We survived the Splendor Fire!

Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 91

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Carnival Splendor

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 07, 2010

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Sadly- this was the cruise that caught fire & left us drifting in the Pacific for a few days. Our was no one's fault, CCL did a great job refunding expenses & making amends. Took the same ship/itinerary a year later & a SPLENDID time!

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Considering the circumstances- it was more than adequate

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
In spite of the minimal options- we still managed to have plenty of activities to choose from

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
They went above& beyond

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Well- there was a fire; there were some broken pipes & no electricity - but that's not the usual. Can't forget the PINK DONUTS

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

4 out of 5
Easy on; enjoyed the queen mary parked next door

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Did not visit port

Mazatlan, Mexico Did not visit port

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Did not visit port

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Due to this particular trip- we debarked on San Diego.
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