Elation was the first cruise ship to be equipped with an Azipod propulsion system. [4] The pods give Elation better maneuverability compared with her sister ships.
On November 5, 2011 Carnival Elation was moved from Mobile, Alabama to New Orleans. replacing Carnival Ecstasy. which was moved to Port Canaveral, Florida. [5] With Elation relocated to New Orleans, Carnival ceased operations in Mobile, Alabama. [6]
Although Carnival Elation did not receive the full "Evolutions of Fun" upgrade, she received the Punchliner Comedy Club "Fun Ship 2.0" upgrade in 2014. [7] [8]