Just came back from this ship. I highly enjoyed the smaller crowd. The food was VERY good and the staff was super friendly. Loved the experience!

@HangingOutWithMike

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree! I went on a bigger ship later and the staff were not as personable I felt and some places felt more crowded.

Going on my first cruise in April on Elation. This was a great informative video.

@HangingOutWithMike

5 ай бұрын

Have fun! The Elation fun squad has been the best of all my cruises.

Excellent video.

@HangingOutWithMike

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I will ALWAYS love the Fantasy class. They are so easy to navigate and the crowds and lines are much smaller.

@HangingOutWithMike

7 ай бұрын

I am falling in love more and more with the smaller ships. Less crowds and more interaction from the crew make the cruises better.

@jamesgaines6676

7 ай бұрын

My wife and I are going back to the Elation after many years, and looking forward to a beautiful smaller ship. Mega-ships are cool in their own way, but we started cruising in the heyday of the Fantasy class boats so they will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Well done!

@HangingOutWithMike

2 ай бұрын

Thank You!

Great Video thanks for the overview!😀

@HangingOutWithMike

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

April baby booked an April trip ! Thanks Mike ❤

@HangingOutWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Heck Yeah!!! Happy Birthday! Have a great cruise!

@perfectimperfectness3519

3 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

I love these ships. Wish they still had all 8. Only 2 left. :( Cannot wait to go for Christmas!

@HangingOutWithMike

7 ай бұрын

Me too. I feel the crew gets to know you more and everything is just less crowded.

Great video, thanks.

@HangingOutWithMike

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Hey Mike! You did an AWESOME job on this, just subscribed! I'll be doing my own vlog on this ship here in a few weeks! I was thinking about doing a walkthrough like yourself but no way I could get this good of footage like you! Thank you again for the wonderful walkthrough!

@HangingOutWithMike

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words. I just try and have fun and share my trips. And you should definitely do a walk through. You might have a great way to show the ship that can help someone else before their trip.

Going on Oct. 26! Thanks for the video!

@HangingOutWithMike

9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@J.Anita24

8 ай бұрын

SAME DATE AS US ☺️

@prejudicedpancake_

8 ай бұрын

@@J.Anita24Yo we will maybe see eachother

@prejudicedpancake_

8 ай бұрын

@@HangingOutWithMikeThank you!

@J.Anita24

8 ай бұрын

@@prejudicedpancake_ Tomorrow is the day!!

Love it, just got back🎉

@HangingOutWithMike

5 ай бұрын

I did too!! The fun squad was one of the best crew I have ever had.

I board the ship tomorrow can't wait thx for the video the best I've viewed yet😊

@HangingOutWithMike

9 ай бұрын

Have fun! I had a blast on the ship, the crew was great!

Great tour Mike! You just got yourself a subscriber

@HangingOutWithMike

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it

I love this

Thank you

@HangingOutWithMike

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome

I’ve gotten a general vibe from other folks that this ship is run down & outdated. It looks awesome, to me 🤷 I think people get a misconception in their heads, just because it’s an older ship. Looks great.

@HangingOutWithMike

9 ай бұрын

Overall the ship is nice and still looks great. However, like with anything, you can find issues if you look. Some places do look "worn" but it is to be expected. For the price and the length of the cruise, I was happy and I really enjoyed everything about it.

@1107jordanlego

8 ай бұрын

Our 2nd cruise was on this ship and we loved it. Less crowds and more relaxed than bigger ships. Had a great cruise and the food was really good as well.

@AlienFrequency

8 ай бұрын

@@1107jordanlego good to know. We sail on her in January. I can't freakin' wait!

@HangingOutWithMike

7 ай бұрын

@@1107jordanlego I agree. The smaller ship means smaller crowds but still plenty of entertainment.

Nice video...thanks.

@HangingOutWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching.

Cruising on Sept 23. Great video 🎉

@HangingOutWithMike

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

Leaving next week! ☺️💚

@HangingOutWithMike

8 ай бұрын

Have fun! The fun squad is awesome on this ship. Rainer is awesome if you like dry, sarcastic British humor, which makes sense because he's from England.

Serenity does not have its own bar.

@HangingOutWithMike

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I mistakenly thought it did.

What floor are the washer and dryers on? I’m sailing in September.

Dic 16th 2023 here we go.

@HangingOutWithMike

8 ай бұрын

That will be fun and it should be decorated for Christmas! I would love to see the ship all Christmassy.

We leave next week. Thanks so much for the walk through. My first cruise was on the Valor last year. This ship seems more spacious or has a better lay out? We shall see!

@HangingOutWithMike

9 ай бұрын

This ship is one of their smallest ones, but it never felt crowded and I liked that everything is a quick walk no matter where you are on the ship.

@joseacd01

8 ай бұрын

How was it?

@toddylu6869

8 ай бұрын

@@joseacd01 it was great. The staff were very nice and the ship clean. I had a blast with friends at Senor Frogs… all hubby got was the t shirt. Thank goodness I know all the words to Journey songs for free shots. We loved our cabana on Princess Cay. A couple days before the cruise my friend got an upgrade to a Grand Suite… G3. We were right above the bow of the boat and dash cam!!!! It was awesome and I am spoiled. This was her 68th cruise. We got back on 10/12 and she set sail again with her husband on the Spirit out of Mobile 10/21? They should be back today I think? We had a great time.

Hi Mike! Can you tell me if I can use magnetic hooks on the walls of the elation interior rooms? I was told that magnetic hooks don't work on the internal room walls.

@HangingOutWithMike

6 ай бұрын

I did not have the magnet hooks for this cruise. I had a friend say that the hooks worked on the ceilings but not the walls.

we are going on 1 in March! It's currently January

@HangingOutWithMike

5 ай бұрын

Before you know it, you will be stepping foot on the ship and leaving all your cares behind for a few days. Enjoy your cruise!

That is a legit casino

@HangingOutWithMike

10 ай бұрын

It's pretty nice! Definitely a money maker for the cruises.

I haven’t booked yet. This is the ship that I’d sail on but not sure if I should go on a older smaller ship first or go newer and bigger one.

@HangingOutWithMike

7 ай бұрын

I like the smaller ships because they are less crowded and obviously cheaper. However, I've only been on this class (Elation and Paradise) and the next size up (Freedom, Liberty) so I can't really speak on the bigger ships like the Mardi Gras. If it's your first time, I think you can't go wrong on this ship. It's a good introduction to Carnival and to cruising.

@BG5850

7 ай бұрын

@@HangingOutWithMike man get this. I signed up for the Carnival Mastercard the site makes it seem if your approved you can book it with the card immediately. I gotta wait til I get the card 🤦🏻‍♂️

@HangingOutWithMike

7 ай бұрын

That sucks. Hopefully they send your card out immediately so you can book it.

@amandablack9026

5 ай бұрын

If it's your first time or just looking to get away there is nothing wrong with an older ship. Yes the new ones have so much more to do and they are exciting but each have there pros and cons. When I'm on a ship I really just wants to relax and explore the ports. Sometimes the new ship isn't needed for that, especially for a higher price. In my experience the older ships are always good for group trips and I prefer to go on the newer ships with one other person so we can explore the ship more and not be on everyone else's schedule.

We leave next weekend & im so nervous lol

@HangingOutWithMike

8 ай бұрын

You will have fun! Sing like no ones listening and Dance like no one’s watching.

@cardwelljc

7 ай бұрын

Next weekend like Nov 18th next weekend? lol. See you on the boat! Most of us will be at the Alchemy Bar. Just yell JC!!! around 5:30 every night jsut before dinner.

Lol… laundry is $7 per load, & the machines only takes quarters? So you have to stand there & feed it 28 quarters?

@HangingOutWithMike

9 ай бұрын

It's $3.50 for the washer and $3.50 for the dryer. And yes you have to feed it quarters, but luckily guest services has change if you need it.

Do they serve beer at that small Red Frog Bar

@HangingOutWithMike

6 ай бұрын

Yes. The standard domestics and then Carnival has their own line of beers. My favorite is the Thirsty Frog Caribbean Wheat

@cashcline

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up do they serve on tap or just cans?

@HangingOutWithMike

6 ай бұрын

@@cashcline On the ships, I only drink the Carnival brand beers and they are served in cans. I am not sure if they serve beers on tap, I'm sorry.

How Old Is That Ship😊

@HangingOutWithMike

7 ай бұрын

It started sailing in 1998 but has received refurbishments/ updates in 2017 and 2020 and actually just came out of drydock in February 2023 for routine maintenance. It shows it's age, but still a great ship and less crowded than the newer, bigger ships.

Is the a place to watch movies like a Jumbotron?

@HangingOutWithMike

8 ай бұрын

No. The smaller ships (Elation and Paradise) do not have the jumbotron to watch movies on.

Going Dec 16th

@HangingOutWithMike

8 ай бұрын

I'm jealous. I would love to see the ship all decked out in Christmas spirit.