Cruise Ship Reviews : Carnival Cruise Lines Reviews
sallygator saw things this way:
Eight of us, shared rooms and laughs out of New orleans, December 15, 2012
Reviewer: sallygator
Pros: Sailing out of NOLA and down the river is always a TOP NOTCH history lesson
Cons: Occasionally coming across low class folks makes you wonder why they get aboard?
Date of cruise: December 6, 2012
Departure port: New Orleans
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Inside
Cabin number: e-196
Good for children: Yes
If some of these folks only wanted to drink, you 'd think they;d have stayed in New Orleans, a 24-hour party City, and spent the money on drinking on shore. On occasion there were people who obviously wanted to save money and found a way to bring booze aboard and were drunk- I don't think you should have to ride with drunk people who are not in control of themselves. Other than that, the drinks aboard were delicious and free flowing and worth it. The pool was small- and the hot tubs were tepid, but serviced and cleaned every evening on our four-night cruise. Would have enjoyed more ports but we all were floating on the cheap! I enjoyed their BIG show in the forward MIKADO theatre -- excellent sound and costumes. Fun stuff otherwise with a towel puppet show, and dance lessons, magic shows, karaoke, casino -- kept me busy the entire time. When I got off in New Orleans, I had gotten my moneys worth. A few people get onboard thinking this is going to be a Queen Mary as far as service and food service are concerned, but they quickly learn that this is a less than first class-- maybe a third class-- but a fun, fun experience nonetheless for families and friends to unwind.
svbing saw things this way:
Great value, September 18, 2012
Reviewer: svbing
Pros: Food service
Cons: Older ship layout
Date of cruise: September 8, 2012
Departure port: New Orleans
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Outside
Cabin number: E deck
New Orleans five-night to Progresso and Cozumel. 70,000 ton ship approximately 15 years old. Ship appears well maintained. Layout and use of space fair at best. Cabins good size but need facelift. This is a Carnival ship so a bit gaudy. Get to know your cabin steward, will do the little extra cabin things. Food good overall. Dining room service good during dinner, fair at breakfast, but you aren't battling the masses at buffet. Buffet food good, too. Easy on/off in ports. Great value at $60/night outside.
QueenCruiser saw things this way:
Great value, June 21, 2011
Reviewer: QueenCruiser
Pros: Staff was excellent
Cons: Smoke smell in room, too many photos
Departure port: Mobile
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Jr. Suite
Cabin number: v21
I totally enjoyed both times I was on the ship.
Matilda saw things this way:
A so-so experience, June 2, 2011
Reviewer: Matilda
Pros: Value for the dollar
Cons: Kids club
Date of cruise: April 23, 2011
Departure port: mobile
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Inside
Good for children: No
Good for teenagers: No
We traveled with our three grandkids during Easter week. There were 900 kids on board and the kids club left something to be desired. Ours -- ages 12, 13, 13 -- wouldn't go along with most of the others. The smaller children played on the steps and with the elevators; a older gentleman was hurt by the elevator when his hand got caught in the door. My grandson got stuck in one due to these children hitting all the floors. Where were these kids' parents? Anyway, Carnival has a lot to learn about the kids clubs. They should take a note from Disney. Also, the "new" show was terrible. They didn't have entertainment every night in the main showroom. The kids liked it okay but if Carnival is trying to get away from the drinking party ship image and become more family-friendly they need to step up to the plate.
goinonatrip saw things this way:
Carnival's Elation is kind of a "Days Inn" compared to Princess' Hilton., January 1, 2011
Reviewer: goinonatrip
Pros: Venues were clean and varied. Lots of activities to participate in.
Cons: Lodging was VERY cramped - could not walk around the bed.
Date of cruise: December 23, 2010
Departure port: Mobile
Region visited: Mexico
Cabin category: Outside
Cabin number: M31
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
We were looking for a budget cruise for a family of six and this cruise met that criteria. We all had a good time on board. There was plenty to do and much more than plenty to eat! They seemed to have trouble with keeping coffee available, in the MORNING no less! On two different days, I went looking for coffee at all the coffee stations in the casual dining restaurant, the grill, and the bar and I (and many other passengers) could not find any anywhere on the Lido Deck. I realize it was a busy breakfast time, but we coffee-addicts have GOT to have our coffee... NOW!! Carnival advertised the Elation as their "newest ship" so we thought we would be on a new ship - alas, it is "new" to Carnival. Not quite the same as "new", but no problem. This cruise was fun and comparatively inexpensive. It worked for us and provided us with what we were looking for with this vacation.
Carnival Elation reviews
Average customer rating:
3.77 / 5
3.77 / 5Average Rating based on 5 Reviews:
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sallygator saw things this way:
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Eight of us, shared rooms and laughs out of New orleans, December 15, 2012
Reviewer: sallygator
Pros: Sailing out of NOLA and down the river is always a TOP NOTCH history lesson
Cons: Occasionally coming across low class folks makes you wonder why they get aboard?
Date of cruise: December 6, 2012
Departure port: New Orleans
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Inside
Cabin number: e-196
Good for children: Yes
If some of these folks only wanted to drink, you 'd think they;d have stayed in New Orleans, a 24-hour party City, and spent the money on drinking on shore. On occasion there were people who obviously wanted to save money and found a way to bring booze aboard and were drunk- I don't think you should have to ride with drunk people who are not in control of themselves. Other than that, the drinks aboard were delicious and free flowing and worth it. The pool was small- and the hot tubs were tepid, but serviced and cleaned every evening on our four-night cruise. Would have enjoyed more ports but we all were floating on the cheap! I enjoyed their BIG show in the forward MIKADO theatre -- excellent sound and costumes. Fun stuff otherwise with a towel puppet show, and dance lessons, magic shows, karaoke, casino -- kept me busy the entire time. When I got off in New Orleans, I had gotten my moneys worth. A few people get onboard thinking this is going to be a Queen Mary as far as service and food service are concerned, but they quickly learn that this is a less than first class-- maybe a third class-- but a fun, fun experience nonetheless for families and friends to unwind.
svbing saw things this way:
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Great value, September 18, 2012
Reviewer: svbing
Pros: Food service
Cons: Older ship layout
Date of cruise: September 8, 2012
Departure port: New Orleans
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Outside
Cabin number: E deck
New Orleans five-night to Progresso and Cozumel. 70,000 ton ship approximately 15 years old. Ship appears well maintained. Layout and use of space fair at best. Cabins good size but need facelift. This is a Carnival ship so a bit gaudy. Get to know your cabin steward, will do the little extra cabin things. Food good overall. Dining room service good during dinner, fair at breakfast, but you aren't battling the masses at buffet. Buffet food good, too. Easy on/off in ports. Great value at $60/night outside.
QueenCruiser saw things this way:
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Great value, June 21, 2011
Reviewer: QueenCruiser
Pros: Staff was excellent
Cons: Smoke smell in room, too many photos
Departure port: Mobile
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Jr. Suite
Cabin number: v21
I totally enjoyed both times I was on the ship.
Matilda saw things this way:
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A so-so experience, June 2, 2011
Reviewer: Matilda
Pros: Value for the dollar
Cons: Kids club
Date of cruise: April 23, 2011
Departure port: mobile
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Inside
Good for children: No
Good for teenagers: No
We traveled with our three grandkids during Easter week. There were 900 kids on board and the kids club left something to be desired. Ours -- ages 12, 13, 13 -- wouldn't go along with most of the others. The smaller children played on the steps and with the elevators; a older gentleman was hurt by the elevator when his hand got caught in the door. My grandson got stuck in one due to these children hitting all the floors. Where were these kids' parents? Anyway, Carnival has a lot to learn about the kids clubs. They should take a note from Disney. Also, the "new" show was terrible. They didn't have entertainment every night in the main showroom. The kids liked it okay but if Carnival is trying to get away from the drinking party ship image and become more family-friendly they need to step up to the plate.
goinonatrip saw things this way:
Value For Money
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Carnival's Elation is kind of a "Days Inn" compared to Princess' Hilton., January 1, 2011
Reviewer: goinonatrip
Pros: Venues were clean and varied. Lots of activities to participate in.
Cons: Lodging was VERY cramped - could not walk around the bed.
Date of cruise: December 23, 2010
Departure port: Mobile
Region visited: Mexico
Cabin category: Outside
Cabin number: M31
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
We were looking for a budget cruise for a family of six and this cruise met that criteria. We all had a good time on board. There was plenty to do and much more than plenty to eat! They seemed to have trouble with keeping coffee available, in the MORNING no less! On two different days, I went looking for coffee at all the coffee stations in the casual dining restaurant, the grill, and the bar and I (and many other passengers) could not find any anywhere on the Lido Deck. I realize it was a busy breakfast time, but we coffee-addicts have GOT to have our coffee... NOW!! Carnival advertised the Elation as their "newest ship" so we thought we would be on a new ship - alas, it is "new" to Carnival. Not quite the same as "new", but no problem. This cruise was fun and comparatively inexpensive. It worked for us and provided us with what we were looking for with this vacation.
