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Carnival Elation                                       Berlitz Guide Rating

The Facts                                          

• 70,367 tons
• 855 foot long
• entered service March 1998
• 2,052 passengers
• 920 crew
• Passenger space ratio 34.2     (higher space ratio = more space per passenger)

Overview: Bright interior, with neon lighting inside. This ship is a playground ship for the young. The public rooms are very glitzy, with bright colours and busy designs.

Suitable for: Younger couples and singles, families with children and teenagers. People who like lots of entertainment and nightlife.

Cuisine.  Two dining rooms, which are a little cramped when full. The menus are not exceptional, presentation is simple, and meal size is plentiful. There is also a decent wine list.

Spa facilities: The Nautica spa is operated by Steiner. It is a good quality spa, with plenty of treatments available.

Entertainment: The Blue Sapphire showlounge is the main venue for shows and cabaret. It does have20 pillars that obstruct the view for some seats. Most cruises will get a Las Vegas style revue. There are also plenty of other lounges and bars with live music in the evenings.