First cruise was interesting

Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 2.6
Author: crippler0056083

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

crippler0056083

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

2.6 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 13, 2022

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: R70

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

For our first cruise it was ok. Definitely found a lot of ways were could of saved money or done things differently. I’m going to try another cruise line and see if that one is different. The smell that was in our bathroom was just nauseating.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Good could of been better. Lines for pizza and sandwiches was always super long bc no one wanted to eat what was on the buffet

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

The bartenders on certain parts like the drama bar would never come to give you a drink. I’m not sure why I paid gratuity upfront bc they seem to only give drinks to those who didn’t and leave a tip. It was not great since the package with gratuity was almost 800.00 for 2 people.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Bathroom smelled like it had never been cleaned. It was gross. Also I like hot water but it was way too hot and we could not turn it down. I sent my kids to the fitness shower bc of the situation.

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

We did the dolphin blue lagoon excursion. It was awesome and worth the money! My family loved it.

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Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

1 out of 5

Boring and rocky

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

8 Comments

stwoodburn 2 years ago

Tip. Cruising is a waiting in line event. I hate it but accept it as it is part of cruising. You wait to get on. You wait to get off. You wait for Buffett. And on and on.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your first cruise experience

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GSpringer 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry your first cruise wasn’t great but at least it was enough for you to be willing to try again. The beauty of the the industry is all the options. Hope your next one is fantastic.

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Nena1111 2 years ago

You live and learn there are plenty of ways to save money like get your own drink mug fill it up at buffet don't use the snacks and drinks in your room

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CruzeFan 2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed most of it. Try a newer ship and cruising while school is in session for a better experience.

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michelleb1127 2 years ago

Try Royal Caribbean or NCL for your next one!

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