Not so good experience on Boat - Great on Islands

Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 50

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
Verified Review
Carnival Splendor

6 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 04, 2016

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2266

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Me and my family had a great experience on the all the Islands. Carnival Splendor is a little dated. My room smelled like pee from the moment we entered the room. And there was hair all over our beds. We complained as soon we went into the room. Guest services told me its early and they probably haven't had a chance to clean the room. I said Ok. We went got lunch hung out... 4 hours later still the bathroom smelled horrible. I went back to customer service waited on a line for an hour and complained again. They said ok we will send someone. An hour later they came, they left and still the bathroom reeked of this pee smell. I tried wiping down the bathroom my self and still. We had initially asked for a King bed but when we got there it was 2 single beds. When the cleaning attendant came to clean the bathroom we asked him to switch it. He simply pushed our mattress together. This was sooo uncomfortable and pointless we were better off sleeping separately. I doubt I would travel carnival again!!! The service was horrible and every time we complained nothing was done correctly. We even tried a Spa day. Of course most of the vicinities we paid for we either unavailable or being worked on. I was soo miserable with our service at this point I just let it go and try to enjoy my vacation as too complaining was pointless and Carnival obviously does not care about customer service. At one point I slipped on water on Deck 10 and when we tried to notified them they wouldn't even acknowledge us and when my husband said we deserve a free spa they simply said this is a cruise ship be careful. I think I am better of choosing another cruise ship. The reason I gave 2 stars were for the islands.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
Customer service should really be worked on!!! Cleanliness should be your #1 priority.

Ship tip

Choose another Cruise line!

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

3 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
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13 Comments

sarit72    8 years ago

Yes which cabin. I hope our room does not smell bad!

marageez    8 years ago

@moobee we just came back from the Conquest on 8/28/16 and we had a ball. Have fun!

dipsmom    8 years ago

What cabin? I take this cruise in 7 days

judyclark    8 years ago

Amorgan I'm on the same cruise and we can't wait to get on the Splendor that's all we talk about and we love Carnival

johnson12    8 years ago

DERPPP you think they bring in king mattresses? Welcome to reality.

Amorgan    8 years ago

@moobee I was on the conquest in May. Had an awesome time! Enjoy guys burgers and the the taco bar! Yum yum. The adult only pool was great. Hope you have a wonderful time! I'm on the splendor in 38 days I can not wait 😃

PaulaFloyd    8 years ago

Seriously?

wendyc2009    8 years ago

I am sorry you did not ahave a good vacation. We went on splendor last December and that is why we booked 2 more carnival cruises. We had a great time and get service. We can't wait till november to get on the magic :)

moobee    8 years ago

As far as the beds, that's the way it works. Two twin beds slid together. We will be going in 3 days on the conquest and we hope it's just as awesome as the splendor(: From all the reviews I have been reading I am a bit Leary of the conquest ):

moobee    8 years ago

Oh wow, surprised to hear this. We did our very first cruise on the splendor and thought it was amazing! From the very first day till the very last. The bathrooms, yes they do smell of urine (as ours did) from what friends and family ( cruisers) have told us , that is normal. The ship was beautiful inside and out. Room steward absolutely could not have gotten any better.

clovertootall    8 years ago

Kknorr0320 that is how I read it.

susy2    8 years ago

Sorry you had a bad experience on the Splendor we went on it in May on a Journey cruise and we are going again in 5 days....the ship is dated but the service was great....

kknorr0320    8 years ago

All cruiseline rooms have 2 twins that push together to a king.

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