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Elation Ship ruined our 16 yr anniversary.

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 41

Overall rating:

2.8 out of 5
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Carnival Elation

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 24, 2017

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: M205

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Really disappointed. For what we paid we should have had all the bells and whistles, fun, staff interaction, amazing food, like our friends did on all their carnival Cruise. I don't think I can trust anyone else that says a cruise ship is amazing due to our ship.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
I felt we should have been greeted with smiles and drinks. No organization at all.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
Was not impressed. Actually we were disappointed. This was our first cruise. Our 16yr anniversary, the food was cheap filet mignon, buffet was disgusting, and we ate pizza almost every meal because of the food.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5
Bingo was all the time. The main pool was small and didn't hold many people. The other 2 were size of hot tub. The casino was ok. The comedy show was ok. They only did pool deck activity during day.

Entertainment

1 out of 5
Dj by ool was good. But again only in morning and mid day. Not evening or night fun.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5
They don't really speak to you. And they act like you bother them when trying to bring conversation. Or they didn't understand what you were saying. They all Spike German to each other.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5
Again needs the update it's getting in December

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
It was good

Ship tip

Don't!!!!

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Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

4 out of 5
This is where we loaded and unload.
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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
It was absolutely gorgeous! Everything they said it was and some.
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Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5
We tried shopping but the locals were just way to pushy. So we sat on dock and admired carnival Dream ship.
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Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We were off the ship in 20 min waiting time.
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15 Comments

Oldrip    7 years ago

WOW... I bet that you would complain if you won the multi-million dollar lottery... 99% of cruisers LOVE the same experience that you are complaining about... If you want to know what the real problem is... Look in the mirror.
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Lucy108    7 years ago

I meant TLC, not TCL, whoops, lol.
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Lucy108    7 years ago

I do a lot of research before booking. I look at ship plans, ports, activities, stuff like that. It came down to itinerary & price when we booked Elation. An older ship is worth Half Moon Cay, at least to me.
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Lucy108    7 years ago

There's a ton of newer, larger ships with more bells & whistles. CCL is about to give Elation a month long dry dock. Most dry docks are 2 weeks max. They seem aware she needs the extra TCL.
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shelley4    7 years ago

This will be my 3rd time on the Elation. I have been on the Dream and Triumph and I still like the Elation better. yes it is an older ship and smaller,but I don't like a crowded ship. I will be going in Dec. If you try a cruise during the off season, it is better in my opinion. ships are way to crowded and noisey during peak season.
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shawnab80    7 years ago

just got off today and i smelled gas/propane the last 2 nights told guest service twice and may as well have been talking to my self
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MrBill    7 years ago

I found the Elation to be very enjoyable. In hindsight, Western Caribbean has become pedestrian. We don't sail the ship any longer....we sail for destinations.
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riley1220    7 years ago

I'm also going in December. The 2nd.
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AngieNWes    7 years ago

We had a fantastic time on the Elation. Yes it's a older ship but the staff and everything else made up for it. Can't wait to go again in Dec after renovations.
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riley1220    7 years ago

It's about to be totally redone in 2 weeks. It's my favorite ship, but the people made it so awesome that I didn't care if the ship was old. Awesome Cruise Director and the crew is so sweet.
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RonitaN    7 years ago

Other than air conditioning can you elaborate on the other issues? We are booked on this ship in October and are excited about the 2.0 upgrade it is scheduled for in September....
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avpenland    7 years ago

it went into a dry dock last year too. the problem is they only fix a few minor things each dry dock session. this ship needs a complete rebuild. all the other 7 ships I've been on have been fantastic though, this was the only letdown.
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Mellpn    7 years ago

It's going into dry dock in another week. Lol
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avpenland    7 years ago

the elation was the worst carnival ship of ever been on, by far.
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VikkiR    7 years ago

I agree! We were without air 2 nights and power one day!
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