Before You Book
- Are there group discounts available?
- What is The Elvis Cruise 2012?
- Will the artists be onboard the whole time?
- When should I plan to arrive and depart from Jacksonville?
- Are there any cruise discounts available?
- What is the cruise itinerary?
- What does the price of The Elvis Cruise 2012 include?
- How can I learn more about the Carnival Fascination?
- Can I attend if I am pregnant or just had a baby?
- What is the performance schedule?
- Am I guaranteed access to all shows onboard?
Are there group discounts available?
Do you have a group ready to book, but you’re not a travel agent? If so, we have a new opportunity for you to take advantage of! Here are the details:
- Groups of 8 cabins or more will each receive 10% off their cabin fare.
- Each group organizer will receive a specific code for their group. Each member of the group will need to use this code in order to book.
- Deposits must be paid on at least 8 reservations before the discount is applied to the group.
- This discount is not combinable with any other discount.
- You must call Kappy at 404-564-9140 to book your group.
If you have any further questions or need clarification on group discounts, please contact us or call 877-379-9172.
What is The Elvis Cruise 2012?
Kick-off the 35th anniversary year with Elvis fans from around the world on the 5th Annual Elvis Cruise! This once-in-a-lifetime Elvis experience at sea will celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in a fun and unique way!
Join us immediately following Elvis’ birthday celebration in Memphis, over this holiday weekend, aboard the Carnival Fascination. We’ll be cruising the Caribbean from Thursday, January 12, through Monday, January 16, 2012, setting sail from Jacksonville, Florida, to the beautiful Nassau, Bahamas.
Providing the entertainment will be some of the best musical talent who have performed Elvis’ music around the globe, Elvis movie co-stars, the world’s top Elvis tribute artists and many of his friends and associates who knew the king best. From panel discussions and concerts, to fashion shows and movies, the entire ship is filled with Elvis!
The most up-to-date list of entertainers and events can be found by clicking here! We'll email out any information about new additions to the 2012 Elvis Cruise and you can always check back here to stay informed.
Will the artists be onboard the whole time?
Our artists are excited to join you on board for the whole event. However, there may be some cases where an artist must join us during the trip or depart early due to schedule or family commitments.
When should I plan to arrive and depart from Jacksonville?
When booking flights we recommend that you arrive in Jacksonville no later than 12:00PM on January 12. Return flights should be arranged to leave Jacksonville after 12:00PM on January 16.
Are there any cruise discounts available?
Paid In Full Discount: Reservations made through May 15, 2011 that are paid in full within 72 hours of booking will receive a 5% discount off cabin fare. The Paid In Full Discount will only apply if the entire cabin is paid for and is not available on a per person basis.
Youth Discount: A discount of $99 is available to children age 14 years and under.Military Discount: A discount of 5% off cabin fare is granted to any active-duty military personnel (fax us a copy of your Military ID).
No combining of non-age related discounts is allowed.
Single Occupancy discount of $199. (See What if I Want to Book a Single Occupancy Cabin for details.)
Special Group Discount: Click here for more information.
What is the cruise itinerary?
Subject to change, the cruise itinerary is:
- Thursday, January 12, 2012 - Depart Port of Jacksonville (approx. @ 4:00pm ET)
- Friday, January 13 - Day at Sea
- Saturday, January 14 - Nassau, Bahamas
- Sunday, January 15 - Day at Sea
- Monday, January 16 - Arrive Port of Jacksonville (approx. @ 8:00am ET)
What does the price of The Elvis Cruise 2012 include?
In addition to admission to all Elvis Cruise concerts and entertainment, the price of your room also includes:
- All meals (there's gourmet fare in the formal dining rooms, casual indoor and outdoor grills open for meals throughout the day and 24-hour room service).
- Non-carbonated beverages (i.e. tea, juices, coffee).
- Free entrance to hot spots like the ship's disco and casino.
- Use of the ship's beautiful pools and giant waterslide (all with plenty of deck space to enjoy a cocktail and some great music).
- Use of the ship's health and fitness center.
- Camp Carnival facilities and activities if you're bringing children.
- Taxes, port charges and ticketing are added at check-out and pre-paid by you ($149.00 per person).
Not included are:
- Gratuities ($10.00 per person, per day will be charged to your onboard spending account).
- Gambling.
- Spa.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Soft drinks & bottled water. (However, cards are available for a low price which get you unlimited soft drinks throughout the cruise.)
- Any meals, events or tours in the Port.
- Airfare.
- Ground transportation.
- Travel insurance (available through Sixthman).
How can I learn more about the Carnival Fascination?
In addition to our own The Ship page there are several great internet sites with information about the Carnival Fascination:
The Carnival Website
Cruise Clues
Can I attend if I am pregnant or just had a baby?
Any guest entering her 24th week or more is not permitted to sail and will be denied boarding. This policy is in place for the safety of the guest. The ship infirmaries are only equipped for minor emergencies, and are not hospitals. Infants under 6 months old are also not permitted to sail.
What is the performance schedule?
The exact performance schedule will be released prior to the cruise, but count on festival scheduling with multiple shows occurring on multiple stages!
Am I guaranteed access to all shows onboard?
Our goal is to deliver a true Elvis festival that allows you to experience the king as much as possible without limiting your schedule. The Elvis Cruise 2012 is run “festival style,” with multiple shows going on simultaneously. All of these shows are general admission, so you’re welcome to come and go as you wish!
We know that everyone has different reasons for why they love Elvis, so let us better personalize your vacation experience. Start thinking about who you are most excited about seeing perform or who you just can’t wait to hear speak in panel discussions, because we are going to give each person priority access to an event that is most important to them. Keep in mind, any activities or shows you select will be assigned based on the order in which you book.
Expect more information in the coming months about the complete line-up and specifics on how you will select the activities or shows that are most important to you. And don’t worry – you will always have access to ALL of the amazing Elvis entertainment throughout the entire ship!
*There are performances where capacity is limited, however the artists perform multiple times during the cruise.
