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I have been on Splendor and Glory - would choose Splendor hands down!

It has a spa, tandoor and the covered lido if need be.

I am so happy that I had the extra Ship to give you. You were so much fun! I can't wait to cruise with you again!

They should swap out Freeport, Bahamas and put Key West in there. That wouldn't be much further on distance

I am with you - EVERY cruise should stop in Key West!

Does anyone have any good contacts or recomendations for a guest on a ship in Alaska for scooter rental for a week?

Thanks!

really no one has anything to say?! Its a cruise critic first lol

The Freedom just got out of drydock, has all the updates and 4 new shows. I would certainly go with the Freedom.

LOL - DH and I both think Bacchus is the ugliest dining room afloat.:D However, we've never booked for the decor.

 

We're flying to Seattle a week from today - like you, we're planning to spend a few days touring ahead of the cruise. How did you find the Mt. Rainier tour? That sounds like a great way to spend a day.

 

Thanks for sharing your review - I'm looking forward to more!:cool:

and I love the Miracle for its decor. Yeah its over the top but its so fantasy filled and fun!

Hi Everyone!

I am going to take my Mom on a cruise at the beginning of December.

Considering the Fantasy and the Fascination since they are the closest ships to my Mom in Roanoke, Va.

I have been on the Fascination, never on the Fantasy

Would love to get some feedback/ideas...

crew?

lounges?

shows?

the itineraries are pretty much the Nass/Freeport ones.

Thanks!

Tandor is my favorite for lunch. We always do at least one night at the steakhouse (free bottle of wine on the 1st night). The shows are ok - if you havent seen them already.

Half Moon Cay is simply the best beach and GT was fun for a while.

Been on the Splendor twice this year. Love the ship, the crew is great. I dont see what the big deal is about the pink.

Barb,

Your review is fantastic! I was going to do one myself again, but I really dont need to - you are doing great here!

I too am having some withdrawals and your review sure does help.

Looks like me and Shawn are gonna be back on a ship in August (most likely either the Sunshine from Orlando or Pride from Baltimore) and then me and my Mommy are gonna take one in the beginning of December on the Ecstasy going to Key West & Cozumel.

I really hope we get to sail again together! I thought you were fantastic, not to mention we are birthday buddies!!

Follow Jammans advice.. straight to excursion desk when you board!

 

they told us #11 but when we checked in at the hut on hmc they had us in #10.. and I am super glad they did.. I enjoyed every minute of my day and we were able to share with our new friends we made so we had our own shindig.. lol.. it was a lot of fun! Also they helped keep away the moochers!

 

 

best money spent.. also 10 has a hammock that was in the shade most of the day too.. close to bathrooms and trail to go get FOOD!

I am so getting this next time we go!

the entertainment staff member who did the salsa is Estee :)

2nd sea day and 2nd to last day of cruise.

Book steakhouse on the 1st night of cruise and you will get a free bottle of wine.

you can also go all the way Fwd on 10 through the Spa Cabins and there is a door that leads out on each side to a small deck up front.

Babs looking forward to your review!!!

Just got off the Splendor this past Tuesday. Sorry to say for you the answer to both is no. :(

I heard that Splendor might be leaving the Carnival fleet. My guess if that happens it goes to Costa.

what camera did you use? lenses? some really great pics here!

Heading out on the Splendor again on May 12th - I got a fantastic TA rate and couldnt pass it up!

Best FOD meeting we ever had was on our first CCL cruise in January 2012 on the Fascination. Nothing really was going on our second on the Glory, not to mention we were kind of shy that trip due to the obscenely homophobic comments of some fellow passengers. We met a few folks at the FOD on the Miracle in 2013 and this past January on the Splendor there were a few folks, some crew at them most nights.

Just wondering why you don't contact the Tuxedo people before the cruise and arrange for the tux to be in your cabin when you embark? We do this with my DH (who is large as well) We have learned to bring extra shirt that we know will fit as that is the one piece of the rental we have had problems with. That would solve the no tux problem if you really want to attend the Formal nights.

I cannot get a tuxedo rented from a cruise line in my size. I have tried on CCL and Royal. They just dont carry them in the size I need.

Great info!!! Thanks!!! No not from PA,, sorry!

 

 

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no problem, my pleasure. I know what its like. I just cancelled brunch with some friends this morning because I went and google searched the place and saw how tiny the place was and the seats were small. I would have been so uncomfortable.

As a man who is 400plus lbs, I always need a chair with no arms and the staff on the ship has always accommodated - MDR or Steakhouse.

I cannot do the stairs of the pool, but luckily I am not a pool person even if it has stairs, I do love the hot tub and always spend time there.

The shower in the cabin is not great for anyone, but for someone of exceptional size it a challenge, but its not that bad after one shower you figure out how you have to work it. The bathroom door is also a tight fit, but its not like I cannot make it in there.

In regards to the MDR I always tell the hostess when I walk in that I need something close because I dont want to ask 25 people to move out of my way and they always try to accommodate as well.

The wicker lido deck chairs i just fit into but if i stay too long in them I tend to get sore on my hips and I dont want to have aches and pains so I limit my time in those.

I have no issues with the loungers and love them, but as someone said earlier they can be really close. For that reason I spend alot of lounger time at Serenity.

I love cruising and I wouldnt worry - the crew is there to help you.

BTW - are you from Pennsylvania?

Your post makes no sense , you suggest to take the E train but its a crappy line so why suggest it??? Besides the E train doesnt come from JFK the A train does.

I stand corrected, it is indeed the A, not the E - the A/C/E are all the blue line in Manhattan, with only the A and C in Queens.

I merely was giving options as ways to get into Manhattan and then my opinion was not to do that one.

I also have an opinion on snarky posts like yours.....but I think we will leave that for another day.