"A Family Affair" – The Ultimate Pre-New Year Reset! 

Why wait for January 1st to start your resolutions? Give your family the gift of a lifetime and kick off the 2027 New Year celebration early! This isn’t just a vacation; it’s a four-day head start on joy, connection, and sunshine.

Sailing: Thursday, Dec 17 – Monday, Dec 21, 2026
Ship: The high-energy Carnival Elation
Departure: Jacksonville, FL

 

Start Your 2027 Legacy Before the Clock Strikes Midnight:

• Be a 2026 Trailblazer: Be among the first families to set foot on the Celebration Key™. Imagine the "Year-in-Review" photos you’ll take at the Caribbean’s largest freshwater lagoon! Explore Celebration Key.
• The Ultimate "Family Meeting": Use your Fun Day at Sea to toast to the year’s wins and set goals for 2027 while lounging by the pool. No dishes, no stress—just quality bonding.
• A "New Year, New View" in Nassau: Swap the winter coat for a swimsuit as you explore the turquoise waters of the Bahamas.
• Holiday Magic on Board: Experience the Carnival Elation decked out in festive cheer. Catch a Broadway-style show, laugh until you cry at the Punchliner Comedy Club, or let the kids run wild at WaterWorks while you find your zen at the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.

Your Countdown to Paradise:

• Thu, Dec 17: Depart Jacksonville – The celebration begins!
• Fri, Dec 18: Celebration Key™, Bahamas (1:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
• Sat, Dec 19: Nassau, Bahamas (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Sun, Dec 20: Fun Day at Sea – The ultimate family toast!
• Mon, Dec 21: Return to Jacksonville – Home in time for Christmas and New Year's Eve!

Make 2026 the year you started a new tradition. Secure your stateroom now through Empire Dynasty Travel and ensure your family's legacy is written in sea salt and sunshine.

Book Your Family Legacy Today!

 

Additional Perks:

• Bottomless Bubbles Unlimited Soda Package: Inclusive for all guests.
• Legacy Family Dinner: A hosted evening at Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse.
• Ultimate Family Toast:  A bottle of sparkling cider per room.

 

 

NOTE: If your room will have more than two guests, please click here for pricing information.        

Important: While passports are recommended, they are not required for this sailing. You may instead provide an original government-issued birth certificate (not a copy) along with a valid, unexpired photo ID.

Please complete the following information for guests in your cabin only.

Important: The guest's full name provided must exactly match the name on their non-expired, government-issued photo Real ID used for travel identification.

Payment Details and Due Dates

Please read the following information regarding deposits, monthly payments, and the final balance due for your cruise booking with Empire Dynasty Travel.

Deposits

• Early Bird Holiday Special ($25 per person): This special rate is available until March 28, 2026.
• Standard Reduced Deposit ($250 per person): If you book on or after March 28, 2026, this deposit amount is due at the time of sign-up.
• Fully Deposited Status: Your booking is considered fully deposited once a total of $500 per person has been paid. Your stateroom number will be assigned only after this full deposit amount is received.

Monthly Payment Plan

Monthly payments will commence the month after your initial deposit is made.

• Due Date: All monthly payments are due on the 15th of each month.
• Calculation: Your monthly payment amount is determined by dividing your total room balance by the number of remaining months until the final payment due date.

 

Final Balance

The full remaining balance of your booking is due in a single lump sum on the final due date.

• Final Due Date: September 15, 2026.
• Please note: No exceptions or extensions can be made to this final due date.

 

Payment Processing & Invoicing

• Empire Dynasty Travel processes all payments directly to Carnival Cruise Line.
• You will receive a Wave or Reliabill invoice at the email address provided in your account.

 

Questions & Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding your billing or payments, please contact us:

• Email: billing@empiredynastytravel.com or staff@empiredynastytravel.com
• Phone: 816-476-7805 (M-F; 10A, CST-3P, CST. Closed all holidays and weekends)

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