Carnival Cruise Line cancelled the Carnival Elation’s January 15, 2026 sailing to extend the ship’s dry-dock period.
The four-night Bahamas cruise from Jacksonville is being axed, as the ship heads to dry dock for the first time in a couple of years.
The Carnival Elation was originally scheduled to enter dry-dock on January 19 and return to service on February 8. The extended dry-dock period means the January 15 departure is no longer possible.
Letter to Booked Guests
We have had to extend Carnival Elation’s 2026 dry dock period, and we are sorry to inform you that your cruise has been cancelled.
We have a variety of alternatives and are confident you will find another Carnival cruise that is filled with an equal amount of fun. Our team is ready to discuss options and rebook you on another Carnival cruise right away.
Here’s what you should know:
- Your cruise rate will be protected on a comparable sailing, in similar accommodations. Additionally, a US$50.00, per person (maximum of US$100.00 per stateroom), onboard credit will be posted to your Sail & Sign account.
- If you do not wish to reschedule, no action is required on your part. A full refund of your cruise fare and any pre-purchased items will be issued to your original form of payment after October 23, 2025 (this also applies to fares with non-refundable deposits). Refunds could take up to three weeks to process through your bank.
- For guests with independent air, we will reimburse up to US$200.00, per person, for any non-refundable air expenses and/or change fees incurred. You can submit supporting documentation via email to [email protected].
Please call our Guest Services Department at 1-800-CARNIVAL, your Carnival Personal Vacation Planner at 1-800-819-3902, or your travel advisor by October 23, 2025, if you wish to reschedule.
We sincerely apologize for this change and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to having you sail with us.
Sincerely,
Colleen Oliverio VP, Guest Services
What Changed in the Last Dry-Dock
The Carnival Elation last underwent dry-dock in 2023, when the ship received routine maintenance, a new hull paint livery in the red, white, and blue color scheme, a lift by the Lido pool, a rebranded Cloud 9 SPA, and ADA-accessible pool bar counters.
During a 2020 refurbishment, the Carnival Elation received significant upgrades. The ship added 30 new cabins and remodeled several venues, including new spots like Bonsai Sushi Express, Alchemy Bar, JavaBlue Cafe, and Cherry on Top.
The 2,040-guest Fantasy-class ship entered service in 1998 and operates year-round from Jacksonville with short cruises to the Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean.
