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Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 36

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Carnival Splendor

7 Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 16, 2014

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1363

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

My disappointment with this first cruise is caused by me taking SEVERAL things for granted and not doing enough investigation to prepare myself .  I felt lost all the time on the ship and was bored - nothing to do that interested me, Before you go - check out everything and don't take the smallest thing for granted. A cruise is NOT LIKE any other vacation you have ever had. Casino full of cigarette smoke - lots of happy loud children and tons of free lunchroom quality food. Ship employees extremely accommodating and friendly. Lots of couples and groups - making single seating sparse. I 'MIGHT" take another one , but will use this experience as a guideline and will be better prepared if a next time happens.    

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
PLenty to eat - just "so-so". Nothing you would ever want the recipe for.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
not enough variety

Entertainment

3 out of 5
seemed like it was for "older" people or for children

Children's Programs

n/a

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
always smiling and happy.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Ship interior was dated and worn.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was everything you need - I would probably never get another room without at least a porthole . Shower is very small - reminded me of camping.

Ship tip

Check drink policies before you book . Ship is huge - prepare to be lost and devise plan to find other parties if you get separated. Very limited shopping - don't leave things at home that you might need.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

3 out of 5
we boarded and departed with no stay in Miami

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
People VERY friendly - great beach massages.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
I would like to go back and stay longer. Good food.

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5
We had limited time - beach was great.
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