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Carnival Cruise Line

MS Elation

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Reviewed by:J. Thompson
# previous cruises: 10+
Date of Trip: November 26, 1998
Itinerary: Mexico - Eastern

We just came off of our cruise and are tremendously disappointed. One of the engines on the ship broke, and we were unable to reach our furthest port (it broke the first night of our cruise). Carnival offered the passengers $20 to enjoy "on them" and 20% off of their next cruise. What a slap in the face, this does not even cover the port charges for the port we missed.

The public areas were nice. A lovely library and card room. Lots of moving around space. The promenade deck had plenty of activity including the casino. The pool area was very nice.

The food was mediocre as cruises go. Lots of left overs at the buffets and casserole type meals. Lots of filler type food. The dining room was better. Service was OK, however, one of the passengers ordered a second entree and was told that Carnival Policy would not allow a second entree to be served until the first entree was removed. Waiters were generally "business only".

Our cabin was average. Our cabin steward was extra-ordinary. Very polite and went out of his way when possible

Mediocre entertainment. One of the shows was cancelled because the entertainer missed his flight and another became ill.

Standard activities. Cruise director was "going through the motions". Staff seemed overwhelmed. The two ports we visited were nice. The shore excursions were rotten. Many customers demanded and were granted a refund. Golf courses were very poorly maintained and the food served was horrible.

The passengers were very nice. We made some nice friends.