Another Splendid Splendor cruise (with pics) 6/29/15

[Jamman54]

Somehow I stumbled upon this thread this evening and have followed along. It is most enjoyable so thanks for sharing !

 

Thanks for following along! Much more to come!

 

Tonight, the dining room danced to Hot, Hot, Hot…..

 

 

Hi there Jeff! We enjoyed meeting you! You captured my tablemates in this photo!

 

Hi Marjorie! It was great meeting you and Lauren. We didn't get your picture when you guys went by, so we were hoping that you would make it around the dining room a second time! :)

[Jamman54]

Ok I'm all caught up now! I had no idea that Grand Turk has ziplines at the lighthouse now.

 

Yes, but it doesn't look worth the $95 pp they are charging to use it. :eek:

[Jamman54]

Another excellent review! Many thanks, Jeff, for all the effort (and thank Patti, too....after all, she took most of the photos of you enjoying yourself!)

 

A lot of people dog the SPLENDOR because she doesn't have all the bells and whistles some of the other ships have. I personally found her to be very comfortable, spotless, well-maintained, and a good sea boat. Unlike some ships I've been on – ships that are more like amusement parks at sea – SPLENDOR left no doubt that we were on a ship.

 

Again, thank you, sir!

 

-Russ

 

Thank you Russ for reading, and for your kind words! We have enjoyed every one of our cruises on the Splendor!

[Jamman54]

It’s Half Moon Cay Day!!!!

 

 

We were up at 6:30am. We would be arriving at Half Moon Cay around 8:30. Looking outside, we could see, once again, that the seas were very smooth….

 

 

Finally, I was able to capture a sunrise!!

 

 

 

 

Around 7:15, we made our way up to the Lido for breakfast. Here’s a view of the aft omelet station…..

 

 

To be continued…..

Edited July 21, 2015 by Jamman54

[Jamman54]

The Continental Breakfast Station…..

 

 

 

Today’s breakfast. I had a little of everything…..

 

 

This is the beverage station up on Deck10…..

 

 

After breakfast we made our way back to the cabin to get our beach bags, and we ran into our room stewards, Inyoman and Kadek…..

 

 

Those passengers that had rented the Oasis, Villas, or cabanas, were told to meet in the El Morocco Lounge on Deck 5 aft at 8:15am. I still can’t understand why they have us meet there, as it’s the farthest lounge from the tender loading platform, which is on Deck 0 forward. We are too be on the first tender over to HMC. At about 8:45 we are told that they are ready for us, so we make that almost 10 minute trek down to the tender. Once there, we are told that there will be a short delay, as the Captain needs to reposition the ship due to the wind and waves. Finally we board the tender for our short ride over to HMC. Malcolm the CD was coordinating the tender loading process from the loading platform. As we pulled away he wished us a great day…..

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

We are on the first tender with the crew and supplies…..

 

 

Here’s a view of the Carnival Splendor. We couldn’t get up and walk around taking pictures because it was a bumpy ride over to the island…..

 

 

We have arrived in paradise!!!

 

 

This is the tender we just got off of…..

 

 

Patti poses with the welcome sign…..

 

 

Here is a map of the island…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

This is the information Hut where you check in before heading to your villa or cabana. From here you can board a tram that will take you to your cabana.

 

 

I always choose to walk along the beach. I tell Patti I will meet her at our cabana, as I know that she will walk around taking pictures before the masses come. Fort San Salvador (the main entrance)…..

 

 

The first aid station…..

 

 

The fountain in the courtyard…..

 

 

Looking back towards the tender landing area…..

 

 

This is the seating area next to the Rumrunner Bar…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Distance signs…..

 

 

 

The Courtyard bathrooms…..

 

 

Here is the Tram Station…..

 

 

These are the vendor stalls. Here is the only place on the island where you can use cash…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

This is the Island Gift Shop…..

 

 

Rumrunners Bar. This is the closest bar to the tender loading area…..

 

 

Follow the signs to the beach…..

 

 

This is the back of the Watersports Hut, where the lockers are located…..

 

 

There is the Splendor, anchored off of HMC…..

 

 

Someone has set up a clamshell already…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

This is the Oasis or Grand Cabana. $1,500 gets you it for the day…..

 

 

The Half Moon Lagoon Water Park…..

 

 

It appears that the lifeguard isn’t on duty yet…..

 

 

Looking down to the far end of the beach where the higher number cabanas are…..

 

 

The front of the Watersports Hut…..

 

 

The Island Chapel…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[all_aboard]

Thanks for following along! Much more to come!

 

 

 

Hi Marjorie! It was great meeting you and Lauren. We didn't get your picture when you guys went by, so we were hoping that you would make it around the dining room a second time! :)

 

No, the line broke up at our table. Your review is fantastic! The photos are excellent! Thanks for all your hard work in putting this together!

[Jamman54]

This is the inside of the Island Chapel…..

 

 

 

No phone, No fax…..

 

 

The pathways are well marked…..

 

 

A tender is heading back to the Carnival Splendor…..

 

 

I Wish I Could Stay Here Forever Bar…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Carnival Splendor anchored off of HMC…..

 

 

The Massage Hut…..

 

 

Looking back down the beach towards the water park…..

 

 

Captain Morgan’s…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Watersports rentals are also located between Captain Morgan’s and Villa “A”…..

 

 

 

Here is the most up to date price list for the island rentals…..

 

 

Villas “A”, “B”, & “C”…..

 

 

 

Patti has arrived at our cabana for the day, # 7…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[jigger]

Are the drink prices the same as on the ship ? I assume you use your sign and sail card ?

[anonmom]

Here is the most up to date price list for the island rentals…..

 

 

Are you not allowed to bring your own sunshade onto the island? Those clamshells really don't look that big. I feel like I've seen a similar sized pop up shade for about $25 *total*

[RiotAct]

That typo on the Oriental Steam Room sign... argh!!! Can't unsee :eek:

 

Great review, as always. Love your style.

Edited July 21, 2015 by RiotAct

[bjinouno]

I need to go back, Our day went to quickly... Really need to stay there until 6 pm at least, there is still enough sun light to make sure all tendors are back to the ship... should be a 7 am to 6 pm that would make a perfect day

[exarkkun]

Wahoo! You're reviews are the best. I'm so happy to see this!!

[Jamman54]

Are the drink prices the same as on the ship ? I assume you use your sign and sail card ?

 

Yes, you do use your sail & sign card for your drink purchases. Drinks are .50 to a 1.00 higher on the island. There are also no discounts on buckets of beer. :(

 

Are you not allowed to bring your own sunshade onto the island? Those clamshells really don't look that big. I feel like I've seen a similar sized pop up shade for about $25 *total*

 

There are no rules against bringing your own floats, sunshades, etc to the island.

[Jamman54]

That typo on the Oriental Steam Room sign... argh!!! Can't unsee :eek:

Great review, as always. Love your style.

 

Thanks for reading!!

 

 

I need to go back, Our day went to quickly... Really need to stay there until 6 pm at least, there is still enough sun light to make sure all tendors are back to the ship... should be a 7 am to 6 pm that would make a perfect day

 

We're going back next August. Pull the trigger Barb!! :D

[Jamman54]

Wahoo! You're reviews are the best. I'm so happy to see this!!

 

Thank you so much! Much more to come. Enjoy!

[Tutontow]

The last time I was at HMC they were working on a building at the entrance fairly close to where the tenders dock. Do you know if it is completed yet?

 

I will be there in less than a month. We can't wait.

[Jamman54]

The last time I was at HMC they were working on a building at the entrance fairly close to where the tenders dock. Do you know if it is completed yet?

 

I will be there in less than a month. We can't wait.

 

They are still working on it. Might be done by the time you are there.

[united4life]

HMC looks like a beautiful place. Hope to make it there sometime!