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 this is my last. The value of the cruise is not worth the cost. I you may need to wait until the owners recoup their Covid lost but for now, choose another cruise line. One positive to add is the room attendant was great and attentive. I also used the spa and the services were amazing. The spa was the best I have ever encountered and experienced. The bar was for the most part terrible, the drinks are watered down and definitely not worth the purchase. All in all, Carnival is not what it used to be and not worth value per cost