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Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

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Reviews: 2
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Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Carnival Elation

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 21, 2017

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: U74

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We are ready to book again!! This was a great experience, from A to Z. We absolutely loved the room. We felt closer to the water on deck six than with other cruises. And the room was spacious enough to feel like a home away from home. AND minimal motion. We slept like babies. So we are ready for our next Carnival Cruise!! Christmas?

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We did Faster-To-The Fun, arrived with the first boarding group, and were on the ship fifteen minutes after our limo dropped us at the curb!!!!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Our dining room staff made us feel like family!! Thank you Sirima (Soijit), Gunawan, and Dmitriy. We looked forward to seeing you every night!! The food was excellent!! (with one exception: the birthday cakes were pretty, but the taste sucked.)

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Massages. Massages. And more massages!! Loved the Spa services!!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Kevin is the BEST Cruise Director ever!!! He was warm, knowledgeable, and entertaining. His Guess-The-Eighties was the best cruise ship entertainment EVER !!!!!!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Andy was the shopping director. She is a TOTAL SWEETHEART!!! Knowledgeable, entertaining, helpful, and wickedly funny. I never thought I could enjoy a lecture on shopping. And she said "Hi" to us all over the ship. What a gem she is!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
We loved the Serenity deck!! Adults need getaway space too.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Loved it, loved it, loved. Drank wine and champagne from our balcony, and watched a sunset. And breakfast at our coffee table. Hung out and watched Notre Dame football without feeling cramped. And a bathtub, for hot soaks at nighttime before bed. Never going back to a smaller room again. And our steward Putu was the best!! so helpful. Always present. Johnny-on-the-spot. And always with a smile.

Ship tip

Loved the days at sea, and the beach at Half Moon Cay. This cruise is designed to let me slow down and relax. Lots of options on the ship for entertainment as well. a good experience around every corner. Loved the sandwich bar!!! And LOVED LOVED LOVED the Piano Bar!!

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida Did not visit port

Airport to ship

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
Great Beach and commodities. Great lunch and service.

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Went to Bob Marley's house for a private beach and pool. Went SHOPPING!! Love Bamboo sheets!!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Fast. Hand walked to Customs for spending so much money on the ship. No penalties. We were at the curb by 8:50 AM, which apparently is not typical. I highly recommend walking your own luggage off the ship.
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2 Comments

Sascha2    7 years ago

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Lovescruisin    7 years ago

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