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Carnival Elation
Elation’s smaller scale makes its layout easy to follow and shows how Carnival adapted a late-1990s ship with newer dining and recreation. The R&M album captures that mix of original structure and updated venues.
The Story of Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation is a 71,909-ton Fantasy-class ship built around compact, familiar Carnival spaces. WaterWorks and three youth areas support family time, while the Lido dining area, piano bar and poolside bars keep the ship’s main gathering points close together.
Carnival Elation in Context
Carnival Elation is a 71,909-ton Fantasy-class ship built around compact, familiar Carnival spaces. WaterWorks and three youth areas support family time, while the Lido dining area, piano bar and poolside bars keep the ship’s main gathering points close together.
What Makes It Special
Elation’s smaller scale makes its layout easy to follow and shows how Carnival adapted a late-1990s ship with newer dining and recreation. The R&M album captures that mix of original structure and updated venues.
Interesting Facts
Carnival Elation entered service in 1998 as the first new Carnival ship deployed on the West Coast. Carnival lists the ship at 855 feet long with capacity for 2,190 guests.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to see Carnival Elation’s atrium, public rooms, open decks and Fantasy-class proportions.
The Story of Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation is a 71,909-ton Fantasy-class ship built around compact, familiar Carnival spaces. WaterWorks and three youth areas support family time, while the Lido dining area, piano bar and poolside bars keep the ship’s main gathering points close together.
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Destination details were checked against official visitor information. Original photographs remain credited to R&M Adventures.
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