Susan's Birthday Gift Cruise

Item: Carnival Splendor
Rating: 4
Author: MikeW15

Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Mexico

MikeW15

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 31, 2011

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

The ship is an engineering marvel. I took the behind the fun tour and enjoyed that very much. I wish it was longer. I would have enjoyed more time in the engine control room as I am an engineer myself. The Splendor is a huge ship. Very impressive!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Only complaint here was my wife and I would have liked to have dined at one of the larger tables. We were at a table for 2. On previous cruises we sat with at least 2 other couples and were able to share experiences with them.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

I loved the shows. The costumes and the dancing and music not to mention the lighting. The best I've seen!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

No specific examples. Everyone was very helpful. No complaints.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

My room was on the 9th floor. It was a perfect spot to be. It was close to the pool areas and the buffets. We spent a lot of time on that floor.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

We had an inside stateroom so we got what I expected. I plan to at least have a window next time. A clock in the room would have been nice. I had to turn the TV on to check the time. I eventually bought a watch, which may have been your intention.

Ports of call

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

3 out of 5

We didn't plan an excursion and probably should have. We shopped and got some great jewelry. It was fun but we had more fun in Cabo.

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

We did the Lovers Beach and Snorkle. We enjoyed that the best. We did the Salsa - Salsa the next day. It was a ball also. I highly recommend both.

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Don't Miss: Snorkling

Pros: Spending Susan's Birthday in Cabo and enjoying dinner in the steak house that evening. She loved it and I did too!

Cons: The soda program. I am thirsty and am used to drinking my sodas 32 to 44 oz at a time. It was a bit of a hassle to have to keep going back for less than 12 oz at a time.

Susan's Birthday Gift Cruise

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Recommends Carnival Splendor? Yes!

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