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About Your Ship: Carnival Elation

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Departs New Orleans aboard Carnival Cruise Lines – Carnival Elation

Sailing Date(s): Dec 2013, Jan 2014, Feb 2014, Mar 2014, Apr 2014, Nov 2014, More Dates


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	Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 4 - 6 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Oceanview Rough cruise by A Traveler from Thobofaux la Sailing date: Apr 2013 Pros: My room Cons: Food was not as good ad all my other criises Not as good ad my other crioses Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Was not impressed with food not as good ad other cruises Stateroom Quality This was the nicest thing on cruise, I had a great room Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 4 - 6 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Oceanview A wonderful cruise by Jane Plunkett from Detroit Mi. Sailing date: Apr 2013 Pros: Everything Cons: Service desk service. The ship was clean and the cleaning staff were wonderful. I have no complaints other than the service desk person. When we dropped our luggage at the port it showed up in our room with the whole wheel and casing missing, there was a big hole where the wheel should have been. We called the service desk and took the case down there, the service lady told us to "pick up a new one in Cozumel and bring it back on the ship with the receipt:" where we would receive a credit up to $100. We didn't argue because the area was packed but we found that solution completely unacceptable, we had no intention of dragging a huge piece of luggage around Cozumel with us and didn't want to spend our precious few hours shopping. I feel that Carnival should have replaced our suitcase for us and delivered a new one of similar value and size to our room. This was a brand new suitcase and we ended up picking up a couple of nylon bags from the gift shop to pack our belongings in, they were difficult to maneuver and ended up with a broken wheel because they were so difficult to drag around. Completely unacceptable and I would question using or recommending Carnival as our cruise line of choice for that reason only. I feel that after the problems Carnival has had the staff would be much more helpful with our situation. We are writing a formal complaint about this service and would like a complete refund of our on board purchase of two nylon suitcases. Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Other than above, excellent. Entertainment & Activities 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Family w/older children Stateroom Type: Oceanview Easter cruise by Amy L from St. Louis mo Sailing date: Mar 2013 Pros: All the activities. Food service Cons: No alcohol package. Drinks were individually priced and we were told differently The ship was nice, clean, pool water was cold but outdoor temps had been colder than normal Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Would have liked a little more variety Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities Comedians were good. Dancers need a little work. Children's Programs Need more video gAmes and maybe a video game package 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Oceanview Fun for All. All for Fun! by Angie N from Minneapolis, MN Sailing date: Mar 2013 Pros: food was excellent. variety of activities Cons: weather was cool and the wind was strong...but we can't control that The Elation was always very clean and well layed out. It wasn't the hugest ship on the market but that's one of the things that appealed to us. Ship Details: Ship Quality Ship was always very clean. Areas are well marked and easy to get to. Dining/Food Dining room was very accomodating when we inquired about changing dining rooms so we could dine with friends. Stateroom Quality We didn't spend a lot of time in our rooms. We were there to have fun not sit and look at the walls. Ship Staff Quality No matter who you asked for help, the ship's staff was always pleasant, willing to help and got you an immediate answer. Entertainment & Activities We did everything we could from dance lessons, workouts in the fabulous gym, towel folding class, comedian shows and my favorite activity was running the soft serve ice cream/yogurt machines!!! 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Family w/older children Stateroom Type: Oceanview Fantastic Cruise Vacation! by Lisa S. from Granite City, IL 62040 Sailing date: Mar 2013 Pros: Excellent service and staff! Cons: Nothing! Unlike all the problems other Carnival Ships are having right now this ship had no problems that I know of. The ship itself was in excellent condition, very clean, well taken care of while we were aboard. The staff in the dining rooms and room porters were all very nice and would do anything you ask. The food was very good, especially in the dining rooms. Entertainment was amazing. So much to choose from with plenty of time to relax too! Only one complaint..my college aged sons had a cabin together, 3 of them, and I was told the 3rd bed was a trundle bed....needless to say their trundle bed is not big enough for a full grown man...they had to bring in a rollaway, so beware of trundles...they are fine for small children but not for adults. Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Good but beware of accepting a cabin with a trundle bed in them. Trundle beds are only good for small children or small adults. Not meant for full grown people. Ship Staff Quality Our dining room waiter (one of them) was Leandro--he was fantastic. Our room porter was Felix...also fantastic! Entertainment & Activities 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Family w/older children Stateroom Type: Inside Cruise or Not to Cruise? by A Traveler from United States Sailing date: Jan 2013 Pros: Ability to try new things Cons: Lack of time, being offered a drink every 15 minutes (even in formal dining area) Clean and spacious cabin Clean Ship Entertaining and friendly staff Ship Details: Ship Quality I expected ship to be bigger but layout made all areas easily accessible. Decor was a little dated but it was very clean. Dining/Food Buffet area food was comparable to Ponderosa; frozen taste to pizza and desert stale. Formal dining was better with different options and give you a chance to try new things Stateroom Quality Cabins very clean, spacious, and comfortable Ship Staff Quality Staff very helpful, friendly, and entertaining. Helped us find our 14 year old daughter who forgot she still had rules to abide by. Thank you. Entertainment & Activities Lots of things to do on board just wish entertainment on Lido deck would of continued later. Weather was perfect for raggae music, dancing, and a drink in hand. Children's Programs Set ground rules for teenagers, my daughter was bored in the camp and decided to do her own thing. The first night she forgot she still had rules and went off with her friends. Took us and the crew 2-3 hours to find her. Kids 12-14 can leave camp when they feel like it. I don't like that. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Oceanview Had a great trip by Marty and Jen from St. Louis, mo Sailing date: Nov 2012 Pros: The staff was great and food was good Cons: Not enough time in port I wish it just sailed to Cozumel and stays for two days. Progresso Mexico is a dump and you just don't have enough time in port Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Inside carnival elation cruise by Kelly P from Cabot, AR Sailing date: Sep 2012 Pros: The excursions Cons: limited lido deck activities Ship was pleasant, clean and well staffed. Ship Details: Ship Quality Ship was clean, layout flowed. Dining/Food meals were nice, there was a good variety of foods Stateroom Quality Stateroom was nice, beds were comfortable and it had ample storge for a small space. Ship Staff Quality all staff members we encountered were friendly and helpful. Entertainment & Activities The Lido deck was a bit quiet for a fun ship. The show dancers were good and the karoke was entertaining...Im just sayin... 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Singles/friends Stateroom Type: Oceanview Cruises are a lousy camp for big kids by A Traveler from Louisiana Sailing date: Sep 2012 Pros: Food Cons: Crouds, group activitys, seems like u never left Ship was good.. Days at port to short and the native hound the tourist to buy junk... Overall I will not be going on cruise again it's a tourist trap.. Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Oceanview Awesome Cruise! by Darin T. & Racquel C. from Slidell, LA Sailing date: Sep 2012 Pros: The waitstaff gave EXCELLENT service. Cons: The certificate for a discount on a shore excursion had to be booked through ORBITZ, which I did not know. Therefore, I didn't get to use it My boyfriend & I had a wonderful time. The cost of the cruise was unbeatable. The entire staff on the ship was friendly & remembered our names throughout the cruise, which was quite impressive considering the amoutn of guests on board. The merchandise we purchased on board was not expensive, and in some cases (alcohol), was even cheaper than in Mexico. We are already planning our next cruise with more ports of call for next year. We are also recommending ORBITZ to all of our families and friends for future trips. Thanks ORBITZ!!! Ship Details: Ship Quality The ship was modern, beautiful & offered many amenities. Dining/Food I was somewhat disappointed with the food quality & quantity. Food was mediocre & choices were limited, compared to the last cruise I went on. Stateroom Quality I was surprised at how spacious the stateroom was! The pictures didn't do it justice. Ship Staff Quality Staff members took the time to learn passengers' names & addressed us as such throughout the entirety of the cruise. Entertainment & Activities There was a variety of shows & interactive activities, which we participated in daily. 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful?
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