Sailaway John Posted November 12, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hi all, Any one been on the Splendour of the Seas since it's so-called complete refurbishment. Apparently has had a lot of changes and is looking pretty smart. Am thinking of cruising on her in June next year Venice to Venice and b/b on another sector. Also concerned about airfares to get there and back to Sydney - any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggy84 Posted November 12, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I went on Splendour last summer. I can't comment on the airfare as i'm from the UK, but what i can say is i thoroughly enjoyed myself!! From what a few people on the ship told me, it's much friendlier on this class of ships, as there are less guests and the staff remember you by name!! For example, i only used the dining room 3 times, yet the man at the bookings desk always greeted me by name and if i saw him after, he would ask how my meal was. I loved (almost) all the ports and the weather was beautiful. I don't know what it was like before refurb so i don't have anything to compare it with, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 12, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hi all,Any one been on the Splendour of the Seas since it's so-called complete refurbishment. Apparently has had a lot of changes and is looking pretty smart. Am thinking of cruising on her in June next year Venice to Venice and b/b on another sector. Also concerned about airfares to get there and back to Sydney - any suggestions? Thanks Look at Royal's Choice Air (http://www.choiceair.com). Their fares can be very competetive for overseas travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted November 12, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2012 We were on her two weeks ago out of Venice. The ship was beautiful and, as mentioned above, the staff is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Posted November 13, 2012 #5 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi all,Any one been on the Splendour of the Seas since it's so-called complete refurbishment. Apparently has had a lot of changes and is looking pretty smart. Am thinking of cruising on her in June next year Venice to Venice and b/b on another sector. Also concerned about airfares to get there and back to Sydney - any suggestions? Thanks I leave tomorrow (Tue) morning for the Splendour out of Venice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz9yvr Posted November 13, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I leave tomorrow (Tue) morning for the Splendour out of Venice Have you checked the flooding in Venice and how it might affect your stay? http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/venice-flooding-swamps-70-percent-of-city/2012/11/12/c708c4f6-2cf0-11e2-89d4-040c9330702a_blog.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummy0605 Posted November 13, 2012 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi all,Any one been on the Splendour of the Seas since it's so-called complete refurbishment. Apparently has had a lot of changes and is looking pretty smart. Am thinking of cruising on her in June next year Venice to Venice and b/b on another sector. Also concerned about airfares to get there and back to Sydney - any suggestions? Thanks We went at the end of August and the Splendour is beautiful - we have done the Voyager class before and the Jewel on our own so were a little worried but needn't have been. Loads to do, staff so so friendly. Check out my review as it has pictures of the ship and also my friend Lita's review - she has some great pictures :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onessa Posted November 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Splendour is a great ship -- it seems that there is less turnover with the crew (or maybe they are just a bit more experienced) -- but they are so friendly and professional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggy84 Posted November 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted November 13, 2012 We went at the end of August and the Splendour is beautiful - we have done the Voyager class before and the Jewel on our own so were a little worried but needn't have been. Loads to do, staff so so friendly. Check out my review as it has pictures of the ship and also my friend Lita's review - she has some great pictures :) I sailed the same cruise a week before u!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted November 14, 2012 #10 Share Posted November 14, 2012 We were on her two weeks ago out of Venice. The ship was beautiful and, as mentioned above, the staff is superb. We were on Splendor in May and I agree, beautiful ship, superb staff. :) Sent from my Droid Razr M using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummy0605 Posted November 15, 2012 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I sailed the same cruise a week before u!! :D Wasn't it brilliant - loved the ship, crew and itinerary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggy84 Posted November 15, 2012 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Wasn't it brilliant - loved the ship, crew and itinerary Yep, it was most certainly brilliant! Rich did a good job as CD. And i just loved the crazy cleaning lady in the centrum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted November 16, 2012 #13 Share Posted November 16, 2012 We booked the Splendour for June. I am looking forward to a smaller ship for a port intensive itinerary. The fact that she has been totally refurbished is an added bonus. We booked air on our own by using Kayak. By using this site we are able to fly Business class on Delta for just a little more than Delta was charging for Coach on their website. Great flight times too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drob Posted November 16, 2012 #14 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Check airfare daily, if you have a preferred carrier. We purchased flights from Dallas to Barcelona on yesterday for a great price, the fare was only published for 24 hours, it changed before we purchased, luckily we had them on a 24 hour hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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