I am a first time critic, as well as a first time cruiser. For our first cruise, my wife and I (newly married) chose to cruise with Carnival Elation. For what reason, well Carnival is a brand name that kind of sticks out whenever you ponder about cruises.
For our destinations, the Elation sailed from Miami, FL to St. Thomas, USVI, Nassau, Bahamas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Grand Turk, Bahamas.
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