Worst Cruise so far

Item: Carnival Splendor
Rating: 2.9
Author: briantbaker

Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to South Pacific

briantbaker

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

2.9 out of 5

Verified Review

8 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 26, 2023

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1225

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Do not sail on Australian Cruises. We noticed that unlike American Cruises there did not seem to be a lot of cleaning and up keep of spaces. Lots of food on plates and glasses left on tables throughout the day. Did not notice anyone wiping down common areas, elevators, etc. As a result, many reports of COVID infections from this cruise on Facebook to include us for the first time in 3 years. Very disappointing.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

One of the only good things about this cruise, we got on board very fast with no waiting.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Lots of food on plates and glasses left on tables throughout the day. Not a lot of food choice or restaurants. Many of the included restaurants, like Guy’s closed at 5:30 pm.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

A lot of trivia contest. Lots of children on board and none of the activities were restricted to adults until after 9:30 pm.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Shows were good but again, no balance of adult only shows until after 9:30 pm, lots of childeren involved and running around during the performances.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Service staff was horrible. How to go to the bar many times myself to get a drink. Several times I would see wait staff just standing at the bar and I would ask when they would be coming around. Room Steward though was outstanding - kept our room fully stocked every day - went above and beyond. We left him an additional tip.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Do not sail on Australian Cruises. We noticed that unlike American Cruises there did not seem to be a lot of cleaning and up keep of spaces. As a result, many reports of COVID infections from this cruise on Facebook to include us for the first time in 3 years. Very disappointing.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5