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Item: Carnival Splendor
Rating: 4
Author: Hart13

Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Hart13

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 39

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

6 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 18, 2017

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was my second cruise and it was just as good as the first. My only complaint was the training for the muster station. It was so hot and crowded that I thought I was going to pass out. I had to go back to my cabin and lay down for a while. There needs to be a better way for this training. Have everyone watch the training on a screen in one of the entertainment rooms and then they just have to walk through the muster station to see where it is. You can then scan their card to assure they came through. Something needs to be done to make this an easier situation because I wasn't the only one having a rough time. Other than that our cruise was amazing. My favorite stop was Half Moon Cay. The staff and crew were amazing. The shows were very entertaining and the food was delicious! We will definitely be planning another cruise!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

No bing bag boards were set up

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We knew it wasn't going to be a huge space for 4 people but it was more spacious than I thought it would be. The cleaning staff for our cabin was excellent. No complaints at all!!

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

2 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

3 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

3 out of 5

4 Comments

Cruiser93555 7 years ago

Not disputing that it has to be done. I just agree there has to be a better way. 3 cruises and 2 of them were beyond ridiculous. Standing outside, crew always stopping and starting over like punishing 1st graders. I can't control the a-holes that aren't paying attention. Find a way to give an inconvenient make up for those who are late or disruptive.

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clferr 7 years ago

Maybe they should also not allow drinking until AFTER the muster drill and it might possibly make it go a bit faster because people would be paying attention.

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clferr 7 years ago

This is a requirement by the Coast Guard and MUST be done. It is not an option it is required before the ship sails. Yes, it can an inconvenience, but it may save you and others if something should happen. So lighten up and do what is required.

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karlbro99 7 years ago

16 cruises....couldnt agree more...standing with 100 other people,sweating,smelling perfume..ugg

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