Will I be disappointed with Carnival Splendor?

[lyssa13]

Hi!

 

I have been cruising for awhile now and am trying to make a decision!

 

My boyfriend and I live in Southern California and would love to go on a getaway for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately we don't have much to choose from in the form of week cruises, the Carnival Splendor is really our only option (besides the Sapphire Princess which is sadly sold out).

 

I have sailed with Carnival before (and am actually sailing with them in December from Miami on the Breeze), so I am by no means a Carnival snob. I have also sailed with NCL and RCCL...and most recently was on the Oasis of the Seas.

 

My boyfriend has never cruised. I know we would have fun on the Splendor regardless of the ship being older/smaller - because who doesn't have fun in Cabo and Puerto Vallarta and drinking and hanging out at the pool. My only worry is the reviews on this ship have been getting increasingly worse and maybe now I've spoiled myself going on the new ship.

 

What do you all think? Should I go and have fun and just have a good attitude that I get to sail away? Or will I be bored or disappointed?

 

I'm not one of those "complain abut everything" type people - but if the food was bad or there was nothing to do, I may be bummed about wasting money.

 

Would love your advice, thank you so much!

[SadieN]

The Splendor is only 4 years old.

 

You will have a good time. We are going on her in a few weeks.

 

Get on the roll call. The one for Thanksgiving is especially active.

[deborahjo]

I think you will enjoy it. Of course a cruise is what you make of it. Were on the Swine Flu cruise in 2009 and had a ball. We are sailing on her again on the 9th of December.

 

Just go with a good attitude and enjoy it.

[klfhngr]

I leave next week, I'll let you know.

[firefly333]

I ignore bad reviews and if I were you Id take them with a grain of salt. Sometimes one thing goes wrong and people have a bad attitude .. or they are just picky, which Im not.

 

Id have no reservations taking the cruise.

[joeyancho]

We sailed her last October and it was great. The food was some of the best I have had in 28 cruises. The ship is very nice.

[cuyahoga11]

I dont think 4 years is old in terms of cruise ships. Now I am going in December on one that is the oldest (20 years) and smallest in the fleet and I still love her.

[klfhngr]

I was on the SWINE Alaskan Riviera cruise, that was the worst one, BUT, I STILL HAD FUN!

[lyssa13]

Thank you guys! We decided to go ahead and book it!!!

 

We are fun people that will have lot of fun, even in a motel 6!

[klfhngr]

Thank you guys! We decided to go ahead and book it!!!

 

We are fun people that will have lot of fun, even in a motel 6!

 

Where's the party, I'm right down the street from you, in newport also, lol!

 

you'll have fun, enjoy!

[travler27]

Thank you guys! We decided to go ahead and book it!!!

 

We are fun people that will have lot of fun, even in a motel 6!

 

Now, how you gonna' have fun in a motel 6? :D;)

[Winterstale]

You'll love it! I've sailed her twice - have a great time - whatever you do, if you are people who enjoy the spa, get yourselves a couples spa pass - I think they're $250 for the entire week for both of you. The Cloud 9 spa is so great - the Thalassotherapy pool, the steam rooms, the heated loungers - a great way to unwind.

 

The aft pool is for adults only so it's a great place to hang out and have boat drinks by the pool!

 

Yes, there's a lot of pink on the ship. Ignore it :D

I am really going to miss her :(

I know the Miracle is taking her place...but Miracle does not have Cloud 9 :(

[mousey]

We did! And my youngest brother had just passed away a week before. We had already paid for the cruise and since my brother also loved to cruise we knew that he would want us to go and not lose our hard-earned money. I had a nice time...not one of my best cruises ever but that had nothing to do with the Splendor. She was a fun ship. The DH, DS, and his friend, both teenagers, had a great time. I hope you have a wonderful cruise!:D

[JGB]

I was on the 23 sept sailing.....I got my butt kicked in the casino and this could give me a good reason to downgrade the Splendor but factually I had a great time when not in the casino...here is a tip try the kareoke with Mr Li... it was a real treat and he is a major character.

John

[dezertcruzer]

We've been on the Splendor 4 times in the last 4 years. The last time was 9/16/12. We have enjoyed each of our cruises. The crew and staff are very helpful and friendly, food is good, lots of things to do, and YOU'RE ON A CRUISE! LOL! I highly recommend that you go to the cooking demonstration in the Pinnacle steakhouse on the first sea day, and don't have lunch before you go! Yummy, yummy, yummy! I know you'll have a great time. She's a great ship, pink circles and all!

[lyssa13]

We've been on the Splendor 4 times in the last 4 years. The last time was 9/16/12. We have enjoyed each of our cruises. The crew and staff are very helpful and friendly, food is good, lots of things to do, and YOU'RE ON A CRUISE! LOL! I highly recommend that you go to the cooking demonstration in the Pinnacle steakhouse on the first sea day, and don't have lunch before you go! Yummy, yummy, yummy! I know you'll have a great time. She's a great ship, pink circles and all!

 

Thank you so much DezertCruzer!

 

Have you eaten at the steakhouse before, besides the cooking demo? We are trying to decide if it is worth it or not, I have heard food in the MDR may be better?

[riclop]

You will have a good time , we love the Splendor and just sad she is leaving, we will be going in a couple of weeks and thats our fifth time, Enjoy.

[LOVECRUISING100%]

I've been on the Splendor twice and had a great time both times..Have a open mind and you will to .. Happy sailing .. : )

[hannahsmomtoo]

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I was on the 23 sept sailing.....I got my butt kicked in the casino and this could give me a good reason to downgrade the Splendor but factually I had a great time when not in the casino...here is a tip try the kareoke with Mr Li... it was a real treat and he is a major character.

John

 

I was also on the 9/23 sailing and LOVED IT !

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Unfortunately Mr. Li left the ship last week.

He is now on their mandatory "break" before boarding a new ship in January.

[hannahsmomtoo]

Thank you so much DezertCruzer!

 

Have you eaten at the steakhouse before, besides the cooking demo? We are trying to decide if it is worth it or not, I have heard food in the MDR may be better?

 

We enjoyed the MDR *MUCH* more than we enjoyed the steakhouse.. ( I explain in my review.. won't go into detail here )

 

BUT I am in the minority.. most people like it.

 

Sorry.. didnt mean to hijack your question LOL !