enjoyed this cruise!

Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 4.2
Author: dianenj

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

dianenj

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 66

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

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5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 27, 2022

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: M16

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Smaller ship can add a lot to your vacation. Less stress on you and the crew. No lines or hunting for lounges on sea days.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Main dining room was good. Buffet food was sub-par for carnival. Deli was great. Pizza ok. Guy's Burgers, excellent. Blue Iguana was also good. We did not use room service.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Fitness center good. Mini golf ok. Plenty of lounges

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Shows were ok. Comedian showroom is quite small, go early if you want to find seating. Trivia at Drama Bar fun as well. Casino ok.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our cabin steward Yudi was excellent. Crew is very friendly and helpful.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Crew is always cleaning, maintaining the ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

cabin was fine, roomy, always clean. A bit noisy when leaving and arriving in port.

Ship tip

Great value, excellent crew

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Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

5 out of 5

smooth embark

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Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Nassau is always good for shopping

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Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5

Love the private island day. Beaches are pristine. Friendly staff. Lunch was ok

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

very smooth

2 Comments

javawoody 2 years ago

I also enjoy the smaller ships

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise on one of the smallest ships in the Carnival fleet!

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