Carnival Elation 1/30-2/3/20

Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 4.1
Author: mdubay1983

Carnival Elation Cruise Review

mdubay1983

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 30, 2020

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: U198

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Overall I can’t complain too much. Definitely a smaller/older ship. The people were great, service impeccable!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Our dining room staff was amazing! Very kind and so fun! They even kept our kids metal straws for the next night when they forgot them at dinner. Loved same time/table assignment!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Limited activities when compared to larger/newer ships, however it is an older ship. Casino was good, kids programming was okay, comedy shows were good and the live theater show was amazing (despite having seen the same show on a different ship).

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Service is always better and more personal on the smaller ships!!

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Definitely needs updating. Dark inside, could use some love. I compared this ship to newer ships like I do old house versus new house, this ship lacks open concept and is more boxy.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Plan for more motion in the night than a larger ship. Nassau was a good port, Freeport still has so much damage so plan accordingly. Weather was a bit breezy but warmed up.

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