We had a fabulous trip on the Splendor August 12-19. We got to Long Beach early, around 10:30, and embarkation went smoothly and quickly. We boarded the ship and went up to the Lido for lunch. We liked the food in the buffet, and it wasn't crowded yet since we were one of the first groups to board. Before long we were able to go to our rooms. We had an inside room on deck 2. It was small but comfortable. It had lots of storage space, and we were able to unpack our suitcases and then store them under the bed for the rest of the week. The room was well laid out and comfortable for the week.

One of the best things about our week was our dinner table in the Gold Pearl Dining Room. We had table for six next to a window with a beautiful ocean view. It really made dinner special each evening. We loved the food in the dining room. There was always plenty to choose from, and some nights we even ordered two entrees. Don't miss the strawberry soup, and the other fruit soups, and the creme brulee and the warm chocolate melting cake!

We enjoyed the activities on board - miniature golf, water slide, pools and hot tubs. I'm not so much into all of the shows, but Vroom was really good. We missed some of the shows because they didn't start until 10:30. Our group liked to play cards and would often go to the Rotisserie to play (one deck up from the Lido Buffet). It was usually quiet with lots of empty tables. Other areas of the ship often had very loud music playing, so it was nice to find a quiet place to go to. Read more