Our Splendid Splendor cruise (with pics) 8/13/13

[gymrat10]

Thank you so much for the great pics and story of your family's cruise. My wife and I leave Dec 19 out of NY on the Splendor, can't wait.

 

your comentary is much appreciated!

 

Russell

[Jamman54]

Hello again everyone!! We are now up to Day 7, and our 3rd Sea Day…….

 

 

When I woke up and pulled the curtain aside, I could tell that it was going to be another beautiful day. The seas were as smooth as glass!! I could tell that the sun was just coming up, but since we were now sailing north, I couldn’t see it. I quickly got dressed, and went up to Deck 10 to grab a coffee, and take some pictures….

 

 

 

 

 

Afterwards, I went back to the cabin, where I found Patti preparing three bags of dirty laundry to send out. Since all three of us are Platinum, we could send out up to nine bags free, but the three bags were all we needed since we know not to send any clothing of value down there. Anak collected our bags, so Patti and I went up to the Lido for breakfast.

 

The Omelette Line…..

 

 

Continental Breakfast Station…..

 

 

To be continued….

Edited September 3, 2013 by Jamman54

[Jamman54]

Breakfast cold meats and cheeses….

 

 

Patti enjoying her breakfast….

 

 

Ryan met us at breakfast, and afterwards he and Patti went to the morning four game bingo session. I found out later that Patti had won again!!! This time it was “only” $100. But her winnings for the cruise so far were $1,000. Not to shabby!!!

 

I went down to check our emails, then spent the rest of the morning walking around, bar hopping, and taking a few pictures. The one thing that I did notice was that the upper decks were not as crowded as our last sea day on the way down. I guess after what could be three beach days, a lot of people didn’t feel the need to be out in the sun.

 

The Splendido Pool…..

 

 

Seaside Theater and waterslide…..

 

 

Ketut, yet another friendly bartender at the Splendido Pool bar…..

 

 

I wound up at the Liner Bar, Deck 9 Aft, so while there I grabbed a sandwich from the Deli. It was now around 1pm, so I wanted to go watch the Super Trivia down by the Lobby Bar. Shot this picture of the Lobby from the top of the Atrium….

 

 

To be continued…..

Edited September 3, 2013 by Jamman54

[Jamman54]

Once at the Lobby Bar, I met up with Patti, who told me about her latest bingo win, then snapped this picture of me enjoying a Thirsty Frog Red……

 

 

The 2nd Slot tournament was now going on in the Casino, so Patti and I went to try our luck. Neither of us would wind up qualifying for the final. Oh well, you can’t win them all!! Patti went to go find Ryan and go to the afternoon five game bingo session. Though she needed just one more number a few times, she didn’t win. Gasp!!!

 

I spent the rest of the afternoon and early evening playing blackjack. Patti snapped this shot of me entering the casino to do battle!!!

 

 

I did VERY, VERY well this time, insuring that I would be leaving the ship with some of their money, even if I lost a little bit the rest of the way. To celebrate, I went next door to the Our House Sports Bar for a thirsty Frog Red.

 

 

Afterwards I went back to the cabin to hang out and relax until it was time to get ready for the 2nd Elegant Night. Patti was already on the balcony watching the sun sink lower in the sky. Oh No!!! I see that our debarkation info has arrived!!!

 

 

Patti’s four winning bingo cards…..

 

 

Patti had bought Ryan the How to make the Towel Animals book, and here are his first two creations…….

 

 

To be continued….

Edited September 3, 2013 by Jamman54

[Jamman54]

Ryan is dressed for the 2nd Elegant Night. He would spend the entire evening with his Club O2 friends.

 

 

Another beautiful sunset……

 

 

That’s me on the balcony……

 

 

Tonight, we had another excellent meal at the Gold Pearl Restaurant. The service was really top notch! I had the shrimp cocktail, corn chowder, grilled tiger shrimp, stuffed peppers, topped off with baked Alaska. Patti had the grilled tiger shrimp for he entrée, and her usual butter pecan ice cream. Tonight, the wait staff danced Gangham Style….

 

 

After dinner, we went back to the cabin and found that our laundry had been returned in four bags……..

 

 

Our latest towel animal was just hanging around!!!

 

 

I changed into my bathing suit and headed up to the aft hot tubs, which I had almost to myself. It was a simply beautiful night, with a nearly full moon.

 

Patti went to check out the shops before they closed, then spent some time in the internet café. We both arrived back at the cabin right around midnight, ready for a good night’s sleep. I have no idea what time Ryan came back. Good for him!!

 

 

Coming up next: Our FINAL sea day, or I’m not ready to be home yet!!!

Edited September 3, 2013 by Jamman54

[nodogkisses]

I'm loving your very informative and fun review, in fact, I would rate it in the top five reviews I've ever read on CC. And Patti's pics are wonderful. Your review has been so interesting and I'm now feeling the last sea day feeling, too, when the debarkation info is laying on the bed. I hate to see this cruise come to an end. It seems I've been on this cruise right along with your family. Thanks so much.

 

I notice you are from Somerset, NJ and this brought happy memories to me, as our family has spent many a night at the Crowne Plaza in Somerset for the four years my son attended Rutgers University. That's where we stayed when we would come to visit several times every year. Loved it there--it was just a short five minute ride to College Avenue. He graduated two years ago and is now living in Jersey City and working in Manhattan. Fell in love with a Jersey girl, too. I really miss Somerset and New Brunswick, though.

[Jamman54]

I'm loving your very informative and fun review, in fact, I would rate it in the top five reviews I've ever read on CC. And Patti's pics are wonderful. Your review has been so interesting and I'm now feeling the last sea day feeling, too, when the debarkation info is laying on the bed. I hate to see this cruise come to an end. It seems I've been on this cruise right along with your family. Thanks so much.

 

I notice you are from Somerset, NJ and this brought happy memories to me, as our family has spent many a night at the Crowne Plaza in Somerset for the four years my son attended Rutgers University. That's where we stayed when we would come to visit several times every year. Loved it there--it was just a short five minute ride to College Avenue. He graduated two years ago and is now living in Jersey City and working in Manhattan. Fell in love with a Jersey girl, too. I really miss Somerset and New Brunswick, though.

 

Thank you so much for your comments!! As I'm setting up the pictures and text for the last sea day, I'm feeling sad all over again, because just like the cruise, this review is nearing it's end. It has been a lot of fun reliving it all over again!!

We love living here in Somerset and we are just a couple of minutes from the Crowne Plaza, off Cedar Grove Lane. I've read that this is one of the top 25 places to live in the US. Don't know about that, but we are happy here. Patti is a Rutgers alumni, and teaches in New Brunswick.

[poptart]

Awesome review! It was a pleasure spending my evening enjoying your cruise right along with you and you're family.

 

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[Want2bcruisin]

Your pictures are fantastic. I can't wait to get on the Splendor in just 11 days!! What type of camera did you use?

[beberenn]

Your pictures and your words tell the story as though I am watching it on television, great review, thank you for posting it!

[Jamman54]

Your pictures are fantastic. I can't wait to get on the Splendor in just 11 days!! What type of camera did you use?

 

Most of the shots were taken with our Sony DSC-H10. We also used our waterproof camera which is a Fuji FinePix XP60 for those in water and other shots.

You will have a GREAT time on the Splendor!!

[Jamman54]

Your pictures and your words tell the story as though I am watching it on television, great review, thank you for posting it!

 

Thank You!! still a bit more to come!!

[greataunt12]

Thank you so much for this great review. My family and friends are sailing on Splendor Oct. 16th. We had a pre-cruise picnic last weekend and we spent some time reading your review and sharing the info. with some first time cruisers at the party. We love your sense of humor and pictures. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of your review, but I'm feeling that "cruise coming to the end" feeling too. Enjoy you last day:(:).

[1959kar]

NO Calypso music on the Lido Deck! :eek: Say it isn't true....

When we sail to the Caribbean we enjoy lounging by the pool listening to steel drum and the calypso music playing island music....with a foofoo drink in hand :D

 

That is Allen, he may not be a Calypso band, but he is a really nice guy

[1959kar]

Jeff, awesome review, awesome pictures!!

[debee1015]

Awesome review! Thanks for sharing all your pictures and stories.

[shmac1]

Great Review! Me and my bride of 30 years head out on her jan. 4.

[gymrat10]

i feel i have done the cruise already, just looking at your pictures and reading your comments! lol

 

glad you won some $$ that makes things even better. 104 days, i have it all planned out, to leave the house at 6am, take a casual drive to NY City, arrrive there about 10 to 10:15am after making a few stops along the way for my other half.

 

gonna park at the pier 92 lot pay my $35 per day and point me in the direction of inbarkation..

 

Thanks again...Russell

[Feelin' Nauti']

That is Allen, he may not be a Calypso band, but he is a really nice guy

I'm sure he is....

But there's something about a "LIVE" calyposo band playing poolside while sailing off to the Caribbean ;)

[phunmum]

Here you are!!! :D

 

 

And this shall be titled "Waiting for the Tender" LOL!!!

[Jamman54]

and this shall be titled "waiting for the tender" lol!!!

 

The perfect title!!!!:D

Edited September 4, 2013 by Jamman54

[Neotericisis]

Thank you so much for your comments!! As I'm setting up the pictures and text for the last sea day, I'm feeling sad all over again, because just like the cruise, this review is nearing it's end. It has been a lot of fun reliving it all over again!!

We love living here in Somerset and we are just a couple of minutes from the Crowne Plaza, off Cedar Grove Lane. I've read that this is one of the top 25 places to live in the US. Don't know about that, but we are happy here. Patti is a Rutgers alumni, and teaches in New Brunswick.

 

You guys aren't far from us- we are in East Windsor!

[Crusin Karen]

i feel i have done the cruise already, just looking at your pictures and reading your comments! lol

 

glad you won some $$ that makes things even better. 104 days, i have it all planned out, to leave the house at 6am, take a casual drive to NY City, arrrive there about 10 to 10:15am after making a few stops along the way for my other half.

 

gonna park at the pier 92 lot pay my $35 per day and point me in the direction of inbarkation..

 

Thanks again...Russell

I just have to remark on this because it kind of scares me. You are leaving Boston in mid December to drive to Manhattan and you are imagining a "casual drive of 4 hours" which includes stops? :confused: I imagine it IS possible, but this just scares me. You COULD have bad weather then and there is always the Christmas crowds in the city on top of the "regular crowds." Just sayin'.....I wonder if it is possible for you to drive down the day before, you could see the Christmas lights, the Rock Center tree, the window displays and have a relaxing embarkation on the ship. ;) Just MHO. Good luck and have a great cruise! :D:cool: I went to college up near Boston, in Beverly! Sorry for the highjack, Jamman. :o

[gymrat10]

No problem us new englanders are tough. last feb in the blizzard we left for orlando Fla. was some kinda trip. only 29 hours to get there, one flat just before the Geo Wash bridge.

 

appreciate you concern!

 

regards...russell

[Crusin Karen]

No problem us new englanders are tough. last feb in the blizzard we left for orlando Fla. was some kinda trip. only 29 hours to get there, one flat just before the Geo Wash bridge.

 

appreciate you concern!

 

regards...russell

Very cool! We live 20 minutes doorstep to Pier 90 in Manhattan. If we ever have bad weather and need a ride, I know who to call! :p