Just Okay - Elation Cruise Director was not found most of the time.

Item: Carnival Elation
Rating: 3.7
Author: BNKC

Carnival Elation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

BNKC

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 26, 2024

Ship: Carnival Elation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E195

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

The Cruise Director was MIA most of the time. He was not interactive on the Lido Deck at all. I was not impressed with the Cruise Director. The overall entertainment was pitiful. However, I did Enjoy the Rock and Roll Performance put on by the Dancers; this was the best part of the cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

this was easy, and pretty quick.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

food and drinks were good. nothing to run home and tell everyone about, but good.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Pool was okay. Except one day, it was as green as green can be. looked very nasty.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

the BEST entertainment were the Dancers. They were only able to put on 1 show due to our shortened Cruise (due to Hurricane Helene), but they were absolutely awesome!!!

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Staff were nice and great to talk to.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

most areas were clean. 1 atrium elevator was broken down.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

we only had HOT (I mean VERY HOT) water. our air conditioner did not work the bed was not comfortable, and could feel the springs in your back.

Ship tip

If you like small ships, no visibility of a CD, no entertainment, this is the ship for you.

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Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

4 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

4 out of 5

Bimini, Bahamas Did not visit port

Due to Hurricane Helene, our trip was cut short.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

12 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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jstubblefield 2 months ago

We were on the next sailing and our beds were new. There were also about 100 new mattress being loaded when we got off.

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Vikkster3825 2 months ago

I sailed in Elation in September and the bed was horrible. I’ve been on many Carnival Cruises and never had issues. It took 3 days of the 5 day cruise to get another mattress. It had a hole literally where your butt was on the bed. The ship needs to invest in new mattresses. Other than that issue it was a great ship.

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DGgetaway 2 months ago

The cabin steward could have taken care of your concerns with the water and the bed but you have to ask

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AuntPinkie 2 months ago

Appreciate your details. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

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Gwbigdog 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Bernierfamily05 2 months ago

On my last Carnival Cruise in the Sunshine, the same thing happened with the CD. Nobody saw him…

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picalo 2 months ago

Sorry they shortened your cruise... and yes, the Playlist Players and their rock and roll production show is great

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HeavySeas 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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cruising2004 2 months ago

Thank you for your review.

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TiffyTaffy 2 months ago

Thanks for the review!

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javawoody 2 months ago

Appreciate the post

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