New Memories with my grandson.

Item: Carnival Splendor
Rating: 4.2
Author: MariaSValdez

Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Mexico

MariaSValdez

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 58

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 07, 2018

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8375

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

We took this cruise for 2 reasons. My birthday, and his 8th grade graduation. There were to be 3 of us but my son died in January so it was only 2. We needed the time to heal, and bond.. We will do another cruise and probably with Carnivale but a different destination. We had a good time on board but I can honestly say, traveling with a child and not an adult you get a totality different perspestive on cruising.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We flew in and out of LAX. I added the Shuttle service thru Carnivale and was glad I did. No problem getting there and back.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

We had one elegant dinner in the dinning room. My grandson had prime rib and I had the lobster tail dinner. The food was good, the service was good. We were there almost 2 hours sitting and waiting it was a little chaotic. My grandson did not stay around for dessert. I did and chocolate hazelnut cake.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Pools were crowded with small children. I was able to get a deck chair and sun myself. Watched the fun crew on the Lido deck.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our room steward Bjorn was excellent!!!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

They did a good job of cleaning, with all the smaller kids spilling and dropping stuff they kept up with it.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

I asked for room with a balcony what the pictures show and what you get are not the same. Next time I save money and get an outside room no balconey.

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Ports of call

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

4 out of 5

we had a nice visit. we walked around and had a nice lunch on shore did a little shopping..

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

4 out of 5

We did the ziplining and horsebackriding. It was excellent...

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

9 Comments

mcabrera 6 years ago

Maria so sorry for the lose of your son, however I am glad you had the best time you could have without him. God Bless

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Bubba54 6 years ago

Thanks for the review. So sorry for your loss.

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QWERTY1234 6 years ago

Thanks so much for your review! Great input♡♡♡

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sheenarn 6 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss, this cruise is and excellent place to bond and heal. I am glad you had a wonderful time with your grandson. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Have been on this cruise ship! Love it also, love Carnival

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christylc 6 years ago

So sorry for your loss

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QWERTY1234 6 years ago

💕

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cruisin1980 6 years ago

So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine your pain

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mrsbone 6 years ago

I have also lost a son, so know that you are not alone. You are in my heart

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mlynn1231 6 years ago

Maria, I'm without words. Bless your heart. May you be bathed in healing energy.

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