Carnival

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Carnival Elation

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 08, 2017

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: U198

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

So be careful on doing things early .. we order the soda package early and decided to upgrade for the alcohol package. They would not refund the soda package..  also if you get either package make sure you don't order drinks while at Port they charge tax... Really wasnt alot or a big deal but crew said that it was a computer glitch and charges would be removed and they weren't.. also the customer service desk is a joke ... They blame everyone else and take no accountability for anything blaming the home office.... Was wife's birthday, they were nice to give a coupon for 50 off at the spa.. great right ... NOT ... They gave it the night before when we were suppose to arrive at Nassau.. with the only option to be used while in Port and was only good during that time .... No instructions came with the coupon and when she went the next morning they told her it was expired. Spa wouldn't budge and customer service desk blamed HQ again. Went on the Elation... Boat is in bad shape and we found out it is scheduled to be dry docked in May for a total overhaul .... Hint wait don't book this boat !!!!!! 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Great because of headwaiter Alam.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

NA

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
Very old and molding bathroom.. when I told them about it, said ok and never did anything about it

Ship tip

Dont book this ship till the overhaul especially for the money they ask....

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

3 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5
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3 Comments

   7 years ago

Dry dock is scheduled for September⚓️⚓️⚓️

MrBill    7 years ago

That "fine print" gets you every time....so many don't even take the time to review their cruise contract!

loweed    7 years ago

Carnival's FAQ page specifically states that Bottomless Bubbles is not refundable and that taxes apply in US waters. So home office seems to be following published policy. Why complain that they gave you a limited time coupon during port hours? Website also explains that is when most 'value' prices are offered.

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