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Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
5 Night Western Caribbean (Mobile Roundtrip)
Sail date: August 08, 2011
Ship: Carnival Elation
Cabin type: Oceanview
Traveled as: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 13 years ago
Review summary
Wasn't expecting such a great vacation from an older boat and a so called "budget" cruiseline such as Carnival. Had read a few reviews before we went on our trip and was a little concerned. The concerns went away after the 1st day. The ship was in great shape and the food was absolutely wonderful. The service was great as is expected on a cruise and some of the entertainment was quite good. Some was pretty corny though but the casino was always available at night. Kids had a fun time with the many activities (13 & 16). Got a little tired of the constant pressure to buy something - pictures, specialty drinks, excursions, etc. Beer prices were way too high on the ship, but managed to get my fill at the ports!Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Entertainment
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ports of call
Pros: Port location
Cons: Beer prices