How Splendid is SPLENDOR ? *** LIVE Report *** in Pictures and Ship Review 09/20/14

[GIXOHOLIC]

Fantastic Pics,CruiseTrail..Best Ive Seen So Far........cant wait for the Video

Edited September 22, 2014 by GIXOHOLIC
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[aggiemom06]

Great Live Review, thanks so much!

[dixieva]

Thanks for the live review!

 

Do you have any pics of your room you can share?

[tripeee]

Love your review. It's great to see the menus. Will be sampling in 3 weeks.

 

 

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[NCTribeFan]

Serenity on Splendor is the one "downside" to the ship, IMO. It is really just a bunch of padded lounge chairs. No hammocks or clam shells or hot tubs and it is directly below mini golf.:(

OP, we have been on Splendor 3x and she is a wonderful ship with a great crew. Thanks for taking me along and have a GREAT CRUISE!

 

Well, boo! I was hoping it would be like on Glory. I did the 1-time Glory to Bermuda after they added the Serenity Deck but prior to 2.0 upgrades ((we only had 1-1/2 days in Bermuda which is why I had to book when I saw the Splendor sailing); BTW, balcony cabins and suites have been sold out for weeks; well over a year out). I would be up early, have breakfast, and take a cup of tea and my book out to the forward area and sit in the first big, round lounger. Oh well. We only have two sea days on this repo cruise and on the Bermuda sailing, I may spring for a spa pass.

 

Hoping OP has some comments/pics of the spa, too! :D

 

Love the food pics, although I'm all too familiar with the menu and the offerings. I'm going to miss my first-night tilapia since we have steakhouse reservations that night. Oh well. I'll just have to wait another month until I'm on Freedom, right? :p

[mainepaddler]

Thanks for this great review. I can't wait for our Western Caribbean sailing in February. In the meantime I'm heading to Portland to catch a glimpse of her this afternoon!

[092306]

You really take great pictures! I've been showing my friend who is sailing with us on the Splendor 10/16. It's her first cruise and she is looking forward to it even more with these visuals, thank you!

[Crusin Karen]

Well, boo! I was hoping it would be like on Glory. I did the 1-time Glory to Bermuda after they added the Serenity Deck but prior to 2.0 upgrades ((we only had 1-1/2 days in Bermuda which is why I had to book when I saw the Splendor sailing); BTW, balcony cabins and suites have been sold out for weeks; well over a year out). I would be up early, have breakfast, and take a cup of tea and my book out to the forward area and sit in the first big, round lounger. Oh well. We only have two sea days on this repo cruise and on the Bermuda sailing, I may spring for a spa pass.

 

Hoping OP has some comments/pics of the spa, too! :D

 

Love the food pics, although I'm all too familiar with the menu and the offerings. I'm going to miss my first-night tilapia since we have steakhouse reservations that night. Oh well. I'll just have to wait another month until I'm on Freedom, right? :p

We usually like to "be where the action is" when we cruise, but we discovered Serenity on Miracle. It was added between the 3rd and 4th time we sailed on her. On our stop in Nassau we stayed on the ship and took advantage of Serenity and we were spoiled forever!:cool: Was not happy to see Splendor's Serenity area. The aft pool on Splendor is adult only but it is not a "quiet area" at all. The deli is back there, Tandoor and a very lively bar, but it is a fun hang out without little ones running around! Sounds like a great cruise for you. LOVE Bermuda! OP, sorry to highjack and wishing you a good day today! :)

[Crusin Karen]

Oh, OP, forgot to give you a hint. Try strawberry ice cream with the chocolate melting cake! Strawberry and chocolate are just MEANT to be together! ;);)

[ellie1145]

Enjoying this review.. Is the afternoon tea included or do you pay extra for it?

[Cruzoholic]

In Halifax, can you let me know how it is to be at pier 31 and having to take bus over to pier 22 and shops? Will be there 10/8 on Splendor. Thanks. Watched webcam and saw ship docked in Portland.

 

Happy Sailing!

Evie

[serene56]

 

 

 

ahhh the reason I booked the Splendor.

I didnt know they made wraps here.

[cruisetrail]

Enjoying this review.. Is the afternoon tea included or do you pay extra for it?

 

It is included, no extra pay.

 

But it is on sea days only...:(

[serene56]

It is included, no extra pay.

 

But it is on sea days only...:(

 

in the afternoon (either 3:00pm or 3:30 )

[cruisetrail]

in case if inserted video does not work.

 

Enjoy!

 

Note: this is LIVE (minimally edited) video report, so some technical noise is present..

 

 

[YOUTUBE]

[/YOUTUBE] Edited September 23, 2014 by cruisetrail

[cruisetrail]

I owe you Seaday Brunch menu from Day 2....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cruisetrail]

Day 3

 

Port Day (Boston)

 

 

It's a nice day today in Boston.

Sunny and warm.

We have some things to do here that will take time.

 

The ship is full of sun and optimism today as well.

 

The pool is like a mirror:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival Splendor in Boston

 

 

 

 

 

 

Somewhere on the Carnival Splendor..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cruisetrail]

Sailing from Boston is a spectacular performance as well!

 

Blue waters of the bay and Logan International Airport built on an island -something to admire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cruisetrail]

Good bye Boston!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cruisetrail]

Fellow cruisers (average 60+ on this sailing!) seem a bit tired after yesterday spurt and today tours in Boston.

 

So is the menu.

Todays faforite is..... salmon from every day menu.

 

How is it?

 

Pause.....

 

Is good (not dry)...

 

 

 

 

 

This appetizer is so small ... and so good. Order two.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some where on the Carnival Splendor (aft pool deck).

 

Splendor, you know how to bribe me.

My heart is melting when I see this:

 

 

 

 

This concludes Day 3 (Boston)..

Edited September 23, 2014 by cruisetrail

[maryann2]

Thank you so much for doing this review with all the photos. I will be doing this itinerary on the Splendor on Oct 4th.

Love love the photos just amazing.

That warm fig cake has my name on it.

[cruisetrail]

One day ago on the Carnival Splendor

 

 

 

 

 

 

[YOUTUBE]

[/YOUTUBE]

[cruisetrail]

It's Day 4 Already!

 

We have just started....

 

I want to destroy all the calendars on this ship!

 

 

We are in Portland at the moment.

 

Beautiful weather.

 

A relaxing day on the ship.

 

A few photos:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival Splendor in Portland right now:

 

 

 

 

We have been offered a big show today.

Yesterday singers and dancers had a break.

 

What to bite tonight?

 

We'll see.....

Edited September 23, 2014 by cruisetrail

[cruisingcanadian]

Cruisetrail,very interesting review and fantastic pictures of a great looking ship. I have never sailed on a Carnival ship but your review makes me want to go on the Splendor-and soon ;). Cannot go soon,my cruise on the Brilliance is coming....but for next year I will keep it in mind. Sometimes you can easily persuade people...but not on every board:p.

[pirate4me2]

Your pictures are great!