Zydecocruiser's Carnival Elation Photo Review

Perhaps a little premature since the cruise hasn't occurred yet, but getting close!

Perhaps a teaser now and then with a more complete photo review after the fact, similar to what I did for Carnival Conquest:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1760811

Last night was a wonderful meal at Galatoire's Bistro in Baton Rouge. To those familiar with Galatorie's in New Orleans (my favorite!), there is some similarity, but New Orleans was a little preoccupied with the Super Bowl.

This is about the Feb 4-9, 2013 Carnival Elation cruise from New Orleans. Only 5 days with stops in Cozumel and Progreso.

Our ship has come in

Time to get cracking, or packing, or something.

Noticed that the Elation is docked facing upriver. For the past year its been docking facing downriver. Can you find out what makes them decide? I always liked the ship facing upriver because the ship has to swing around to leave. Have fun!

Noticed that the Elation is docked facing upriver. For the past year its been docking facing downriver. Can you find out what makes them decide? I always liked the ship facing upriver because the ship has to swing around to leave. Have fun!

Good question. I'll try to remember to ask the Captain. I know sometimes it is determined by river traffic and/or what might be docked adjacent.

I like the ships facing upriver, too. For our Carnival Conquest cruise last November, the ship was docked facing upriver.

Looking forward to another great review, Sarg. We're doing this exact same cruise at the end of April for our first time on Carnival, should be a blast.

Made it on the ship - dropped off carry-ons in cabin - now to find some FOOD!

oh yay!!

Im going on the 18th Elation cruse so I was hoping youd do a live review. would have been more cool to meet the cruise info king in person but at least youre cruising before me so i have something to read these last couple of LOOOOONG weeks.

Thanks for all you do to help us cruise info crazy people out! WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!! ;D

oh yay!!

 

Im going on the 18th Elation cruse so I was hoping youd do a live review. would have been more cool to meet the cruise info king in person but at least youre cruising before me so i have something to read these last couple of LOOOOONG weeks.

 

Thanks for all you do to help us cruise info crazy people out! WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!! ;D

Oh sure you are. :p

Enjoy your cruise!

For those who complain (I'm not sure why) about Fun Ship 2.0, Carnival Elation is still mostly old school.

Embarkation was easy peasy - I think I arrived at the terminal about noonish.

Priority Lounge

A/C control is in the ceiling

Have fun on the Elation!!!!:D

I'm jealous. You seem to be on a cruise all the time. No fair! :mad:

Have fun :D

Have fun on the Elation!!!!:D

Thank you!

I'm jealous. You seem to be on a cruise all the time. No fair! :mad:

Have fun :D

This is the last one until April. :p

Thank you.

Really looking forward to your review!!! We'll be on the Elation in 19 days!

Always look forward to your reviews and the pics!! It is how I talked my DH into another cruise.."hey honey look at this food" hehe!!

Enjoy the Elation, one I have not been no YET!

A good sized shower - I'm about to test it!

Nice pictures.

{I no have it down to 64, hehehehe}

Uh oh. Ran out of 4G - guess I'll have to buy a plan now... Or maybe after dinner.

Perhaps a little premature since the cruise hasn't occurred yet, but getting close!

 

 

We Choked congrats to the Ravens.. It was thier day

I look forward to NOLA next month and enjoying the food for my GF's 50'th

When I did the Elation years ago I had an Interior cabin

SO does FTTF share the same check in as P&D????

Nice pictures.

Thank you.

We Choked congrats to the Ravens.. It was thier day

I look forward to NOLA next month and enjoying the food for my GF's 50'th

 

When I did the Elation years ago I had an Interior cabin

 

SO does FTTF share the same check in as P&D????

SF did try to make a game out of it. I think the power outage was New Orleans way of "saluting" Roger Goodell.

I don't think FTTF is on this ship, despite what the banner might indicate. Don't think it is on Conquest, either, but they may have recently added.