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IMO: 9118721

Carnival Elation

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Carnival Elation — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Fantasy-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
71,909
Length (FT / M)
855 / 260.6
Beam (FT / M)
103 / 31.4
Decks (Passenger / Total)
11 / 14
Shipyard
Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki, Finland
Registry
Panama
Godparent(s)
Shari Arison
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$250,000,000
Class Sisters: Carnival Paradise

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
1998
Major Refurbishments
2017 2020
Significant Changes
  • 2017: Major drydock refit adding 38 staterooms (2 Grand Vista Suites, junior suites, scenic oceanview and interior cabins) plus 98 new balconies, and Fun Ship 2.0 venues including Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar and an expanded WaterWorks aquapark.
  • 2020: Drydock refresh raising double-occupancy capacity to 2,190.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9118721
MMSI
355831000
Call Sign
3FOC5
Former Names
Elation
Hull / Yard Number
491
Maiden Voyage
20 March 1998
Maximum Draft
7.77 m (25.5 ft)
Maximum Beam
36.0 m (118.1 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,190
Maximum Capacity
2,697
Total Crew
900
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.43:1
Space Ratio
32.84

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
1
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
4
Waterslides
3
Bars & Lounges
9
Complimentary Dining Venues
7
À la Carte Dining
2
Elevators
14*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric with azimuthing pods
Fuel Type
Marine diesel oil
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
47.52 MW (63,725 hp)

Logistics

Cruising Speed
21 Knots
Medical Center
Medical Center / infirmary located on Deck 3 (crew deck), below Deck 4 (Riviera Deck). Staffed by resident doctors/nurses on 24-hour call; clinic hours approx. 8am-8pm (doctor hours 8-11am and 3-6pm).
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casablanca Casino (designated section)
    casino
    Location: Casino, Deck 9
    Cigarette/e-cigarette smoking allowed only at designated slot machines and gaming tables while seated and actively playing; not at the casino bar; not when the casino is closed; a non-smoking section exists
  • Outdoor smoking area - Deck 11 starboard forward
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 11 (Verandah Deck), starboard side, forward
    Cigarette smoking permitted; this is also the designated area where cigars and tobacco pipes are permitted; no smoking outdoors while the ship is refueling

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,095
Solo Configured: 19
ADA Compliant: 34
Suites
79
Balcony
109
Oceanview
471
Inside
436
The Apex Suite
Grand Vista Suite
350 SQ FT

The ship's premier accommodation, set forward on the top passenger deck with floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping bow views, a king bed, whirlpool bath and a private step-out balcony.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Grand Vista Suite2
  • Grand Suite28
  • Junior Suite49
Balcony
  • Aft Extended Balcony12
  • Balcony97
Oceanview
  • Scenic Oceanview2
  • Oceanview469
Inside
  • Porthole58
  • Interior359
  • Small Interior Single19

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Library

Staterooms & Service

  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Signature Experiences

Carnival WaterWorks aquapark
unique
Among the first cruise ships with Azipod propulsion
fleet first
Seven-deck Elation Atrium Plaza
unique
Twister waterslide
top-deck attraction
Serenity adults-only retreat
top-deck attraction
9-hole mini golf
top-deck attraction

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Tiffany's Lido Buffet
    buffet
    Location: Lido, Deck 10
    Complimentary self-service buffet with multiple food stations
  • Inspiration Restaurant
    main_dining
    Location: Deck 8
    Main dining room; shares rotating menus with the Imagination Restaurant
  • Imagination Restaurant
    main_dining
    Location: Deck 7-8
    Main dining room; shares rotating menus with the Inspiration Restaurant
  • Guy's Burger Joint
    quick_service
    Location: Lido, Deck 10
    Complimentary poolside burgers and hand-cut fries
  • BlueIguana Cantina
    quick_service
    Location: Lido, Deck 10
    Complimentary made-to-order tacos and burritos by the Lido pool
  • Pizzeria
    quick_service
    Location: Lido, Deck 10
    24-hour complimentary pizzeria with fresh-baked and made-to-order pizzas
  • Swirls
    quick_service
    Location: Lido, Deck 10
    Complimentary self-serve soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt
À la Carte Dining
  • JavaBlue Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 9
    Specialty coffee bar with pastries; some items complimentary, some for a charge
  • Bonsai Sushi Express
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9
    Take-away sushi, sashimi and rolls made to order
Bars & Nightlife
  • Atrium Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Lobby bar at the heart of the atrium
  • Duke's Piano Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8 forward
    Nightly sing-along piano bar
  • Alchemy Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9 aft
    Apothecary-themed craft-cocktail bar
  • Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Bar serving the casino
  • Limelight Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 9
    Entertainment lounge hosting shows, comedy and dancing
  • Romeo and Juliet Night Club
    lounge
    Location: Deck 9
    Late-night dance club with its own bar and DJ
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar
    bar
    Location: Lido, Deck 10
    Outdoor Mexican-themed poolside bar
  • RedFrog Rum Bar
    bar
    Location: Lido, Deck 10
    Outdoor Caribbean-themed poolside rum bar
  • Serenity Pool Bar
    bar
    Location: Serenity, Deck 9 aft
    Bar in the adults-only Serenity retreat
Pools & Aquatics
  • Lido Pool
    pool
    Location: Lido, Deck 10
    Resort-style main swimming pool with two adjacent whirlpools and a poolside stage
  • Serenity Whirlpools
    whirlpool
    Location: Serenity, Deck 9 aft
    Two whirlpools in the adults-only Serenity retreat (no swimming pool)
  • Carnival WaterWorks
    waterpark
    Location: Sports Deck 11-12 aft
    Aqua park with the spiraling Twister tube slide and a two-lane racing slide, plus a children's splash zone
Active Recreation
  • Video Arcade
    arcade
    24-hour video arcade
  • Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Sun Deck
    Basketball/volleyball court, jogging track, table tennis, 9-hole mini golf and bocce
Entertainment Venues
  • Mikado Theater
    main_theater
    Location: Forward
    1,300-seat two-level main showroom
  • Playlist Productions
    production_show
    Location: Mikado Theater
    Carnival's signature production shows
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club
    comedy_club
    Stand-up comedy with brunch shows
Casino
  • Casablanca Casino
    casino
    450-seat casino with Drama Bar
Spa & Fitness
  • Spa Carnival (Cloud 9 Spa)
    spa
    Spa and fitness complex with saunas, steam rooms, salon and gym
Youth & Teen
  • Camp Ocean
    kids_club
    Children's program ages 2-11
  • Circle C
    tween_club
    Tween club ages 12-14
  • Club O2
    teen_club
    Teen lounge ages 15-17
Retail & Shopping
  • Cherry On Top
    candy
    Candy and gift shop
  • The Fun Shops
    shop
    Onboard retail including Guess and Pandora
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
    adults_retreat
    Adults-only sundeck with whirlpools and hammocks
  • Mark Twain Library
    library
    Reading room
  • Art Gallery
    art_gallery
    Park West art auctions

Culinary Intel & dining strategy on the ship overview →

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-12