hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Good morning from Arizona everyone ! Just off the Splendor yesterday and I am going to begin working on my review. Please be patient as I am a new cruiser, figuring out the photo hosting sites for the first time as well. I will say that this review expresses the opinions and experiences of myself and my family only. Take it with a grain of salt..as with all CC reviews. Some background - the cruise was my teenage daughter and myself. ( I turned 37 the day we embarked 9/23 ) We flew into LAX the morning of the cruise. ( We live in Phoenix so flying the day of embarkation is reasonable ) The supershuttle dropped us off at the Long Beach terminal...and we then took a cab to the local drug store to pick up a couple items that we couldn't fly with. Once back at the terminal ( around 1130am ) we stood in some long lines. ( which we expected due to our early arrival) The lines were all in shaded areas and were not too bad. After stopping for an embarkation picture or two.. ( With our favorite photographer Gillian - more on her later ) we were on board ! Finally here !!! Our Cabin was ready when we got on board.. 9278 Lido Balcony. When we opened the door we found that it had been decorated for us at the request of some friends. we also had photo and drink coupons waiting as birthday presents. Also, friends had ordered us Carnival beach towels to take home.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #2 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Here are some pictures of the room... and of our initial exploration of the ship... Here is the bathroom... I will say this.. there was plenty of shelf space for 2 women to fill with "necessities." We did not use the over the door shoe hanger that I bought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4hunters Posted October 1, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Great start! The daughter looks very happy to finally be cruising. Edit: Happy 37th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Ship Pics... Big screen warning the Chair hogs... ( and we did see personal items removed by staff ) Our embarkation meal from the Lido Grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Great start! The daughter looks very happy to finally be cruising. Edit: Happy 37th! Thank you.. ( and yes... Hannah was thrilled ! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfhngr Posted October 1, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2012 More, more, more! We get on her in 20 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Look at us...we're on vacation!!! Lido Desserts... The Spectacular Show lounge... ( and some random strangers ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted October 1, 2012 In love with my first balcony.. and my first ship ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted October 1, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Love the pics!! We're going on the Splendor next August. Looking forward to the rest of your review. Would love to hear about your DD experience in the teen rooms. I have a 15 year old DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Love the pics!! We're going on the Splendor next August. Looking forward to the rest of your review. Would love to hear about your DD experience in the teen rooms. I have a 15 year old DS. Hi Mari - DD did not use the "camps" at all... she prefers to be with me. ( She thinks that she is 37 also ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted October 1, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Hi Mari - DD did not use the "camps" at all... she prefers to be with me. ( She thinks that she is 37 also ) It's funny you said this. We were on the Glory recently and my DS was the same way. He didn't use the teen rooms at all and hung out with me the whole time. Guess us moms are still pretty cool to hang with. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted October 1, 2012 We made it our mission to find the Splendor's Blessing Coin on our first day... Our cake was delivered to the room on embarkation... The Muster drill.. Totally necessary and informative... but I got a bit claustrophobic in the crowds while they made announcements looking for passengers who were unaccounted for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #13 Share Posted October 1, 2012 It's funny you said this. We were on the Glory recently and my DS was the same way. He didn't use the teen rooms at all and hung out with me the whole time. Guess us moms are still pretty cool to hang with. :D We must be !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #14 Share Posted October 1, 2012 After our Muster drill, our room Steward Wayan from Indonesia came and introduced himself. ( He also cut my zip tie that I had used to lock my luggage ! ) I have to say we had THE greatest steward ever. I had read that the stewards did not make beds...ours made them twice a day ( we always napped )... and was the master of towel animal surprises... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #15 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Sail away...and our door... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Dinner the first night.. I accidentally deleted the meal pictures, including a great one of the waiters singing the birthday song.. *sigh * We had anytime dining but requested head waiter Xue and his team... they were great.. Here are the desserts... ( They brought us all three on night one ) Black forrest cake.. creme brulee and Warm Chocolate melting cake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #17 Share Posted October 1, 2012 You two are so cute! Thank you.. it has always just been she and I and she is a great kid ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #18 Share Posted October 1, 2012 First night pics... Two new friends in our cabin one night # 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahsmomtoo Posted October 1, 2012 Author #19 Share Posted October 1, 2012 ok.. I have GOT To get some cruise laundry done and get some groceries in this empty house.. I will add more later.. Coming up next... Day two ( sea day ) and a Hurricane Itinerary change ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4hunters Posted October 1, 2012 #20 Share Posted October 1, 2012 You two look great! I'm so glad you had a nice cruise. It went by fast, didn't it. Unfortunately, they always do. I'm outta here for the day, but I'm looking forward to continuing reading your review tomorrow! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie8862 Posted October 1, 2012 #21 Share Posted October 1, 2012 WELCOME BACK... Great review so far...fantastic pictures...cannot wait to read more.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ositabear Posted October 1, 2012 #22 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Welcome Back! You two are so cute! I am so happy you enjoyed your first cruise and I cant wait to hear more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandS204ever Posted October 1, 2012 #23 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Look forward to the rest of the read, we leave in 69 days (not soon enough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibfishing2 Posted October 1, 2012 #24 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Great review. I will check back later. Sooooo!!!!! Are you hooked on cruising?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtneyLovesCruising Posted October 1, 2012 #25 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Welcome review so far, looking forward to reading more :) You and your daughter both look beautiful and happy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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