Carnival elation june 5th to cabo san lucas from san diego?

hi, everyone, I am going on a cruise with my 50-something year old mom and my 27 year old sister (I am 25) from June 5th to June 9th to Cabo San Lucas on the ship Carnival Elation. We are flying into San Diego at 8 on the morning of the 5th. I know they don't let u board until 1pm so I am wondering is there anything to do in San Diego thats around where the cruise ship is that might be fun for me and my family? Also what is there to do in Cabo that might be fun for all of us ? I want to do something that is enjoyable for all three of us. Is there any flea markets around the tourist area that we might go to ? and what about on the boat ? what activities do u guys recommend ? this is my family's first cruise so i want to get all the necessary information before we head out. Is there any forms or things that I should prepared before we leave ? What about formal nights ? Which food is best on board ? Any info would be greatly appreciated !! Thanks !!






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I took that same cruise in early April. In San Diego, Seaport Village is just down the street from the cruise ship terminal. It's a collection of shops and restaurants on the harbor where you can wander around for an hour or two. The probably won't have any live music on a weekday morning, however.

We spent our time in Cabo San Lucas on a jetski, which your Mom may not enjoy. You have to take a small boat from the cruise ship to the marina; once there you'll be bombarded by vendors selling all kinds of shore excursions. The glass bottom boats seem to be particularly popular. They will take you to the arch formation ("El Arco") at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. Walking away from the marina there are lots of street vendors. Medano Beach is a nice destination.

On board, there are lots of things going on, so it's hard to recommend anything in particular without knowing what you like. I enjoyed the running track on the very top deck of the ship, where you get a 360 degree view of the ocean. As far as dining, the dinners in the main dining rooms (Inspiration & Imagination) had the best food. The lobster dinner one night was excellent. We were fortunate to be assigned seating with a very nice family that we had a lot in common with. I could imagine not enjoying the dinners as much if we had drawn some other dinner companions. Since Carnival is not big on formality, I'd estimate about half the diners dressed up for the one formal night. By the way, you can always have dinner at the buffet if you don't want to go to the main dining rooms.






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you really need to visit Carnivals website and review your documents. there are forms you need to do before you go. I am a travel consultant and do them for my clients and brief them on what to expect (especially first timers) but it doesn't seem you used a travel agent. There is too much info to answer here. Check out their site and especially the before you cruise section.






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Old Town in SD is fun and close to the harbor.

I sailed Elation last May to Cabo and La Paz. Cabo is a nice village with lots of quaint shops to stroll through, maybe have lunch and a drink at Cabo Wabo Cantina.

The ship itself has all the usual cruise activities so you wont be bored. Be sure to check in online beforehand and get your boarding passes.






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Hi, my wife and I are going on our first cruise in just four days, and we have been giddy about it for months.
I agree with the man who advised you to go to the site called (cuise/critic.com ) It's really fun, I even started my own thread, and several people wrote back and we are all having a ball with it. It's easy..the home page is where you start.. Scroll down until you see ( ports of call ) and find Carnival and click on it. Then pick your ship, and click on it.. Then just read what people are saying and don't be affraid to join in and have some fun...Have a great cruise...You'll love cruise/critic...






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For answers to your questions about the cruise itself, try CruiseCritic.com. Click on "Boards" at the top of the page, then "Ports of Call" and "Carnival Cruise Lines". You might also want to check "West Coast Departures" for comments about the port area and what's nearby. Also check out "First Time Cruisers".

They say you board beginning at 1:00, but you can often board before that and begin exploring the ship [you won't be able to get to your rooms until about 1:30, however]. If you want to explore around the port area, see if you can check your bags at the ship so you don't have to lug them around. Be sure you have things you'll want first thing [swimsuit, sunblock, etc] in a carry-on bag.

Carnival elation cruise rooms...?

im going on a cruise soon
and im wondering what the room will be like
its CARNIVAL ELATION CRUISE
and INTERIOR ROOM no veiw/balcony/suite
can anyone give me a picture of
this type of room from this exact ship please
oh ya the rrom is for 4 people






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The room will be 186sq ft. It will have a double bed and 2 bunk beds. There will be a little vanity area, night tables, an extra chair or 2, a closet and a bathroom.






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For pictures and the most accurate information, go to carnival.com and look up carnival elation.

The website also has maps of the ship as well as highlights and information about what is offered.

I don't know about that particular ship, but normally standard rooms are very small and only fit two people, unless you request bunk beds or pullouts, which could make it more crowded.

Contact the cruiseline to see if 4 people would be able to fit in that room.






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The rooms can vary a little depending on the category, deck, and location on the deck. While they will specify a number of square feet, some can be slightly more rectangular or square, depending....

Here is a link to a site with pictures posted: http://www.bajagay.com/viewforum.php?f=4…

I sailed on the Elation last year in an Upper Deck interior cabin and thought it was very adequate! We had a lot of fun, and I actually think our cabin looked and felt much larger than these photos depict.

Your room could be different... this is the best I could find for you.

Bon Voyage... you will be having so much fun, the room is just a place to sleep and get ready for more activities!

Thoughts and Opinions On Carnival Elation?

Did you enjoy the cruise.
What was the decor and ship like
How was the food
etc

Is there anything entertaining to do?
What does the ship have to do?
How is the food?
etc.







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We were on the Elation on our very first cruise. Compared to cruise ships since. The Elation had a very fancy Grand Atrium. Also, the main dining room was very classy. The Elation has very few balcony rooms. Also, the Lido Deck isn't as elegant as many of the newer ships. Overall, there is nothing wrong with the Elation.
Oh, after sailing on the Elation, you can brag to all your friends that you have had breakfast at Tiffany's!!!






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Here is cruisecritic.com's review of Elation there are 368 reviews so that should help

Who was on Carnival Elation?

I went on October 9th-12th! To me, it seemed like there really weren't that many people on the boat. So im just wondering, did you go on the Carnival Elation on October 9th?

I know it's a silly question. :P






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Not silly at all. There are so many places to be on the ship that it never seems crowded. Also it was school time, the economy and the excess of cabins all impact cruising.