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Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 3.5
Author: javalava2377

Carnival Elation Cruise Review

javalava2377

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 12

Helpful Votes: 236

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 02, 2023

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: V12

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Nice getaway for the price. I enjoyed it. Elation is a nice old boat.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Embarkation was not a bad experience. We were able to board the boat before 11 am. The only hiccup we had was that we failed to check in, so when it was time to board, we had to be taken out of line to check in. Otherwise, smooth process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Average. The only complaint was that they ran out of diet soda. Because my husband is a diabetic, we brought a 12-pack with us. Still disconcerting to realize I could not have a bourbon and Diet Pepsi.

Bonsai Sushi Express

5 out of 5

Loved it! However, they only had one worker for a lot of people. Pack your patience at this venue.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Pool

4 out of 5

The jacuzzis on Lido deck were cold!

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Not bad for an old ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

I took off a few stars because of the towels. The towels were dingy. You could tell they were once white but age had turned them or brackish water, which was noted in some of the bathrooms on board. It was disconcerting as it had me double checking the towels for cleanliness.

Ship tip

The Serenity deck is their best kept secret. It’s on deck 9 past the Alchemy Bar. You have to go past staterooms to get there.

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Ports of call

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

2 out of 5

Went to Senor Frogs. Yuck.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

6 Comments

Trollydoll50 1 year ago

Not sure how you think you can board without checking in?? Had to have seen the guests standing at the counter😜😜

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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Mmjay 1 year ago

Real dingy towels would make me question their cleanliness also. Otherwise, I am glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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lsbs 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise on the oldest and smallest ship in the fleet.

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