Cruise Ship Profiles

Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.

Itinerary

The Carnival Splendor leaves from Long Beach Cruise Terminal every Sunday on week-long cruises to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

2013 Itinerary

Posted Feb 2012

Carnival Splendor will reposition to New York, from Long Beach, in March 2013 sailing 8-day year-round Caribbean cruises with ports call in Florida, The Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean. 

Deck Plan

Sky Deck

Pool slide entrance and sun deck

Sun Deck

Camp Carnival, children's pool

Spa Deck

Gym, spa, passenger staterooms

Panorama Deck

Pool, seaside theater, passenger staterooms

Lido

Passenger staterooms, buffet, pool

Verandah

Passenger staterooms

Empress

Passenger staterooms

Upper

Passenger staterooms

Promenade

Casino, bars, sushi bar, coffee cafe, Club O2, arcade,

Atlantic

Main show lounge, main restaurants

Lobby

Lounge, main restaurants

Main

Passenger staterooms

Riviera

Passenger staterooms

CDC Ratings

Sanitation Report

2009 Rating (Jun) 100
2010 Rating (Feb) 100
2010 Rating (Jul) 99
2011 Rating (Apr) 100
2012 Rating (Jan) 98

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Adult's Only Retreat

Serenity offers magnificent ocean views at this exclusive new adults-only retreat.  Intended as an oasis for relaxation and comfort, “Serenity” offers plush chaise lounges and chairs, colorful oversized umbrellas, and two large whirlpools.  

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Kid's Areas

Camp Carnival

(ages 2-11)

Camp Carnival features games, finger painting, story time, movies and more… all in a supervised environment, while their parents can be off having fun of their own. The fun doesn't end at bed time, either; Carnival's babysitting program offers, for a fee, a fun late-night option for kids while their parents stay out until as late as 3 A.M. 

Circle C (ages 12-14)

Video games, scavenger hunts, dance parties, sports, pool parties and special shore excursions.

Club O2 (ages 15-17)

Teens can enjoy the latest music with exclusive dance parties… video gaming and movies from the club's comfy seating, with video monitors all over the place. Outside of the club, activities include pool parties, team sports and special teen-only shore excursions.

Carnival Splendor

A new class of vessel for the line, the 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor offers a wide range of on-board facilities and features, highlighted by a two-level 21,000-square foot health spa – the largest in the fleet – featuring a thalassotherapy pool, an elaborate thermal suite and 17 private treatment rooms. 
Carnival Splendor’s many diverse features include 22 lounges and bars, a duty-free shopping mall, full casino gambling, and ship-wide Internet access and cell phone service.

Specs Accommodations
News Notable Rooms
Itinerary Outdoor Areas
CDC Ratings Adult's Only
Deck Plan Kid's Stuff
Dining Venues  

 

Specifications

carnival splendor

Ship Class: Splendor

Launched: 2008

Refurbished: 2012 (dates TBA)

GRT: 113,000

Length: 950 ft.

Draft: 27 ft.

Speed: 22  Knots

Passengers: 3,006

News/Incidents/Accidents

22 Carnival Splendor Passengers Robbed at Gunpoint

Posted February 25, 2012

Major news outlets report twenty-two passengers from the Carnival Splendor were robbed Thursday while returning from an excursion sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line. According to reports, masked gunman stopped the bus and robbed passengers of their valuables. No injuries were reported. Thieves stole watches, jewelry, cameras and other items. No arrests have been made.

Mexico Crime Report

Engine Room Fire

Posted November 2010

The ship was disabled and stranded at sea until tugs arrived to tow the ship to port. Extensive repairs were needed. The Carnival Splendor spent a few months in dry-dock and all cruises were cancelled through February 2011.

Accommodations

Carnival Comfort Beds in all staterooms with two twin beds that convert to a queen or king, sitting area, desk, bathroom with shower, phone, and TV with first-run movies and amenity basket displayed in the bathroom. The amenities are subject to change and are only sample sizes. The basket may include such things as: his/her razors; shampoo and conditioner; body wash; Tylenol; deodorant; hard candies. Supplies will be replenished by the room steward, if quantities allow.

Stateroom sizes

Inside 195 Sq. ft.
Outside 220 Sq. ft.
Balcony 210 Sq. ft. and/veranda

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Dining Venues

Dining options include four restaurants – two two-level main dining rooms, a 1,400-seat casual poolside eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, and an elegant reservations-only restaurant.

Gold Pearl and Black Pearl Dining Room

Main dining rooms.  Eat early, late, or whenever you like and enjoy our new menu, including a variety of enticing entrees, appealing appetizers and delectable desserts, with special options for vegetarians, kids, and anyone looking for options low in fat, sodium or cholesterol.

The Lido Restaurant

Eat whatever you like, whenever you like at the Lido Restaurant. Stroll around the buffet and explore many international cuisines and made-to-order options.

The Coffee Shop

Coffee and pastry bar.

Pinnacle Steakhouse

Manhattan-chic. Menu includes gourmet delicacies and mouth-watering favorites.

Room Service

24-hour room service menu. Room service orders are delivered to guests’ staterooms any time of the day or night at no charge.

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Notable Rooms

Spectacular Spectacular Main Show Lounge

Sit back and enjoy musical and stage productions. Sit forward for interactive activities like bingo, trivia and other games. And sit on the edge of your seat while experiencing action-packed, feature-length 3D movies!

El Morocco Aft Lounge

Cabaret style lounge offering activities during the day and music and comedy in the evenings featuring the Punchliner Comedy Club.  Five 35-minute shows on multiple nights during each voyage, with at least two comedians performing each night.  The two early-evening shows offer fun for the whole family while the later performances will feature adult-oriented comedy.

Cloud 9 Spa

Guests in the mood for a workout or some personal pampering can visit this stunning and sophisticated facility.  At the Cloud 9 Spa, troubles melt away as guests soak in the soothing thalassotherapy pool, unwind in the elaborate thermal suite or just take in the elegant, serene surroundings.

Royal Flush Casino

Craps, blackjack, roulette, slots and more.

The Cool Jazz Lounge

Jazz club.

Red Carpet

Dance club.

Grande Piano Bar

Sing-a-longs.

Our House

Sports bar.

El Mojito

Wine Bar.

Robusto

Cigar bar.

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Outdoor Venues

WaterWorks

An expansive aqua park towering over Verandah Deck. Designed with all-ages appeal, the sprawling, open-air facility includes a 300-foot-long spiral water slide – the longest at sea – along with twin 82-foot-long racing slides and various water spray apparatus.

City Sports Park

9-hole mini-golf course, padded jogging track, volleyball, shuffle board, basketball, ping pong.

Lido Deck

The Splendido pool and bar and the Linear Aft pool and bar. 

Carnival’s Seaside Theatre

This 270-square-foot LED screen and poolside seating is the perfect spot for guests to sit back, relax and watch classic and first-run movies, sporting events, news, concerts and other programming, either during the day or night.

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