MIAMI, Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival
Elation is in the final stages of a multi-million-dollar makeover
that includes the addition of an expansive new WaterWorks park, 38
new cabins, 98 balconies to existing staterooms, and a variety
exciting food and beverage concepts.
Following the extensive renovation, Carnival Elation will resume
its year-round schedule of four- to eight-day cruises from
Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 7.
The ship's new features include:
- Guy's Burger Joint: a free-of-charge poolside venue
developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and
fresh-cut fries enjoyed amidst a décor that celebrates the chef's
California roots and love of car
culture.
- RedFrog Rum Bar: a poolside watering hole
offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing
Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks
and beers, including Carnival's own private label draught brew,
ThirstyFrog Red.
- BlueIguana Cantina: a complimentary poolside
Mexican eatery where guests can enjoy authentic freshly made
burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, as well as an elaborate
toppings and salsa bar.
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar: a fun and festive outdoor
bar offering a laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and
tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillin' by the
pool.
- Camp Ocean: a colorful marine-inspired play area
designed for kids ages 2-11 that showcases the wonders of the sea
through fun and engaging interiors and more than 200 ocean-themed
activities, including arts and crafts, science-oriented
programming, and more.
- New Cabins, Stateroom Enhancements: Thirty-eight
cabins have been added – two Grand Vista suites offering
floor-to-ceiling windows, 22 junior suites, two scenic ocean view
cabins and 12 interior accommodations. Additionally, private
verandahs have been added to 98 existing staterooms, creating
spacious new 230-square-foot balcony staterooms. All staterooms
will offer new island-inspired interiors with bright colors and
soothing pastels inspired by Carnival Elation's tropical
itineraries.
- WaterWorks: Located on Verandah Deck, this
expansive all-ages water park features an enclosed 300-foot-long
Twister water slide full of exhilarating twists and turns, two
82-foot-long racing slides, and a splash zone for kids.
- Mini-Golf Course: A nine-hole miniature golf
course has been relocated to Deck 14, providing a fun and relaxing
pastime for families to enjoy in the fresh sea air.
Carnival is Jacksonville's only
year-round cruise ship offering four- and five-day cruises to The
Bahamas featuring stops at
Freeport, Nassau and the private destinations of Half
Moon Cay and Princess Cays. Carnival Elation will also offer
a special six-day Bahamas cruise
and an eight-day Bermuda voyage in
April 2018 as well as a one-time
seven-day eastern Caribbean cruise
the following month.
To learn more about Carnival Cruise Line,
visit Carnival.com. For reservations, contact any travel
agent or call 1-800-CARNIVAL.
Carnival can also be found
on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
and YouTube. Journalists also can visit Carnival's media
site, carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR
department on Twitter at twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line, part
of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is
"The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 25 ships operating
three- to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Cuba,
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Two
133,500-ton Vista class ships are currently scheduled for delivery
- Carnival Horizon in 2018 and an as-yet-unnamed vessel in 2019.
Additionally, two new 180,000-ton ships are scheduled to enter
service in 2020 and 2022.
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