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Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

carolynriser

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 15, 2014

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: U20

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 years ago

Review summary

This cruise was a gift to myself to celebrate retiring from a very tedious 4 year volunteer position.

As usual the services & amenities were excellent. My one complaint concerned the actions of our table server at the last night's dinner. He (Topu/Topo/Puto/??) pressured the last 6 of us still seated to consider extra tipping to him for the time & effort he put in to providing his good service & entertainment and to help his family back home. I personally saw 2 of the ladies each give him a $10 bill. To me this is extortion and put us all in a very uncomfortable and embarrassing situation. I refuse to give tips under duress.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Dining Room, Mongolian Wok & Tiffanys was great. Don't bother with Pizza; no flavor & tough.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Way too many trivia gatherings. Need workshops: How to make Sushi, Q & A on the ships services, Learn how to play Bridge, Small vegetable carving techniques, Guided ship tour including the galley,

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Need more couples competitions, they are the funniest!

Children's Programs

N/A

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Cabin staff was very courteous and always delightful to talk with.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Well maintained, clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

My first experience with an inside room and it was great. This cruise was initially booked for myself only but a friend showed an interest in cruising so I invited her to accompany me and she accepted!!! I didn't mind not having an ocean view on this short cruise.