5-Day The Bahamas from Jacksonville, FL
Carnival Elation
September 9, 2023 - September 14,2023
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Day 1: Jacksonville, FL
Departs at 3:30 PM
Cruises from Jacksonville offer the perfect blend of beachfront and urban exploration. Get the best of a laid-back beach town and a buzzing city when you book a Carnival cruise from the beautiful port of Jacksonville, Florida. The Sunshine State’s largest city has a redeveloped and revitalized downtown, full of upbeat shopping and lively restaurants, bisected by the scenic St. Johns River and its Southbank Riverwalk. Jacksonville is a gateway to the islands of the Bahamas but you’ll also have 20 miles of sandy beach life and endless acres of wildlife parks to enjoy before you board your Carnival cruise from Jacksonville.
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See 100-year-old gardens at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
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Stroll the Jacksonville Riverwalk for views of the St. Johns.
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Watch for whales from Jacksonville Beach before departing on your Carnival cruise.
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Visit St. Augustine, the oldest European settlement in the U.S.
Day 2:FunDay at Sea
There are always lots of fun activities on board... or just lay back on a deck chair and do nothing at all! While cruising at sea check out:
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GUY'S BURGER JOINT - Carnival has teamed up with best-selling author, restaurateur and Food Network personality Guy Fieri to bring all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger shack to Guy’s Burger Joint, the cool poolside spot for hot burgers and hand-cut fries. Try a fresh-off-the-grill burger Guy’s way, or take it off-road to our toppings bar and truly make it your own.
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MINI GOLF- Ah, imagine a perfect day out on the links, the golfer's zen of the ball, the hole and nothing in between but well-manicured fairway... plus one cactus, a treasure chest... and wait, is that a windmill in the way? Just who designed this course anyway? Whoever it was, they had one thing in mind — maximum fun for mini-golfers, big and small! That's precisely why you'll find a course on every Carnival® ship, where you can hit the holes and take in everything you’d expect, like the sights and the sounds... plus the seagulls.
Day 3: Nassau, Bahamas
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sightseeing, swimming and soaking up the island flavor — it's all yours for the taking on a Carnival cruise to Nassau, Bahamas. Boasting balmy breezes and jumping to a bouncy calypso beat, Nassau promises sizzling fun in the sun. The historic and cultural heart of The Bahamas is one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations — one million travelers board cruises to Nassau every year. Carnival guests come for fine beaches, shopping, water sports, and fun-filled attractions at the Atlantis Resort, connected to Nassau by a bridge to Paradise Island. Throw in a chance to swim with dolphins, or do a little slipping and sliding at a water park, and it's clear what makes Nassau a top spot for cruisers of all ages.
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Shop the straw market for cute and kitschy crafts.
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Pose for the classic ‘dolphin kiss’ during a private island swim with the dolphins.
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Relax on the white sands of a private island.
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Stroll 18th-century colonial streets and climb the sandstone Queen’s Staircase.
Day 4: Princess Cays, The Bahamas
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cruise to Princess Cays and you’ll come ashore in Love Boat Marina — a sign that this private resort on the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas was designed to be classic cruising perfection. Make landfall and discover an island’s worth of vacation fun and amenities. You’ll find a BBQ pit already fired up for lunch, and a supervised kids’ area ready to receive the little ones. Somewhere among the palm trees you might spy the exclusive adult-only retreat. By now it’s clear that Princess Cays is good for more than just a beach day, but plan on fitting one in anyway — this wouldn’t be a prime cruise destination without great things to do, and great ways to get wet, like swimming, kayaking and sailing.
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Rent a private beach bungalow and enjoy your stay in air-conditioned comfort.
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Browse the shops for authentic, handmade Bahamian crafts.
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Tour Princess Cays by dune buggy and sailboat to get the best views from all angles.
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Day 5: Fun Day at Sea
As we said before, There are always lots of fun activities on board... or just lay back on a deck chair and do nothing at all! Check out a few suggestions below.
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BLUEIGUANA CANTINA - Nobody knows Mexican dining like a blue iguana. Well, our blue iguana, at least. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the BlueIguana Cantina™ features freshly made tacos and burritos stuffed specially for your enjoyment. Throw our homemade tortillas and salsa into the mix, and you have a casual dining experience that will make you say “mmmm” (which is actually Iguanese for “more, please”).
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THE PUNCHLINER COMEDY CLUB -Comedy clubs on land… well, it’s kinda funny. Nobody likes paying cover charges, and you know that two-drink minimum? They’ve gotta be joking! You won’t find either of these at The Punchliner Comedy Club™ aboard your Carnival cruise. Up on stage you will find some real pros who know how to wedge a little laughter into anyone’s evening. You can count on these comedians to not hold back either. Since some of them get up and say exactly what’s on their mind, we also schedule family-friendly performances, perfect for all ages... so the only red faces in the audience are from laughing a little too hard. Tip: We’ll say it again — The Punchliner Comedy Club features some shows that are family-friendly and some adult-only. You can choose which ones you attend! To help plan your evening, check the Carnival Hub App or Fun Times— it’s delivered daily to your stateroom.
Day 6: Jacksonville, FL
Arrives at 8:00 AM
The cruise may be over but that doesn't mean your vacation has to be. Get the best of a laid-back beach town and a buzzing city when you book a Carnival cruise from the beautiful port of Jacksonville, Florida. The Sunshine State’s largest city has a redeveloped and revitalized downtown, full of upbeat shopping and lively restaurants, bisected by the scenic St. Johns River and its Southbank Riverwalk. Jacksonville is a gateway to the islands of the Bahamas but you’ll also have 20 miles of sandy beach life and endless acres of wildlife parks to enjoy before you board your Carnival cruise from Jacksonville.
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See 100-year-old gardens at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
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Stroll the Jacksonville Riverwalk for views of the St. Johns.
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Watch for whales from Jacksonville Beach before departing on your Carnival cruise.
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Visit St. Augustine, the oldest European settlement in the U.S.