Carnival Elation

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ginav1

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Hi! Has anyone been on the Carnival Elation to the Bahamas? I know it just repositioned there, but I am just wondering about the ship as well. I'm leaving Feb 17th for 5 nights on the elation. I've never sailed Carnival and am just looking for any input. Thanks!!
 
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SandyBeach

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We were on the Elation in 2003 when it was doing the Mexican Riviera run. It's not the largest or newest ship but it's not the smallest either. It's in the Fantasy class...there are several just like her. She's easy to get around in and we really enjoyed our time on her. If you've been on the newer mega ships then you may be disappointed by the Elation...then again you might not be.

One other thing...check out the ceiling and the floor of each themed room...they will somehow fit in or match with everything else. I did like the decor of the Elation....Carnival has a way with detail.
 
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Foubar

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I just returned from the Jan. 20th trip on the Elation and i was impressed.
The crew was awsome the food was fantastic and the weather was beutiful (even made a little in the casino).

Have fun and avoid the Atlantis Adventure shore excursion it is not woth the money.
 
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Don B

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Gina, I got your note> I promise to respond soon... just have not found time!
 
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ginav1

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Great, I'm sure looking forward to it! I have sailed on Royal Carribean Sovereign of the Seas so I haven't been on a huge ship yet so I think I won't be dissappointed. Thanks for the input!!
 
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Don B

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Gina, I see you are going to NAssau. Well, we found some local cuisine that was SO incredible (and cheap!) I know a lot of people would shy away from this, and say we were crazy, but as you head back the ship in the early afternoon, when you are approaching the terminal building, look to the left, along the fence that attaches to the terminal building. There you will find several vehicles that are selling food, mainly for the dock workers. Find a white mini-van, and ask for a woman named Sherry. She makes home made Bahamian food (really in her home kitchen), and it is WONDERFUL! Start off with her conch salad, with peas and rice (you will be eating right there on the sidewalk. Just pull up a plastic patio chair, and sit with the dock workers). Put a touch of her hot sauce on the salad. Then when you have emptied the bowl, ask her to give you a taste of her macaroni and cheese. With a fried plantain for dessert, she will probably charge you less than $10. (Both of us actually ate all this, and she charged us $6). Tell Sherry that Don and Angie from Louisiana sent you. I promise you, it will be the first meal you describe to your friends back home. We did not enjoy ANY of the ship food as much as Sherry's home cooking. Good Eats. Mon!
 
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gilbert&gurtie

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We were also on the Elation in the summer of 2003. It is a very nice ship. I like it the best so far. But next month we'll see what the Triumph has to offer. Counting the days......
 
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