Carnival Elation Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Overall the ship was nice. Older and in need of some updating, but clean.

Overall, we were disappointment by this trip. The ship was outdated and poorly kept up. The staff was unfriendly and made everyone feel like they were in trouble. I have been on two other cruises before and had never had a poor experience like this. We have decided to either cruise with a different cruise line or try an all inclusive resort for next years trip.

The ship had everything to spend time on it with lots of fun!

This is a smaller cruise ship, so it does not offer the amenities of a larger ship. Restaurant dining is limited to one sit-down restaurant. However, the food and service was superb. The common areas, show lounges, buffet restaurant and pool area are very small and fill up very quickly. You really have to plan to get to the shows at least 45 minutes early to get a seat. The staterooms were small, but very comfortable (window rooms). Bathrooms adequate with very hot water. The crew is above excellent. Everyone was more than willing to help you with whatever you needed. Getting on the ship is a breeze, they collect your luggage right out of the trunk of your car as you pull into the parking garage. Getting off the ship was easy also, but a very slow process. Overall, I would recommend this ship. Even though it is small and doesn't have all the bells and whistles, they do an excellent job with what they have.

Wonderfully delightful clean ship at all times. The entertainment was great and there is plenty of things to do for everyone of every age. Very fun.

I had a really great time on board!!! There are a lot of activities onboard. Crews are really nice. Mexico is great to. I didn't have any complain. The only thing is I think the food choices are limited for a 5-night cruise. At the final two days, we are a little bored about food in the main dining room. It is my first cruise, so I couldn't compare. But I loved it!!!!!

This was my first cruise and my boyfriend's second. He had sailed Carnival before and wanted to cruise with them again. I have very few complaints about this cruise. Dinner could have been better but our waitress was wonderful. We tipped her extra. There could have been more activities/shows, but I was there to relax anyways. We took the ferry to Playa del Carmen when we stopped in Cozumel which I highly recommend. Then come back early so you have time to eat at Abuelo Gerardo. Off the beaten path, local joint, fantastic.

It was OLD.

The ship was great. The staff were amazing. There was just nothing to do.

I was very pleased with the atmosphere and decor of the ship. I was a little disappointed in the nightly shows in the main lounge. I would have enjoyed a big song and dance show like I've seen on previous cruise.

The ship is old, lacks amenities of many newer ships, lots of drunk teenagers, food quality was very poor.

It was a smaller ship but clean and the staff was great!

The ship was very clean and taken care of. The food was very good and presented in an attractive way. Our room was always ready for us. Towels,etc. were always ready. Great steward - Solly!!! He was there anytime we needed him. Crew was very professional and willing to help any time. Piano bar, Tommy G. was terrific! We went every night. Very personable and talented. Shows were very good. Top notch.

Very reluxing and comfortable cruise.

We were very pleased with the cruise.Very courteous staff and plenty to do.Food was just so-so except the pizza bar and the Mongolian Grill,which was excellant.

Food was awful, Ship was always rocking and rolling, Too small for number of people on ship.

Lost luggage!!! Never cruise with Carnival!!!!

The ship could not accomodate the number of passengers aboard. During dining times, the food areas were overly crowded. We waited in long lines to get food and the cooks burned food a couple of days, so the area was smoky. We arrived 10 minutes early for showtimes, and there we could not find a place to sit where we could see. One elevator and one adult hot tub were not working during the entire cruise. We never got a chance to sit in the hot tub because the adult one was always full of drunk people and the other ones were full of children playing.

Ship was al ittle small.. but cruise personell was fabulous....

Had enjoyable cruise. The food was good. The initial delay in not leaving till almost 11 was frustrating but worked out ok. On the last 2 days the plumbing had a problem. In between the cruise was very good and we have good time.