Small Ship, Big Fun

Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 4
Author: reynoldm

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

reynoldm

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

Sail date: June 23, 2016

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: U40

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The Carnival Elation is one of the smallest and oldest ships in the Carnival fleet, so don't expect to be impressed by the amenities. However, because it holds fewer passengers, it's friendlier and easier to get to know people. Staff and guests alike were very friendly, and everyone really seemed to have a good time. I would recommend this ship to anyone who places Fun over First Class.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 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

Our cabin steward was very friendly and accommodating. She also did a great job cleaning our cabin and leaving us fun towel creations.

Ship tip

Make sure to go to the Comedy Club. The comedians were hilarious!

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12 Comments

Dutch3901 8 years ago

The Elation is a Fantasy Class ship and is typical of that class. This will be the 4th Fantasy Class for us and #5 in Mar. We've also sailed on the "big boys" and we enjoy them all, both large and not as large, for their unique characteristics.

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Nolabeauty 8 years ago

Thanks Billy. I didn't know that.

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BillyHarrell 8 years ago

The Dream just left this week for the Bahamas and Key West. I just got off of it last week. The crew said that was their next itinerary

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Nolabeauty 8 years ago

Thanks for the info Sarichard, I'll have to look it up!

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sarichard 8 years ago

I'm positive. Nassau, Freeport and Key West. It's listed under Carribean cruises.

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Nolabeauty 8 years ago

I don't think it does.. I know it goes to Belize, Cozumel, and Roatan, and then Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica....

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sarichard 8 years ago

Nolabeauty, the Dream has a Bahamas itinerary.

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Nolabeauty 8 years ago

Frysgal, I totally understand. We are from Nola and we are driving to Jax port just to sail to HMC, I wish the cruises from here would sail to the Bahamas.

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frysgal2003 8 years ago

Ill be on her December 3rd. Driving from houston bc i want to visit HMC. Wish ships from galveston could go there.

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Nolabeauty 8 years ago

Thanks for sharing your experiences

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pmvboutte 8 years ago

We have sailed on the Elation out of New Orleans 3 times. We always had great service, good food and lots of fun. I don't have one complaint.

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nsparti 8 years ago

I loved cruising on the Elation. My personal opinion was it was a nicer ship than the Conquest. Or maybe it's the atmosphere. It was a much more pleasant experience for me.

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