your suite after boarding Priority Main Dining Room time assignment Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise) Two large bottles of water Pillow-top mattress ELEMIS in-stateroom bath products Bathrobes Plus, every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Grand Suite Extended Balcony
Suite
When you go for one of the largest, most luxurious rooms — and balcony — available on Carnival Elation, you get a room designed to suit your desire for comfort, inside and out. Add VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity and you can begin to see just how extraordinarily comfy the entire experience can be. Amenities exclusive to suites: Priority check-in and boarding Immediate access to your suite after boarding Priority Main Dining Room time assignment Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise) Two large bottles of water Pillow-top mattress ELEMIS in-stateroom bath products Bathrobes Plus, every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Grand Suite
Suite
A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Elation features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity. Amenities exclusive to suites: Priority check-in and boarding Immediate access to your suite after boarding Priority Main Dining Room time assignment Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise) Two large bottles of water Pillow-top mattress ELEMIS in-stateroom bath products Bathrobes Plus, every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Junior Suite
Suite
As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Elation, you can't help but feel that you're stepping into luxury. With VIP check-in, more indoor space for stretching out and an outdoor balcony made for fresh air and great views, try a Junior Suite for a private oasis away from home. Amenities exclusive to suites: Priority check-in and boarding Immediate access to your suite after boarding Priority Main Dining Room time assignment Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise) Two large bottles of water Pillow-top mattress ELEMIS in-stateroom bath products Bathrobes Plus, every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Junior Suite (Obstructed View)
Suite
As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Elation, you can't help but feel that you're stepping into luxury. With VIP check-in, more indoor space for stretching out and an outdoor balcony made for fresh air and great views, try a Junior Suite for a private oasis away from home. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.) Amenities exclusive to suites: Priority check-in and boarding Immediate access to your suite after boarding Priority Main Dining Room time assignment Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise) Two large bottles of water Pillow-top mattress ELEMIS in-stateroom bath products Bathrobes Plus, every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Aft-View Extended Balcony
Balcony
Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space; not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Elation's gentle wake from your spacious balcony. Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Balcony
Balcony
Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Elation. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel. Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Scenic Ocean View
Oceanview
Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Elation provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any on land. And you'll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of looking-glass for gazing at the natural wonders of the sea... and let's not forget sunrise and sunset. Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Ocean View
Oceanview
A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Every room includes: Dedicated room steward Carnival Comfort Collection® linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Interior
Interior
This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Every room includes: Dedicated room steward Carnival Comfort Collection® linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Porthole
Oceanview
A pair of round windows in your room give you the classic seafarer’s view times two, a view of the ocean without breaking the budget. Every room includes: Dedicated room steward Carnival Comfort Collection® linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control

Interior Upper/Lower
Interior
These staterooms are great for a pair of cruisers on a budget, creatively maximising space with a different layout — featuring one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed. Every room includes: Dedicated room steward Carnival Comfort Collection® linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
Deck plans
Deck 15 - Sun
Sun Deck
Deck 14 - Grand
Mini Golf · Bocce Ball · Junior Suites · Interior Staterooms · Grand Vista Suites · Scenic Ocean View Staterooms
Deck 12 - Sports
Camp Ocean · Spa Carnival · Slide Entrance · Elation Atrium · Fitness Centre
Deck 11 - Verandah
Carnival WaterWorks · Elation Atrium · Junior Suites · Junior Suites (Obstructed View) · Interior Staterooms
Deck 10 - Lido
BlueIguana Cantina · BlueIguana Tequila Bar · Guy's Burger Joint · RedFrog Rum Bar · Tiffany's Lido Restaurant · Stage · Resort Pool · Elation Atrium · Bridge
Deck 9 - Promenade
Bonsai Sushi Express · Casablanca Casino · Cherry on Top · JavaBlue Café · Limelight Lounge · Mikado Main Show Lounge · Romeo & Juliet Lounge · Serenity Adult-Only Retreat · Alchemy Bar · Elation's Way Promenade · Dreams Studio · Drama Bar · Club O2 · Video Arcade · Photo Gallery · Elation Atrium · Stage
Deck 8 - Atlantic
Circle "C" · Duke's Piano Bar · The Fun Shops · Inspiration Aft Dining Room · Mark Twain Library · Mikado Main Show Lounge · Galley · Imagination Dining Room · Elation Atrium · Stage
Deck 7 - Empress
Art Gallery · Internet Café · Atrium Plaza · Carnival Adventures · Guest Services · Interior Staterooms · Balcony Staterooms · Ocean View Staterooms · Interior Upper/Lower Staterooms · Aft-View Extended Balcony Staterooms · Porthole Staterooms
Deck 6 - Upper
Interior Staterooms · Porthole Staterooms · Balcony Staterooms · Ocean View Staterooms · Aft-View Extended Balcony Staterooms · Extended Balcony Grand Suites · Grand Suites · Interior Upper/Lower Staterooms
Deck 5 - Main
Balcony Staterooms · Ocean View Staterooms · Interior Staterooms · Porthole Staterooms · Balcony Staterooms
Deck 4 - Riviera
Ocean View Staterooms · Interior Staterooms · Interior Upper/Lower Staterooms · Porthole Staterooms
Gallery
Ship facts
Entertainment
- The Punchliner Comedy Club™
- Live Music
- Atrium
- The Fun Shops™
- Casino
- Library
- WaterWorks™
- Playlist Productions™
- RedFrog® Rum Bar
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar™
Wellness
- Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Fitness Centre
- Hair and Beauty Salon
- Mini Golf
- Pools
- Medi-Spa
- Men's Services
- Spa Carnival
- Acupuncture
For younger travellers
- Camp Ocean
- Camp Carnival
- Night Owls™
- Circle “C®”
- Club O2®
- ZSPA
- Seuss At Sea
- Zumbini®
- Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea®
- Towel Animal Theatre
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Ship facts from NestCruise data, verified Jun 2026.

















