Not so good being my second cruise.

Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 4.1
Author: jay0927

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

jay0927

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 13, 2018

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: E48

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Hi, it was my girlfriend 9 cruise she said it was worst cruise she been on.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

I ordered room service twice they never showed up ! Buffet food was always cold .

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Kids were running down hallway around 11.00 pm at night knocking on doors we had call front desk.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Some staff was very nice and some rude.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

12 Comments

bethers711 6 years ago

Been 4 or 5 times on the Elation! It is my favorite ship. We never had any problems. A lot of times it has to do with where the ships port is. There was a totally different feel leaving from mobile vs New Orleans.

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punkinpie 6 years ago

Been on twice..no issues.wow.

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kmbwlsn 6 years ago

Been on Elation three times never had an issue even got married in 2016 in Half Moon Cay. Smaller Ship like it that way..

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cruisingrayman 6 years ago

2 of our last 3 cruises were on the Elation and they were fabulous. Friendly, clean and always entertaining. Sorry you had a rough one. Next up, the Miracle!

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WeBCruizen 6 years ago

Why is that? But you gave it 4 stars?

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doggieskitties 6 years ago

Here we go.

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Dutch3901 6 years ago

Yet another comment from someone looking to make remarks about Americans... It’s fine for you to have your opinion just as it’s fine that I don’t care what your opinion is...

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funboomer47 6 years ago

As if there are no unruly kids in England. Sounds a bit stuffy and bigoted. There are lax parents and unruly kids all over the world.

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onlysail 6 years ago

Yet another thread about unruly american kids

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cpnevans 6 years ago

Been on Elation twice and Liberty once. The only problem was on the last Elation cruise, which was 3 weeks ago, was the same thing you had with the kids. Never had that problem before. One time they were doing it heard the father say do it again. Normally love Carnival but may have to switch to another line.

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luv2cruztoo 6 years ago

Honestly think it all depends on staff at the time. We cruised elation and great staff, food was good etc... But miracle was a nightmare- food cold, rubbery, had to go get our own drinks in MDR but I've seen others say they enjoyed miracle. They change staff every few months and it really makes a difference. Kids running around is pretty common for Carnival cruises because caters to younger crowds, less $$, etc... Try RCL, you'll see difference. Not knocking Carnival- been on several of their ships but just different groups of people for different cruiselines. Just like Holland America generally older crowd- someone in 20's would be bored. Never been on Holland America but friends have. Just going by experience and what others told me. Hope your girlfriend and you enjoy another on real soon. Don't give up on cruising- all varies. 👍🎉🌅🍹🍰😋

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GalenG63 6 years ago

Any particular reason why? I'm booked on the Elation for next October.

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