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Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 3.2
Author: michaeljennifer

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

michaeljennifer

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 04, 2018

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: R22

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

The Elation was a major disappointment from previous cruises we have taken with carnival, mostly because of the food quality, temperature, and availability. Entertainment and mixed drinks are still good. MarQ was a great cruise director. Don't waste your money on the Atlantis excursion. It's an overrated water park and we've been to nicer beaches at other hotels for way less.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

We were much later getting on ship due to assigned time, and rushed to muster causing us to miss onboard lunch

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

We used fo look forward to food. It has gone way downhill since our first cruise a year ago. Having to pay extra for the good steaks and lobster and room service. Deserts not as good. Constantly out of food on salad bar. Buffets not open as long and poor quality food on them. The food is the biggest reason we won't be back. Food was consistently served cold even at evening dining. Took forever to get pizza.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Had to wait for seating at dinner. Never had same server like previous cruises. Asked for room to be cleaned twice a day, but they only cleaned once.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5