Would cruise again!
Written: Mar 27 '07
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Pros: Great first timer or for young adults.
Cons: Kinda boring ship night life. Shows were so - so .
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this cruise for young students, singles, or young couples.
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| marski25's Full Review: Carnival Elation |
My husband won a cruise from work and we were so excited to finally go. We went in October for our anniversary and traveled from Long Beach to Ensenada and then back. It was a weekend trip. It was great for a first cruise. The tipping policy is a little odd because they ask for gratuity for everyone. We never ate in the dinning room (ever) but were asked to tip the waiter and Matradie (forgive my spelling). We liked that there was food available all day but only certain kinds. There was of course room service. I ordered a shrimp salad sandwhich ... the picture of it looked amazing. What I got was small shrimp mixed with a lot of mayo on a toasted english muffin. Not really what I had in mind and it left me still hungry. They did have a pizza parlor, sandwich bar, fresh fruits and salads, the outdoor grill for burgers and desserts. BUT the sushi and 1 other place that I forget was not included in the price so you had to pay extra. Also you can't pay cash. They require you to get a "fun card" which you load with your cash then use as a debit card anywhere you go. It is actually your room key so you have it with you always. It does add up. We had a welcome aboard cocktail that set us back $9! The ship had a library, casino, dance club, shopping, a gym, spa services, kids area, pool with a slide, spa and an adult only deck where a lot of people were sun bathing... naturally. They have vegas style shows but really aren't that good. The had a blackjack tournament. The best thing was current movies in your stateroom! But the same ones played over and over. We watched 5 current movies in 3 days! It was great. My husband won the cruise again this year but we are going on a weeks cruise this time.
Recommended:
Yes
Best Suited For: Singles
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