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

[Jamman54]

DJ Miguel is spinning the tunes by the Spendido Pool…..

 

 

The Splendido Pool Bar, starboard side…..

 

 

Patti did eventually join me in the casino to play some slots, while I played blackjack. Let’s just say it wasn’t our day and leave it at that. Lol.

Around 5pm we decided to head up to the Cloud 9 Spa and use our spa passes. This was a great time to go, as we had the place practically to ourselves. Here is one of our favorite places, the Tepidarium…..

 

 

I just LOVE those heated loungers…..

 

 

Nothing beats relaxing in the Thalassotherapy Pool…..

 

 

The ceiling above the pool…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Jeff. . Lower Right side.

Blue shirt..looks like I'm picking my nose but I swear I'm not.

Haha

 

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There you are!! lol.

[Vitamin_Sea]

There you are!! lol.

Yes. My daughter was to my right .We like watching this event. Malcolm had lots of funny comments about the drinks.

 

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[Jamman54]

After about two hours, we showered at the spa (great showers there by the way), then made our way back to the cabin to get ready for Elegant Night Dinner. Here are a couple of pictures of tonight’s sunset…..

 

 

 

Here we are enjoying some wine at dinner…..

 

 

 

I started off with 2 orders of the stuffed white mushrooms…..

 

 

Patti had the spaghetti carbonara as a starter….

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Patti had a caesars salad next…..

 

 

While I had the alligator fritters…..

 

 

We both enjoyed the lobster and grilled shrimp. I confess, I had 3 orders!!!

 

 

For dessert, Patti had the caramalized apples……

 

 

While I enjoyed the cherries jubilee…..

 

 

The waiters sang “That’s Amore” tonight.

 

After dinner, Patti was feeling a little tired, so she went to check emails, then went back to the cabin. I went to the sports bar hoping to see the Women’s World Cup semi final between the USA and Germany, but no, the place was deserted, and there weren’t ANY games on. Geez!!!

 

So I sat down at a blackjack table, and quickly donated a $100. I decided to go to the 11:30 comedy show starring Michael Macy, who was very good. I made my way back to the cabin, where earlier Patti had taken a photo of tonight’s towel animal, and our VIP gifts (travel game sets).

 

 

It was another great day!!

 

Coming up next: another relaxing sea day.

[anonmom]

Glad you are enjoying the review! Not really sure what you mean about the kids club. None of them on the Splendor are two levels. Camp Carnival, up to 11 years of age, is on deck 10. Circle "C", for the 12 to 14 year olds is on Deck 4 in the Atrium. Club O2, for the 15 to 17 year olds, is on deck 5. Shots from Club O2 were posted in the last segment, and we will be posting some from Circle "C", and Camp Carnival in upcoming segments.

 

The only pay restaurant on the Splendor is the Pinnacle Steakhouse.

 

Yeah, that's what it looked like from the deck plans, but the description of the Splendor from the ************* website says, " A water spray park, teen club and two-level, 5,500-square-foot children's play area (the largest in the Carnival fleet), makes this ship perfect for families."

 

Maybe they just mean that they are counting both Camp Carnival and Circle C as "play areas" and one is on deck 4 and the other on deck 10, so it is technically two different levels? It just seems like word wording.

 

My daughter is 4, so Camp Carnival is what I'm interested in. Please post any pics or schedules if you have them!

 

Glad to hear about the restaurants! Everything you've posted looks so good and it seems like there's so much variety that I don't feel like we'd have to spring for the steakhouse at all, at least not for our first cruise.

 

I did go back and read your repo review after I posted on here, which was awesome, too. I'm going to read your 2013 Splendor review now...

[oncruisecontrol]

Keep it coming Jamman. Loving the review.

[lorriv20]

Sounds like a silly question...but here goes....does the Splendor still have trays in the buffet line?

[NCTribeFan]

I do wish people wouldn't quote entire huge posts full of large photos. When you quote, you can edit, you know that, right folks? Right? :p

 

Another vote for Huevos Rancheros for brunch!

 

And we should have the new menus when I'm on her in October. I sailed with these so many times, yet I order the same things every cruise. I'm one of those that when I find something I like, I stick with it, even though I know if I order something different and don't like it I can request something else! I'm such a Creature of Habit!

 

Good to see that there are actually BOOKS in the LIBRARY. I cannot tell you how disappointing it was on Conquest last month to walk in to trade in the book I'd just finished only to find that the bookcases were practically empty. There were lots of board games and one case full of some religious pamphlets. One other bookcase had about a half-dozen paperbacks that others had left. Luckily, I was able to find one I hadn't read (first one I grabbed was something I'd read; I may even have left it behind on a prior sailing!).

[ch27088]

Jamman54, so good to see another review from you. It's always nice to sit back and read your great reviews...thanks for taking us along on your trip!

[ReggaeRoy]

Jamman, Your reviews are awesome!!! Looking forward to the rest. We will be doing a Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, and Nassau cruise next March.

[LUVMYGSDOG]

I do wish people wouldn't quote entire huge posts full of large photos. When you quote, you can edit, you know that, right folks? Right? :p

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is a wish of mine as well! Makes it difficult to read a review.

 

 

 

Kim

Edited July 14, 2015 by LUVMYGSDOG

[hockeyluver]

I agree.

[Mary49]

Hi Jam - always love your review. I'm going back on the Splendor in September to say goodbye to Music Boardwalk before they break for vacation. I cruise solo and I keep watching for the prices to drop especially in August. But I don't think so. Got a good deal for September though. Great picture. You and GAPearl have the best reviews everytime. It really feels like we are all cruising together. Thanks so much Mary49

[NCTribeFan]

So I apparently missed the part where it was posted elsewhere that she would NOT be receiving the new menus soon.

 

Oh well. I'll certainly not go hungry. Give me my chilled fruit soups, an occasional Caesar salad, entree, and rarely a dessert. I'll still leave the MDR stuffed. ;)

[Jamman54]

Keep it coming Jamman. Loving the review.

 

Thanks for reading. There will be more later tonight or tomorrow for sure.

 

Sounds like a silly question...but here goes....does the Splendor still have trays in the buffet line?

 

No trays, just the oversize plates.

[Jamman54]

Another vote for Huevos Rancheros for brunch!

And we should have the new menus when I'm on her in October. I sailed with these so many times, yet I order the same things every cruise. I'm one of those that when I find something I like, I stick with it, even though I know if I order something different and don't like it I can request something else! I'm such a Creature of Habit!

 

I can't wait to have the American Table and American Feast menus on the Breeze. Loved them on the Liberty last year.

 

Jamman54, so good to see another review from you. It's always nice to sit back and read your great reviews...thanks for taking us along on your trip!

 

Thanks for coming along for the ride. Much, much more to come.

[Jamman54]

Jamman, Your reviews are awesome!!! Looking forward to the rest. We will be doing a Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, and Nassau cruise next March.

 

Thanks for reading. The segments on the ports will each be lengthy. The Sensation was our honeymoon ship!!

 

Hi Jam - always love your review. I'm going back on the Splendor in September to say goodbye to Music Boardwalk before they break for vacation. I cruise solo and I keep watching for the prices to drop especially in August. But I don't think so. Got a good deal for September though. Great picture. You and GAPearl have the best reviews everytime. It really feels like we are all cruising together. Thanks so much Mary49

 

Thanks for your kind words Mary. When people say that they feel like they are cruising with me, then I know I'm doing a good job!

[rnoli32]

Excited to hear about your review! Carnival Splendor is one of the ships i am looking to book :)

[meanjean80]

I leave on the Splendor (first time sailing her) on the 27th, so I am so enjoying this!!!

[sfaaa]

Here are some more Video Arcade views…..

 

 

 

 

 

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Minions. What do you have to do to win one?

[bjinouno]

We are at the Liner Bar and I am waiting for my first drink of the cruise…..

 

 

My first drink. What took me so long! Lol…..

 

 

I wonder what Patti will have?

 

 

She went with the Mango Swirl…..

 

 

It looks delicious!!

 

 

Here are some of our roll call members. I will not divulge names to protect privacy, but if you are reading, and I know some of you are, if you want to shout out “That’s me!!!”, feel free to do so. Also feel free to add your comments or share your experiences as this review progresses. It was great meeting all of you!!

 

 

To be continued….

Patty sure does take some great photo's Love this one of me! lol and of course everyone else...

[RaiderFaninNM]

Great review, love it all smiles!!

 

 

Looking forward to the rest, also very kind of you to give away your shore excursion! :D

[kenrod]

Thank you for doing this review Jamman54! I am really enjoying it so far and looking forward to what happens next.

 

What I really like are your pictures around the ship and I have never been on the Splendor before. Also, I enjoyed your pictures sailing out of New York. It is so different than sailing out of a Florida port.

 

Anyhow, thanks for your pictorial.

[Jamman54]

Excited to hear about your review! Carnival Splendor is one of the ships i am looking to book :)

 

I leave on the Splendor (first time sailing her) on the 27th, so I am so enjoying this!!!

 

Thanks for reading! Though she is not our favorite ship, we do love the Splendor!!