Carnival Elation Nov 9-13

Just got off of the Elation. Please ask any questions you might have. Here are my short notes:

- Beautiful ship. Not sure what it looked like before the dry dock but was very nice. Loved the new dining room and other public areas. ( new carpets etc). The ship was extremely clean

- Had a room all the way aft with a balcony. Great room (new everything) and very large balcony. New TV. Was very inexpensive to book. Got a great deal

- Thought the food was the best I have had on any Carnival ship (have been on 6 Carnival cruises). Food was hot and delicious. .. with the exception of the pizza. Worst pizza on any ship unfortunately. Such a disappointment as I have loved this in the past. Didn't eat at the buffett at all. Had anytime dining was never a wait. Loved Sea Day brunch and the popovers didn't disappoint. I noticed new coffee in the dining room and it was excellent.

- Alot of activities on the ship. We went to the spa- got a great port day deal.

- Swam with dolphins in Nassau. Was only around $100/person. Thought this was a great deal and we had an amazing time

- Embarkation- easiest ever. Arrived at 12:30 and literally walked on the ship

- Disembarkation- Worst ever. Disorganized and very long lines- took 2+ hours to get off the ship. Left at 8am- finally got in cab at 10:00am . Unacceptable for such a small ship.

- I paid for the middle tier of internet. Worst internet I have ever had on my 19+cruises ( multiple cruiselines) . very disappointing.

- Overall excellent ship and trip. Would definitely take that ship again.

Aft balconies are really nice. Glad you enjoyed your cruise on the Elation.

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Glad you enjoyed the ship and the trip.

Keith

I was on the same cruise and had an aft ocean view cabin. I couldn't believe how many kids were on the ship considering that school is in session.

Embarkation was seamless. Debarkation was a nightmare and I carried off my own bag. I was already on deck 4 when the announcement was made to head down to deck 3 and it still took forever.

I would cruise on the Elation again.

How was the muster drill? Did you still have to go stand out by the lifeboats?

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I was in muster group D and we gathered in the Jekyll and Hyde lounge. Took longer than on previous cruises but at least we were indoors.

Thanks for the notes.

What deck was your balcony on? How was the noise that far back?

Sorry about the disembarkation, and thanks for the report.