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CARNIVAL ELATION 2025 | BOARDING DAY ON THIS 27 YEAR OLD SHIP

Sharon at Sea Travel
Sharon at Sea Travel
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👁️ 19K views📅 12 months ago⏱️ 17:49
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Other · 5 nightsFrom JacksonvilleVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It has been 23 years since we've been on the Elation. We went on our honeymoon cruise back in 2002.

I was worried coming onto this really, really small older ship, and I'm not getting that vibe at all.

Embarcation day was probably one of one of the smoothest we've had in a while.

So far, Elations, I mean, all it's it's I don't know. I was worried... and I'm not getting that vibe at all.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a scooter or wheelchair if you have walking limitations due to the long ramp in Jacksonville.
Tip your bartenders.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Older ship might be small or outdatedDon't worry; it feels spacious and has great amenities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow has the Carnival Elation held up after 23 years?
QWhat is boarding day like on this older ship?
QWhat are the highlights of the sail away party?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Jacksonville3 Happy Bacon
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We traveled to Jacksonville, Florida for a 5 day cruise on one of the oldest ships in the Carnival Fleet..the Carnival Elation!!! We sailed on her back in 2002 for our Honeymoon and we wanted to see how she has held up for all of these years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching and please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOOK your next CRUISE with SHARON!!! E-MAIL her today at... sharonatsea@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for a reliable, 3rd party excursion company with a back to ship guarantee? Use this affiliate link to book your next Pre or Post Cruise tour with Shore Excursions Group... https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1476950&data=sharonatsea@gmail.com Need music for your social media site? Click below to join Epidemic Sound!!! https://share.epidemicsound.com/etsqzy Our social media sites: https://www.facebook.com/sharonatseatravel/ https://www.instagram.com/sharonatseatravel/ https://www.twitter.com/sharonatsea -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cruise Crew Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/sharonatseacruisecrew/ ______________________________________________ Need some cruise gear??? Do your Amazon shopping here & help support our channel www.amazon.com/shop/sharonatsea ______________________________________________ Want a Sharon at Sea shirt or products? https://shopsharonatsea.myspreadshop.com/ https://sharon-at-sea-travel-gear.creator-spring.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact us for mailing information...