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Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
4 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)
Sail date: March 10, 2016
Ship: Carnival Elation
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: R47
Traveled as: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
Probably won't cruise Carnival again. I've cruised with Carnival before, as well as Royal Caribbean and Princess. The ship was old, decor was old, theater was smelly. Only ONE electrical outlet in the entire cabin for 5 guests to utilize for phone charging, curling irons, etc! Cabin steward was surly and so was the wait staff at breakfast in the dining rooms, every time. Comedians were great but the rest of the shows and activities were severely lacking talent. Cruise director was annoying, not funny. Food was just okay. Seemed like a lot of school cafeteria food. No sushi bar even though one was advertised. No shrimp cocktail ever on buffets, and you have to pay $20 extra if you want steak or lobster tail. Fun cruise, of course, but I would always choose Royal Caribbean or Princess over Carnival from now on. Not worth the little bit of money that was saved.
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Ship tip
See the comedy shows... skip the theatrics and especially skip the game show