Mexican Riviera Rythmns

Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
Carnival Splendor

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 03, 2018

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Enjoyed being in the Mexican Riviera. Lots of diversity in the activities, natural world, and people

Embarkation

5 out of 5
So organized. Took 15 to go from being dropped off to having lunch and a cocktail on the Lido Deck. Fastest ever embarkation for us.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Main dining room was excellent with many choices and great flavors. Buffets were ok, Tandoori grill offered ver authentic flavors. The Chocolate Extravaganza was disappointing with some classic chocolate treats omitted. Flourless chocolate cake, truffles, German chocolate cake, brownies, to name a few.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
MarcQ was the best cruise director ever. Genuine, funny, and able to engage a variety of age groups. High contagious energy. Would have like a Broadway style play or two.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Very attentive, respectful and helpful.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5
Cleanliness gets 5 stars. The design gets the 2. Dark and uninviting especially in Black Pearl Dining room. Also the the pink became a bit too much.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Size was fine, enough storage, good sound proofing from the entertainment below.

Ship tip

Find the Serenity area if you are an adult. Also take the trouble to dress for elegant night, Dinner is worth it.

Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5
Excursion glass bottom boat and tour of the city. Small group made it all enjoyable.

Mazatlan, Mexico Did not visit port

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

4 out of 5
Enjoy a trip to the Malecon for food drinks and the ocean walk.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Rather smooth. Did have problems with luggage being damaged
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2 Comments

angela3078    6 years ago

Did you have FTTF?

Bruce1351    6 years ago

That’s good to know since I am doing this cruise this Saturday!

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