Carnival Elation Review
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My husband and I took this cruise for our honeymoon. Niether of us had been on a cruise before and we were really looking forward to it. While we had a good time, 4 days was more than enough and I don't think we will take another cruise anytime soon.
We went through security quite easily. We didn't arrive for boarding until 1:30 or 2. I didn't want to get there before our cabin would be ready and I didn't want to wait in line. By this time our wait was minimal and our cabin was all ready for us. The cabin was larger than I had expected it to be. It was well worth the extra $80 or so for the ocean view room. I can't imagine being in an interior room and not being able to look out and see the beautiful ocean. Not long after entering our room, our steward Aaartha came by to introduce himself. Throughout our cruise he was fabulous. Our room was always cleaned very well and it was a treat to come back in the evening to see the room fresh and the bed turned down with a cute towel animal and chocolate.
Reading many other reviews, I see a trend that the food is awful. These folks must not have eaten in the dining room, because that food was fabulous! You can choose as much as you want. If you want an additional appetizer or entree, it's no problem. Our parents had purchased a honeymoon cake to be presented to us on our first evening at dinner. The staff came out with a cute (delicious) little cake with a candle and sang happy honeymoon to us (with the head waiter saying Kissy Kissy! for us to kiss during the chorus 3 times). I thought it was cute. I will say that I was not at all impressed with the food in the buffet area called Tiffany's on the Lido deck. I didn't care for any of the food I had there. It was reminiscent of school or hospital food. We were able to order room service 24 hours a day, which we always did. The food was better with room service. Just make sure you bring tipping money for the delivery people. Your pre paid gratuities do not cover those individuals. We ordered breakfast every morning and were very pleased. It always arrived on time and was very delicious. Drinks are expensive, but you're on vacation...so have a few.