Just off the Elation

[Disneygirl80]

Hi all, just off the 4 day Elation to Cozumel. We had an absolute blast. I'll do a more in depth review in the next few days but here are a few highlights:

 

LOVED our room, verandah 24. It was an inside room. It was worn, but very clean and awesome location. Loved it.

 

We enjoyed the entertainment, drama bar, the club and lounging around the lido.

 

We had excellent service from our cabin steward and all the bartenders. Main dining room was another story.

 

The only real disappointment was the food. It was pretty bad. The main dining room dinner was edible at best. Really disappointing. The sea day brunch was excellent and so was dining room breakfast. The buffet was fine and what we expected.

 

Any questions? I'll write more when we get home!

[Robfromcharlottesville]

Glad to hear you had a good time on the cruise, but you didn't like the food?!!! I'm about to sail on the Elation for the first time this weekend, and had read a lot of mixed things about the food. Some negative stuff about the buffet and the pizza, but good stuff about the MDR, particularly the sea day brunch and the dinners.

 

Any specific suggestions for the MDR dinners on what to try and what to avoid? and any suggestions on other spots on the ship we should try or should avoid, like the sushi spot, the taste spot, the grill at the pool? And has Elation switched to the new room service menu that offers additional items for a fee? Seems like a good idea in theory, except that the new menu takes the steak sandwich and shrimp salad off the menu. ugh!

[Salabamacruiser]

Just returned also the staff was great ,no complaints what so ever the breakfast buffet area was good also the only good thing in the mdr is the melting chocolate cake in my opinion! Cozumel was great perfect weather day,my only complaint about Cozumel is the short time your there,it was our first cruise and we enjoyed it but if I had to do it again I would just fly to Cozumel..ps the seas were great the ship rocked a few times but mostly a smooth ride

[Disneygirl80]

Glad to hear you had a good time on the cruise, but you didn't like the food?!!! I'm about to sail on the Elation for the first time this weekend, and had read a lot of mixed things about the food. Some negative stuff about the buffet and the pizza, but good stuff about the MDR, particularly the sea day brunch and the dinners.

 

 

 

Any specific suggestions for the MDR dinners on what to try and what to avoid? and any suggestions on other spots on the ship we should try or should avoid, like the sushi spot, the taste spot, the grill at the pool? And has Elation switched to the new room service menu that offers additional items for a fee? Seems like a good idea in theory, except that the new menu takes the steak sandwich and shrimp salad off the menu. ugh!

 

 

No we didn't care for the dining room dinners at all. Everything that was seafood was very fishy tasting. The flat iron steak on the everyday menu was terrible the first night I had it. Someone else has it second night and said it was great. Seemed hit or miss. Several loved the pork loin one night. I didn't find a single thing I loved unfortunately. The crabmeat ravioli was terrible! It has a brown/red sauce on it that was just off. Such a disappointment.

 

The sea day brunch was a different story. Delicious. Loved the steak and eggs. Excellent cut of meat.

 

Fairly long lines for the grill and the wok most of the day. Moved fairly quickly but there was always a line.

 

We tried the taste bar twice and it was pretty good. It was nice to have just a little taste and not an entire entree.

 

We didn't order any room service but I did notice that the menu offered the new items for an extra charge.

 

And we actually liked the pizza. That was another long line and fairly slow moving. But worth it.

 

This post sounds negative now that I read over it but we had a fantastic time. I hope you do too!!!

[Disneygirl80]

Just returned also the staff was great ,no complaints what so ever the breakfast buffet area was good also the only good thing in the mdr is the melting chocolate cake in my opinion! Cozumel was great perfect weather day,my only complaint about Cozumel is the short time your there,it was our first cruise and we enjoyed it but if I had to do it again I would just fly to Cozumel..ps the seas were great the ship rocked a few times but mostly a smooth ride

 

 

I agree about the chocolate melting cake in the dining room, sooooo good!

 

It was a short time in Cozumel. And the whole Cozumel time vs ship time totally threw us off and we got back on the boat an hour and a half earlier than we needed to. We were bummed when we figured out what we did. It was amazing weather though and we enjoyed every minute!

[arkjeweler]

We've been on the Elation twice and did not enjoy the food either. Hopefully the Dream will be better.

[acs2653]

I sailed the elation last May. The ship was very dated but found the food to be decent. My favorite was the sandwich bar. It was awesome getting paninis every afternoon.

 

 

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[mulewagon]

We just got back from our first cruise, which was on the Elation. Most of the basic food in the dining room--flatiron steak, prime rib, shrimp cocktail, etc--was good and satisfying. And some of the appetizers, like the broiled scallops, were delightful though small.

 

The letdown as others have mentioned was the Blue Crab Ravioli. It was unspeakably horrid. The lady across from me ordered it too and we each took one bite, put down our forks, and asked for something else.

 

But overall I liked the food and if you didn't like a particular dish they'd bring you something else. Really a very nice way to dine!

[chasinraynbowz]

I am curious about the cabins. Have they been redone yet? Is there still a big box in the corner of the cabin that holds the life vests? Did you have a reg old tube TV or have they replaced them with flat screens?

 

I am cruising on her in a week or so. Can't wait!!!

[a91741]

The Elation was our first love (cruise) on Carnival in 2001, 43 cruises ago!!!

We've been on her 4 times and even though she is an older ship, she is in great shape and we have ALWAYS had a great time on her.

I remember her being on the news when she first came to L.A. ....a 2000 passenger ship was a big deal at the time!

15 years later I would still give her 2 thumbs up!!!!!

[chasinraynbowz]

The Elation was our first love (cruise) on Carnival in 2001, 43 cruises ago!!!

We've been on her 4 times and even though she is an older ship, she is in great shape and we have ALWAYS had a great time on her.

I remember her being on the news when she first came to L.A. ....a 2000 passenger ship was a big deal at the time!

15 years later I would still give her 2 thumbs up!!!!!

 

 

The Fantasy was my first and second cruise. I love the size of ship. This will be my 3rd trip on the Elation. I am as excited today as I was the first time!

[Disneygirl80]

I am curious about the cabins. Have they been redone yet? Is there still a big box in the corner of the cabin that holds the life vests? Did you have a reg old tube TV or have they replaced them with flat screens?

 

I am cruising on her in a week or so. Can't wait!!!

 

 

I honestly don't know where the life jackets were. We did have a flat screen, but my sister who was next door didn't. The rooms have not been redone that I'm aware. Everything was very clean.

[chasinraynbowz]

I honestly don't know where the life jackets were. We did have a flat screen, but my sister who was next door didn't. The rooms have not been redone that I'm aware. Everything was very clean.

 

 

Thats all that matters! Thanks so much for answering!!

[georgia1980]

We are taking our first cruise in May and couple of questions... 1) do staterooms have refrigerators and 2) do they have hairdryers? Ours is room u138. Thanks,

[Jan the City Fan]

I was also wondering if the cabins have hairdryers. We are in M161.

[Saint Greg]

I sailed the elation last May. The ship was very dated but found the food to be decent. My favorite was the sandwich bar. It was awesome getting paninis every afternoon.

 

 

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Edited February 5, 2016 by Saint Greg

[Saint Greg]

I am curious about the cabins. Have they been redone yet? Is there still a big box in the corner of the cabin that holds the life vests? Did you have a reg old tube TV or have they replaced them with flat screens?

 

I am cruising on her in a week or so. Can't wait!!!

 

 

As of September my room still had the tube tv and box with life jackets

 

[chasinraynbowz]

We are taking our first cruise in May and couple of questions... 1) do staterooms have refrigerators and 2) do they have hairdryers? Ours is room u138. Thanks,

 

 

If you are cruising on the Elation, no there are no refrig's in the cabins. Not sure about blow dryers as I usually bring my own.

[indychristine]

As of September my room still had the tube tv and box with life jackets

 

Just curious if you can tell us what cabin you were in? We sail in Sept. we are in cabin E114. It sure surprised me that they still have tube TV's! Oh well! lol

[Saint Greg]

Just curious if you can tell us what cabin you were in? We sail in Sept. we are in cabin E114. It sure surprised me that they still have tube TV's! Oh well! lol

 

 

 

I'm going to be on the empress deck in 3 weeks. I'll let you know what that TV looks like.

Edited February 6, 2016 by Saint Greg

[indychristine]

 

I'm going to be on the empress deck in 3 weeks. I'll let you know what that TV looks like.

 

Great! Thank you and have fun!

[chasinraynbowz]

I will be boarding her in 4 days. We are on the Empress deck also.

[mary80]

We got off today. :( We did have a hair dryer in our room (upper deck), a tube tv, and life jackets in the giant box on the floor. I thought the food was really good, and that the service in the MDR was excellent. I did order mostly from the everyday menu for dinner though. I had the crab ravioli and it was very disappointing. The desserts were all very good, and i liked the bitter and blanc and the grand marnier souffle the best. I didnt have pizza, but the sandwiches at the deli in tiffany's were really good, and the lido buffet was okay. One nice upgrade we did notice was an actual thermostat on the wall in our room, which worked great.

[chasinraynbowz]

We got off today. :( We did have a hair dryer in our room (upper deck), a tube tv, and life jackets in the giant box on the floor. I thought the food was really good, and that the service in the MDR was excellent. I did order mostly from the everyday menu for dinner though. I had the crab ravioli and it was very disappointing. The desserts were all very good, and i liked the bitter and blanc and the grand marnier souffle the best. I didnt have pizza, but the sandwiches at the deli in tiffany's were really good, and the lido buffet was okay. One nice upgrade we did notice was an actual thermostat on the wall in our room, which worked great.

 

 

Thanks for the update!!!

[jessination]

Hi! We are cruising on the Elation next month - a four day cruise sailing March 24. Can someone tell me which night is formal night? And which morning we can expect the Seuss at Sea brunch? TIA!

 

Oh thought of one more question for y'all! Where is the comedy club? Thanks! :)

Edited February 7, 2016 by jessination
another question!