starmommi
Be early to the late night comedy shows or you can't get into them b/c of "packed house"
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Carnival Elation Cruise Reviews - Tips
1181 Carnival Elation Tips
rpuriefoy
Map out your plan for the day there is so much going on so you don't miss the things you really want to do.
slove89
If you plan on drinking more than 6 alcoholic drinks a day, definitely get the drink package. This also allows you to get pop, ect. Know that in US waters, you still have tax though on each drink, but that's only the 1st 8 hours.
Lizbiz
Eat in the dining room once or twice other than dinner! Breakfast and lunch there is a great experience. We tried it all! Room service is unbelievable! Great for excursion days if your day starts early! Don't miss the dining room for dinner!
bmussaw
my adult children came with me. We played bingo and the cost of bingo was $30 per person. It consisted of ONE game. The whole "Bingo experience" was over in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Very overpriced and disappointing
RetiredItalian
We found a tremendous improvement in food quality and service as compared to prior Carnival cruises. We will cruise with Carnival again in the near future.
Dreamcruise
Take the stairs. It's good exercise and the elevator lines are sometimes long.
budgetcruiser
Breakfast in the dining room was the quickest option. The pizza bar was not run very efficiently. There was frequently a line there because they had run out of pizza.
DadofTeens
Go to Serenity deck for over 21. There are two hot tubs and you don't have to worry about pee in them.
DonnaSha
Dining at the same table each night with people you just met gives you an opportunity for insights to many experiences you might miss. AND new friends are always a plus!
rolltidedad24
The Drink prices were a little high
pazfam6
In Cozumel we took our own taxi to a public beach and then paid for a snorkel excursion. We paid $30/person and it was the best snorkel excursion of the 3 trips to Cozumel. The other two times we purchased through Carnival or CruiseOnly and they were more expensive and not as enjoyable.
tgiernie
Do your homework. Look up information on first time cruising. Read the reviews.
martinfamily360
The evening food in the dining area was not very good. I was unable to eat some of the food because it did not appeal to me. The waitresses put on a good show during the dining experience and did a great job. Probably won't cruise on Carnival again.
kdube07
Be sure to visit the aquarium at Atlantis. It's free and so beautiful. Catch a taxi for $4 a person.
ldedwards
Breakfast in the Imagination restaurant is much better than the buffet.
mapledog
The ships app is great with your ability to know what is going on the ship with activities and port times. You can also check your account balance as well. We had issues with the Chat product ( $5.00).Sometimes the text was sent, other times they received it late. I was in the back of the ship and I got a lot of "failed to send" messages. We did sign up for the $48 internet service. Slow is being kind here. We used it to check email and use Facebook. It was reliable. I have T-mobile. They offer free text messages in the Bahamas. You can access your data, but will pay for phone calls. I think it said .25 a minute. At least I was able to stay in contact with other members of my party on the islands as we all went in different directions.
Steve7324
Cash is only needed for excursions, and tips so just like a casino only bring amount you want to spend. Pay your own tips and do not allow them to bill you at end of trip.
mistydisa
Get to the Epic Rock show EARLY as seating fills up quickly. Guy's Burgers is fantastic. Greet fellow passengers with a smile. It causes them to be extra considerate. ;)
Chibaby1972
Get good seats on bottom level if going to shows. Poles cause poor sight lines on upper level.
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