Carnival Elation Cruise Reviews for Romantic to the Southern Caribbean from San Juan

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The unlimited ice cream was huge!!!!!
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The beautiful ocean in the Bahamas
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Alejandro who was the manager of the dining room we went to for on your time dining!!!!
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Picture with the entertainment group that performed they were AMAZING and so friendly all the time
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Not as bad as everyone says.

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Carnival Elation

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YoYoCruzin
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

The Carnival Elation is not as bad as everyone keeps saying. Yes, it is older, smaller, a little worn, a few outdated styles & can feel the waves a bit more than the bigger ships, but I enjoyed the smaller ship with less people on it. I would recommend staying an extra night in San Juan at the Fortaleza suites & explore a bit. The hotel was an experience in itself. We also used Batey Zipline ...
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Sail Date: April 2016

Cabin Type: Interior


SO SO

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Carnival Elation

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abby1257
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Was not very elated with the Carnival Elation. We chose this cruise because of the itinerary, 4 ports we had not been to yet. Embark was quick...and pretty painless. They need a new cruise director that might add some lido sea day activities.....absolutely nothing going on....quite frankly...could hardly understand what he was saying when he did come on the speaker.....quite boring. Food was ...
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Sail Date: April 2016

Cabin Type: Interior


Older Ship, but still very nice.

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Carnival Elation

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kenlmhc
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

The Elation is a somewhat dated ship, and some of the amenities on other Carnival ships are not present on the Elation. Things such as more intimate dining, and some other eateries. As always, he staff were excellent. This was a longer cruise, and after a few days, the food seemed to be a little repetitive. The comedy shows, music, and production shows were all ok. I have seen many of the ...
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Sail Date: April 2016

Cabin Type: Interior


10 Day Journey Cruise to the Southern Caribbean

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Carnival Elation

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colewade
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

My partner and I have done 10+ cruises on several other cruise lines including Holland America, Princess, Royal Caribbean, and a few others. This Exotic Sothern Caribbean itinerary took us to ports I had never visited. I set my expectations low based on the recent reviews and the general negativity about Carnival from past cruise mates. I am glad to say that we were extremely pleased with this ...
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Sail Date: April 2016

Cabin Type: Interior


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