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Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 62

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Carnival Elation

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 08, 2016

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Normally my favorite part is the food, entertainment (shows, deck and after party). This time they fell short in buffet Hot food was cold and Grits was the worst like a lot of water and not cooked.  Early dining was ok and servers Mika and I Wayan was very good. Their attentiveness and 2 dance/singing entertainment was very good. Entertainment was good. One show was more interactive than the 70/80 epic rock. The casino turned me off completely. Sooo much smoke i couldn't stay, even though I tried ta different times of day. There either should be specified nonsmoking area or better ventilation so all cruisers feel welcome. Our room fell short also.  GOLD member so I've been on many cruises. This room was the worst. I usually brag to friends and family about the towel  animals in room. Not this time anyone had 2 the same 1 used every day except last night. The bathroom floor flooded every day except morning of departure. Spoke to several people about issue e(guest service who wrote it down, called maintenance and sent letter, 2 guys who came at work time getting ready for dinner one day and show the next but said everything was OK and normal)  flooding is not normal. Finally last night someone found out issue was broken seal around  shower that lead to floor outside flooding. Also think painting and any other work like that should be done during down time and less active moments when ship is full of cruisers. Wanted to give 2 1/2 stars. Compared to Breeze (which was best so far)  this ship may need some upgrades and if not will not travel on elation again.! We try to do a cruise every year, I'm not sure about next year due to this experience. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Buffet had cold food and undercooked watery Grits. Early dining was ok. Breakfast /brunch in imagination was ok but still was afraid to try grits

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Casino is too smoky to stay, play or enjoy. Needs nonsmoking area or smoking only area. But all should feel welcome to play trivia games are fun. Need more on board activities for all ages to enjoy (this seemed more kid centered as we had kids in our group and they really enjoyed) last deck and after party was good.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Early dining staff was great especially wika & I wayan. Others just ok. Room didn't clean or do towel animals (keep re using same one for each day except last)

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Need updates. Prefer painting and other maintenance not done during busy times while cruisers on ship

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Bathroom floor flooded every day

Ship tip

Shop needs upgrades and repairs but try to stay positive and enjoy what you can. See glass half full

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

3 out of 5
Need places closer to port for those arriving early and different boarding times

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

3 out of 5
Need something more

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Favorite spot, tour is good and Atlantis is a must-see!
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2 Comments

glomarrone    7 years ago

I have not sailed on her.

MrChocoholic    7 years ago

Seems as though a bunch of "guests" have beaten‚ the snot out of the Elation in the year that's passed since my daughter and I were aboard out of New Orleans. Although she's dated (but never married) we found her to be clean, well-kept, with good food at the right temperature. I must admit I stayed away from the buffet so I can't comment on the grits. Everything I ordered for breakfast was fine in the MDR. ‚ See for yourself in my video.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b7VSZOlei4

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