Cruise Question: Carnical Elation?

Question

Im going on the Carnival Elation Cruise in May, and are their any extra charges (besides drinks) or anything we must do? Me and bunch of girlfriends are going, and this is my first time. I looked on the website, but I want some real experiences. Was their anything that you disliked? Anything that you real enjoyed? We're also bringing my 11 and 12 yr old nieces, so is their anything that they can do that would be fun? Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

You don't specify your ports, so we can't help you with that.

Other things that you will pay for:  tips [$10/da/person], excursions, spa treatments, bingo, wine tastings, "premium" restaurant, soda/beer/wine, etc.

For lots of info, go to CruiseCritic.com, click on "Boards" and/or "Reviews" and get feedback from thousands of past passengers.  You might especially be interested in "Ports of Call", "First Time Cruisers", "Money-Saving Tips", and, of course, the CCL board.

Have a great trip.

BTW - Be sure you have a notarized parental permission form from the girls' parents.  You will need it to board the ship.

Answer 2

. Honey; Read the 'Reviews'. @ http://www.cruisereviews.com/CarnivalCru... ; ...

Fact is, Google 'Carnival Elation Cruise reviews; and find 100 people who have been ON that cruise!

Reviews are honest comments from the tourists.  

I think the main problems are, [ah,besides getting raped, kidnapped and thrown off the ship into the Cold ocean at 2 AM ], is Food Poison and getting SeaSick.  

The two Young neices should maybe have a map of the ship [it IS Big! ] and maybe a cell phone ON them at all times.

If/when they get lost, they should have a Safe place to go to, like the Library or Game Room.