Carnival Elation Review
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We did the same cruise as last February. The only difference was the ship. Last year we had the Triumph, this year, the Elation. There were 13 of us cruising (only some couples related) without minors.
Embarkation:
I have never had any issues with any of my past cruises and this one was no different. If you arrive at peak times, you will have longer lines but even then, you will usually get through without any issues. We were in the VIP boarding, so it was even faster. On the Lido within 20 minutes, in our room somewhere between the second or third cocktail... LOL
Cabin Review
Porthole
Some say it's older.. I say it's still a cruise ship and I'm on vacation, finally! Our Carnival handler/planner got us an porthole room for the cheaper than the interior rooms. This is the first time I've not had a balcony but since the smoking policy is one that doesn't allow you to smoke in the staterooms, I wasn't really concerned with that. The staff on the ship was always friendly and to be honest, I kind of expect my waiters in the dinning room to know my name but I was pleasantly surprised to have my room staff address me by name and even the room staff who worked the rooms down the hall and really didn't have anything to do with my room. I asked those guys a question on the first day and they asked my name. Afterward, every time I passed them in the hallway, they greeted me by name. The room was always serviced, at least twice a day and when I needed something, I was taken care of. Yeah, maybe an older ship but still nice!