Oldie but a goodie

Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 4
Author: melissajean2020

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

melissajean2020

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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10 Night Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys (San Juan To Jacksonville)

Sail date: April 13, 2016

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: U237

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This was a wonderful trip. Carnival does a great job making sure everyone in the family is having fun and feeling pampered. Only negative is this ship is not updated, so your stateroom and pools are quite the look of circa 1990's (clean, but old). If you can look beyond those two things, you will have an amazing trip! Beautiful islands, great staff and overall a very positive experience. I recommend this trip to anyone, just possibly on a newer ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

Outdated. I was disappointed.

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Bridgetown, Barbados

5 out of 5

St. George's, Grenada

3 out of 5

Scarborough, Tobago

5 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Jacksonville, Florida

5 out of 5

8 Comments

lparisi 8 years ago

I agree the ship is outdated. We just returned from the 5 day. I did this same exact cruise 2 years ago on the fascination which is also older ship and not that I didn't have a good time this time, I had a great time 2 years ago. I found the cleanliness was lacking. Our cabin was always clean but outside there was a lot of garbage and one day we were out on deck and I was leaning on the railing, when I looked at my arms they were all black. I had to go back to my cabin and wash them, it was that bad. The staff was very friendly, always there for you. Bring a hair dryer if you need one. We didn't have one, they were able to find one for me but they said they are doing away with them. I like the smaller ship and the layout, it just needs to be updated. Bring a small extention cord with multiple outlets, there is only one plug in the cabin.

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KendallArp2018 8 years ago

Thank you

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melissajean2020 8 years ago

I just want to be clear, I am no way complaining about the quality of my cruise, I have just been on others (newer ships) and had a different expectation when arriving on board. The ship was a fantastic experience! No one will walk away having a great time! Happy cruising in 18 days everyone!

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melissajean2020 8 years ago

We did the family game nights and that is very interactive for kids and adults, then the comedy club was amazing every time they had it. Some of the 18 and older can be very vulgar so if you are okay with a ton of very adult language, then you'll laugh the whole night. They had some tribute bands (one for the Beatles, another for all 70s & 80's Rock) that did very well and had a great time. They really have something for all.

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cruzr4life 8 years ago

Us, too. It's odd to hear someone say it's dated circa 1990s. Lol I feel old.

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heste003 8 years ago

We r on in 18 day's also

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KendallArp2018 8 years ago

What were the shows? We are leaving in 18 days! Can't wait. Been on her sister ships but never the Elation

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paxls 8 years ago

Spent 15 nights in the Elation. Love that ship.

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almost O.K. for an older ship but will not chose this ship again

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