Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise differ from the other ships of the class in that they are equipped with Azipod azimuth thrusters for propulsion. They were also the last cruise ships built with the lifeboats only on the upper deck.
Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise stand out from other ships in their class by incorporating Azipod azimuth thrusters for propulsion. They also differ in having lifeboats exclusively placed on the upper deck, unlike earlier models.