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Carnival Elation (EL) Ship Features and Public Areas

Published 03/12/2015 06:32 PM   |    Updated 04/04/2024 04:27 PM

DECK 4

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 4 - forward / midship / aft

 

DECK 5

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 5 - forward / midship / aft

 

DECK 6

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 6 - forward / midship / aft

 

DECK 7

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 7 - forward / midship / aft

 

Grand Atrium Plaza and Bar
Location: Empress Deck 7 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App  

  • Lobby lounge and bar
  • Entrance to the ship
  • Seating area
  • Live music in afternoons and nightly
  • Beverage service ($)


Guest Services
Location: Empress Deck 7 - midship
Hours: open 24 hours

  • Information Desk (formerly Purser's Information Desk)
  • General information and inquiries
  • Financial transactions
  • Lost and found
  • Information on ports-of-call and shore excursions
  • Purchase of shore excursions ($)


Carnival Adventures
Location: Empress Deck 7 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Formerly, the Shore Excursion Desk: Provide information and purchase of shore excursions and golf excursions ($)
  • Provide information on ports-of-call

 

Art Gallery
Location: Empress Deck 7 - midship
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

  • Art Gallery and Art Auction Program
  • Large collection of art work on display
  • Opportunity for guests to acquire original works of art at a great discount through art auctions ($)

 

DECK 8 

The Mikado
Location: Atlantic Deck 8 – forward / Promenade Deck 9 - forward
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

  • Main Show Lounge
  • Playlist Productions 
  • Talks and seminars
  • Audience participation games including Bingo ($) and Deal or No Deal ($)
  • Dance classes

 

The Fun Shops
Location: Atlantic Deck 8 - forward
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App; closed while the ship is in port

  • Shops featuring accessories, apparel, beauty and perfume, fine jewelry and watches, liquor and tobacco, gifts and sundries and Carnival logo items ($)


Circle "C"
Location: Atlantic Deck 8 - forward
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

  • Teen Club for 12-14 Year Olds

 

Duke's Piano Bar
Location: Atlantic Deck 8 - forward
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Piano music and piano fun (sing-a-longs, games)
  • Beverage service ($)

 

Mark Twain Library
Location: Atlantic Deck 8 - forward
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • The Library features a wide selection of books and stock full of games
     

Imagination Restaurant
Location: Atlantic Deck 8 - midship

  • Sit-down wait staff service
  • Sea days: open seating brunch: 8:30am-12:00pm
  • Port days: open seating breakfast: 7:30am-9:30am; hours may vary due to port arrival
  • Sea Days: Tea Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
  • Open nightly for dinner - ‘Your Time’ open seating: 5:30pm-9:00pm

 

Galley
Location: Atlantic Deck 8 - midship
Hours: Off-limits to guests

  • Ship's kitchen
 

Inspiration Restaurant 
Location: Atlantic Deck 8 - aft

  • Sit-down wait staff service
  • Open for dinner - Assigned dining: 6:00pm and 8:15pm

 

DECK 9

Pixels Photo Gallery
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - forward
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Our friendly staff of photographers take candid and posed shots throughout the cruise, capturing many fun memorable moments; photos are displayed daily for purchase ($)
  • The Photo Gallery offers a wide range of cameras, supplies and photo albums for purchase ($)

 

Arcade
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - forward
Hours: open 24 hours

  • High tech video and arcade games ($)


Club O2
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - forward
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

  • Teen Club for 15-17 Year Olds

 

Bonsai Sushi Express
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - forward
Hours: open for lunch (on sea days) and dinner until late
  • A casual, grab-and-go sushi source at sea, featuring a mouthwatering array of sushi, sashimi, rolls and more — all made fresh and packed up for easy eating anywhere ($

 


Casablanca Casino
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - midship
Hours on Sea Days: slots open early morning to late / tables open late morning to late
Hours on Port Days: closed while in port; opens after the ship departs port until late

  • Full casino and gaming ($)

 

Drama Bar
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Live music nightly
  • Audience participation games
  • Beverage service ($)


Elation's Way
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - midship/aft
Hours: open 24 hours

  • Promenade featuring seating area, table and chairs


Dreams Studio
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Our elite team of professional photographers offer an exclusive, custom photo shoot around the ship or in port; images are captured and edited to create a finished story book unique to the guest ($)

 

Romeo and Juliet Night Club
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - midship
Hours: 11:00pm - late

  • Our DJ's spin today’s hottest hits and yesterday’s retro jams from our expanded musical catalogs nightly
  • Guests must be 18 years and older
  • Beverage service ($)

 

JavaBlue Cafe
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Cafe, featuring specialty coffees, cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pastries ($)
  • Order cakes for special occasions ($)
 
 
Cherry on Top
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App; closed while the ship is in port
  • Candy and Celebrations Shop ($)
  • Bulk candies, confections and flowers
  • Cherry on Top logo apparel for Ladies and kids
  • Stateroom decoration packages

 

Limelight Lounge
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - midship 
Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

  • Show Lounge
  • Punchliner Comedy Club
  • Live music and dance floor
  • Karaoke
  • Talks and seminars
  • Art auctions ($)
  • Beverage service ($)


Swarovski Boutique
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App; closed while the ship is in port

  • Shop featuring Swarovski items ($)

 

Alchemy Bar
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - aft
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Unique vintage-themed cocktail 'pharmacy'
  • Beverage service ($)     

 

Guest Accommodations
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - aft

 

Serenity
Location: Promenade Deck 9 - aft
Hours: 9:00am-11:30pm / Hot Tub Spa - 8:00am-12:00am, weather conditions permitting / hours subject to change

  • Adult-Only, secluded outdoor deck providing a relaxing, quiet, tranquil setting with comfortable chaise lounges and umbrellas; both sunny and shaded areas on the starboard and portside of the aft deck.
  • Guests must be 21 years or older
  • Piped in music
  • 2 Hot Tub Spas
  • Bar service ($)

 

DECK 10

The Bridge
Location: Lido Deck 10 - forward
Hours: off-limits to Guests

  • Control center of the ship


Resort-Style Pool Area
Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship
Hours: Pool: 8:00am-12:00am / Hot Tub Spa: 8:00am-12:00am, weather conditions permitting / hours subject to change

  • Salt water pool 
  • Hot Tub Spas (2)
  • Live music and audience participation games


BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Beverage Service, featuring frozen tequila drinks and cold Mexican beer ($)


RedFrog Rum Bar
Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Beverage Service, featuring Caribbean rum-based concoctions and Carnival's signature private-label draught beer, ThirstyFrog Red ($)


BlueIguana Cantina
Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship
Hours: open for breakfast and lunch

  • Featuring complimentary, freshly-made tacos and burritos with homemade tortillas, chips and salsa; breakfast burritos served during the morning hours


Guy's Burger Joint
Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship
Hours: open for lunch until 6:00pm

  • Featuring a complimentary roadside burger shack, hot burgers and hand-cut fries, from the bestselling author, restaurateur and Food Network personality, Guy Fieri


Tiffany’s Bar and Grill
Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship / aft
Hours: open for breakfast / lunch / dinner / late night snacks
Available 24 Hours: coffee, hot tea, lemonade and unsweetened iced tea
Beer Station: (9:00am-11:00pm) Pour Your Own Beer ($
Swirls: (11:00am-midnight) Self-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt
Self-Service Casual Lido Restaurant

  • Breakfast Time: 7:00am-10:30am (hours may vary)
    • Hot and Cold Buffet and Specialty Stations: hot cereal and boxed cereal, eggs, omelet station, bacon and sausage, hash browns, pastries, bread, toast and bagels, yogurt and fresh fruit
  • Lunch Time: 12:00pm-2:30pm (hours may vary)
    • Hot and Cold Buffet / Specialty Stations: pasta, stir-fry, carving station, an elaborate salad bar and a dessert station, including sugar-free selections 
  • Dinner Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm
    • Hot and Cold Buffet: pasta, steak, prime rib, grilled chicken, specialty salads and desserts along with a daily Chef's Special
  • Late Night: 11:30pm-1:00am (hours may vary each cruise due to different factors)
    • Good Eats-Late Night Snack: chicken noodle soup, chips & salsa, Chicago pizza, fried chicken tenders, hot dogs, Italian meatball subs, ham & cheese rolls and cookies

 

Carnival Deli
Location: Lido Deck 10 (inside Lido Restaurant)
Hours: open for lunch and dinner until 11:00pm

  • Food Service, featuring complimentary deli sandwiches piled-high and favorite sides

Pizza Pirate
Location: Lido Deck 10 (inside Lido Restaurant)
Hours: open 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Food Service, featuring complimentary, hand-tossed, thin-crusted pies made in a traditional pizza oven.

 

DECK 11

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 11 - forward

 

Carnival WaterWorks
Location: Verandah Deck 11 - aft ? Slide Entrance: Deck 12 - aft
Hours: 9:00am-sunset, weather conditions permitting / hours subject to change

  • Expansive spray park with varied water spray apparatus
  • 300' long spiraling water tube slide
  • 82' long double-lane racing waterslide
  • Kiddie slide
  • Surrounding areas with lounge chairs for sun and relaxing
  • Beverage service ($)

 

DECK 12

Cloud 9 Spa
Location: Sports Deck 12 - forward

Fitness Center and Studio
Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm

  • Fully equipped with Life Fitness equipment
  • Scheduled fitness classes offered; specialty classes ($)
  • Fitness and beauty seminars

Spa and Salon
Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm

  • 2 saunas (men and women)
  • 2 steam rooms (men and women)
  • 2 locker rooms (men and women)
  • 10 treatment massage rooms ($)
  • Relaxation Room
  • European-style treatments and services ($)
  • Hair and nail grooming for men and women ($)
  • Acupuncture ($)


Camp Ocean / Night Owls
Location: Sports Deck 12 - midship

  • Marine-Themed Camp Program
  • Supervised, age-based groups for children ages 2-11 years
  • Special fantastical Dr. Seuss entertainment experiences for kids and family
  • Night Owls: Babysitting for infants and children ages 6 months to 11 years ($); 10:00pm-1:00am nightly

 

Sports Activities  
Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

  • Mini Golf (9-hole miniature golf course) - located Grand Deck 14 - forward
  • Ping Pong - located Verandah Deck 11 - forward
  • Shuffle Board - located Grand Deck 14 - forward

 

DECK 14 

Guest Accommodations
Location: Deck 14 - forward 

 

DECK 15 

Open deck for relaxing  
 

FACILITIES

Self-Service Launderettes
Hours: hours are posted on the Launderette door

  • 2 or 3 washers and 2 or 3 dryers ($)
  • 1 iron and ironing board
  • Vending machines dispense small boxes of detergent and water softener ($)

Locations
Upper Deck 6 - aft / across from stateroom U154
Empress Deck 7 - forward / across from stateroom E2


Medical Center
Location: Deck 3 - forward (below Riviera Deck)
Hours: On Call 24/7 | Sea Days (9:00am-12:00pm, 3:00pm-6:00pm) | Port Days (8:00am-10:00am, 4:00pm-6:00pm)

  • Equipped to treat minor non-emergency matters at a customary fee ($)
  • The ship is staffed with one physician and three nurses.
  • Equipment: defibrillators, external pacemakers, pulse oxymeters, thrombolytic therapy, electrocardiograph machine and lab equipment.

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