Carnival Splendor Review

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Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Carnival Splendor
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QandI
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Dec 2012
Cabin: Balcony

Day 1: Embarkation was easy. We were in zone 1 so we were the first to board. We sailed out at about 4:30-5:00pm. Dinner was at 6pm in the Gold Pearl. I liked our table, but we were not all sitting together so someone in my group asked that Carnival make it so we can sit together. We were assigned to the Black Pearl. Having been to both, I would've rather stay at the Golden Pearl. I liked the location of the table better there. The Maitre D and waiters were fantastic in both places. The food was good, but very filling. The veggie spring rolls were always hot, the chicken was terrific.

We had an ideal place for our cabin. It was close to the stairs and elevator and just one floor from the Lido. I had heard that the kids were overwhelming to some cruisers. (I understand that the cruise before ours had 1200 children on board. The cruise I went on had 400. So I guess I cannot say anything there) There was no problem. The kids that I did see seemed very respectful and good.

Rest of the days: I went swimming in the Lido pool. It was nice, but when I started swimming in the adults only pool, it was fantastic and much less crowded. Plus, the Tandoori Food Place was close and that was the best food on the cruise. The adults only pool was great! There was hardly ever anyone in it. Most the adults hung out in the jacuzzi or laying in the sun. I liked the jazz music at this pool. I went there almost everyday.

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Balcony

Cabin 8C

Lots of spacious storage areas, Superb balcony, comfortable beds, and ice in our bucket day and night!

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