Good First Cruise would recommend a bigger boat

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

NashKoetting

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 64

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 12, 2015

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: M26

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise and we had a great time. Our guest service people were great. Mike, Orlando, and Elmer were wonderful at dinner time. They always had a smile on their face and seemed like they genuinely cared. Nyoman was our room guy. Man o man. He knew our names the first day and greeted us with a smile anytime we saw him. Great job guys and I hope we run into each other again some day!! Amazing service!!

The cruise boat itself was ok. It was outdated a bit and I felt like I had stepped back into the 80's with the decor. The activities on the boat were ok. Our pool was closed for 2 out of the 5 nights we were on the boat due to a leak. They were replacing carpet and beds throughout the boat during our stay. There is only 3 options for meals--Pizza, dining room, or the buffet. The only thing open 24hrs is the pizza and ice cream. This was not very appetizing as I don't really care for pizza especially when I am in the mood for something else. Our port stops were well organized and went quickly. So that was good. Our boat didn't really sway or feel like we were on a boat until day 3. We hit some storms and it wasn't to extreme but we did have some rocking back and forth (we were on a boat). We had a good enough time that we are planning our next cruise but just planning on going on a bigger/newer boat.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The main dining room food was delicious. We had great service and everything was great. Other dining was so so.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The entertainers for the shows were amazing. We especially loved the Rock of Ages show. The comedians were ok.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Mike, Orlando, and Elmer in the dining room were wonderful. Always had a smile on their face. They truly acted like they loved their jobs. They were very attentive. Amazing service!!! Nyoman was our room guy!! Great job every single day!! Always had a smile and knew our names from day 1!!! Amazing!!

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

It was small but had enough space for the 2 of us. I think the bed could be arranged a little differently or have a cabin with just queen size beds that might be better than 2 twins into a king. You could have some of both and have more space in the cabins. Our shower wasn't always hot.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

3 out of 5

5 Comments

TinaDoesLife 9 years ago

I love Elation. I just went on Dream in March and I prefer Elation, but that's just me. Going back on Elation in Dec

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sjstiles 9 years ago

thanks for all the info! I was wondering if room service was free or not. 😀

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gslamp2 9 years ago

Elation was built in the late 90s and is relitvitly a new ship still. Only the rooms felt dated to me. Maybe the vista would be more your style. The fantasy line of ships are very unique and cool. Elation is my favorite of those sisters.

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brandy1222 9 years ago

You also had access to FREE room service 24/7. The menu was included in your packet of information the first night.

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MandyCruisesToo 9 years ago

The Elation is great for first timers.. She was my first boat and I thought it was great, but now we like the bigger ships..

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