Crus4US Posted February 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2015 We are planning a cruse for next spring, the itinerary is the same just reversed...which ship is better? We have sailed the Glory pre-update and enjoyed it very much...but it has been a few years I am a little out of the loop. Reading cruise critic to catch up... any input is appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberxob Posted February 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I would say the glory because you know you already like the ship and layout and the 2.0 upgrades can only make it better (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgratru Posted February 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) We were on the Glory in spring 2013 just after the 2.0 upgrades and are headed to Splendor next week....I will come back and let you know what we thought. Edited February 26, 2015 by mcgratru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casco Bay Kid Posted February 26, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Glory hands down. Sent from my HTC One mini using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v3cruiser Posted February 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Glory. Liked the size, and the 2.0 really made a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted February 26, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Never been on Glory but been on Splendor several times. I'd pick Glory simply to try out something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted February 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Never been on Glory but been on Splendor several times. I'd pick Glory simply to try out something new. We did the same thing. Just off Splendor 2/22/15. Took her because we had been on conquest class ships many times, with and without 2.0. but had never been on Splendor. She was nice, but I think I would prefer Glory, as I prefer Guy's Burgers over the grill, wasn't thrilled with the rotisserie or Mongolian wok (I know - people kill for that station - just wasn't my favorite - sorry!) and just enjoy the more open seating on conquest style ships over the more enclosed Lido area on Splendor. That being said - I booked Splendor again for next Feb. while still on board! (mostly because she left on a Sunday, while Glory leaves Saturday, and I would have to take off a day to fly in Friday pre-cruise!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablover61 Posted February 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Glory. 2.0 is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted February 26, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I've never been on Splendor before, but have been on all of the Conquest Class ships accept Glory. We booked Glory for January 2016 because of the 2.0 upgrades - especially Guys Burgers. I also was thinking about Splendor until I discovered she didn't have Guys. However, I think somebody mentioned on another thread that Splendor still has the production shows rather than playlist productions. That almost made me choose Splendor, but my SO doen't care what shows are offered. He'd be PO'd if I booked us on a ship without Guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany527 Posted February 26, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have only been on the Splendor and Glory. I loved the Splendor for its layout of the Lido deck and stage shows. I personally would never go on the Glory again. While I do love most of the 2.0 upgrades, it's not enough to make to me sail on the Glory. I actually had far better service on the Glory than the Splendor but for some reason the boat just didn't do it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderingjew Posted February 26, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I would say the glory because you know you already like the ship and layout and the 2.0 upgrades can only make it better (: 2.0 is the reason i would choose Splendor LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany527 Posted February 26, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 26, 2015 2.0 is the reason i would choose Splendor LOL I agree. I enjoy the 2.0 food options, but Playlist Productions are awful as well as the Hasbro gameshow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmundXXIII Posted February 26, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Glory, for the food: Fish and Chips, Guys, Blue Iguana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine002 Posted February 27, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I love the Glory and had a great cruise on the Splendor last summer. Given the choice I would go with the Glory. (Miss my fish & chips) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlkubi Posted February 27, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've been on both and would definitely pick the Glory. I loved that ship. The Splendor IMO is the only Carnival ship that I would call ugly LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted February 27, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Splendor because she has the Tandoor and chicken tenders at the grill. I think Guy's is overrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberxob Posted February 27, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 27, 2015 2.0 is the reason i would choose Splendor LOL I've never been a big show person but I understand people don't like the new ones. But I enjoy the new food options offered with 2.0. Although the splendor does have tandoor' and Mongolian wok as well as a burrito bar that I thought was just as good but just not as many toppings as the 2.0 ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted February 27, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Splendor because she has the Tandoor and chicken tenders at the grill. I think Guy's is overrated Just off Splendor, and there were no chicken tenders anywhere I could find. We were at the grill several times a day (dd loves the sauteed onions as a side dish on everything!) and they had no tenders. So disappointed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipty2 Posted February 27, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I have sailed both and they are my two favourite ships out of 20 cruises but I give the Splendor a slight edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casco Bay Kid Posted February 27, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Choose Spendor if you like a rust bucket. Sent from my HTC One mini using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgratru Posted March 10, 2015 #21 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Ok....just back from Splendor and did Glory just after 2.0 upgrades in 2012. I have to vote for Glory. Splendor was spotless and food was better but staff, though not rude, seem unhappy and overworked. We missed the super friendliness on Glory and service was so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted March 10, 2015 #22 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I've never sailed on the Glory, but I LOVE the Splendor. It is absolutely my favorite ship. If I have a choice I'm taking the Splendor over any one in the fleet. I actually like the pink, don't think it's ugly and not even close to being a rust bucket! When we were on last Sept (our second time) the crew were fabulous. We watched a cleaning crew out on the deck on more than one occasion and they seemed to be actually enjoying themselves. They were always cleaning, always scraping and repainting. I love the aft pool area - seems so roomy for some reason. My favorite is the Mongolian Wok - I don't cruise for a burger :). I also liked the Burrito Bar and the Rotisserie area is the best kept secret at sea. There are ALWAYS tables up there. Food isn't bad either. Love the whole mid-ship Lido pool area. Because it's 2 decks high, it never feels closed in with the retractable roof closed. The colors here are nice and tropical. There are hot tubs undercover on the deck 10 balcony overlooking the Lido if you want to stay out of the sun, or the weather is not great. I also like the layout of the ship. As long as you remember that decks 3 & 4 don't go through - you're good! I'm sure the Glory is a great ship - but if I have a choice - I'm on the Splendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm Breezes Posted March 10, 2015 #23 Share Posted March 10, 2015 For us it would be Glory again....only because the last time we were on it was pre 2.0 and we are sailing on Splendor next month :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgratru Posted May 2, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Something not right on Splendor...unhappy overworked crew. Plus is so ugly! Have to vote for Glory. Edited May 2, 2015 by mcgratru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjjs Posted May 2, 2015 #25 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I've been on the Splendor. Never been on the Glory, but have been on her sister ship Liberty. I'd choose the Glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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