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Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Byrnath

Contributor Level: Captain

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 13

Helpful Votes: 316

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 12, 2015

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: M90

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

With 10+ cruises as a reference (this was the FIFTH one THIS year alone), this was a very enjoyable experience.

All cruise lines, ships and crews are different. Case in point - we even re-boarded this ship and went for another 5 days (price was too good to pass up!). Even though the crew, the food, entertainment and itinerary was exactly the same it was a VERY different experience. What made the difference were the new passengers.

Bottom line- you get what you pay for and your attitude and expectations determine your level of satisfaction.

Carnival is not a luxury line but does offer a good product at a reasonable price.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

1 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

3 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Vessel on a Trestle, Dingy on a Thingy, Ship on a Stick, etc

6 Comments

jimc79 9 years ago

I've never done it. I've heard that if the boat isn't full for the next voyage people say they paid from $99ea and up. I cannot confirm this. I've never had the time where I could do it. I have a job with limited vacation. :( at least for a few more years.

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julie7374 9 years ago

how much was it

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jimc79 9 years ago

Julie, don't understand the question. Once on board you don't pay to get back on board. If you do another voyage you need to check with customer service and see if you can get a deal. You would have to go through customs and reboard but you don't have to take your luggage.

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julie7374 9 years ago

how much was it to reboard

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jimc79 9 years ago

Exactly cruises are what you make of them. Been on Elation several times always relaxing and a good time.

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MandyCruisesToo 9 years ago

I cant wait till I can cruise that much!

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