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Carnival Elation Tour & Review with The Legend

In The Loop
In The Loop
Casual
👁️ 52K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 58:21

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive tour and review of the Carnival Elation, exploring various amenities, dining options, and entertainment venues. The video begins with a walkthrough of the pool deck, highlighting the Red Frog Rum Bar, Lugano Tequila Bar, and Guy's Burger Joint. They examine the water park area, mini golf, and the main buffet, Tiffany's Restaurant, noting the variety of desserts available. The tour continues through specialized venues such as the Alchemy Bar, the Limelight Lounge, and the Mikado main lounge for production shows. The creators also visit the casino, the arcade, the spa, and the onboard library. After touring an interior stateroom, the video concludes with a personal review. The creators praise the friendly staff, the quality of the live music, and the craft cocktails at the Alchemy Bar. However, they note some negatives, including the ship's tendency to vibrate or sway in rough seas due to its smaller size, occasional technical issues, and some unpleasant odors in certain areas. They conclude that despite being an older vessel, the ship offers a fun and engaging experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Elation
Solid Strip
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 RecommendsCabin / Ship TourCasual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Fall · 5 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the alchemy bar the cocktail it's craft cocktail bar this is your martini bar and uh it is fantastic

the food on carnival has gotten better i think yes but in the buffet in the deli the deli is amazing

the staff was very very friendly yes

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to comedy shows early as the lounge is not overly large.
Use the omelette station on the pool deck for a shorter breakfast line.
Check out the alchemy bar for craft cocktails and friendly bartenders.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

rough seas on an older, smaller shipBe prepared to feel movement more on a 2000-passenger ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highlights of the Carnival Elation ship?
QWhat is the food and dining experience like?
QWhat entertainment and activities are available?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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