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Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
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Carnival Elation

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 22, 2022

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: E25

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We had a good time but it wasn’t the best. The pictures on the website are deceiving. Nothing was as big or nice as the pictures portrayed. The staff and Nassau were the great parts.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We were led straight to the front because we had small kids. It was fairly fast and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
There were not many dining options and not many vegetarian options.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
The one pool was not big enough. And aside from that, there wasn’t much else.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
We attended a show that was good.

Children's Programs

My granddaughter refused to go.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff was amazing. They were friendly and attentive and remembered our names from day one.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
The ship was always clean. The layout was confusing, as you can’t go from one end to the other on every floor and it is definitely dated. The water slides were faded and it smelled terrible in that area.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Aside from the pull down bed right above our heads that we didn’t use for fear of sitting up and hitting our heads, the room was good.

Ship tip

If you’re looking to relax, this boat will work. If you want nonstop fun and excitement, pick another one.

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
We did the Blue Lagoon dolphin experience and beach day. It was perfect!

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5
The island was beautiful but the sand was different there and stuck to everything, for days. There is nothing to do except the beach and that gets boring after a few hours.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
It was hot and the line was long but using a porter cut some time.
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