I watched THREE supposed "Full Walkthroughs" for the Elation before yours. NONE had showed the Serenity Adult Area at the back of the ship!!! Thanks for giving a TRUE complete walkthrough.😍

@GulfCoastGirl

Ай бұрын

Wow, that seems like an important place to not include! Thanks for your feedback. :)

This is a great ship tour. Steady camera, your narration explains were you are on the ship and what we're looking at. Just a great job.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!!

It makes me happy to see this ship still sailing. Elation is one of only two survivors of Carnival's Fantasy class elimination. I'm glad it finally got the Water Works upgrades. Back in the day, I hated when I'd get bumped from Fantasy to Elation, because it lacked the water park. Hope I can sail either this ship or Paradise at least one more time before they decide to retire them.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like they made some great improvements!! I like this ship alot too! Thank you for your comment! Have a great day

@Graphics_Card

Жыл бұрын

A lot of elation class ships got a dry dock renovation. Carnival paradise is one of them

@jamesgaines6676

Жыл бұрын

My wife and I are going on Elation in December specifically to see her one last time just in case Carnival retires her in the next few years.

@barbarawwarren4554

4 ай бұрын

@@jamesgaines6676they need to keep some of the smaller ships if they want to continue to cruise out of Jacksonville.

I’m going on this ship as a first cruise, and the 30th of this month is my boarding date! Thank you for sharing the info on this ship 😊

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Your countdown is getting smaller!! I hope you have a lovely trip. It will be here before you know it, enjoy!

@bless204

Жыл бұрын

Heyyy ! I will be at this time as well!!

@mamasram

Жыл бұрын

Is it really EXSPENSIVE

@theresebromley7727

Жыл бұрын

@@mamasram just depends how good you are at finding deals and how easy you can get time off work for last minute types of deals. Also to be considered is how “classy” or basic you’d like to travel. My dad and I just booked one on this ship that started at $184 per person for a 5 day cruise. Of course there are a few port charges and things but those usually aren’t much either.

@1107jordanlego

Жыл бұрын

Did you enjoy?

Great ship tour! Can’t wait to be back on the Elation next weekend!

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Have a great trip 😀

Thank you so much for this! I'm taking this ship for my first cruise in January 2023 to the Bahamas. I'm pretty nervous and this helps.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

I was definitely nervous my first cruise and have even canceled quite a few before that, but it really was awesome I fell in love with cruising. I sure hope you have an amazing cruise!! This is a great ship too!

Awesome video and tour. Thank you!

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great ship tour, and it's great to see how good the older Carnival ships are looking. I actually docked beside this ship on my first cruise in the Caribbean a few years ago, and never thought to check out a tour until you popped up on my feed. Also, I'm in the process of putting together 4 ship tours from recent ships I've sailed on, so you've been great inspiration for me - thank you! :)

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 i was surprised how it was pretty nice too, its actually nice to not have such a massive ship to explore and yes the ship tours are worth your effort!!

@patrickdickey48

11 ай бұрын

I be here jan

Just booked our first cruise nov.2023 on this ship..thank you for the tour

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I really liked this ship, it didn't have all the restaurants of some of the bigger ships but its great, enjoy your cruise!!

thanks for your video, going on my first cruise ever on this one soon!

@GulfCoastGirl

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Have a wonderful time on your cruise, you might get hooked on cruising and love it!! I really did like this ship even without all the extra restaurants, comfy chairs in Alchemy if you find yourself over there smile, enjoy! 😊

Thanks for the tour. I like that you showed the stateroom at the end. I'm gioing in January. It will be my first cruise.

Excellent video, thanks!!

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for your comment! 😊

Great tour, thanks so much!

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurie!! 😊 its a nice ship for being on the smaller side, I would definitely sail it again!

Thanks for taking the time to show us around. I went on this ship WaAAay back in about 2004. It looks very much the same and different all together.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Anything Roam! 😊 I enjoyed this ship I though it would feel small or crowded but it was nice, I would sail it again. Thanks for your comment have a great day!

@buckwelljohnson3168

Жыл бұрын

Depressing looking ship

Interesting fact, Carnival Elation was the first cruise ship built with Azipod thrusters rather than conventional shaft propellers.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Very interesting 👌 thanks for sharing!!

@onlyinfloridalol530

Жыл бұрын

Fun fact her steering wheel is the size of a formula 1 car

This is the best representation of the carnival elation. Thank you so much. I've been on this ship 2 times this year and you made me realize that there is much more to see and do.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! 😊 this is a good ship! I really like these little smaller ones

thank you this video was so helpful.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad! I find ship tours super helpful when I am going on a cruise, too.

I love the look of those old 1990s cruise ships.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

It's a good one for sure!

@anythingroam2423

Жыл бұрын

the dawn of an erra

We leave Monday on this ship. My first cruise. I am so excited

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Hi Shawn!! That is very exciting!! Yay! You're probably going to fall in love with cruising, its great! Have a lovely trip, make tons of memories and enjoy every minute! 😄

Good video. We did the Mardi Gras last year and that was a behemoth ship. Was fun, but wanted a smaller ship this time with less walking and less flash. Concentrating on the basics and relaxation of a cruise.

@GulfCoastGirl

11 ай бұрын

That's the best thing to do on a cruise unplug and chill!! I like this ship it is simple but good 👍

Will be sailing this ship January 2026. Love these tours to get a vibe of things to expect. Thanks.

@GulfCoastGirl

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! Glad it was helpful, I really appreciate your comment!

I'm doing this cruise by myself at the end of August I can't wait

@GulfCoastGirl

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chaz!! That will be a great time!! Enjoy every moment!

@dwrecka73

Жыл бұрын

Good to see I won't be the only solo cruiser. Lol

Ive been on the Breeze and Magic! Going on this next month cant wait!

@GulfCoastGirl

5 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Have a great trip!

Hello from Sweden. Thanks for a really nice upload. We have cruised with ships of all classes and sizes. But Fantasy Class, together with Rccl Vision Class, are my favourites. I have worked as a sailor for many years and if you want to get a real feeling of a ship, then these smaller ships are unbeatable / Adam

@GulfCoastGirl

8 ай бұрын

I love these smaller ships for sure!!

Going next year (2024) with my uncle, aunt, and my mom. We have inside cabins on deck 7 just aft of the funnel! My uncle and aunt got their own cabin. Mom and I will be sharing the (twin ?) Cabin. I may love my Mom, but not enough to be sharing a bed with her 😂 ! I've been checking on reviews on the CARNIVAL ELATION to see what it has to offer and what other people say about the times on board. Thank you for doing this tour!

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Hey Robert! 😊 thanks for your comment!! Lol I agree I love my mom too and would do the same thing!! Have fun on your cruise! I loved the elation!

Well Done! I live in Jacksonville and am considering going on this cruise ship soon.

@GulfCoastGirl

3 ай бұрын

This ship is surprisingly wonderful to me. It's an old ship and a small ship, compared to the rest of the fleet, but it was so nice inside. We loved it!

I wish they'd build newer ships more like this again. Not necessarily stylistically, but just in the sense that it's about CRUISING. It's about great places you can find to sit, drink, talk, read. Tons of space despite the small size. Ships four times this size have nowhere near this much space for people to make their own.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

I love your comment! Yes I totally agree, finding those places to get away from the craziness of life and relax, there's so many good spots, even better when you're cruising with friends too visiting is a big part of the cruise. Bigger ships, more people and less comfy common space

I weant on this ship in 2014 and the only waterslide they had was this liitle blue slide and i can still remember the wooden table in the pool and me and my cousins walking across it

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow!! Things have changed! Thanks for your comment!

Wow, I worked as a massage therapist on this ship in 2000. It looked a lot different then. Happy days, but hard work!

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Wow cool, sounds tough!! Thanks for watching!

I will be on this in January cant wait.

@GulfCoastGirl

10 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! That will be a blast, have a great time!

I have a question how is the dance club? And what a great tour you have of the ship I’m sailing out on the 24th

Can't wait to board this ship and go down the slide!

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Have a great time!!!

@helloyall4355

Жыл бұрын

@@GulfCoastGirl we're going in November.

@helloyall4355

Жыл бұрын

@@GulfCoastGirl I think we're neighbors about 50 miles to the east of you.

@dinaraflorida

Жыл бұрын

How did you like it? Are rooms clean? How was the food?

@helloyall4355

Жыл бұрын

@@dinaraflorida it was clean, a rowdy bunch at night but the favorite spot for me was in the atrium listening to the violin and fiddle. Beautiful music and both are from the Ukraine.

This is the only cruise I've ever been on, back somewhere between 2003 or 2004. It was the summer before 2nd or 3rd grade, we went to Belize, Cozumel, and 1 other location, which I can't remember, good times. I would love to get the full experience now as an adult.

@GulfCoastGirl

Ай бұрын

Cruising is fun and a different experience as an adult for sure!

I have been on this ship many times. ❤

@GulfCoastGirl

5 ай бұрын

This is what we in the business refer to as "Lucky!!!!" ;)

I’m boarding this weekend ☺️☺️

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Yay!! Have a great cruise!

@dinaraflorida

Жыл бұрын

How did you like it?

It looks a lot different since I was on it during its first year of operation, but I remember that hot tub very well for some reason.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! This ship is pretty nice, I am glad they make updates through the life of the ship, I would definitely sail her again

My favorite class of Ship, hate to see them retire.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

I know it! I was hesitant to show this ship because of that but it's around for a while. For now I guess! I loved this one

Just booked a cruise on the ship, ocean view cabin...ty

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! Have a lovely time

I am coming to realize that "bigger is not always better". Having sailed on the 110,000 GT Carnival Glory and equivalently sized VV Scarlet Lady, I have found them to be a little crowded. At first I was interested at some of the mega cruisers that have come out especially from RC, but now I shudder to think about just how many passengers are crammed onto those massive vessels. I think I will try to get on Elation out of Jacksonville or maybe the slightly larger Spirit out of Mobile to see what it's like to cruise on a slightly smaller ship.

@GulfCoastGirl

7 ай бұрын

I honestly would choose smaller ships, it is a better experience

❤❤❤

@GulfCoastGirl

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!! I really like this ship!

This is weird, I just got off the Carnival Glory which is a newer ship, but your interior cabin was far more modernized and the bathroom was far more appealing. I wonder if this ship received a really major renovation.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

That is interesting!! It was last refurbished in 2017 and it looks like dry dock schedule is early next year for more improvements. It's nice when they keep these ships updated 😉

We are going on this ship at the end of November out of Jacksonville. Do you know if it will be decorated for the holidays? I'm also so surprised as we just got off the Magic how much bigger the pools are and just space in general.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

I think they transition to Christmas right around there so maybe you will, migh5 be on your cruise you'll wake up and Christmas decor is up. I was very surprised this older ship had that much common space, it was great!! Have a lovely cruise!

@katiephillips3922

Жыл бұрын

@@GulfCoastGirl thanks so much 😊

I'll be on this ship come fall. Do you have any videos of other cabins?

@kobyk1534

2 жыл бұрын

Unless things have changed for this ship, cancel.

@GulfCoastGirl

2 жыл бұрын

I don't, that was my first time on this ship thought it was spacious and actually pretty nice, missing some of the restaurants that larger ships have, but overall I liked it

@alfredburton3078

2 жыл бұрын

@@kobyk1534 why

i just went on this ship i just got home today!

@GulfCoastGirl

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome home! Hope you had a great trip!

@T4nk3rr

2 жыл бұрын

I did thank you

I am looking to go on a cruise early next year and this is the cruise ship i am looking at. This will be my first cruise ever! A little nervous but very excited. Does anyone have any helpful tips or advice for me?

@GulfCoastGirl

11 ай бұрын

That is exciting!! I was nervous for my first cruise, in fact booked and canceled several times before going and I loved it!! 😍 fell.in love with cruising, my fears of being on a ship, being in close quarters, etc all slipped away. I would say don't over think it, the movement on the ship has always been fairly mild, get outside for fresh air every day, dont try to do it all in your first cruise, annoy all the little things! Don't over pack especially shoes I ended up using one pair and not all of my shoes or clothes, you can do laundry pretty easy, I take tide pods and dryer sheets and then do a load mid week you charge the room at the laundry room. Most of all make lots of memories you will remember forever!! Have a great time, it will be so amazing!

Went on the Elation back in 2010 leaving from the port of Mobile, AL, 4 day cruise to Cozumel, MX. Back then it was my first cruise so I was excited to see everything. But now that I’m older, it’s nice to see they’ve done some renovations however, the design is a bit dated. The design definitely screams 80s-90s art deco style. Then there’s the size of the ship. With more and more ppl cruising now that Covid is over, the Elation simply put isn’t big enough to hold many passengers. The Elation honestly didn’t have much to do or specialty restaurants besides the main dining rooms and the 24 hr buffet. Just from watching this video, it still looks as if there’s not much to do so, a ship this size and age might benefit from an older crowd that isn’t into the diverse activities offered aboard the newer ships. Honestly, it might be time to retire this ship.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

You are right it isn't the most exciting but maybe more of a relaxing cruise I guess and with the new ships this one is probably not long for retirement

I’m not joking I was in that cruise as this was being recorded june 18th-23rd

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@dortheay7361

Жыл бұрын

My girl scout troop of ten 10th graders are planning on this cruise but someone said there is not much to do on this ship to keep them busy. Is this true ?

@N04H_88

Жыл бұрын

@@dortheay7361 Yes ofc, there is arcades, swimming, and water slides and a bunch more

Are adults allowed in the arcade on deck 9? My husband and I always spend hours in arcades whenever we vacation, so this would be a perfect pastime for us!

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely it is open to everyone!! Have a great time!

How crowded are the bar areas near the pool?...Are the seats always taken?

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Hi Timothy! Only on sailaway day was it super busy, other days I was able to find a seat here and there

@timothybolduc6

Жыл бұрын

Excellent...thanks!

We have a cruise on her March 2023.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Hello SouthernGent! That's great!! It will be here before you know it!! Have a great time and make lots of memories aboard this nice ship!! 😀

Does the ship have wifi? Like will you be able to FaceTime and call/text people while on the ship?

@GulfCoastGirl

2 жыл бұрын

You have to purchase wifi but yes I have gotten it and used Facebook messenger to chat and call to keep in touch with those at home, its pretty reliable imo 😉

@deborahking4210

Жыл бұрын

Forget WiFi unless you purchase it. Over 100 dollars but I didn’t get it. Had no internet except at ports

Why is it so empty? Were you filming on a port day?

@GulfCoastGirl

2 жыл бұрын

I did most of my filming in the morning so yes its a little empty but I try not to film people if I can

how well does the internet work on this ship? Is buying a package worth it?

@GulfCoastGirl

5 ай бұрын

I found it pretty reliable and would purchase it again

I hated this ship when I was on it. Room AC didn’t work, like the thermostat didn’t have power--they gave me a fan. I purchased a bottle of champagne prior to boarding for my honeymoon, didn’t get it. Even showed that I paid for it. (Which the marriage ended so I mean, it’s fine now). A crew member walked right into our stateroom during “sexy” time. Both rear hot tubs were shut down the entire cruise, guys burger joint was open for one day only. It was just horrible.

@GulfCoastGirl

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds awful I am sorry everything went wrong for you especiallyon your honeymoon, they should have made things right, just feel bad for you. Hopefully you try other ships and have a better experience in the future

@MrJimmy-ox7fq

Жыл бұрын

Koby K.....we couldn't agree with you more! We've been on 30+ cruises now (Carnival, HAL, Celebrity, NCL, etc.) and this ship, by far, was the worst one we've ever been on. It was like a big, old, musty, dark, "smoke smelling" floating casino type drunk boat. When we went, most passengers didn't appear to be hitting the gym too much (if you catch my drift), and a lot of foul language was in the air. To each their own, of course, but to us, we'll never spend another dime on this boat. Enough said. Sorry about your honeymoon experience, but don't give up on cruising; just be sure to avoid this garbage heap.

@deborahking4210

Жыл бұрын

We just got off the elation for a 5 day cruise. Our air didn’t get cool, bathroom fan didn’t work- we smelled shit all 5 days when the hole opened up, the grip bar in the bathroom kept coming undone. Our room boy kept opening the door - half the dining staff was Chinese women and not friendly at all. The Indonesian people were wonderful. I had so many issues with this cruise it made me not want to go again. There was even a fight on the promenade deck during a show

@thefamily730

Жыл бұрын

@@deborahking4210 oh my, what room do you remember?

What cabin number did you have? Was it a good location

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

We had cabin E85. It was pretty much right next to the atrium, and we loved the location for sure.

were there a lot of kids/teens on this ship when you went on it?

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so, the one time I saw a few was when I went up to the top deck teens were hanging out up there otherwise not really

@deborahking4210

Жыл бұрын

All over the ship running around and shoving people! Terrible kids!

I wish that I could’ve saw the other rooms. I thought thats what I was getting from a “full tour.”

@GulfCoastGirl

7 ай бұрын

Thabks for your comment, I only had one room to video unfortunately

@MsNikkia44

7 ай бұрын

Oook! I really wanted to see what the suites looked like for my birthday trip😢

@GulfCoastGirl

5 ай бұрын

Have a great birthday cruise!

Do you get sick since it’s a smaller ship?

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa!! I didn't feel sick, I do take bonine with me in case I feel motion but this cruise was fine thankfully!

Does this cruise have a basketball court?

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

No basketball unfortunately only mini golf and bocce ball and waterslide

No basketball court ?

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

No they dont, it's strange, right?

Who is going end of April ? 🎉

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

I wish!! Have a blast!

@amandad401

Жыл бұрын

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ And I'm pretty sure my boyfriend is planning to propose on the cruise, too. 😂

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Very exciting!!! Congrats and cheers!

@amandad401

Жыл бұрын

@@GulfCoastGirl Thank you! My first ever cruise as well. Thanks for the helpful videos!

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Well that's amazing!! Have a lovely first cruise!

I had my first kiss on this ship after the teen rave in 2002.

@GulfCoastGirl

4 ай бұрын

Wow, that is cool. It's been a long time!

Never showed the kids club. One of my biggest concerns.

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Hi Laura! Yes, I definitely try to go in all the clubs if I can, sometimes a specific ship has the door locked on Embarkation and they don't allow you in there through the week unfortunately 😕 I have seen many of the kids clubs and they are pretty nice!

Who’s going on April 3-8th?

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

I wish!!

Why is there so little people on that one??

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

I try to get the video during times where there aren't many people around. Other times of day, the ship looks much more full. :)

I’m going Monday is it easy to make friends on here ages 15-19

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Awesome have a great cruise, I am sure you'll be able to meet people. That is one of the best things about cruising

@dortheay7361

Жыл бұрын

I’m planning a group of ten 10th graders ( girl scout troop ). Is there a lot to do. I heard there is nit .

@BrandonRucker-mw9dq

Жыл бұрын

@@dortheay7361 basically on the cruises the teen centers don’t open usually until 7-8 so we would all Rome the ship go get food eat together get ice cream cause a little ruckus 😂 and go to arcade and the gym and the theater then 7-8 we would go in and play games do karaoke listen to music etc if we got bored we would go eat dinner get ice cream and come back the club stayed open till 1AM

Be a good video if I could hear you

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out. I appreciate the comment

Boo-fay?

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Lol 😆 I realize I said it that way, fixed it next video

Don’t go on this ship! The cruise line is not keeping up the ship and it’s terrible

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

oh sorry to hear that you had a bad experience!

@cathyevans4597

Жыл бұрын

We were on the Elation July 2022, found nothing broken. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole ship!🛳🛳

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!! I enjoyed it as well 😊

The music in this video caused me to stop watching

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks for the feedback

boofay

@GulfCoastGirl

Жыл бұрын

Lol 😆 meet me at the boofay!