Carnival Jacksonville Cruise Reviews

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My brother Trevor and wife Lee Lee during breakfast ( my nephew T.J. standing directly behind them)
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My wife Geneva and two daughters ( Desiree and Imanne) during elegant evening event
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Me my two sons (Cortney and Elijah)and Triston (soon to be son in law) during elegant evening event
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Don’t do it

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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Sarahhhh
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

This seems like a very convenient and smaller cruise ship, but it is extremely crowded. I am 24 and they attempted to kick me out of the adult area 3 times, once telling me my card was not working and they could not tell my age. They assumed I was lying and I felt extremely unwelcome. I was the quietest one in the adult only area while other adults are screaming, fighting, and binge drinking in ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


I’m almost speechless

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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Deemalone
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I went on this cruise as part of a group. I flew into Jacksonville and was disappointed that they don’t have transportation to the port. Embarking was the usual maze but the walk up several planks to the ship was exhausting! Luckily a kind employee saw me struggling and allowed me to ride his scooter. The ship is old but well maintained. The food is nothing like it used to be years ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Horrendous

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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Mew_Cruiser
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

Took my first Carnival cruise on the Elation from Jacksonville, FL - Nassau Bahamas 11/13~11/18/23 with myself and my teenager son. This was my second cruise overall, the first having been on Royal Caribbean in 2021. Worst mistake ever. Boarding was pretty smooth. Zero complaints. Upon boarding, went to Guy's burger place on deck 10 and it was rather delicious. Sailing out was everything I ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Traveled with children


The service

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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flyinryan1970
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

The service on this boat was awful 20 plus minutes at any of the bars to get a drink are rooms was hot the casino area was very hot long lines for everything. I don’t blame the staff the work very hard but they need help also karaoke was a big hit but way to short and kids should have their own place and adults their own Are dinner every night wasn’t great was not a good experience for adults ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Traveled with children


Room, Food, Entertainment, Smoking Area

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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CGillispie
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I wanted to show my friends (first time cruisers) how wonderful you are treated on cruise ships. 1. Room was hot. After 3 attempt waking with migrane and my hair wet with sweat, called at 3am. Was told temp should be between 72 and 76. Since it was 74, I was offered a fan. It was covered w/dust. All I could think was it came from a room where someone had Covid and I was gonna get it from ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Carnival elation cruise review

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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jenbright20
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

This was our first cruise to Bahamas we were super excited since usually we sail out Texas and you don’t see Bahamas from that destination, this ship was extremely small and only offered one pool, that’s awful to try swim or be out in water on sail days with one small pool. The food was awful the eggs were gritty and the food in dining room was less than great by far. They didn’t offer special ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Sisters memories

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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Rhondajo
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

I choice this cruise, one because I only sail with carnavial because I have the best time. First getting on and off was very easy. The food in MDR is great and the chocolate molting cake with ice cream is to die for. My stewarts I always have are the best But I tip them well because they deserve it. The shows are great and comedy club comedians were a hoot! Casino was fun and music was great. Of ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


The old Carnival is long gone!

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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Mau122
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

I recently took 7 family members on the Carnival Elation and to my surprise, this has been the worst vacation to date. The food, ports, service and entertainment was subpar. I’m convinced it left with Covid. If you’re looking for a budget cruise in amenities and staff attitudes, with prices and charge ups that doesn’t balance, please book now. I have been on three other cruises with Carnival and ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

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Traveled with disabled person


This company has no integrity, tells you anything before boarding-once on board treats you as if your lying.

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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Melpark
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Before my husband and I got on the cruise we purchased: The build is bear (1) Picture package for $99:00 for 5 photos. When going to the build a bear appointment I was informed that it did not show that neither of us had pre-purchase. I let this pass even though I should not have. However, when our Pictures were displayed. I was yet again told there was no proof that we bought the ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Traveled with children


Very bad ship

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Elation

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GeorgeB6848
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

This will be my last with Carnival Cruise everything on the ship did not work or was not clean balcony suite was not clean properly coming on board entering the room Tylenol on the floor hair in the shower. Keep in mind we just checked in the bacon was not properly cooked or looked very very old bacon came out gray. Everyone in are party got sick. Elevators weren’t working properly. They charge ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


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