Very relaxing

Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 4.2
Author: EmilyC37

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

EmilyC37

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 18, 2023

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: M68

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Very good time. Lots of things to do. Beautiful islands.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Main dining room was hit or miss. Not the greatest. But the buffet and Guy's burger were very good.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Tons of things to do

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

We didn't bring the kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very nice

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Elation is one of the smallest and oldest ships so it's a little outdated. But it was clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

I thought the size, comfort and cleanliness were adequate

Ship tip

Bring reusable straws

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Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Very poor and run down. But lots of old buildings to look at if your into history

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Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5

Absolutely beautiful! Vac not use the drink package even on their island so that it's upsetting.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Little chaotic but also quick

6 Comments

MegaJohnM 1 year ago

We are sailing the Elation Oct 2... did you visit the piano bar? Was the pianist good and entertaining?

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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Sogmoore 1 year ago

Very true on the straws. Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Appreciate the feedback

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Glad you had an enjoyable time on your cruise. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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lsbs 1 year ago

Thanks for the review. Glad that you had a good time.

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