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

[kcparrothead]

Question, at night are their comedy shows, my hubby and I are in are late 40s and he like to stay up and dance, go to shows at night. I was not sure if this ship shuts down by 11:00 pm other than the casino. IT was like that on our Alaska cruise, older crowd and not much night life.

 

The adult comedy shows are 9:45 & 10:45. The Disco doesn't even open until 11pm. ;)

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Concluding Day 4 (Portland)

 

 

Beautiful weather.

Beautiful departure from Portland..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fellow cruises are enjoying views:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Day 4 MDR Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tiramisu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Somewhere on the Splendor...

 

 

 

A big show today.

Deep sigh.

The band placed nicely on the background.

The proscenium (in the theater) is excellent on this class of ships a la Lido Paris.

The theater is full.

Just one thing to add - the show.

 

This concludes Day 4.

 

 

 

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Day 5

 

Saint John

 

 

Sunny Canada is welcoming us!

 

The water slide is open this morning to celebrate the occasion..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breakfast in MDR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival Splendor in Saint John...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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With the Norwegian Dawn..

 

 

 

 

 

Today in Saint John...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luxurious open stern - a distinctive feature of the Carnival Splendor (vs other Carnival Destiny derivatives operated by Carnival):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wow surprise!

 

The Carnival Splendor is making a full turn showing us moving panorama of sunny Saint John.

What a performance!

It's on video, so I cannot post it.....

 

 

 

A quick look at buffet dinner plate (some items for you):

 

 

 

 

MDR Today:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excellent:

 

 

 

 

 

So-so at best:

 

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Setting Sail to Halifax!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This concludes Day 5....

[paulypride]

I Sailed The Splendor 2 Weeks Ago (Sept 6) Got A Great Last Minute Deal, And I Must Say The Splendor Is One Of My NEW Favorites!!! I Like Her Better Than, The Dream, Conquest, Fantasy, And Destiny Class. Splendor, And Spirit Class (Miracle) Are My Favorite "Carnival" Ships!

 

I Can't Wait To Sail Her Again!!!!

 

(OP) Have A Great Cruise!

 

I have to agree with you, loved the Miracle and the Splendor!

[lorriv20]

We just booked our daughter's wedding cruise for next July and I have a few questions regarding the Splendor. We have never sailed on this class of Carnival ships. Our last two sailings have been on the Pride, in the Aft Wrap Suite. We have my daughter booked in a Ocean Suite because she did not want to be near the Aft of the ship. We are still considering our room or suite. I love the aft wrap balconies, as my husband and I would much rather lay out on our own balcony than the Lido. However, the aft wraps on this ship are not suites, they are class 9 C balcony. From what I can see, it is much smaller than my suite on the Pride ( my daughter's Ocean Suite also seems smaller than our Pride Suite), and they are more expensive than the Pride ( although I do recognize that this Cruise is an extra day). The other problem that we are having, is that our 7 year old grandson will be traveling with us. When looking at the 9C cabins, the only one still available that allows a third person is on the Upper deck & is right on top of the clubs and aft stage. So, now I am conflicted. I could upgrade to the Ocean Suite that is much more money and even more to add our grandson. I could downgrade to the 8M balcony, which is basically the smaller cabin and smaller balcony at the Aft of the ship. They are still available on other decks. Any advice from recent Splendor cruisers would be appreciated. I was also if anyone had some information on the Kid's Club hours and activities; the movies etc.. on the Lido; and if the Thallassotherapy pool is free for anyone to use. Thanks in advance for your responses!!

[lorriv20]

I was also wondering if the AFT balconies ( not the wraps) have connecting balconies that can be opened upon request?

[Maraprince]

We just booked our daughter's wedding cruise for next July and I have a few questions regarding the Splendor. We have never sailed on this class of Carnival ships. Our last two sailings have been on the Pride, in the Aft Wrap Suite. We have my daughter booked in a Ocean Suite because she did not want to be near the Aft of the ship. We are still considering our room or suite. I love the aft wrap balconies, as my husband and I would much rather lay out on our own balcony than the Lido. However, the aft wraps on this ship are not suites, they are class 9 C balcony. From what I can see, it is much smaller than my suite on the Pride ( my daughter's Ocean Suite also seems smaller than our Pride Suite), and they are more expensive than the Pride ( although I do recognize that this Cruise is an extra day). The other problem that we are having, is that our 7 year old grandson will be traveling with us. When looking at the 9C cabins, the only one still available that allows a third person is on the Upper deck & is right on top of the clubs and aft stage. So, now I am conflicted. I could upgrade to the Ocean Suite that is much more money and even more to add our grandson. I could downgrade to the 8M balcony, which is basically the smaller cabin and smaller balcony at the Aft of the ship. They are still available on other decks. Any advice from recent Splendor cruisers would be appreciated. I was also if anyone had some information on the Kid's Club hours and activities; the movies etc.. on the Lido; and if the Thallassotherapy pool is free for anyone to use. Thanks in advance for your responses!!

Your could book a balcony on deck 8 that accommodates 3 with no overhead bunk. Trundle bed converts from the sofa and takes up no extra space.

 

MARAPRINCE

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Day 6

Halifax !

 

 

We are in Halifax right now.

You see the weather:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buffet breakfast 30 minutes ago:

 

 

 

 

There was a question about buses.

 

Complimentary shuttle buses will be available the whole day from where we docked (I believe Pier 51 - ? - I will check) to the "Marina" - Pier 21.

Edited September 25, 2014 by cruisetrail

[psikic]

I was also wondering if the AFT balconies ( not the wraps) have connecting balconies that can be opened upon request?

 

Not all pairs of balconies can be opened to each other. You can check to see if the divider can be opened between any two rooms by calling Carnival or by finding the cabins on this page: https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/the_fleet/splendor/cabin_Descriptions/splendor.html

 

Look where it says "connecting balconies"

 

Just FYI, the reason why they can't open the dividers between all balconies is sometimes the balcony divider will block the door that goes back into the stateroom. That is why about 50% of the dividers cannot be opened.

Edited September 25, 2014 by psikic
Added additional information

[NCTribeFan]

lorriv20 - I'm sure there's an All Things Splendor thread. You can search for it and find it. You would probably get a lot more input there in a "generic" thread than in a review.

 

There's also a separate board just about ship cabins where you may want to ask your questions.

 

OP - that looks like my favorite breakfast. Well, except I'd have a few more hash rounds and at least a half pound of bacon on my plate! :p

[cruisetrail]

We are actually at Pier 31 that is a restricted area.

We have been taken to Pier 22 by a free shuttle bus.

 

Major terminal are occupied by the Royal Princess and the Maasdam.

[mweiss1998]

You can check to see if the divider can be opened between any two rooms by calling Carnival or by finding the cabins on this page: https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/the_fleet/splendor/cabin_Descriptions/splendor.html

 

Look where it says "connecting balconies"

 

 

Do you have a link like that for the Pride?

[girlscruise2011]

Do you have a link like that for the Pride?

 

I'd love one for the Liberty if you have one. I tried to replace the words Splendor with Liberty and it didn't work :(

[luv2trvlnow]

Do you have a link like that for the Pride?

 

I'd love one for the Liberty if you have one. I tried to replace the words Splendor with Liberty and it didn't work :(

You can get this information on cruisedeckplans dot com. It takes a few clicks but you can get there. It works for Carnival ships.

 

On the home page choose your cruiseline: Carnival

Then choose your ship.

 

On the page they take you to, look down near the bottom of the page. You will find OTHER FEATURES:

Click on: Extra Information.

Then click on: Cabins by deck

 

As you can see there is a lot of other information there that you might find helpful

 

Sharon

[psikic]

You can get this information on cruisedeckplans dot com. It takes a few clicks but you can get there. It works for Carnival ships.

 

On the home page choose your cruiseline: Carnival

Then choose your ship.

 

On the page they take you to, look down near the bottom of the page. You will find OTHER FEATURES:

Click on: Extra Information.

Then click on: Cabins by deck

 

As you can see there is a lot of other information there that you might find helpful

 

Sharon

 

Here's a google result showing those pages for all ships:

https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goccl.com%2F~%2Fmedia%2FFiles%2FIrman%2Fbookccl%2Fthe_fleet%2F

 

Once you choose the right ship, go to "stateroom descriptions"

[Crusin Karen]

I use cruisedeckplans ALL the time. Check out the "drag decks" feature and it will show you what's over and under you. Never knew about that extra feature on the bottom. VERY COOL! :cool: You learn something new every day! ;):p

[cruisetrail]

Hi everyone,

 

Day 6 report continues today as internet was slow yesterday night as it is right now eating up minutes for nothing.

So I will keep posting until minutes run out and will see you tomorrow in New York with last day LIVE report.

 

A Beautiful Day in Halifax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boarding free shuttle buses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maritime museum

Amazing collection of ships models with the Mauretania dominating above all...

 

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RMS Titanic Memorabilia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A fragment of wooden paneling salvaged from the Titatinc site..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Halifax!

 

The Royal Princess and the Splendor (just a bow visible in the right hand side):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 6 MDR Menus..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jks336]

I love your review!!! :)

 

If it is at all possible I would love to know what movies were shown on the boat.

 

Much Thanks,

Schm00py

 

from:

John Heald

 

 

 

Here are the movies will be playing in October on the 12 ships that have the Dive In Movie big screens;

 

MALEFICENT

 

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR MOTHER IN LAW ( DRAGON) 2

 

 

GODZILLA

 

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

 

DIVERGENT

 

TRANSFORMERS – AGE OF EXTINCTION

 

THE OTHER WOMAN

 

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

 

GROWN UPS 2

 

RIDE ALONG

 

And on October 31st, the movie HALLOWEEN

 

Enjoy…………with complimentary popcorn

 

cheers