Thus was our first cruise

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Carnival Elation

4 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 28, 2013

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: R5

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

This hooked us for life on cruising. It takes all the work out of vacation.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

The Elation has a wonderful crew that want to spoil you. Say thank you, and tip well.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5
Stayed over an extra day to spend time with a friend I had not seen in 30 years.

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
Did not see much of the port. Got off ship, excursion was canceled, got back on and went to spa since they have reduced prices on port daysm

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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7 Comments

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Thanks, sounds like a great time.

dawnrod    6 years ago

Very cost efficient!!!

cruisinmama72    6 years ago

Most awesome way to vacation! Cruising is the only kind of vacation we do anymore as a family!!

CrewsDewwd    6 years ago

The Elation was my first cruise on Carnival and I loved the ship and crew. Great memories.

rschany    6 years ago

It’s so funny that you said that, because I told me husband “a cruise is a mother’s dream. Everyone has something to eat, kids are entertained, and someone cleans our room twice a day!” 😂

courtfamily    6 years ago

Carnival Elation was our first cruise 6 years ago.

IkeDeb    6 years ago

You bet it does😎