Carnival Elation Review

First Time From Mobile

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Elation
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First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Jun 2010
Cabin: Ocean View

We decided to combine this cruise with a road trip, so we went from Texas to Lake Charles on Day 1, then on to New Orleans on Day 2. Spent two nights in New Orleans, what a great experience. First time DW had been there, and we had a wonderful time, walked for miles, had some great food, met some great people. Will definitely go back.

Day 4 we left for Mobile. I was a little worried about the terminal since I had seen some bad press here on the boards. Pulled off the freeway and into the line for the terminal at 1112, and on board the ship at 1240. Very smooth and easy procedure, was very impressed and couldn't help comparing it with Galveston. Didn't realize what was to come.

Up to the lido deck by 1, lunch and the first drink. First impressions of the ship were very favorable, everything clean and shipshape. Bit of rust here and there, a worn tile, but people everywhere cleaning. I did miss the updates on the Ecstasy, the lido deck looked a little bare without the palm trees.

Cabin Review

Ocean View

Cabin 6E

The life jacket box in the corner of the cabin that prevents you getting to the window without climbing over the box or the bed is an absolute pain. Avoid this cabin.

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