Cruise Review | A Boatload of Fun on Carnival Splendor Friday 07 October, 2016
So this is my third post on my experience on Carnival Splendor. I couldn’t make that one post, so this is the last post just to show you all how much fun I actually have. For this to be my second cruise with Carnival, it still lived up to its reputation as the fun boat. Everyday is full of scheduled activities and fun so you are never bored. A great mix of interactive games, trivia, bingo, movies, musical shows, comedy shows, and more. Also I am showcasing the top notch food as you are fed like Kings and Queens here. So many options to choose from and high quality meals. I couldn’t show everything I did all 8 days because I was living in the moment but I will show you some photos of the time we had.
Nina was my guest for my 8 Day Carnival Cruise experience on Splendor!
Towel Buddies are placed on the bed every nght
Now Towel Buddies are one of my favorite things to be surprised by daily when you enter your room. Everytime your room is cleaned, when you return you get a new towel buddy character. I am such a big kid and I would get excited as I would get dressed before dinner and see a new friend on either mine or Nina’s bed.
Towel Buddy Takeover Surprise on the Deck
One more they even has a Towel Buddy Takeover on the deck. They were everywhere, one each beach chair and it was just cute to see them. I bet the kids (and big kids like me) really loved this.
Crocodile Towel Buddy – So Creative!
Nina + I loved dinner time every night
Dinner each night was Nina and I’s favorite thing to do. Yes dinner was a highlight every night because we were giving the 5 star treatment. Usually you eat at the same time and table every day, but Nina and I had the Dinner Anytime meal schedule so we were pretty flexible with our seating arrangements. We still usually ended up with the same waiters.
Made friends with our waiters Cristan and Roto
We had the same waiters every night and what I love about them is that they remember your name and are so friendly. They go above and beyond to give you wonderful customer service and to be friendly. It was like that on my cruise on Carnival Sunshine, so they really have their staffs make the guest feel at home and like friends. So it wasn’t just about the service, they were genuinely great people! Cristian was from Romania and Roto was from Indonesia.
Nightly Dinner Selections
Dinner was served like a great 4 star restaurant every night. New menu and special items to choose from. You can get anything you want, as much as you want with no problems. On the days we dock on a different island, they would have a meal in representation of that country’s dish. There is always a variety of appetizers, salads, soups, main entrees and desserts.
Carnival serves signature shots each night and you get to keep the glass too for a souvenir
SEADAY BRUNCH
The Seaday Brunch was amazing, but only served when you are not landing on an island. There is brunch and regular breakfast everyday but I looked forward to the seaday brunch because of the unique variety of meals to choose from. Same deal as dinner, you can indulge as much as you want, no limit and try many variety of brunch items on the menu.
Steak an Eggs Meal
PINNACLE STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT
Now even though the dinner is 4/5 stars everyday, Carnival Splendor had a special restaurant on the boat called the Pinnacle Steakhouse. This was a 5 star fine dinning steakhouse restaurant, but you do have to pay for this meal separate and make reservations prior. It is $25 per person for the experience but so worth it. You would never pay $25 anywhere else and eat luxury cuisine items such as escargot, top prime steakcut and a full bottle of top notch wine and delectable dessert. It’s worth it for at least one night on the boat to change it up and eat here. This is also a very romantic setting to take your spouse…would be cute for an intimate birthday or anniversary night.
CAPTAINS CELEBRATION NIGHT
Nina + I on Captain Celebration Night
This year I was super prepared for Captain’s Night. Last year I wasn’t at all…didn’t bring a formal dress (thankfully my friend has an extra dress I could wear) so I promised this year I was ready. Captains celebration night is always the formal night on the boat. Everyone is dress in beautiful formal gowns or suits and take these amazing photos on the boat. Everyone looked so elegant and it just a great energy to see everyone dressed to the nines on the boat. All ages and families. Again this night is the night to prepare because this is when you take your glamour shots with different photographers and backdrops all over the boat. I got many great pictures this year!
Adult Swim Time
Made friends in the Adult Pool
One of the great things about the cruising is all the types of people you will meet. Nina and I on several days cooled off at the Adult Swim and Lounge area alot. So great opportunity to get to know some other people and mingle. We made friends at the pool, hot tubs and the bar!
The first night was Liquor Tasting night. Free liquor tasting where they gave samplings of their liquor they have in stock in their Fun Store. What was special about the Liquor tasting is that they had an amazing special on 2/$25 for large bottle of the selected liquors of your choice. Thats a steal and Nina and I did get our own bottles. You would never get that deal off the boat or even in my hometown…so happy we took advantage of that.
Adult Scavenger Hunt – Yes it was a crazy night
This was as crazy as it looks. This was Adult Scavenger Hunt night which was hilarious. Grown adults doing crazy things in teams to get points to find stuff that everyone had in the room. Lets just say in this moment the men had to fun women undergarments and rock them! Heels and all. One of my favorite nights I couldnt stop laughing!
Posing with the Comedian from Punchline
Every night there is Comedy night and I went every night! Carnival gets several different entertainment comedians to do both a PG and a Rated R show at their Punchline Comedy Nights. If you have kids you definitely can take them to the PG shows, but of course the Rated R show would be the ones the adults would really have fun with. Sometimes if they comedians are so good their is a huge line wrapped down the hall to wait for the next show or the next day you have to come early or the show will not have anymore seats. If he/she is a really great comedian they will stay after the show and mingle with the guest and take photos. Again this was definitely one of my favorite things to do every night on the boat and then I would go to bed (I didnt make it to the club every night I was way too tired).
I had a blast on Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor was definitely a fun experience. If you never been on a cruise I would highly recommend Carnival. They really do have a great reputation as the Fun Ship and wonderful customer service. A lot of staff members are friendly and learn your name, you are treated with such respect and was comfortable. As my second time cruising with Carnival I definitely felt like I was home again. This is a cozy boat, great people and so many things to do. So don’t worry about if you aren’t on land – you will be highly entertained on the boat alone. So much to do you forget you are even cruising. I did sail for 8 day, which some people think that is too long but it was perfect. A full week that felt like a really fulfilling vacation and exploring so many islands within a week was fun. If you want to learn more about the islands we visited while sailing check out the 4 islands here.
Carnival Cruise did it again for me and I am already looking forward to my next cruise with them (woo hoo third time cruiser coming soon)! You can’t go wrong with cruising when all of your on boat entertainment is taken care of, plenty of all-inclusive food and so many relaxing options to hang out on the boat. It’s definitely a great way to plan your next family trip, spouse vacation or girlfriend getaway cruise!
I would highly recommend traveling on Carnival Splendor if you want to have a fun 8-day vacation to through the Caribbean. Check out Splendor dates and other options on Carnival Cruise site here at carnival.com
I partnered with Carnival Cruise who hosted my experience on this press trip #CruisingCarnival but all opinions are my own.
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I have been on about five cruises, all with Carnival, and always had a fantastic experience. Their chocolate molten cake is still one of my all time favorite things!
I’d love to go on a cruise as soon as the kids move out. A romantic one with just the hubs and I. Those towel buddies are too cute. You both look stunning in your evening wear!
This definitely looked like a fun ship! I need to book a cruise soon with this cruise line. It has been a while since we went on a vacation. I forgot how great the food is!
The towel art is so creative and kind of funny. I haven’t been on a cruise in so long. I remember how delicious the food was and how fun it was to explore the ship.
What a truly amazing experience! I cannot wait to head out on a cruise myself. I think it would be such fun and i hear such amazing things about Carnival!
Looks like you had a lot of fun! There were so many things to do and I really thought those towel buddies were cute! I will have to plan for a Carnival Splendor cruise too!
The towel buddies are creative and adorable. The steakhouse meals look mouthwatering. I like the steak and eggs plate. Carnival Splendor looks like a dream come true.
I love the fact that you’re so outgoing and ready to have fun! There was a lot of activity on that cruise wasn’t there? :-). I can’t wait to go on another cruise again. I love it.
Looks like you had a great time.I would have picked the dinner anytime option as well. With so many things to go on a Carnival cruise, who wants to be tied down to time restrictions?
OMG. I have never been on a cruise and just when I considered going all those bad things were happening on ships so I put it off. However, this post makes me interested in going again. Mainly because I’m greedy and love the water and relaxing. Hmmm you got me thinking.
Wow! It looks like you had a fantastic time. I want to go on a cruise. I’ve never been. I will definitely check out Carnival. Thanks for sharing your experience and awesome photos.
So what you telling me is that I need to get over my fear of the cruise experience? Because if this is the way you’re eating then I’m totally missing out.
It looks like you had an awesome time! I always think of cruises as family friendly but it seemed like there were a bunch of adult friendly activities.
I haven’t been on a cruise since my honeymoon, so that’s 16 years. But we’ve been thinking of going again especially since we have a cruise port right in our city.
I can go for nights like that! The food looks delicious, the activities and sights all look fabulous and exciting. Good thing Nina had an extra attire for you!
That food looks so good! I love the folded towels, too. It’s the little things that make a cruise so great.
Wow! That looks like one amazing cruise. Especially the Liquor tasting event! lol. I need to go on a cruise, pronto!
I have never been on a cruise before. I love the towel buddies and the Seaday Brunch sounds yummy!
Oh my gosh that cruise looks like it was so much fun! I think it’s so cute that they turned your towels into little animals!
I have been on about five cruises, all with Carnival, and always had a fantastic experience. Their chocolate molten cake is still one of my all time favorite things!
You look amazing Kiwi! I love seeing all your outfits. And the food! YUM YUM Those towel animals had me cracking up. So creative.
Looks like you had an amazing trip! I’d love to go on a Carnival Cruise with my family! And the seaday brunch looks incredible!
I have been trying to get my family on a cruise for so long! It looks like you had a great time!
I think cruises are the most fun. I love to go on them. I have been on three thus far, and I don’t intend on stopping anytime soon!
We are considering a cruise in the spring. We are carnival frequent users so we will pro a Sally go back to them again!
I’d love to go on a cruise as soon as the kids move out. A romantic one with just the hubs and I. Those towel buddies are too cute. You both look stunning in your evening wear!
I totally love the little towel animals left on your bed! I think those would be one of my favorite parts!
What an amazing time you had. All the food looked amazing. My husband and I are saving up for a cruise.
This definitely looked like a fun ship! I need to book a cruise soon with this cruise line. It has been a while since we went on a vacation. I forgot how great the food is!
OMG! I’m jealous! This makes me want to go cruise right now! So much fun! 😀
My husband and I would love this. I always vacation for the yummy food. It looks so delicious!
The towel animals were our favorite when we cruised with Carnival. So cute!
The towel art is so creative and kind of funny. I haven’t been on a cruise in so long. I remember how delicious the food was and how fun it was to explore the ship.
What an amazing experience! I love cruises and would love to take one of these with my family.
What a truly amazing experience! I cannot wait to head out on a cruise myself. I think it would be such fun and i hear such amazing things about Carnival!
Looks like you had a lot of fun! There were so many things to do and I really thought those towel buddies were cute! I will have to plan for a Carnival Splendor cruise too!
This cruise looks like amazing fun. You look like you had an insane time! Lovely pictures 🙂
They sure know how to pamper their guests and to make them enjoy the whole cruise as well. I love that there’s so much that you can do in this cruise!
I have never been on a cruise, but they always look like so much fun! The food looks amazing!! Hope to do one at some point.
The towel buddies are creative and adorable. The steakhouse meals look mouthwatering. I like the steak and eggs plate. Carnival Splendor looks like a dream come true.
Looks like you had an awesome experience. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I love carnival! I went with husband honeymooning on carnival cruise lines earlier this year. She is so fun!
How fun! I went on a cruise for the first time a couple years ago. I wouldn’t mind going on another one someday!
Wow, what a lovely vacation. The family will surely love to have 2 to 3 days at cruise.
Oh, that was a lovely adventure! We have a trip in a cruise before and the experience is superb!
You look like you had a blast! Ive always wanted to go on a cruise. Maybe its time to make those arrangements!
I love the fact that you’re so outgoing and ready to have fun! There was a lot of activity on that cruise wasn’t there? :-). I can’t wait to go on another cruise again. I love it.
Looks like you had a great time.I would have picked the dinner anytime option as well. With so many things to go on a Carnival cruise, who wants to be tied down to time restrictions?
OMG. I have never been on a cruise and just when I considered going all those bad things were happening on ships so I put it off. However, this post makes me interested in going again. Mainly because I’m greedy and love the water and relaxing. Hmmm you got me thinking.
Look like you had a great time and those plates are so yummy looking!
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I cannot wait to take my family on a cruise! The food alone makes me want to jump on this ship!
It looks like it was the trip of a lifetime! I went on a cruise for my honeymoon and I loved it! It was amazing! I’d love to go again!
I haven’t been on a cruise in years. Looks like you had a ball. The Adult Scavenger Hunt looks like fun!
I love cruising. So far, I’ve been on three Carnival cruises, and I’ve had a blast on each one!!
We did a family cruise a few years ago which was my first time cruising. I do wanna plan another one. Kid free. To see what it’s really like.
Wow! It looks like you had a fantastic time. I want to go on a cruise. I’ve never been. I will definitely check out Carnival. Thanks for sharing your experience and awesome photos.
Wow this trip looked like a ton of fun! I so loved cruising! Your photos are making me want to go on another one.
It’s been a while since I’ve been on a cruise, but you’re making me want to plan one again! It looks like your ship was awesome!
So what you telling me is that I need to get over my fear of the cruise experience? Because if this is the way you’re eating then I’m totally missing out.
It looks like you had an awesome time! I always think of cruises as family friendly but it seemed like there were a bunch of adult friendly activities.
I’ve loved the carnival cruises I’ve gone on. I think they are very affordable if you keep your drink tab low.
I haven’t been on a cruise since my honeymoon, so that’s 16 years. But we’ve been thinking of going again especially since we have a cruise port right in our city.
I am such a foodie, the stories of unlimited food have been luring me to take a cruise soon. The food you have shown looks so delicious.
I would love to hear the stories from the Adult Scavenger Hunt. It looks like it was good time for everyone.
That looks so relaxing. I can tell you I need a trip like that about now!
We have been on several cruises and LOVE them! I am ready to head out on another one. Carnival cruises are great!
I can go for nights like that! The food looks delicious, the activities and sights all look fabulous and exciting. Good thing Nina had an extra attire for you!