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Carnival Elation Pt.1 - GoPort, Embarkation, Oceanview Cabin Tour, Sailaway, Piano Bar - ParoDeeJay

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ParoDeeJay
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👁️ 54K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 29:52

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators, Dee and Jay, document the first day of a four day cruise aboard the Carnival Elation. The video begins with their arrival at a hotel in Cape Canaveral via a GoPort package, which includes parking and shuttles. After arriving at the port and checking in their luggage, they provide a tour of their oceanview cabin, noting modern upgrades despite the ship being an older fantasy class vessel. The creators explore various ship amenities, including the buffet, the serenity area, and the waterworks on deck eleven. They also detail the muster process and the availability of power outlets in their room. Following a sailaway party and a dinner experience in the main dining room, the duo attends live entertainment, including a game show in the lounge and a welcome aboard show. The day concludes with a visit to the piano bar and a brief discussion about their plans for the upcoming stop in Nassau.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Elation
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Elation
Barely Crispy

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 4 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we are in cape canaveral actually we're at the hampton in cape canaveral

it's a four day cruise we're heading to the bahamas in january

we have snuck down to find our cabin already cabin tour time

overall i had a pretty good dinner experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use GoPort for seamless parking and shuttle to the ship
Check the Carnival Hub app for activities without purchasing Wi-Fi
Book a cabin near U109 for a special connection on Fantasy-class ships

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the ship and finding venuesUse the Carnival Hub app and follow the fun squad for guidance

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like using GoPort?
QWhat changes have been made to the aft of Deck 9 on Carnival Elation?
QWhat is the atmosphere like at the sailaway party and piano bar?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4½ Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Nassau2½ Happy Bacon
Port Canaveral4 Happy Bacon
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