Carnival Elation Review

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A delightful cruise

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Elation
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gallusdomesticus
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Feb 2011
Cabin: Interior

We were attracted to this cruise as Mobile was the closest port of embarkation to our home and the price was right. We paid about $350 each for a four night cruise from Mobile to Cozumel Mexico and back.

We arrived at the Port terminal around noon on a Thursday for a 4pm sailing. From the time we entered the parking garage to stepping on-board the ship was an hour and a half. The parking process is very smooth. Drive up to the baggage drop off area and drop your bags then park the car. You must pre-pay your parking either with a credit card or with cash. (The cash line moves much faster). Cost was $75 ($15/day or portion there of). The deadline for boarding the ship is 2:30 but if you wait much past noon to park your car, the lot will be filled and you'll have to park at a satellite lot that will incur more time to get back to the terminal.

The ship carries around 2200 or so passengers and we were told that it is always full so be prepared to stand in line to go through security and then get in another line to give Carnival your credit card information for your Cruise card which serves as your door key, ID, and charge card on the ship. The security screening was oriented toward screening out any liquor or weapons and was not as thorough as an airport screening.

Cabin Review

Interior

Cabin 4D

Ample space. Two twin beds together still allowed room to walk around the cabin. Adequate closet and drawer space. Quiet location as we only had one common wall with other passengers. TV was an antique. Bathroom facilities were very adequate and soap and disposables were of high quality.

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