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Carnival Elation 5 Day Caribbean Cruise Review
Day 5             June 12, 2015                  Day At Sea                                                                                                     
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Carnival Elation Lido Deck Pool Area Filled With Towel AnimalsLido Deck Main Pool Area With Towel Animals
Early Morning Surprise From The Housekeeping Department:
           The Carnival Elation's Lido Deck pool area was lined with towel animals in the morning. Immediately after walking outside of the atrium, guests were greeted with three towel humans and towel animals lining the pool area. While many would conclude this is a waste of towels, many children as well as adults enjoyed walking around looking at the towel animals. I wish I knew how to make towel animals as good as the crew members onboard. 

Carnival Elation Lido Deck Pool
Looking Down On the Pool
Carnival Elation Towel Animals
Towel Animals Lining The Pool Area
Carnival Elation Lido Deck
Looking Towards The Back of the Lido Deck
            For most of our day at sea the weather was alright. There were many clouds in the morning. However, it did not rain outside until later in the evening. The ship was rocking from side to side, but it was not near as bad as the night we departed from Cozumel. The rocking could barely be felt in the front areas of the ship, but while I was eating breakfast at the lido buffet (located aft) the rocking was worse.
             After stopping to look at the towel animals by the pool, I walked around the outside decks of the ship. The morning onboard was peaceful as many lounges and places were empty. This is because many people were still sleeping or getting ready for breakfast. 
Carnival Elation Lido Pool Area
A Side View of the Lido Pool Area Below
Carnival Elation Verandah Deck
On the Verandah Deck - Looking Towards Back of the Ship
Carnival Elation AFT Pool
AFT Pool
Carnival Elation AFT Pool and Funnel
AFT Pool and Back of the Funnel
Carnival Elation Waves at the Back of the Ship
Waves at the Back of the Ship
Carnival Elation AFT Pool
AFT Pool
Carnival Elation Verandah Deck
Verandah Deck - Looking Towards The Ship's Front
Carnival Elation Jogging Track
Sun Deck - Jogging Track
Carnival Elation Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
Carnival Elation Mini Golf Course Mural
Mini Golf Course Mural
Carnival Elation Front of the Ship
View From the Front of the Ship
Carnival Elation Verandah Observation Area
Verandah Deck Observation Area
              The Promenade Deck was empty at this time of the day. The Elation's Way Promenade was usually less crowded in the mornings because many activities that take place at the Drama Bar occurred in the afternoon. Also, there was nothing open on the Promenade Deck but the Musical Cafe.
Carnival Elation Promenade
Walking Down the Elation's Way Promenade
Carnival Elation Drama Bar
Drama Bar
Carnival Elation Gatsby's Great Bar
Gatsby's Great Bar
Breakfast at Tiffany's Lido Buffet:
            The general breakfast buffet lines opened at 7:30am sharp.  I arrived a few minutes early in the buffet to watch for the lines to open. Once the buffet lines opened, I went and got some food from the general breakfast buffet first. The selection was nearly the same as the other days, but french toast was being served today instead of pancakes. For those that may not know, french toast and pancakes alternate days in the buffet. 
             I got some bacon and sausage from the buffet and then afterwards I got a pastry. The ship's rocking started to bother me and I was already full so I did not eat an omelet. I have eaten an omelet everyday at breakfast for the past five cruises. My record has now been broken! :(    
Carnival Elation Breakfast
French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Egg, and Potatoes
Carnival Elation Breakfast
Bacon and Sausage
Carnival Elation Breakfast
Bacon, French Toast, and Syrup Bowl
Breakfast Pastry Station - Assorted Foods
Breakfast Pastry Station - Assorted Foods
Breakfast Pastry Station - Assorted Foods
Breakfast Pastry Station - Assorted Foods
Breakfast Pastry Station - Assorted Foods
Breakfast Pastry Station - Assorted Foods
Carnival Elation Breakfast
Honeydew, Muffin, and Cinnamon Roll
Carnival Elation Omelet
Omelet Making Toppings
Carnival Elation Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet Line - Variety of Foods
Carnival Elation Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet Line - Variety of Foods
Carnival Elation Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet Line - Variety of Foods
Carnival Elation Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet Line - Variety of Foods
              To get away from the bad rocking at the back of the ship, I got up to walk around. I went back by the main pool area to see if the towel animals were still out. I was surprised that someone did not come and destroy some towel animals. The waterslide was turned on and ready for business, but it was still closed because it was not time for it to open.
Carnival Elation Towel Animals
Towel Animals Lined Up By the Pool
Carnival Elation Waterslide
Waterslide With Water Running, But Closed
Carnival Elation Lido Pool Area
Last Look at the Pool Before Heading Inside
                  I walked into the Mikado Lounge to see if any progress was made on the stage construction. The back area of the stage had some construction supplies, but there was not much activity going on in the lounge. Crew members were using the bottom floor to set up for the towel animal demonstration that would occur later in the morning.
Carnival Elation Mikado Lounge
Construction In Mikado Lounge
Carnival Elation Mikado
Zoomed In View of the Work Backstage
Carnival Elation Mikado
Band Pit Is 100% Gone
Carnival Elation Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery on the Promenade Deck
Carnival Elation Atrium
Atrium on the Atlantic Deck
Carnival Elation Lido Deck AFT
Lido Deck AFT Tables & Chairs
Mid-Morning Walk Outside:
               The weather was still great in the middle of the morning and I wanted to walk outside to enjoy it while I could. Thankfully, the ship was now rocking less and a sea breeze was blowing. Here are some pictures:
Carnival Elation Waves
Waves at the Back of the Ship
Carnival Elation Ring
Life Preserver Ring
Carnival Elation
Looking At the Water Outside The Ship
Carnival Elation
Verandah Deck Under The Funnel
Front of the Carnival Elation
A View Of the Front of the Ship
Carnival Elation
Jogging Track and Funnel In Background
Carnival Elation
On the Sun Deck - Looking Down
Carnival Elation Atrium
Atrium Glass Ceiling
Carnival Elation Front
Front of the Ship
Side of the Carnival Elation
Sideview of the Ship
Carnival Elation Lido Deck Lifeboat Embarkation Stations
Lido Deck Lifeboat Embarkation Area
Carnival Elation Lido Deck Lifeboat Embarkation Area
Another View of the Lido Deck Lifeboat Area
             The towel demonstration was something I did not attend, but I did walk into the Mikado Lounge during the event to see what was happening. Many years ago I tried the towel animal demonstration and quickly learned my towel animal skills were dismally terrible.  I would not last as a stateroom steward on a cruise ship. The back of the lounge had a table set up with towel animals. The crew members were trying to sell towels as well as a towel animal demonstration book.
Towel Animals In Display
Towel Animals On Display
Towel Animals In Display
Towel Animals On Display
Towel Animals On Display
Towel Animals On Display
Carnival ElationBarf Bag Distributor On The Stairwell
Barf Bag Distributors On the Stairwell:
            One thing I noticed was barf bag distributors hanging on many of the ship's stairwells. Each of these were stocked with about 10 - 15 bags for people to puke in. The ship's crew probably put these out for those that were sick from all of the rocking. I did not see anyone take a bag or use it during my cruise. 

Lunch At Tiffany's Lido Buffet:
              Today's Chef's Choice buffet line was serving "American" food. The buffet line contained popcorn shrimp, pork chops, fish, soups, and some different vegetables. The Deli, Pizzeria, Mongolian Wok, Grill, and Rotisserie were also open. 
               The dessert station was open, but for today's lunch was transformed into a special line called the Chocolate Extravaganza. The Chocolate Extravaganza serves a variety of different sweets, but (of course) the focus of the buffet line is chocolate related foods.
Picture
Pork Chop, Fish, and Popcorn Shrimp
Carnival Elation Pastrami on Rye Sandwich
Pastrami on Rye Sandwich
Carnival Elation Turkey Wrap
Turkey Wrap
Carnival Elation Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Assorted Foods From the Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Salad
Salad
Carnival Elation Chef's Choice Buffet Line
Bread, Fish, Broccoli, Pork Chop, & Popcorn Shrimp
        The following six photos are of the Chocolate Extravaganza. Unlike other days, I was unable to photograph the full buffet line because there were too many people.
Carnival Elation Dessert
Dessert Plate
Assorted Foods At the Chocolate Extravaganza
Assorted Foods At the Chocolate Extravaganza
Assorted Foods At the Chocolate Extravaganza
Assorted Foods At the Chocolate Extravaganza
Assorted Foods At the Chocolate Extravaganza
Assorted Foods At the Chocolate Extravaganza
Dessert
Dessert
Dessert
Dessert
An Afternoon Of Laziness:
               This may sound uneventful, but my last afternoon onboard pretty much consisted of sitting around and watching others walk by.  There were no activities scheduled that I was interested in attending. Normally, sea days are filled with trivia, scavenger hunts, and a variety of other games. However, this cruise was not like that. 
Carnival Elation Funnel
Funnel
Carnival Elation Jogging Track
Jogging Track Area Looking Towards the Back
Gulf of Mexico
Looking Over the Waters of the Gulf of Mexico
Picture
Past Guest Appreciation Drink Coupon:
              After cutting the VIFP Club party for Gold members a few months ago, Carnival replaced the party with a Past Guest Appreciation Coupon for Gold members. Platinum and Diamond members still get to have the VIFP Club Party on 5 day cruises and longer. This Appreciation Coupon was designated for use at any bar after 5:00pm on the last sea day for any one drink up to $9.00 in value. At 2:00pm, on the last sea day I was able to use my coupon at the Drama Bar. The crew member working allowed us to use our coupons early because she did not want to have a rush in the evening. I used my coupon on a Strawberry Smoothie. It was delicious! 

Carnival Elation Atrium
Looking Down At the Atrium's Lobby
Carnival Elation Atrium
Atrium Area on the Verandah Deck
Verandah Deck
Verandah Deck Front Elevator Area
Starting The Process of Packing To Go Home:
             In the middle of the afternoon before dinner we started the process of packing. Within 30 minutes all non-essential items and clothes were packed in the suitcase. We overpacked coming to the cruise and had trouble fitting everything back into our suitcase. 

Last Dinner In the Imagination Dining Room:
               For our last dinner on the cruise ship, we had the same waitstaff from the past three nights.  Alfred, Oswin, and Juan Roly went above and beyond to make sure the service at their tables was exceptional. As always, the food tasted great. One of the last night's traditions is the farewell song, but the dining room staff were unable to perform due to sound system technical difficulties.
              
Carnival Elation Everyday Menu
Everyday Dining Menu
Carnival Elation Dinner Menu
Last Day's Dinner Menu
Carnival Elation Dessert Menu
Last Night's Dessert Menu
Carnival Elation Bread Basket
Assorted Basket of Bread
Crab Cake
Appetizer - Crab Cake
Shrimp Cocktail
Appetizer - Shrimp Cocktail
Mushroom Cream Soup
Appetizer - Mushroom Cream Soup
Caesar Salad
Appetizer - Caesar Salad
Beefsteak Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella
Appetizer - Beefsteak Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella
Mahi Mahi
Main Course - Mahi Mahi
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Main Course -
=Veal Parmigiana
Main Course - Veal Parmigiana
Fresh Tropical Fruit
Dessert - Fresh Tropical Fruit
Carnival Elation Baked Alaska
Dessert - Baked Alaska
Carnival Elation Towel AnimalTowel Animal
Stateroom Nightly Turndown:
           Our stateroom steward came while we were eating dinner to turndown our beds and clean up the room. We had a new towel animal left, but no new papers. This was because our disembarkation information sheet and luggage tags were delivered in the morning. The stateroom steward no longer had any paper flyers to give us for this cruise.

Production Show -  "Just Rock": 
              Tonight's show was "Just Rock" in the Mikado Lounge. There were two showings, which were 8:15pm and 10:15pm. This show was still going to be performed on a few more cruises. I attended both showings of "Just Rock" because the show was very good. There was a variety of 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s music performed during the show. For those that have cruised on the Carnival Miracle, this show was very similar to "Generations". However, the Carnival Miracle is now rid of this show because the ship has already received the upgrades the Carnival Elation is in the process of getting. 
                During the second showing, a medical emergency occurred in the lounge. I do not know the specifics of what happened, but something happened to a lady during the middle of the show. I was watching the show when a bunch of people stood up and this got the attention of the assistant cruise director. He went over to investigate and it looked like he pulled out his shipboard phone to call for help. Some guests found the cruise director's seat and got his attention as well. The cruise director managed to get the technical staff to close the curtain and turn on the overhead lights. Within minutes staff from the onboard infirmary came to get the lady. She walked out with some help from them and others. Overall, it appeared the crew members handled this situation well. We were told before the show continued the lady was alright.
Carnival Elation Lido
Looking Down at the Lido At Night
Carnival Elation Funnel at Night
Funnel Area At Night
Carnival Elation At Night
Carnival Elation At Night
A Quick Visit To the Lido Buffet For "Good Eats"
                 Good Eats was taking place in Tiffany's Lido Buffet. There were a variety of foods and desserts being served. I ate a piece of lemon cake from the dessert station and it tasted great. I went to the deli for a pastrami on rye sandwich and the staff remembered my preference before I got a chance to order. 
Assorted Foods Served During Good Eats
Assorted Foods Served During Good Eats
Assorted Foods Served During Good Eats
Assorted Foods Served During Good Eats
Dessert Station For Good Eats
Dessert Station For Good Eats
Dessert Station For Good Eats
Dessert Station For Good Eats
Dessert Station For Good Eats
Dessert Station For Good Eats
Carnival Elation Deli
Last Pastrami on Rye Sandwich For The Cruise
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