2017 Sumer Cruise to the Caribbean

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 56

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5
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Carnival Elation

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 12, 2017

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: M32

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Price of the cruise was worth the money we paid. Overall, the family had a great time. Everybody was happy they went. Food was OK. We mostly dined in the dining room and had a flex time. The flex time allowed us to meet several great and wonderful people on the cruise.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Quick. Was great that the parking lot was close by since I forgot several things that made me have to go back and forth to the car. The port overall is lack luster to say the least. Parking is expensive.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
On the last Carnival cruise the food was much better.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Plenty of activities for all ages. BINGO sessions could have more games (or chances to win)

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The comedians and MC (Kevin) were great and provided fun and memorable experiences.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
The club for our 17 yr old was great experience. She was always busy and never bored. She met many new friends.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Room steward was great. Room was always looking great and he always greeted us with a smile and asking how we were.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Ship is showing its age. Heard it was going into dry dock soon for an overhaul and upgrades. Might be interested to sail again when the ship comes back from dry dock.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Clean and comfortable. Some wear on the chrome finishing in the bathroom but overall everything was in good working order.

Ship tip

If you have kids 17 and under, get your kids involved in the kids and teen clubs. This will afford you time away from your kids.

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

3 out of 5

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5
Water was great. Beach can be a little rocky in some areas. No excursion.

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

3 out of 5
Overrated. Took a taxi to the straw market. Not much selection from vendor to vendor. Casino was closed. The area was still rebuilding from a hurricane that happened back in Oct 2016.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Was a little confusing existing the ship but managed to make our way off the boat in a timely manner.
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1 Comment

GIL155    7 years ago

When you did flex time dining, you sat with others? vs. just by yourselves?

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