Carnival Splendor Review

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Carnival Splendor--the Good, the Bad, and the Not So Sure

Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Carnival Splendor
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jlindercrow
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

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Sail Date: Jan 2010
Cabin: Ocean Suite

Who cruised? My husband and I--early 60s, cruising alone just for a little rest and relaxation. Have been on one Carnival ship before (the Spirit). Departure date was January 3rd. Let me say that we had fun--but I'm providing this honest assessment so it might help someone who is choosing a ship or cruise line.

Pros: Great cabin! Chose the Ocean Suite for the room, rather than the aft cabin with wraparound balcony. I peeked in the aft cabin before leaving the ship and was SO glad we had the suite instead. Very roomy, with wonderful bathroom with full tub and shower (no flyaway curtains--great glass doors!). Double sinks too, with nice amenities. Nice robes, great bed, and nice balcony furniture. Cabin steward was excellent! Also--and this is important--the suite entitled us to VIP check in, so we skirted the huge lines, checked in at a separate area in about 10 minutes, and then went right on the ship. SO worth it!

Very good massage in the spa, and pedicure. Pizza was great, as was the ice cream. Food in general pretty good (not spectacular).

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Ocean Suite

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Cabin was great. Ocean Suite. Starboard side, so of course on one leg of the journey we didn't get sun most of the day. Roomy balcony, very nice furniture. Two chairs that reclined, one other chair and a small table. Roomy cabin--great bed with a sofa and chair. Plenty of storage. Dressing area just outside the bathroom was nice. Very nice bathroom. Double sinks and great jacuzzi tub with shower, and sliding glass doors. Suite came with VIP status which was particularly important during Embarkation. A little too near the front of the ship...next time would try to be more mid-ship, but it's not a huge thing, just preference. Quiet (except for the first night when the kids across the hall were partying).

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