OK let me make this easy by bullet pointing the highlights and low-lights of the cruise and sharing our experience of common complaints aboard the Splendor:

1. Embarkation and debarkation were both very easy. Yes, it was very crowded, but they are boarding 3500 people!! There was no confusion or Carnival employees yelling as others have stated. It was very organized and we were on the ship in about an hour. We did self assist to debark and that was very fast and efficient.

2. Food: If you can't find something to eat on this ship, you are a major food snob!! I would describe myself as upper middle class, highly educated and a well-rounded traveler. I enjoy the finer things but am unpretentious and can enjoy just about anything. None of the food was amazing, that is to be sure. But there are a TON of options. There is just food everywhere and most of it is at the very least acceptable. Some of it is very good. The pizza was great, as was the Indian buffet. We were never hungry or unsatisfied to be sure!! Read more