Carnival Elation FunTimes Daily Programs
Carnival Elation’s FunTimes daily program provides passengers with a day-by-day guide to what is happening around the ship, including entertainment, activities, dining hours, live music, comedy, casino events, shopping, spa services, and programming for kids and teens.
The Carnival Elation FunTimes shown below cover a six-day sailing from Jacksonville with two Fun Days at Sea and port calls at Celebration Key and Princess Cays. For anyone planning a Carnival Elation cruise, these actual daily programs provide a useful look at how a typical day aboard can be structured and how much is happening from early morning through late at night.
Because schedules and programming can change from sailing to sailing, these FunTimes should be used as an example rather than as a guarantee of what will be offered on a future cruise.
Carnival Elation Sailing Itinerary
The FunTimes list the following itinerary:
Monday, Day 1 – Jacksonville
Tuesday, Day 2 – Fun Day at Sea
Wednesday, Day 3 – Celebration Key
Thursday, Day 4 – Princess Cays
Friday, Day 5 – Fun Day at Sea
Saturday, Day 6 – Jacksonville
The first daily program also lists a 3:30 p.m. sail-away from Jacksonville. Celebration Key has an approximate guest-ashore time of 8:15 a.m. with an all-aboard time of 4:30 p.m., while Princess Cays lists guests ashore at approximately 8:30 a.m. and a last water shuttle at 3:15 p.m.
Day 1 – Jacksonville and Sail Away
Embarkation day begins with activities well before Carnival Elation leaves Jacksonville. The schedule includes open-house and registration opportunities, spa tours, games, shopping previews, photography events, and the “Get to Know Your Ship” presentation.
Sail Away is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. at the Lido, shortly after the listed 3:30 p.m. departure.
The evening becomes considerably busier, with High Seas Karaoke, comedy, bingo, mixers, live music, and the Welcome Aboard Show. The Punchliner Comedy Club schedule includes performances by Frank Lucero and Carl Strong.
Food venues also operate on different schedules throughout embarkation day. The program provides opening hours for locations including BlueIguana Cantina, Guy’s Burger Joint, Bonsai Sushi Express, Pizza Pirate, the Lido Buffet at Tiffany’s Restaurant, Carnival Deli, Swirls, Seafood Corner, and the main dining room.
The reverse side of the FunTimes expands on dining, drinks, shore excursions, spa services, live music, casino activities, shopping, and kids and teens programming.
Among the dining experiences advertised are The Chef’s Table, Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast, and Steakhouse Selections. Bar information includes Lido Aft Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, and Alchemy Bar.
The music schedule shows performances in several areas of Carnival Elation, including the Atrium Lobby, Lido, Promenade, Romeo & Juliet Lounge, Duke’s Piano Bar, and Limelight Lounge.
Day 2 – Fun Day at Sea
The first full sea day demonstrates just how extensive Carnival Elation’s daily activities schedule can become when passengers have the entire day aboard.
Morning options begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and include an early morning stretch, casino activities, trivia, games, the Wave Morning Show, creativity activities, shopping events, and spa-related programming.
Later in the morning, the schedule includes a Dr. Seuss Parade followed by Seuss-a-palooza Story Time. The afternoon features activities such as trivia, mini golf, bingo, a movie, towel-folding fun, comedy, mixers, and family programming.
One of the day’s major entertainment offerings is Playlist Productions: Heart of Soul, with showtimes listed for 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The evening also includes a ’70s & Motown Music Party, comedy performances, karaoke, live music, and late-night activities.
Dining, Music and Activities on the First Sea Day
The reverse side of the Day 2 program gives passengers a broader overview of what’s available around the ship.
Dining options advertised include The Chef’s Table, Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast, and Steakhouse Selections. The bar section highlights RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, and Alchemy Bar.
The music schedule is extensive, with performances spread among Lido, the Atrium Lobby, Romeo & Juliet Lounge, Promenade, Duke’s Piano Bar, and Limelight Lounge.
The program also lists the movie Mercy at 2:00 p.m. in the Romeo & Juliet Lounge.
Passengers looking for other onboard activities could find casino promotions, spa events, art and shopping activities, photography opportunities, and Camp Ocean programming.
Day 3 – Celebration Key
Day 3 brings Carnival Elation to Celebration Key.
The FunTimes lists guests ashore at approximately 8:15 a.m., with the gangway on Deck 3 forward and midship. All aboard is listed for 4:30 p.m.
Activities at Celebration Key include Bahamian Tunes at Paradise Plaza, Junkanoo Rush at Lokono Cove, Win It in a Minute, beach volleyball, and other scheduled activities. Meanwhile, Carnival Elation continues to offer programming onboard throughout the port day.
Once passengers return to the ship, the entertainment schedule builds toward the evening. Activities include trivia, live music, High Seas Karaoke, Deal or No Deal Game Show, Guess That Groove, piano bar entertainment, an ’80s Rock-N-Glow Party, and a late-night comedy showcase.
Dining and Entertainment During Celebration Key Day
Carnival Elation’s dining schedule reflects the port-day itinerary, with both onboard dining and food venues at Celebration Key listed in the daily program.
The Celebration Key options shown include Captain’s Galley Food Hall, Calypso Lagoon Food Trucks, Gill’s Grill, Mingo’s Tropical Bar & Kitchen, Starfish Lagoon Food Trucks, Surf N’ Sauce BBQ & Brews, Suncastle Grounds Coffee, and Yumshine Scoops.
Back onboard, passengers could find live music at Lido, the Atrium Lobby, Promenade, Romeo & Juliet Lounge, Duke’s Piano Bar, and Limelight Lounge.
The movie Zootopia 2 is also listed in the program for 3:00 p.m.
Day 4 – Princess Cays
The fourth day takes Carnival Elation to Princess Cays in The Bahamas.
According to the FunTimes, guests could go ashore at approximately 8:30 a.m., with the gangway on Deck 3 forward and midship. The last water shuttle is listed for 3:15 p.m.
The program includes several activities on the island, including Tug-of-War, Beach Musical Towels, a Sandcastle Competition, beach volleyball, and other daytime programming.
Onboard activities continue as well, with trivia, mini golf, spa events, games, fitness programming, and social gatherings scheduled throughout the day.
Princess Cays Evening Entertainment
After the port visit, the evening schedule shifts back to Carnival Elation.
Playlist Productions: Epic Rock is the major production listed for the night, with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and showtimes at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
High Seas Karaoke is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., while comedy, scavenger hunts, live music, mixers, casino activities, and late-night Camp Ocean programming provide additional choices.
The reverse side also shows music throughout several venues, along with shopping, spa, casino, shore excursion, and kids and teens information.
Day 5 – Final Fun Day at Sea
The final full day of the cruise is another Fun Day at Sea and includes programming from early morning into the night.
Morning activities include fitness, casino events, trivia, games, the Wave Morning Show, shopping promotions, art events, and a debarkation talk.
The afternoon includes Groove for St. Jude, games, bingo, comedy, tea time, a Military Appreciation Gathering, and numerous other activities.
The featured evening entertainment includes The World Works Here, described in the FunTimes as a Playlist Performers production celebrating the diversity of Carnival’s crew. The schedule lists doors opening at 7:00 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Other evening options include High Seas Karaoke, a ’90s Music Party, the Love & Marriage Show with Johnny, live music, and late-night activities.
What Carnival Elation FunTimes Tell You Before Your Cruise
Looking through a complete set of Carnival FunTimes is useful because it shows far more than a simple list of activities.
Each day combines multiple schedules covering entertainment, dining, music, casino events, spa services, shopping, youth programming, movies, social events, and port information. On port days, the program also provides practical information such as approximate guest-ashore and all-aboard times.
The daily program also makes clear that passengers frequently have several activities occurring simultaneously. Planning ahead can therefore be helpful, particularly if there are specific shows, comedy performances, trivia sessions, live music, or other onboard activities you do not want to miss.
Carnival also repeatedly directs passengers to the Carnival HUB app for additional information and opening times. The printed FunTimes nevertheless provides an especially convenient overview of the entire day’s schedule in one place.
Carnival Elation Entertainment
Across this sailing, the FunTimes show a broad mix of entertainment rather than one single type of nightly show.
Playlist Productions featured Heart of Soul and Epic Rock, while other scheduled entertainment included comedy, karaoke, bingo, live music, themed music parties, trivia, movies, Deal or No Deal, the Love & Marriage Show, and the Welcome Aboard Show.
Live music was particularly widespread, appearing in multiple venues at different times of day. This gives passengers options beyond the larger scheduled productions in the Mikado Lounge.
Carnival Elation Dining Hours
Another useful feature of these Carnival Elation daily programs is the Food Venue Open Hours section.
Rather than assuming every restaurant or casual dining venue is available throughout the day, passengers can check individual operating periods for locations such as Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Bonsai Sushi Express, Carnival Deli, Pizza Pirate, Seafood Corner, Swirls, the Lido Buffet at Tiffany’s Restaurant, and the main dining room.
Hours can vary by day and according to whether Carnival Elation is at sea or in port, so passengers should always check the current FunTimes or Carnival HUB app during their own sailing.
Carnival Elation FunTimes FAQ
What is Carnival FunTimes?
FunTimes is Carnival’s daily program showing scheduled activities, entertainment, dining information, venue hours, and other information passengers may need during their cruise.
What itinerary is shown in these Carnival Elation FunTimes?
These programs cover a six-day itinerary from Jacksonville with a Fun Day at Sea, Celebration Key, Princess Cays, another Fun Day at Sea, and a return to Jacksonville.
Are these Carnival Elation schedules the same on every cruise?
No. Entertainment, activities, dining hours, performers, port schedules, and other programming can change. These FunTimes provide an example of what was offered during this particular sailing.
Do the FunTimes include restaurant hours?
Yes. These programs contain a Food Venue Open Hours section showing operating times for numerous dining locations aboard Carnival Elation.
Do activities continue while Carnival Elation is in port?
Yes. The Celebration Key and Princess Cays daily programs show activities taking place onboard as well as programming ashore.
Does Carnival Elation have comedy shows?
Yes. The photographed programs show multiple Punchliner Comedy Club performances, including both PG-13 and R-18+ listings.
Are kids and teens activities included in the FunTimes?
The programs include a Kids & Teens section and direct passengers to the Carnival HUB app for Camp Ocean, Circle “C,” and Club O2 schedules. Some specific family and youth activities also appear in the daily schedules.
Where can passengers find the most current Carnival Elation schedule onboard?
The FunTimes shown here repeatedly direct passengers to the Carnival HUB app for additional information and opening times. Passengers should use the current onboard schedule during their own cruise because programming is subject to change.
Conclusion
These Carnival Elation FunTimes provide a detailed look at how a six-day cruise can unfold, from embarkation in Jacksonville through sea days and visits to Celebration Key and Princess Cays.
More importantly for future passengers, the daily programs show the range of choices available throughout a typical cruise day. Dining, live music, comedy, production shows, trivia, casino events, spa activities, shopping, family programming, and late-night entertainment frequently overlap, making the FunTimes and Carnival HUB app useful planning tools.
If you are preparing for a Carnival Elation cruise, these daily programs can help you understand what the onboard schedule may look like and how to plan your days—but always check the current schedule once aboard for the activities, times, and venue information specific to your sailing.
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