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Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

ajslyon

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

6 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 07, 2016

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 7240

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The ship looks tired, not well maintained, but comfortable, The biggest problem that I had was that the rules for being back on board at the correct time were not enforced. There was not one time when we were not waiting for tardy passengers who didn't care that they were late. In yesteryear they would have been left behind and had to catch a plane to the next destination. Surely if one is allowed to break one rule how is it possible to enforce others?

The food in the Pinnacle Dining Room was exquisite, however the standard of the food in the Lido dining area was substandard at best. The service in the Black Pearl was dreadful.

However, overall it was a lovely time and the stateroom was clean, homely and relaxing.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very clean and well kept. The steward was attentive and pleasant.

Ship tip

Don't expect too much in the quality of the food at the buffet.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Watch for hidden costs and construction noise

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Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Read carefully regarding excursions........they do NOT match the description

Thumbs Up 4

7 Comments

caribbeantk 8 years ago

I've been on 11 different ships from 4 cruise lines and have seen ships leave without all passengers on board only to see the culprits on the dock running as we sailed out of the harbour. Sometimes it was the person who went off on their own. That's a risk you take when you get off the ship. Of course, stay with The cruise line sponsored excursions and you will have no worries. Happy sailing!

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tone12872 8 years ago

Splendor was just dry docked in March. So she is fairly clean and upgraded. Who cares if someone is late. Probably a carnival excursion anyway. Rate the ship and excursions that's information we need,not hoping someone gets left behind

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tinaleddy 8 years ago

We sailed in the Splendor a few years ago and I thought it was just fine. It beats being at work any day! People being late to board also doesn't bother me since it's not like we have any place to be... Except relaxing and having fun 😉

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dlmccu 8 years ago

I recently cruised on the Splendor and there was nothing wrong with it in my view! Also, If the people you were waiting for were on a carnival excursion then carnival must wait! If not then carnival will leave, so obviously they were on a carnival excursion and there is nothing that can be done about that! Sorry...

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sdoxey 8 years ago

Must of been on excursion

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kenholt 8 years ago

Most recent reviews about the ship was good

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Babygirl94 8 years ago

Maybe the late comers were coming back from a carnival excursion. Carnival can't leave without them getting back on the ship.

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