Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Elation
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $276
Ship comparison
Carnival Elation vs Enchantment of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $281
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Elation is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,190 passengers, in service since 1998. Enchantment of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,252 passengers, in service since 1997.
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, more culture or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Elation for active (7.0 vs 4.0), cultural (6.0 vs 3.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Carnival Elation does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Elation | Enchantment of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 (better) | 1997 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 71,909 | 81,500 |
| Passengers | 2,190 | 2,252 |
| Crew | 900 | 840 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 | 36.2 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 11 |
| Length | 855 ft | 989 ft |
| Beam | 103 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 29 |
| Upcoming sailings | 121 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–6 nights | 4–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $276 (better) | $281 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Elation leads on 2 of the ten, Enchantment of the Seas on 8.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation is designed to celebrate the muses who inspire the arts, themed around literary, musical and film greats.
Highlights
- Relaxation in the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Listening to beats by DJ Irie
- Singing along to old classics played at the Piano Bar
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $276.
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
The largest Vision class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Enchantment of the Seas is the ship for a quick splash and dash to the Caribbean, offering a wide range of cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda and along the East Coast.
Highlights
- For a short sailing, Enchantment offered plenty to do during the day and excellent evening shows in the main theater.
- My Time Dining is a great option for travelers who want to dine at different times each night of the cruise to allow for more time in ports of call.
- On the second night, the sail away party from Nassau on the Pool Deck is not to be missed and includes a “midnight buffet” complete with a DJ and plenty of cocktails.
- Other highlights include the kids pools, rock climbing wall, spa treatments in Vitality Spa and gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale.
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $281.
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Questions
Carnival Elation or Enchantment of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Elation or Enchantment of the Seas?
Enchantment of the Seas is bigger at 81,500 gross tons, against 71,909 gross tons for Carnival Elation. Carnival Elation carries 2,190 passengers and Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,252.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Elation or Enchantment of the Seas?
Carnival Elation is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1998 against 1997 for Enchantment of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Enchantment of the Seas, with 36.2 gross tons per passenger against 32.8 on Carnival Elation. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Elation, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Enchantment of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Elation scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for Enchantment of the Seas.
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