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Item: Carnival Splendor
Rating: 4.6
Author: CathyEi

Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Mexico

CathyEi

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 46

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 22, 2018

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8269

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

It was our first cruise and I had just had surgery, so I was recovering, wanted a beautiful Christmas without having to do anything. I was worried about long lines and crowds of people, but there were no lines at embarkation and minimal lines elsewhere in the areas that I was interested in. There were crowded spaces, but not too bad. The overall feeling of the cruise was festive and very happy, which was exactly what I was looking for. I loved every moment of the cruise. Have to say though, after a week I still have “I’m LEE, you’re cruise director” in my head... He was the best part of the cruise. How adorable is he?! I hope Carnival is paying him well because he’s awesome! He seemed to be everywhere and never sleeps...LOL.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Embarkation was a breeze

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was plentiful and tasty

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

I loved the violin ladies. The music was exactly what I wanted to hear. I didn’t use the pools, spas, or fitness centers because I was recovering from surgery, but I will next time.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Loved the violin ladies

Children's Programs

Just enjoyed the scenery

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Wonderful staff. All were great and helpful and seemed happy

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Love the ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Room was clean and was large enough. Loved the balcony. Everything was perfect.

Ship tip

Just do it!

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Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

Loved it. The port is conveniently located as our son lives close by.

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

Beautiful!

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Beautiful and clean

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Better than expected.

5 Comments

CathyEi 5 years ago

Cajina, it was very nice and warm for most of the cruise. The cover was on for the last 2 days. When we arrived in Cabo and Puerta Vallerta, the temps were in the 80’s on Christmas Day...just beautiful!

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mbbarnes80 5 years ago

Lee is certainly a great cruise director. He did that role when I cruised on the Carnival spirit in 2017. I wonder if he will be cruise director on the Splendor when it relocates to Australia later in 2019?

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thepauls93 5 years ago

Lee Mason the cruise director is best we’ve had in all the 21 cruises we’ve had on Carnival.

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cajina 5 years ago

Was it cold the whole time or only on the first day? Did they have the cover on the whole time?

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J60406 5 years ago

It sounds like you had a great recuperation environment. Glad you had a good time. I say that all the time about cruise directors, when do they sleep?

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