Photographed at Port Canaveral, Florida in November 2021, the Carnival Elation was the eighth and final ship of the 70,000 ton 'Fantasy' class. She entered service in 1998, and was notable as being the first cruise ship ever to be fitted with Azipod propulsion.
The class is now being remorseless phased out of service. Of the eight sister ships, only the Elation and the Paradise are still in service.
The ships polarised cruising fans. Many found them boxy and garish. Others considered them bold and glittering.
I sailed on the Elation twice; once from Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera, and then again some years later, from San Diego down to Cabo San Lucas...
One sweet moment from the trip I am glad I caught. I remember some decades ago my dad doing word search puzzles with me 😍😊 #carnivalparadise #carnivalcruise https://www.instagram.com/p/BwMwdrsh6hr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ps4i1vd944ie
My baby said he works hard but play harder. Told y’all he wasn’t alone on that cruise. Glad to see my babies adventuring and living life. It’s not just Duval get out and make memories. #proudmama #cruise #carnivalcruise #carnival #carnivalparadise #tampa #fl #baecation #vacation #jax #fl #lawofattraction #follow4follow #instacruise #cruiseplanners https://www.instagram.com/p/Cepkpeojuqd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Mirror, mirror on the wall which is the most highly anticipated cruise ship of them all? Visit my blog for more photos of Carnival’s Mardi Gras 🎉#carnivalcruise #carnival #carnivalhorizon #carnivalvictory #carnivalliberty #carnivalsunrise #carnivalvista #carnivalglory #carnivallegend #carnivalmagic #carnivalsunshine #carnivalbreeze #carnivaldream #carnivalfreedom #carnivalecstasy #carnivalconquest #carnivalvalor #carnivalsensation #carnivalparadise #carnivalpride #carnivalsplendor #carnivalmardigras #carnivalinspiration #carnivalimagination #rollercoaster #rollercoasters #faceyourfears #vertigo #redcouch #mirrors @carnival https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEs465BLHK/?igshid=rfo4e6qp1k6f
First annual sibling cruise; Let the fun begin!!! My brother Will and I are heading To Grand cayman and Cozumel. Time to unwind and let the sea 🌊 air revitalize my soul. We attended the sail away party and checked out the fun things to do on the boat. The sunset was beautiful. #carnivalparadise ❤️ #cruise #siblingvacation #vacation #unwind #fun (at Carnival Paradise) https://www.instagram.com/wendyreneemusic/p/BxMkMajAWyc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yev0ofkj53z2
Missing this right now... #CanWeRewind #ImOnABoat #CarnivalParadise https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs1y9PKlYok/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7hgryfs1e9er
My 2nd heartbeat my chocolate 🍫 drop so handsome. I’m a proud mama bear his first cruise and enjoying it. Docked in Cozumel, Mexico. He is not alone on this cruise see how men do? Lol Enjoy life sUn. #cruise #cruiselife #son #instacruise #travel #traveladvisor #cozumel #cozumelmexico #carnivalparadise #carnival #carnivalcruise #lawofattraction #follow4follow (at Cozumel, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd89B9hJnYf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=