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Item: Splendour of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: abjiloa

Splendour of the Seas Cruise Review to Other (Asia/Africa/Middle East)

abjiloa

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 99

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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7 Night Dubai (Dubai Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 18, 2016

Ship: Splendour of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 2539

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Booked this cruise because of the itenary. Stayed in Dubai for five days before the cruise and a week after the cruise. There is a lot to see and do. The ship is a older smaller ship but we'll kept. Easy to navigate your way around. The food and entertainment was ok. The work out room was small but adequate. Enjoyed the Zumba classes they are free. Our inside cabin 2539 was what we expected. Room steward Yousef was great always greeted us by our names with a smile. The night club had different music theme nights 60's, 70's, 80's which were fun. The ship is being sold to Thomson cruise line. Overall we enjoyed the cruise.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Food was good not outstanding. Best meal was the lamb shanks

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was great. Very smooth sailing. Room steward Yousef great

Ship tip

The wait staff and room steward were wonderful! Hauns the head waiter in the King and I dining room was hilarious. Enjoyed his Fred Sanford impresinations. Great service.

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Ports of call

Khasab, Oman

3 out of 5

Booked tour of city threw RC. Went up into the mountains. Stopped for some shopping.

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3 Comments

cruisereckoning 4 years ago

Thanks for the review.

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abjiloa 8 years ago

Hi Lea2016, In Khasab we booked the Khasab And Surroundings tour. Spectacular scenery. In Muscat did the Big Bus Hop On/Hop Off. Excellent way to see the city. Also did the Panoramic Muscat By Night With Dinner. A must see in Muscat is the Al Alam Royal Palace! We enjoyed it! Went to a Authentic Arabian restaurant food very good. Abu Dhabi took the Big Bus Abu Dhabi city tour and Grand Mosque. Excellent tour The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is amazing! Clothing restrictions are the inforced at the Mosque. No exposed shoulders or knees and women have to cover their head. Dubai did the Panoramic Dubai Night Tour. The guide was very informative and Dubai is a beautiful city at night and the day. Also went to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall which is a destination in itself. The aquarium and zoo was worth seeing. Highly recommend the Safari Dessert tour! Not for those that get car sick easily tho but dinner and entertainment in the desert excellent. Conservative attire is recommended at all the ports.Hope this helps. Bon Voyage!!!

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Lea2016 8 years ago

Hi, we are doing this Dubai cruise on splendour of the seas in three weeks time. Which excursions would you recommend? There are so many we do not know where to start... Also how strict are they on clothing? Ie covering up? Many thanks Leanne

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