Got off Splendor 9/11 after a wonderful Baltic Cruise. Baltic ports were outstanding. The Splendor is "Pretty in Pink", The retracting roof over the Lido Deck makes for swimming weather every day. The food service and preparation seemed much enhanced since our last cruise (Liberty 8/06 from Italy). Our balcony room was same as on Liberty but wife says bathroom better. John our cruise director was great as usual. WARNING, our room 6363 was noisy until music in casino stopped, about 12:30AM. The sound carried into our room like we were next to the music rather then a floor away. We slept with earplugs. On our 8 cruises this was a first. We have stayed in this same room before, no problems. Carnival must have known for they made restitution without us asking, we did complain almost every night. I am under the impression that this area of the upper deck suffered noise problems. I would suggest you question Carnival before booking a room in this area. At some point this will have to be corrected but not yet. That was our only complaint about this cruise.
Other than the noise caryross sounds like it was a great cruise!!! I'm booked on carnival splendor on november 21,2008. 8 days in the carribean, tell me was it smooth sailing??
Posts: 85 | Location: atlanta | Registered: September 05, 2008
Thanks for the review and head's up about the noise in that cabin. It looks like it is directly above the casino bar. Sounds like you had a wonderful time other than that.
Dwayne
Posts: 5586 | Location: South Carolina | Registered: August 22, 2005
Other then the noise the Splendor is a fine ship. The stabilizers worked so good we didn't need sea legs. On or off ship felt the same. Do not hesitate to book on the Splendor, just stay away from casino area.
Past Cruises: Carnival Imagination - October 2008 Carnival Fascination (2) - September 2008 Carnival Fascination (1) - September 2008 Carnival Fascination - July 2008 Carnival Liberty - May 2008 Carnival Imagination - February 2008 Carnival Freedom - December 2007 Imagination - September 2007 Fascination - July 2007 Carnival Triumph - May 2007 Fascination - March 2007 Fascination - January 2007 Carnival Legend - November 2006 Carnival Elation - May 2006 Carnival Valor - November 2005 Carnival Victory - May 2005 Paradise - June 2003
My Mom & I are counting down to December 6, 2008! We are joining some family for a wedding at St. Thomas. Leaving DH & Sons at home, just the girls! Can't wait
Welcome back caryross, glad to hear you enjoyed your cruise! Sorry the music was so loud. That's really wierd, the rooms are usually quite good about keeping out noise. Maybe I don't hear it because my hubby snores so loudly Can't wait to see what you select for your next cruise, it helps ease the debarkation blues.