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Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 63

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Carnival Elation

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 16, 2017

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: R69

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

This was a nice getaway from everyday life. I enjoyed not having to cook and decide what to do. It was a nice 1st time cruise and I would definitely do it again

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Boarding the ship was great. It went fast and most of ALL staff members were friendly and helpful. We explored the ship while waiting to leave and we're able to eat

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
The variety was awesome and of abundance. My only complaint is the availability of water and the tea tasted werid.

Imagination Dining Room

3 out of 5

Waiter was amazing in one section. We came once for breakfast and that particular waiter was not friendly and rushed us.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
There was so much to do that was for everyone in our family. It was so nice to have an agenda and the shipmate app was perfect to use. LOVE LOVE that app. So helpful

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The game shows were so much fun. It really brought our family together. The host Kevin was great and really brought the audience in, not to mention he was funny. The music shows were awesome too. My girls really loved Kevin and followed him in whatever he was involved with. He had good energy

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
My children LOVED these camps. They were interactive. They didn't revovle around just sitting around playing video games. The circle c councilor was amazing. She was very calm and patient with the rowdy pre teen crowd. The camp ocean gave out little trinkets that just gave my son joy. Even my 16 wanted to go to her 0 2 camp. Thumbs up!!!

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Most staff were very helpful and friendly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
I thought the peacock walls were pretty. And the Christmas decorations were lovely

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Loved the service and animal towels every day. It made it seem fancy. And we're not fancy people, so it was nice. You couldn't feel the rocking on the days it was real windy

Ship tip

Buy the water bottles and buy the alcohol package at least one day. We regret not getting at least one days worth of the alcohol package. And bring lotion this time of year

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida Did not visit port

Left from this port

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

4 out of 5
Loved the beach but didn't care for the constant hounding of sellers. Made me not want to buy anything

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5
Perfect! No excursion but we took full advantage of everything available to us. Basketball, volleyball, beaches, snorkeling, eating, shops, games, dancing. All fabulous

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Kevin did a good job explaining how to leave and what not to do.
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5 Comments

riley1220    6 years ago

I love Kevin. He’s so much fun.

Shaundalynn    6 years ago

Yup. My drug of choice!

lab341    6 years ago

Welcome to the addiction!!!

Lovescruisin    6 years ago

You're 🎣!!! Glad you had a great 1st cruise!!

IkeDeb    6 years ago

Glad you had a great cruise. It just gets better each time!

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