Nice first cruise

Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 4.6
Author: Pantherjon

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Pantherjon

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 24, 2019

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: R89

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Was a lot of fun. I was a little apprehensive as it was our first cruise but we(daughter and I) had an enjoyable time. Ship staff were for the most part extremely friendly and hard working. Cherry on top was being addressed by you first name whenever interacting with the crew.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Fairly quick. Friendly folks helping to guide and keep things moving to make boarding quick and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Very good..Nice selection. Friendly smiling staff who addressed us by name was a definite plus!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Entertainment was great and a lot of fun.

Children's Programs

No children with us

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All ship personnel were friendly helpful and hard working to make the cruise a pleasure.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship was clean and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cozy but comfortable. Eddie, our steward, did a bang up job keeping it clean and us smiling with his towel creations each morning.

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

4 out of 5

Embarkation/disembarkation port. No excursions.

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

4 out of 5

Area still in recovery from hurricanes of 2016-7, but serviceable. Pier area is in a mainly industrial zone with a short street with vendors selling mainly overpriced junk. Was a 20 minute bus ride to the other side of the island for our Glass Bottom Boat excursion- which was fun. Boat was not truly a 'glass bottom' but 2 large windows in the floor- but it served its purpose. Excursion was fun and we saw some beautiful scenery and wildlife(fish).

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Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

As with Freeport still some damage from the hurricanes. Did a walking tour, was fun and informative despite the wind, rain and cool temps. TIP: Do all your shopping on Bay St

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