Sister ship to Carnival Elation, the Carnival Paradise The Carnival Elation is one of Carnival's two Fantasy Class cruise ships and the ship recently underwent its 2026 dry-dock. During the Carnival Elation's 2026 dry-dock the ship went to the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas for a few weeks out of service.
What did the Carnival Elation receive during the 2026 dry-dock?
The Carnival Elation's 2026 dry-dock was primarily a maintenance dry-dock. Carnival did not advertise any new features being added to the Carnival Elation, but Carnival's brand ambassador John Heald mentioned the WaterWorks and pools received refurbishment. Drydocks are also a time for ships to receive maintenance to onboard technical systems so it is highly certain Carnival performed this type of work during the Carnival Elation's 2026 dry-dock.
What did the Carnival Elation receive during the 2026 dry-dock?
The Carnival Elation's 2026 dry-dock was primarily a maintenance dry-dock. Carnival did not advertise any new features being added to the Carnival Elation, but Carnival's brand ambassador John Heald mentioned the WaterWorks and pools received refurbishment. Drydocks are also a time for ships to receive maintenance to onboard technical systems so it is highly certain Carnival performed this type of work during the Carnival Elation's 2026 dry-dock.
Is Carnival Elation being sold or is this the last dry-dock?
The Carnival Elation will turn 30 years old in 2028. However, it is not clear what Carnival Cruise Line's future plans for the Carnival Elation are in terms of when the ship will be retired from the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. It is too early to say if this is the ship's last dry-dock with Carnival Cruise Line. As of 2/15/2026, Carnival Cruise Line has sailings open for booking through April 2028 for the Carnival Elation. This is typical ending timing on itineraries as Carnival has not started releasing summer 2028 itineraries for ships.
The Carnival Elation will turn 30 years old in 2028. However, it is not clear what Carnival Cruise Line's future plans for the Carnival Elation are in terms of when the ship will be retired from the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. It is too early to say if this is the ship's last dry-dock with Carnival Cruise Line. As of 2/15/2026, Carnival Cruise Line has sailings open for booking through April 2028 for the Carnival Elation. This is typical ending timing on itineraries as Carnival has not started releasing summer 2028 itineraries for ships.
Where can I keep track of Carnival Cruise Line dry-dock information?
I have an unofficial dry-dock schedule compiled here on RyG's Cruise Guide. Click Here to view my page online.
I have an unofficial dry-dock schedule compiled here on RyG's Cruise Guide. Click Here to view my page online.