All Things Carnival Splendor - Just The Facts

[Travel R]

Sometimes the "All Things" threads veer from the facts about the ship and goes off on tangents where a lot of pertinent information is lost within pages of posts.

 

I have gone through the old All Things Splendor Thread, a number of reviews on Splendor, and other resources, and have created this current thread that will provide (at least to begin with), facts about Carnival Splendor that passengers may want to know, such as the location of certain venues or the hours of a particular restaurant.

 

This is not a static thread, and as things change (or if I have gotten any information wrong), please continue to add to this thread.

[Travel R]

CARNIVAL SPLENDOR: BASIC FACTS

 

Ship Facts

 

Gross Tonnage – 113,323

Passengers – 3,006

Crew – 1,150 (one crew member for every 2.6 people)

Length – 290 m (950 ft)

Max Beam - 116

Cruising Speed – 21 knots (about 24 mph)

Port of Registry – Panama

Launch Date – August 3, 2007(refurbished 2012; next dry dock 3/6/16 to 3/20/16)

Class – Splendor Class (in a class of its own)

Cabins - 1503

 

Ship Personell

 

Captain: Ettore Bovo

Chief Engineer: Marco Scollaro

Hotel Director: Nickos D. Batistatos

Cruise Director: Malcom Burn (thru 8/12); Kevin Donahue (8/4 thru Feb. 2016)

 

Phone #s and contact information:

 

Phone #s

Emergency 911

Guest Services 7777

Medical Center 4444 Deck 0, Forward

Email address

Maitre de: slmaitred@carnival.com

Steakhouse: slsteakhouse@carnival.com

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CARNIVAL SPENDOR THE WEB

Related Websites

 

Carnival Splendor (official) - http://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-splendor.aspx

Current Position of the ship:

- Clean Cruising: http://www.cleancruising.com.au/ship_location.asp?ship=CARSPL

- Sea Scanner: http://www.sea-scanner.com/schiffsposition.php?schiff=Carnival%20Splendor

Cruise Critic - http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=375

 

• All Things Splendor - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1199235&highlight=splendor
  
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Picking the Best Cabins for the Carnival Splendor (CruiseAdvice.com) - http://*****************/CruiseShips/BestCabins.aspx?ShipName=carnival+splendor

Recent detailed review (7/15) with lots of pictures (by Jamman54): http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2232990

US News and World Report - http://travel.usnews.com/cruises/carnival-cruise-lines-288/carnival-splendor-322/

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Splendor

 

 

Related Pics & Videos

Carnival Splendor Cruise 2015 by thetwinbeautytips @ http://www.search.ask.com/search?o=10150&q=carnival+splendor+videos&tpr=10&ctype=videos

Carnival Splendor Cruise 2012 by Tyler Summes @

Carnival Splendor Cruise Ship Tour (2013) by crazycruiselover’s channel @

Carnival Splendor Photo Tour and Commentary (Beyondships.com) @ http://www.beyondships.com/CarnivalSplendor-Tour-1.html

Carnival Splendor Sept. 2014 New England Cruise Filmed on Go Pro by Skash416 @ http://www.search.ask.com/search?q=carnival+splendor+video+canada&ctype=videos&o=10150&tpr=2&ts=1436538295990

Carnival Splendor SFO (314 Pictures – 2009) - http://picasaweb.google.com/103339838873444763823/CarnivalSplendorSFO?gsessionid=2hvUuEgC0dXMO3MWrQeeXg

 

Links to Daily Activities Sheets

 

Sample Fun Times (2014): http://www.beyondships2.com/carnival-splendor-daily-programs.html

Fun times – 2015 cruise - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2071682

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CARNIVAL SPLENDOR: DECK-BY-DECK

 

Deck 1 (Riviera) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=1]

Facilities: All Staterooms

Elevators: 3 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward (6)

Public Bathrooms: None

 

Deck 2 (Main) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=2]

Facilities: All Staterooms

Elevators: 3 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward (6)

Public Bathrooms: None

 

Deck 3 (Lobby) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=3]

Facilities:

 

• Forward: Splendor Lobby, Shore Excursions (port), Guest Services (starboard), Main Lounge, Spectacular Spectacular Lounge (downstairs), Stage, Black Pearl Forward Restaurant
  
• Midship: Galley, Dining Room Annex, Art Room
  
• Aft: Gold Pearl Aft Restaurant (downstairs), Golden Atrium
  

Exterior Deck: Yes (on the port and starboard sides)

Elevators: 3 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward (6)

Note: You are unable to walk directly between forward and aft on this deck

 

Deck 4 (Atlantic) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=4]

Facilities:

 

• Forward: Circle “C” (port), The Alexandria Library (port), The Photo Gallery (starboard), The Splendor Atrium, Spectacular Spectacular Lounge (mid-level), Black Pearl Restaurent (upstairs)
  
• Midship: The Board Conference Room
  
• Aft: Gold Pearl Restaurent (upstairs), Golden Atrium, Robusto Bar, The Web (port)
  

Elevators: 3 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward (6)

Note: You are unable to walk directly between forward and aft on this deck

 

Deck 5 (Promenade) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=5]

Facilities:

 

• Forward: Spectacular Spectacular Lounge (upstairs), The Fun Shops (port & starboard), The Splendor Atrium, Formalities, Our House Sports Bar
  
• Midship: Royal Flush Casino, Kiosks (2), The Oceanview Promenade, OceanView Bar, The Coffee Shop, Club O2, Video Arcade, Taste Bar
  
• Aft: Red Carpet Dance Club, El Mojito Wine Bar, The Cool Lounge (port), Grand Piano Bar (starboard), The Golden Atrium, The Morocco Aft Lounge
  

Elevators: 3 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward (6)

Public Bathrooms: Men’s & Ladies (aft), Men’s, Ladies, and Universal (midship, starboard), Men’s & Ladies (forward)

 

Deck 6 (Upper) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=6]

Facilities:

 

• MidShip/Forward: The Splendor
  

Staterooms

Elevators: 3 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward (6)

Public Bathrooms: None

 

Deck 7 (Empress) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=7]

Facilities:

 

• MidShip/Forward: The Splendor
  

Staterooms

Elevators: 3 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward (6)

Public Bathrooms: None

 

Deck 8 (Verandah) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=8]

Facilities:

 

• Forward: Bridge
  
• Midship/Forward: the Splendor
  

Staterooms

Elevators: 3 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward (6)

Public Bathrooms: None

 

Deck 9 (Lido) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=9]

Facilities:

 

• Midship/Forward: the Splendor
  
• Midship: Lido Pool Area (Pool, 2 Bars, Stage), Lido Grille (starboard), Lido Pizza Pirate (pizzeria) (port)
  
• Midship/Aft: Mongolian Wok, The Lido Restaurant
  
• Aft: Deli (port), Tandor (starboard), Liner Area (Pool, Bar, 2 Spas)
  

Staterooms

Elevators: 3 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward (6)

Public Bathrooms: 2 Sets – Men’s & Ladies (midship), Men’s, Ladies, & Unisex (aft)

 

Deck 10 (Panorama) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=10]

Facilities:

 

• Midship/Forward: The Splendor
  
• Midship: Seaside Theater, 2 Spas, Camp Carnival
  
• Aft: Rotisserie
  

Staterooms

Elevators: 4 Banks: aft (4), midship (4), forward/midship (6), forward (1)

Public Bathrooms: 1 set – Midship (Men’s, Ladies, & Unisex)

 

Deck 11 (Spa) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=11]

Facilities:

 

• Forward: Spa (Laconium, Oriental Steam Bath, Thermal Suite, Aroma Steam Bath, Waiting Room, Salon, Thalasso Pool, Fitness Studio), Fitness Center (port), 2 Saunas (center & port)
  
• Midship/Forward: The Splendor
  
• Midship: Thunderball Pool, Spa, Sliding Sky Dome, Splash Park
  
• Aft: The Pinnacle Steakhouse
  

Staterooms

Elevators: 2 Banks: Forward (6), Aft (4)

Bathrooms: 3 sets – Forward (Men’s & Ladies in Spa, Men’s & Ladies outside Spa), Aft (Men’s, Ladies, & Unisex)

 

Deck 12 (Sun) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=12]

Facilities:

 

• Forward: Spa, upstairs (Relax Room, 2 Spas, Mud Therapy, Flotation Therapy), Serenity Deck
  
  • Note: You can get to the Serenity Deck (deck 12) via stairs or via an small elevator on deck 11 on the port side of the ship on the way into the Spa.
    

  [*]Aft: Jogging Track, Sports Deck, Basketball court, Skylight

Elevators: 1 Bank: Forward (1)

Public Bathrooms: 1 set; Forward (Men’s, Ladies, & Unisex)

 

Deck 14 (Sky) [http://www.cruisecritic.com/carnival-splendor-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=375&deck=14]

Facilities

 

• Midship/Forward: Mini Golf, Entrance to Water Slide
  

Elevators: None

Public Bathrooms: None

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INDEX OF LOCATIONS ON THE CARNIVAL SPLENDOR

 

Adult Pool (see Liner Pool or Aft Pool)

Aft Pool (see Liner Pool)

Alexandria Library (Deck 4, forward, port side)

 

• Pictures: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=47115824&postcount=118
  
• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: ????
    
  • Sea day: 10 am to 11 am
    
  • Port day: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
    

  [*]Not a very large selection, but besides books, you can also check out board games

Aroma Steam Bath (see Spa, The)

Art Gallery (Deck 3, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Sea and Port days: 6 pm to 10 pm
    

Art Room (see Art Gallery)

Basketball Court (Deck 12, aft)

Black Pearl Restaurant (Decks 3-4 forward)

Bridge (Deck 8, forward)

Camp Carnival (Deck 10, midship)

Casino (See Royal Flush Casino)

Circle “C” (Deck 4, forward)

 

• Teen area for ages 12-14
  

Cloud 9 Spa, The (Decks 11-12, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 11 am to 10 pm
    
  • Sea & Port days: 8 am to 10 pm
    

Club O2 (Deck 5, midship)

 

• Teen area for ages 14-17
  

Coffee Shop, The (Deck 5, midship)

 

• Hours:12 noon to 12 midnight
  
• Sea day: 6 am to 12 midnight
  
• Port day: 7 am to 10 am; 4 pm to 12 midnight
  

Cool Lounge (Deck 5, aft)

Deli (Deck 9, aft)

Dine-In Movies (see Seaside Theater)

Dining Room Annex (Deck 3, midship)

El Mojito (Deck 5, aft)

Excursion Desk (see Shore Excursions)

Fitness Center (Deck 11, forward)

 

• Pictures - Gym pictures - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2232990&page=2
  

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 6 pm to 10 pm
    
  • Sea & Port days: 6 am to 10 pm
    

Fitness Gym (see Fitness Center)

Fitness Studio (see Spa, The)

Flotation Therapy (see Spa, The)

Formalities (Deck 5, forward)

Forward Pool (see Thunderball Pool)

Fun Finds Desk (Deck 5, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Sea and Port days: 7 pm to 8 pm
    

Fun Shops (Deck 5, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm
    
  • Sea day: 9 am to 11:30 pm
    
  • Port day: 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm
    

Future Cruise Desk (Deck 5, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Sea day: 5 pm to 7 pm
    
  • Port day: 7 pm to 9 pm
    

Galley (see Pixels Gallery)

Gold Pearl Restaurant (Decks 3-4, aft)

Golden Atrium (Decks 4-5, aft)

Grand Piano Bar (Deck 5, aft)

Grille (see Lido Grille)

Guest Services (Deck 3, forward)

Internet Café (Deck 4, midship)

 

• Hours: Open 24 hours
  

Jogging Track (Deck 12, aft)

Lanconium (see Spa, The)

Lido Grille (Deck 9, midship)

Lido Pizzeria (Deck 9, midship)

Lido Pool / Main Pool (Deck 9, midship/forward)

 

• This pool has a retractable dome
  
• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 11 am to 1 am
    
  • Sea & Port days: 7 am to 1 am
    

Lido Restaurant (Deck 9, midhsip/aft)

Liner Bar (Deck 9, aft)

Liner Pool / Adult Pool / Aft Pool (Deck 9, aft)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 11 am to 12 midnight
    
  • Sea & Port days: 8 am to 12 midnight
    

  [*]Adult Only

Lobby (see Splendor Lobby)

Loyalty & Cruise Desk (Deck 5, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: ???
    
  • Sea day: 10 am t0 12:30 pm
    

Main Lounge (Deck 3, forward)

Main Pool (see Lido Pool)

Mini Golf (Deck 14, midship. Forward)

Mongolian Wok (Deck 9, midship/aft)

Morocco Aft Lounge (Deck 5, aft)

Mud Therapy (see Spa, The)

Oceanview Bar (Deck 5, midship)

Oceanview Pomenade (Deck 5, midship)

Oriental Steam Bath (see Spa, The)

Our House Sports Bar (Deck 5, forward)

Photo Gallery (see Pixels Gallery)

Pinnacle Steakhouse (Deck 11, aft)

 

• Steakhouse (obviously)
  
• Hours: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  
• Reservations needed – call x1178
  
• Fee: $35 per person
  

Pixels Gallery (Deck 4, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 5 pm to 10:30 pm
    
  • Sea day: 9 am to 11 pm
    
  • Port day: 3 pm to 11 pm
    

Pizzeria (see Lido Pizzeria)

Pools (see Lido Pool, Liner Pool, Thunderball Pool, and Thalaso Pool)

Punchliner Comedy Club (El Morocco, Deck 5, aft)

Red Carpet Dance Club (Deck 5, aft)

Relax Room (see Spa, The)

Robusto Bar (Deck 4, aft)

Rotisserie (Deck 10, aft)

Royal Flush Casino (Deck 5, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 2 Hours after sailing to “late”
    
  • Sea & Port day: Slots - 7 am to 4 am; Tables – 10 am to “late”
    

 

• Earn 1500 points in Casino and drinks are free
  

Salon (see Spa, The)

Seaside Theater (Deck 10, midship (can also be seen from Deck 9)

Serendity Deck (Deck 12, forward)

 

• Adults only area
  

Shore Excursions (Deck 3, forward)

 

• Hours (general)
  
  • Embarkation day from NY: 11:30 am to 7:00 pm
    
  • Sea Days: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
    
  • Port Days: morning and afternoon hours – 8 am to 10 am; 4 pm to 6 pm
    

Skylight (Deck 12, aft)

Slide (see Twister Slide)

Sliding Sky Dome (Deck 11, midship)

Spa (see Cloud 9 Spa)

Special Occasions (Deck 5, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 6 pm to 11 pm
    
  • Sea day: 9 am to 11 pm
    
  • Port day: 3 pm to 10:30 pm
    

Spectacular Spectacular Lounge (Decks 3-5, forward)

Splendor, The (Decks 6-11, midship/forward)

Splendor Atrium Decks 4-XXX, forward)

Splendor Lobby (Deck 3, forward)

Splash Park (Deck 11, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 11:30 am to 5 pm
    
  • Sea & Port days: 9 am to 5 pm
    

Sports Deck (Deck 12, aft)

Spray Park (see Splash Park)

Thalasso Pool (see Spa, The)

Thermal Suite (see Spa, The)

Thunderball Pool / Forward Pool (Deck 11, midship/forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 11 am – 12 midnight
    
  • Sea & Port days: 8 am to 12 midnight
    

  [*]Also known as the Forward Pool

Taste Bar (Deck 5, midship)

Twister Slide (Deck 12, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 12 noon to Sunset
    
  • Sea to Port days: 9 am to Sunset
    

Video Arcade (Deck 5, midship)

Web, The (Deck 4, aft)

Whirlpools (various)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Boarding day: 11 am to 11:45 pm
    
  • Sea & Port days: 8 am to 11:45 pm
    

  [*]Locations: 2 (Deck 9, aft), 2 (Deck 10, midship), 1 (Deck 11, midship)

Wine Bar (Deck 5, aft)

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MISCELLANEOUS FACTS AND TIPS

 

 

• Alcohol Policy
  
  • One bottle of wine or champagne (750 ml or less) per person 21 and older can be brought aboard at embarkation
    
  • $15 corkage fee for bottles not bought on the ship and consumed “in the main dining room, steakhouse or bar.”
    

  [*]Bathroom/Changing Rooms - Public

  • You can use the shower/changing room in the fitness center (no charge)
    

  [*]Behind the Fun Tour

  • See: https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1386
    
  • Tour around the ship and go places normally off-limits to passengers such as the bridge, engine room, and galley.
    
  • Cost: $55 - $95 per person depending on duration of cruise (must be 8 or older) – 16 people per tour
    
  • Length: 2 hours to 3 ½ hours
    
  • No pictures or photographs allowed (including with your cell phone)
    
  • Conducted on last sea day
    
  • Not to be confused with Ship Tour (on 1st day of cruise)
    

  [*]Beds

  • Known for being “comfy”
    

  [*]Carnival VIPF

  • Loyalty program
    
  • Levels: Blue (1st sailing); Red (2-24 pts); Gold (25-74 pts); Platinum (75-199 pts); Diamond (200+ pts)
    
  • See http://www.carnival.com/loyalty/overview.aspx
    

 

• Bingo:
  
  • Costs: 3 cards for $20, 6 cards for $30, 9 cards for $40; dauber is $2
    

  [*]Cell Phones

  • International roaming charges will apply
    
  • Ship time and cell phone time may not be the same. Always use ship time.
    

  [*]Décor

  • If you have not been on the ship before, get ready for some “interesting” colors, including “pepto bismol pink”
    

  [*]Dream Studio Program (Pixels Photo Gallery, Deck 4, forward)

  • Private photo shoots throughout the ship
    
  • Contact Photo Gallery
    
  • Cost?
    

  [*]Dress Code

  • General daily wear - https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1125/kw/gym
    
  • For Restaurants - https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/kw/dress%20code)
    
  • Number of “Cruise Elegant” Evenings:
    
    • 1 day – none
      
    • 2-5 days – one
      
    • 6 days or longer - two
      

    [*]Casual in MDRs:

    • Men: sport slacks, khakis, Jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts
      
    • Women: casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses/tops, summer dresses, Capri pants, dress shorts, Jeans (no cut-offs)
      
    • Not permitted for both men and women: cut-off Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire
      

    [*]Cruise Elegant in MDRS:

    • Men: dress slacks, dress shirts, and we also suggest a sport coat; men may also wish to wear a suit and tie or tuxedo
      
    • Women: Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; ladies may also wish to wear an evening gown
      
    • Not permitted for both men and women: Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, t-shirts, sportswear, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire
      

    [*]Lido Restaurant: Always casual – but shirts and footwear (including flipflops) must be worn at all times

  [*]Emergency (see Medical Center)

  [*]Internet (see WiFi/Internet Access)

  [*]Jacuzzis

  • There are 2 Jacuzzis near the aft pool, 1 near the water slide, and 2 on the panorama deck above the main lido pool area.
    

  [*]Laundry

  • The Laundry Rooms are located:
    
    • Deck 2 (Main deck), midship and across from cabin 2365/67.
      
    • Deck 7 (Empress), midship and across from cabin 7339
      
    • Deck 9 (Lido), forward and across from cabin 9270
      
    • Includes – 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, 1 iron and 1 ironing board, vending machine for detergent and softener
      

    [*]The Ironing Rooms are located:

    • Deck 1 (Riviera), aft and across from cabin 1425
      
    • Deck 6, midship and across from cabin 6391
      
    • Deck 8, midship and across from cabin 8381
      
    • Includes – 2 ironing boards, 2 irons
      

    [*]Hours are posted on door

    [*]Laundry Valet Service

    • Get a Valet Bag from the room steward – they will pick it up by 10:30 am and have it to you by 7 pm.
      

  [*]Library

  • There aren't that many books in the libraries I've been in, maybe 100, and they are only open 2 hours a day, 1 hour in the a.m. and 1 hour in the p.m. where there's someone there to unlock the cabinets and you have to go during those hours to sign out a book and/or return a book.
    

  [*]Luggage

  • If your luggage did not get to your room or you received the wrong bags, call Guest Services at 7777
    

  [*]Medical Center (Deck 0, forward)

  • Hours: 8 am to 11 am, 3 pm to 6 pm
    
  • Doctor’s hours: 3 pm to 6 pm
    
  • Phone #s
    
    • Emergency: 911
      
    • Non-Emergency: 4444
      

  [*]Mini Bar / Mini Fridge

  • Like most min-bars on ships, it is really to keep things cool (not very cold).
    
  • There is a mini-fridge in each room. You can ask the steward to remove all of the items within the fridge to make room for you (e.g., water, medicine, sodas, etc.)
    

  [*]Movies (outdoors)

  • Free popcorn
    
  • Seen on Lido deck at the Seaside theater/dine-in theater
    

  [*]Pool Party

  • The first one is the best “don’t miss it”
    

  [*]Open Aft

  • Great view and nice place to hang out
    

  [*]Pool

  • Towels
    
    • Beach/pool towels are provided for you in your stateroom
      
    • Towels may also be loaned out at the towel hut by the pool
      
    • Note: unreturned towels will incur a fee of $22 per towel
      

    [*]Slide

    • The slide starts on Deck 14 with the Mini golf, passes through deck 12 and ends on deck 11 the spa deck. There is no deck 13.
      

    [*]The three main pools are the: Lido Pool, Liner Pool, and Thunderball Pool.

    • Adult Only pool (Lider Pool) – 18 or over
      
    • There is a therapy pool in the spa called the Thalaso pool
      

    [*]There are 2 Jacuzzis near the aft pool, 1 near the water slide, and 2 on the panorama deck above the main lido pool area.

  [*]Safe (in room)

  • It is digital (keypad), so no worry about magnetic strips, but you have to remember your number
    

  [*]Safety Briefing / Muster

  • Mandatory for all passengers
    
  • Scheduled for ~3:40 for 4:00 pm departures
    
  • When announcement is made, you should go to your assigned muster station (it is on your Sail & Sign card)
    
  • Life jackets are not needed (although they used to make for fun pictures)
    

  [*]Sauna vs. Steamroom

  • To understand the difference, see http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1984884
    

  [*]Secret Doors & Staircases

  • The “secret door” is located on deck 6 and 7 (and another deck too, which I forgot), all the way forward. There's a side door to the left/right of the end of the aisle, and upon entering, you'll find another door that will lead you to the bow of the ship. A peaceful and quiet place to relax and an absolutely awesome location to watch a sunrise or sunset. Note: There are two benches in that area.
    
  • Lido deck secret door - all the way forward port side
    
  • When exiting the Gold Pearl dining room continue through the Robusto Lounge all the way to the rear right hand side. Exit the lounge and contine walking down a hallway until you see a set of stairs. Take those stairs and you will be on the deck above at the Coffee Shop / Tapas Bar. You can also take this way in as well and avoid all the crowding on the stairs waiting to get in.
    

  [*]Shower (Public)

  • In case your cabin is crowded, or if you want to take a shower and change after exercising, there is a shower in the fitness center which you can use (no fee).
    

  [*]Sign and Sail Card

  • The card you use on your ship for identification, as well as to use like a credit card on the ship.
    

  [*]Spa Tours & Raffle (Cloud 9 Spa, Deck 11, forward)

  • Take a Spa Tour prior to sailing on first day (~1 pm) and sample spa offerings. Also enter to win a $500 raffle.
    
  • Raffle held at 4:30 pm at the spa if ship leaves at 4 pm
    

  [*]Shows

  • Beware sitting in the back rows since there are usually pillars obstructing the view.
    

· Beware the back rows since there are usually pillars obstructing your view.

 

• Smoking Policy
  
  • Allowed to smoke:
    
    • Cigarettes & E-cigs
      
      • Balconies of staterooms (not in the stateroom)
        
        • However, No smoking Cloud 9 Suite balconies
          

        [*]The Cool Club (deck 5, aft)

        [*]The Red Carpet Nightclub (deck 5, aft)

        [*]Open areas of Decks 3, 10 & 11 – starboard (right side) only

        [*]Casino: During operating hours, but limited – smoking “only permitted only while playing at designated slot machines and table games.”

      [*]Cigars and Pipes:

      • Balconies of staterooms (not in the stateroom)
        
        • However, No smoking Cloud 9 Suite balconies
          

        [*]The Cool Club (deck 5, aft)

        [*]Open areas of Decks 10 & 11 – starboard (right side) only

        [*]Casino: During operating hours, but limited – smoking “only permitted only while playing at designated slot machines and table games.”

        [*]

      [*]Reminder: No smoking inside any staterooms

  [*]Ship Tour (Deck 9, forward)

  • Begins at 2:30 pm on first day (with 4 pm sailing)
    
  • Not to be confused with “Behind the Fun” tour
    

  [*]Special Needs

  • Email them at: specialneeds@carnival.com
    
  • Basic information: http://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/special-needs.aspx
    

  [*]Television

  • Channels:
    
    • 11 – Fun for All TV
      
    • 13 – Cruise Director Channel w/ Port Information
      
    • 17 – Shore Excursion
      
    • 36-38 – Move channels
      
      • Note: Movies run every two hours beginning at 12
        

  [*]Where to watch disembarkment

  • Some suggestions:
    
    • “Lido Deck or deck 10 the very front of the ship is good but there is some high plastic so it hard to get really good pictures”
      
    • “Your balcony, out on the open decks, or the "secret" decks.”
      

  [*]WiFi/Internet Access

  • See - https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1152/kw/internet
    
  • Splendor was upgraded to the new plan in August 2015
    
    • Social Plan - $5 per day. Allows access to social websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, etc. Does not allow access to the full internet.
      
    • Value Plan - $16 per day. Basic internet access, but does not have a lot of bandwidth (so apps like Skype and streaming music/videos would not work)
      
    • Premium Plan -$25 per day. Full internet access with faster access.
      
    • Plans can be purchased for longer periods of time at a discount.
      

  [*]Youth Meet & Greets (Roll-out)

  • Circle C: Ages 12-14 – 8:30 pm (Circle C, Deck 4, forward)
    
  • Club O; Ages 15-17 – 8:30 pm (Club O, Deck 5, midship)
    

  [*]Youth Program Orientation (Spectacular Spectacular, Deck 3, forward)

  • Occurs on first evening of cruise (~5pm for 4 pm sailing)
    
  • All age groups (0-17) meet at this time
    

[Travel R]

CHILDREN’S INFO & FAMILY ACTIVITIES

 

• Camp Carnival (ages 2-11) – Deck 10, midship
  
  • Under 2 Infant care
    
    • See: https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1062
      

    [*]Ages 2-5: https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1070

    • Kids cannot sign themselves in/out (obviously)
      
    • Complimentary phones/beepers available (case-by-case basis)
      
    • DO NOT have to be potty trained
      
      • HOWEVER, Staff will not change 4&5 year olds
        
      • Parents must bring items to change children
        
      • Children must wear muster wristband
        

      [*]Lunch and Dinner:

      • Lunch is provided on Port Days ONLY, no lunch is provided on Sea Days
        
      • “Children’s Only” Dinner available (approx 6-6:45) every evening except for first night of cruise (in the Lido Restaurant)
        

      [*]General Hours:

      • Sea Days: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 7pm-10pm
        
      • Port Days: Arrival at port until 2pm, 3pm-10pm
        

      [*]Owl Jams/Late Night Parties 10pm to 12 midnight

      • $13/child per night (+15% gratuity)
        
      • Activities Include: video games, arts & craft, music and more; snacks and beverages included
        

      [*]Night Owls (babysitting)

      • https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1062
        
      • Available 10pm to 1 am
        
      • Cost: $6.75 per hour (+ 15% gratuity) per child [price doubles after 1 am]
        

    [*]Ages 6-8: https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1071

    • Kids cannot sign themselves in/out (again, obviously)
      
    • Complimentary phones/beepers available (case-by-case basis)
      
    • Lunch and Dinner:
      
      • Lunch is provided on Port Days ONLY, no lunch is provided on Sea Days
        
      • “Children’s Only” Dinner available (approx 6-6:45) every evening except for first night of cruise (in the Lido Restaurant)
        

      [*]General Hours:

      • Sea Days: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 7pm-10pm
        
      • Port Days: Arrival at port until 2pm, 3pm-10pm
        

      [*]Owl Jams/Late Night Parties 10pm to 12 midnight

      • $20/child per night (+15% gratuity)
        
      • Activities include: Theme nights, dancing, singing, video games, and more interactive activities; snacks and beverages included
        

      [*]Night Owls (babysitting)

      • https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1062
        
      • Available 10pm to 1 am
        
      • Cost: $6.75 per hour (+ 15% gratuity) per child [price doubles after 1 am]
        

    [*]Ages 9-11: https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1071

    • Kids may be able to sign themselves in/out at the approval of the parent/guardian.
      
    • Complimentary phones/beepers available (case-by-case basis)
      
    • Lunch and Dinner:
      
      • Lunch is provided on Port Days ONLY, no lunch is provided on Sea Days
        
      • “Children’s Only” Dinner available (approx 6-6:45) every evening except for first night of cruise (in the Lido Restaurant)
        

      [*]General Hours:

      • Sea Days: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 7pm-10pm
        
      • Port Days: Arrival at port until 2pm, 3pm-10pm
        

      [*]Owl Jams/Late Night Parties 10pm to 12 midnight

      • $20/child per night (+15% gratuity)
        
      • Activities include: Competitions, video games, sporting events, pizza and more; snacks and beverages included
        Note: Limited space available
        

  [*]Teen Program (12-17)

  • Circle “C” (Ages 12-14) – Deck 4, forward
    
    • https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1066
      
    • Circle “C” Lounge exclusively for 12-14 year olds
      
    • They can check themselves in and out – They do not have to wear a wristband
      
    • Sample activities/schedule: https://help.carnival.com/ci/fattach/get/640/1432924415/redirect/1/filename/CircleCBR0605032015-%20falmouth.pdf
      

    [*]Club 02 (Ages 15-17) – Deck 5, midship

    • https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1067
      
    • Club 02 exclusively for 15-17 year olds
      
    • Sample activities/schedule: https://help.carnival.com/ci/fattach/get/645/1432924739/redirect/1/filename/Club%20O2%20-%20BR06051715-falmouth.pdf
      

 

• Meet & Greets (Roll-out)
  
  • Circle C: Ages 12-14 – 8:30 pm (Circle C, Deck 4, forward)
    
  • Club O; Ages 15-17 – 8:30 pm (Club O, Deck 5, midship)
    

  [*]Orientation (Spectacular Spectacular, Deck 3, forward)

  • Occurs on first evening of cruise (~5pm for 4 pm sailing)
    
  • All age groups (0-17) meet at this time
    

[Travel R]

DINING ON THE CARNIVAL SPLENDOR

Miscellaneous Information

Alcohol/Drinking Packages

 

• Cheers!
  
• Earn 1500 points in Casino and drinks are free
  

Bars and Lounges (locations of)

 

• Cool Lounge (Deck 5, aft)
  
• Grand Piano Bar (Deck 5, aft)
  
• Liner Bar (Deck 9, aft)
  
• Morocco Aft Lounge (Deck 5, aft)
  
• Oceanview Bar (Deck 5, midship)
  
• Our House Sports Bar (Deck 5, forward)
  
• Robusto Bar (Deck 4, aft)
  
• Wine Bar (Deck 5, aft)
  

Beverages Package

 

• Bottomless Bubbles (see https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1096/kw/bottomless%20bubbles)
  
  • Note: The following beverages are available in the Lido Deck Restaurant, 24/7 and are complimentary: Coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, lemonade and unsweetened iced tea.
    
  • Cost:
    
    • Child (17 & under) $4.50 per day
      
    • Adults (18 & over) $6.00 per day
      
    • Note: a 15% gratuity will be added when packages are purchased
      

    [*]Sodas: Barqus Root Beer, Club Soda, Coke (regular, diet, zero, caffine free, diet and caffiene free), Dr. Pepper, Giner Ale, Mr. Pibb, Orange Soda, Sprite (regular and diet), Tonic Water

    [*]Juices: Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tomato, Orange, and Fruit Puch

    [*]You CANNOT order this online. Pre-cruise you need to call them at 800 522-7648 / Extension 70039 or while on the cruise, order it in-person in the lobby, casino, and pool-bars

  [*]Bring soda onboard: You can bring 12 cans of soda aboard (per person) - https://help.carnival.com/app/answer...hDZ3hybQ%3D%3D

  • 
    
    • 12 unsealed cans/packages (12 oz. or less) of sparkling water, sodas, juice, and milk per person
      

[*]Bringing water onboard: You cannot bring your own bottled water onboard. However, it can be ordered before the cruise ($2.99 + gratuities for a 12 pack (500ml)) or aboard ship ($4.99). Order online at the Fun Shop at http://www.carnival.com/FunShops/beverages/water

Chocolate Buffet

 

• Usually on the last day at sea
  

Dietary Restrictions

 

• Information: http://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/special-needs/dietary-needs.aspx
  
• To contact Carnival: specialneeds@carnival.com
  

Dress Code

 

• General daily wear - https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1125/kw/gym
  
• For Restaurants - https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/kw/dress%20code)
  
• Number of “Cruise Elegant” Evenings:
  
  • 1 day – none
    
  • 2-5 days – one
    
  • 6 days or longer - two
    

  [*]Casual in MDRs:

  • Men: sport slacks, khakis, Jeans (no cut-offs), dress shorts (long), collared sport shirts
    
  • Women: casual dresses, casual skirts or pants and blouses/tops, summer dresses, Capri pants, dress shorts, Jeans (no cut-offs)
    
  • Not permitted for both men and women: cut-off Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, gym or basketball shorts, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire
    

  [*]Cruise Elegant in MDRS:

  • Men: dress slacks, dress shirts, and we also suggest a sport coat; men may also wish to wear a suit and tie or tuxedo
    
  • Women: Cocktail dresses, pantsuits, elegant skirts and blouses; ladies may also wish to wear an evening gown
    
  • Not permitted for both men and women: Jeans, men’s sleeveless shirts, shorts, t-shirts, sportswear, baseball hats, flip-flops and bathing suit attire
    

  [*]Lido Restaurant: Always casual – but shirts and footwear (including flipflops) must be worn at all times

Embarkation (what’s open to eat when we get on the ship?)

 

• Coffee Shop 12 noon to 12 midnight
  
• Grille 12 noon to 6 pm
  
• Lido Lunch Buffet 12 noon to 3 pm
  
• Mongolian Grill 12 noon to 3 pm
  
• Burrito Bar 12 noon to 3 pm
  
• Tandori 12 noon to 3 pm
  

Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast (Black Pearl, Deck 3, forward)

 

• On final sea day, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
  
• Reservations – call x32323
  
• Cost: $5/person (adults and children)
  

 

• Info - http://www.carnival.com/fun-activities/green-eggs-and-ham-breakfast
  

Lounges and Bars (see Bars and Lounges)

Mini Fridge

 

• There is a mini-fridge in each room. You can ask the steward to remove all of the items within the fridge to make room for you (e.g., water, medicine, sodas, etc.)
  

Menus

- Menu links? - http://www.beyondships2.com/carnival-splendor-menus.html

- More menus- http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2209981

Second Helpings

 

• Don’t be embarrassed, order two entrees of any appetizer, entrée, or dessert.
  

Your Time Dining

 

• An option to have dinner at any time you choose, and have a different time each night.
  
• In Black Pearl Restaurant (Deck 3, aft)
  
• Hours: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  

Food Venues

Black Pearl Restaurant (Decks 3 & 4, forward)

 

• Main Dining Room 1 of 2 (MDR)
  
• Hours:
  
  • Early seating: 6 pm
    
  • Late seating: 8:15 pm
    
  • Your Time Dining: 5:45 pm to 9:30 pm (Deck 3, forward) sdf
    

Blue Iguana Cantina (see Taste Bar)

Burrito Bar (Deck 9, aft)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation day: 12 noon to 6 pm
    
  • Sea day: 12 noon to 2:30 pm
    
  • Port day: 12 noon to 3:30 pm
    

Coffee Shop, The (Deck 5, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation day: 12 noon to 12 midnight
    
  • Sea day: 6 am to 12 midnight
    
  • Port day: 7 am to 10 am; 4 pm to 12 midnight
    

Coffee, Tea, & Ice Cream (Deck 9, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Open 24 hours
    

Continental (Breakfast) (Splendido, Deck 9, aft)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Sea & Port Days: 6:30 am to 12 noon
    

Deli (Deck 9, aft)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation day: 12 noon to 11 pm
    
  • Sea & Port days: 11 am to 11 pm
    

Gold Pearl Restaruant (Decks 3 & 4, aft)

 

• Main Dining Room 1 of 2 (MDR)
  
• Breakfast Hours (Port Days – Open Seating):
  
  • 7:30 am to 9:30 am
    

  [*]Brunch Hours (Sea Days – Open Seating):

  • 8:30 am to 1 pm
    

  [*]Dinner Hours:

  • Early seating: 6 pm
    
  • Late seating: 8:15 pm
    
  • Your Time Dining does not seat in this restaurant (see Black Pearl)
    

Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast (Deck 3, Black Pearl)

 

• Hours: Last sea day from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
  
• Additional cost: $5 per person (adults and childen)
  

Grille (Deck 9, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation day: 12 noon to 6 pm
    
  • Sea & Port days: 11:30 am to 6 pm
    

Late Night Snacks (Splendido, Deck 9, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation day: 11 pm to 12:30 am
    
  • Sea & Port days: 11:30 pm to 1 am
    

Lido Breakfast Buffer (Deck 9, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Sea day: 7:30 am to 12 noon
    
  • Port day: 7 am to 12 noon
    

Lido Lunch Buffet (Deck 9, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation day: 12 noon to 3 pm
    
  • Sea day: 12 noon to 2:30 pm
    
  • Port day: 12 noon to 3:30 pm
    

Mongolian Grill (Deck 9, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation day: 12 noon to 3 pm
    
  • Sea day: 12 noon to 2:30 pm
    
  • Port day: 12 noon to 3:30 pm
    

Pinnacle Steakhouse (Deck 11, aft)

 

• Steakhouse (obviously)
  
• Hours: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  
• Reservations needed – call x1178
  
• Fee: $35 per person
  

Pizza Bar / Pizza Pirate (Deck 9, forward)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Open 24 Hours
    

Room Service

 

• Dial 8000
  
• Hours:
  
  • Open 24 hours
    

  [*]Breakfast menu (rise and shine menu – on your door, to be hung by 5 am):

  • Main: Citrus segments, fresh melon, banana, smoked salmon
    
  • Cereals: Frosted Flakes, Corn Flakes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Special K, Fruit Loops, Raisin Bran, Cheerios, Rice Krispies, Lucky Charms
    
  • Breads: Danish, croissant, white toast, wheat toast, muffin, bagel
    
  • Yogurt: Strawberry, raspberry, peach, plain
    
  • Beverages: Juices (orange, apple, tomato, grapefruit), coffee (regular & decaf), tea (regular and decaf), milk, skim milk, chocolate milk, hot chocolate
    
  • Condiments: half & half, lemon, margarine, butter, cream cheese, honey, jellies (grape, diet, strawberry, guava), orange marmalade
    

  [*]Lunch Menu:

  • Cold sandwiches*: tuna, roast turkey, ham and cheese, PB&J, BLT, shrimp salad on French roll, mozzarella & portabella mushroom on focaccia
    
  • Hot sandwiches*: grilled American cheese, grilled Reuben w/ corned beef & Swiss cheese, chicken fajita, guacamole with greens in jalapeno & tomato wrap, hot pastrami sandwich on rye
    
  • * Sandwiches:
    
    • Served with potato salad, coleslaw, potato chips, or pretzels
      
    • Bread choice of white, whole wheat, or rye
      

    [*]Salads: Mixed greens, Caesar salad

    • Dressing choices: ranch, 1000 island, balsamic vinaigrette, blue cheese, fat free honey mustard
      

    [*]Assorted vegetable sticks with blue cheese dip

    [*]Desserts: NY cheesecake, assorted cookies, chocolate cake, fresh fruit salad, strawberry yogurt

    [*]Beverages: Juice (orange, tomato, apple, grapefruit), coffee (regular or decaf), hot tea, iced tea, hot chocolate, milk, skim milk, chocolate milk, sodas (at bar prices – does not take bottomless bubbles), alcohol (at bar prices)

Rotisserie (Deck 10, aft)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Port days: 12 noon to 3:30 pm
    
  • Sea days: ?????
    
  • Embarkation day: ?????
    

  [*]Basic menu:

  • Salad Bar: Garden salad, green bean salad, tomato mozzarella with pesto, potato salad, cole slaw, assorted cheeses, corn foccacia
    
  • Hot menu: Rotisserie chicken, mac n’ cheese, corn on the cob, baked potatoes
    
  • Note: I heard the mac n’ cheese is excellent here
    

Splendido Restaurant

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation< Port & Sea days: 6 pm to 9:30 pm
    

Tandoori (Deck 10, aft)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation day: 12 noon to 3 pm
    
  • Sea day: 12 noon to 2:30 pm
    
  • Port day: 12 noon to 3:30 pm
    

Taste Bar (Deck 5, midship)

 

• Hours:
  
  • Embarkation & Sea days: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
    

[Travel R]

STATEROOMS ON THE CARNIVAL SPLENDOR

Basic Amenities:

Two twin beds (that convert into King-size bed)

Drawer and closet space

Private bathroom with shower

Mini Bar

22” flat screen TV (w/ interactive system)

Hair dryer

Mini safe

Telephone

Suites and Spa rooms contain additional amenities

Outlets – there is only ONE US outlet and one International (so bring a multi-outlet)

Bathrobes are provided in each stateroom

Overview of each type of stateroom: http://travel.usnews.com/cruises/carnival-cruise-lines-288/carnival-splendor-322/cabins/

Pictures of each type: http://mycruisestories.com/2015/01/23/cruise-ship-cabins-on-carnival-splendor/

Quick over view of stateroom sizes:

Room name (type) – sq. feet room/sq. feet balcony

Aft Balcony (8M, 8N) – 185/60

Balcony Stateroom (8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F) – 185/35

- Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms: 6207 6208

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Stateroom (8P, 8S) – 185/35

Cloud 9 Spa Suite (SS) – 275/65

Grand Suite (GW) – 345/85

Interior Spa Stateroom (4S) - 185

- Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms: 4S: 1005 1006

Interior Bunk Bed Stateroom (1A) – 185

- Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms: 1076 1077 1082 1083

Interior Stateroom (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4J) – 185

- Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms: 4E: 6286, 6311, 6354, 6381; 4F: 7332, 7337; 4G: 8342, 8345, 9204; 4J: 6205, 6206, 7205, 7206, 9202, 9203

Junior Suit (JS) – 275/35

Ocean Suite (OS) – 275-65

Oceanview Spa Stateroom (Obstructed Views) (6S) – 220

- Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms: 6S: 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004

Oceanview Stateroom (6A, 6B, 6C) – 220

- Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms: 6B: 2465

- Note: Rooms 2446 & 2449 have obstructed views

Porthole Stateroom (PT) – 220

Premium Vista Balcony Stateroom (9C) – 185/75

[Travel R]

LANGUAGE CROSS REFERENCE: CARNIVAL & ROYAL CARIBBEAN

CARNIVAL - - - RCI - - - Explanation

 

• Atrium - - - Centrum - - - Main thoroughfare in ship where many of the shops are located
  
• Camp Carnival - - - Adventure Ocean - - - The area for the children’s groups.
  
• Chef’s Table - - - Chef’s Table - - - A multi-course tasting, and limited seated (premium) dining option
  
• Club O2- - - Optix Teen Disco - - - The area for the teenagers.
  
• Elegant Night - - - Formal Night - - - A non-casual dress code provided by the cruise ship for a particular evening.
  
• FTTF - - - ???- - - Program ($) for special privileges (if you do not have the loyalty privileges)
  
• Fun Times /Carnival Capers (old)- - - Anchors Away - - - The newsletter provided by the cruise line each day with the ships itinerary/schedule of events, dining, etc.
  
• Lido Restaurant - - - Windjammer - - - The buffet restaurant aboard the ship.
  
• Serenity Pool - - - Solarium Pool - - - Adults Only Pool and Area
  
• Safety Briefing - - - Muster - - - Where the crew goes over safety procures in case of an emergency (this is mandatory)
  
• Sign and Sail Card - - - SeaPass Card - - - A card used as an identification for the ship, as well as used as a credit card for ship expenses
  
• Your Time Dining - - - My Time Dining - - - The alternate method of dining where the passenger may choose any time they would like to eat and not be held to a specific time (i.e., early seating or late seating).
  
• ??? - - - Diamond Club Lounge - - - Exclusive lounges set up for “loyal” passengers
  
• ??? - - - Concierge Club Lounge - - - Exclusive lounges set up for suite passengers
  

[cruisexlife]

Splendor is a great ship! I recently returned from an amazing Canadian cruise on her, you're in for a treat! :D

[hockeyluver]

Thanks for all this great info!!! :D

[starfish216]

Thanks for all the info!

[ObstructedView2]

 

Thank you for the info!!!

 

Here's a good link.

 

Carnival Splendor:

https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/the_fleet/splendor/splendor.ashx

 

 

:)

 

[eastoftheboston]

Your entry on smoking says it is allowed on balconies. I thought Carnival had banned smoking on balconies?

 

I apologize if I have incorrect information.

[joellebridgers]

Does anyone know what wattage the blow dryer is? I would love to leave mine home! Also what's is it located (on wall, in bathroom, by vanity in bedroom). Sorry for the silly questions....

And Thank you to those who posted awesome info above!!!

[Travel R]

Your entry on smoking says it is allowed on balconies. I thought Carnival had banned smoking on balconies?

 

I apologize if I have incorrect information.

 

I apologize - I have it wrong. There is no smoking in staterooms, including the balconies of staterooms.

 

I remember when they stopped it on RCI two years ago, but at that point Carnival was still allowing it. I must have copied this data from an old source, and since I am not a smoker, I did not think more about it.

 

Sorry

[Travel R]

 

Thank you for the info!!!

 

Here's a good link.

 

Carnival Splendor:

https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/the_fleet/splendor/splendor.ashx

 

 

:)

 

 

Excellent source of info - too bad I did not find it when I was doing research. Thank you.

[derek005]

I know that they are pretty strong and I don't think that you can bring them anyways.

[Seattlecruisers98021]

:)

Does anyone know what wattage the blow dryer is? I would love to leave mine home! Also what's is it located (on wall, in bathroom, by vanity in bedroom). Sorry for the silly questions....

And Thank you to those who posted awesome info above!!!

 

 

We needed to know too...more room in the luggage if we don't have to bring one!!

 

 

Hair Dryers

 

 

 

A 1250-watt hair dryer is provided in all staterooms and suites (either in the bathroom or on the desk/vanity) on the following ships: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Dream, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Legend, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Magic, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Pride, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Triumph, Carnival Victory, Carnival Valor and Carnival Vista.

:)

[glrounds]

Can't go wrong with the SPLENDOR . . . Loved this ship. Cruised her 3 times when she was doing the Mexican Riviera out of Long Beach. Fantastico !:)

[Cyber Kat]

The Splendor is my favorite ship. There are links to my review and pics in my sig

[kamac56]

We will be on the splendor in January and you have NO IDEA what how much this has helped me! Thank you thank you thank you! Now I don't need to search every question I have ! :)

[sunshine002]

wow, great info, well done.

 

Thx travel R.

[Paddy41]

Question re lido deck, buffet area. There are stairs to an upper level on other Carnival ships I've been on. Seems to be an easy area to find seats, very quiet. On one ship they had fish & chips & seafood. On another there was a pasta bar. What's there on Splendor? Is it where the rotisserie is? Is tandoori there too or is it on deck 9?