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Carnival Splendor

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As the first in a new class of Fun Ships, Carnival Splendor offers a host of innovative onboard features and facilities, highlighted by a 21,000-square-foot health and fitness center — one of the largest at sea — which features Carnival's first thermal suite…

  • 3,006guests
  • 113,300gross tons
  • 21cruises now
  • $323fares from

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Carnival Splendor sails in and around the Caribbean during winter months. Summer cruises include Eastern Caribbean destinations as well as cruises to Atlantic Canada and New England.

At a glance

Carnival Splendor is a large-size cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, in service since 2008. It carries 3,006 guests and 1,150 crew (2.6 guests per crew member) at 113,300 gross tons. It is the 12th largest of 27 Carnival Cruise Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for spa & fitness (10/10) and lowest for adventure & nature and romantic (2/10). It is rated 3 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 21 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $323 to $1,426. 92 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
3 / 5
Berlitz
3.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
4 / 5
Guests
3,006
Crew
1,150
Gross tons
113,300
Decks
13
Length
952 ft
Beam
144 ft
Maiden voyage
2008
Launched
2007
Space ratio
2.6
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.6
Speed (mph)
24
IMO
9333163

Bliss scores

What Carnival Splendor is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 4.0
  2. Adventure and nature 2.0
  3. Cultural 3.0
  4. Dining 5.5
  5. Entertainment 7.7
  6. Family friendly 8.0
  7. Party 8.0
  8. Romantic 2.0
  9. Spa and fitness 10.0
  10. Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Carnival Splendor: Photo tour & ship overview

Carnival Splendor offers a host of innovative onboard features and facilities, highlighted by a 21,000-square-foot health and fitness center — one of the largest at sea — which features Carnival Cruise Line's first  thermal suite and thalassotherapy pool covered by a glass dome.

El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more. The Royal Flush Casino incites visions of winning, while the onboard jazz club, The Cool, simply says it all without saying a word. And the Pinnacle Steakhouse can be found not only at the height of elegant dining, but at the apex of the ship.

If you list "splish" and "splash" among your favorite terms, there's the Carnival Twister Waterslide. How about floating or swimming around? Carnival Splendor has pools all over the place, including the midship pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day.

Where Carnival Splendor sails

Home ports: New York with occasional sailings from Baltimore

Destinations: Carnival Splendor sails in and around the Caribbean during winter months, with stops that may include Grand Turk; Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas; Freeport, The Bahamas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Summer cruises include Eastern Caribbean destinations as well as a Canadian cruise to Saint John, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia with stops in Portland, Maine and Boston.

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Top dining options

Lido Restaurant

Carnival's Lido Restaurant is your one-stop destination for casual dining options such as Carnival Deli, Chef’s Choice, Mongolian Wok and Salad Bar. Seating is available indoors and outdoors.

Pinnacle Steakhouse

The Pinnacle Steakhouse is Manhattan-chic, and the menu includes gourmet delicacies and mouth-watering favorites for every appetite.

The Taste Bar

Stop into The Taste Bar for a new and different delicacy each day. 

Chef’s Table

Enjoy a multicourse dinner hosted by one of Carnival’s master chefs. The VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation and then a full-service dinner of appetizers, entrees and desserts not found on the regular dining menus. The experience is $75 per guest, and reservations are required.

Entertainment & activities

Choose your show and laugh out loud at Punchliner Comedy Club, one of the entertainment options during your Carnival sailing.
Choose your show and laugh out loud at Punchliner Comedy Club, one of the entertainment options during your Carnival sailing Andrew Hetherington / Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line

The Punchliner Comedy Club

Carnival teamed up with renowned comedian and TV personality George Lopez, who helped select talent for the fleetwide Punchliner Comedy Clubs. Guests can enjoy an evening laughing along to the comedians’ jokes.

Carnival WaterWorks

This onboard water park features two waterslides: Drainpipe and Twister. At the center of Carnival WaterWorks is a giant, 300-gallon dump bucket that combines water and gravity in a way that's sure to soak.

Carnival's Seaside Theatre

Guests can watch a movie on the giant outdoor screen while relaxing in a pool or lounging on a beach chair. 

Serenity Adult-Only Retreat

The Serenity area lets adults spend time with other adults. Read a book, enjoy the view, sip something from the bar or just enjoy some quality time to yourself.  

Royal Flush Casino

Feeling lucky? Head over to the onboard casino to try out a wide selection of slots and table games including blackjack, roulette and poker.

Mini-Golf Course

Have a swinging good time on the Carnival Splendor Sky deck's new 9-hole mini-golf course. The greens are meticulously maintained and the view is beautiful.

Bars & lounges

El Morocco Aft Lounge

Meet, greet, chill and chat at the El Morocco Aft Lounge. It's an ideal place to have a drink, tell friends a joke and listen to live music.

Piano Bar

Piano Bar is the swanky, jazzy bar setting designed for laid-back, fun times. The live music may even encourage a sing-along or two.

Catch Hollywood movies and special showings on the big digital screen in the poolside Seaside Theatre aboard Carnival Splendor.
Catch Hollywood movies and special showings on the big digital screen in the poolside Seaside Theatre aboard Carnival Splendor. Rick Diaz / Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines

Spa & fitness

Cloud 9 Spa

The Thalassotherapy Pool at Cloud 9 Spa features jets of water that massage your body in a special formulation of ocean water rich with trace elements of vitamins. Treat yourself to a daily or voyage pass for access then let the calming waters do the rest.

Spa Carnival

Renew yourself with premium beauty and wellness therapies, like hot stone massages, aromatherapy or full-body wraps.

Fitness Center

There’s no excuse for leaving your fitness routine back on land with the fitness equipment available on board in the fitness center. Surrounding the facility are the 68 exclusive spa staterooms, a first for Carnival. Guests in spa staterooms will have exclusive entry access to the adjacent spa facilities and will receive a wide array of special offerings including priority spa appointments, unlimited use of the thermal suite and thalassotherapy pool, complimentary fitness classes and other amenities.

Family-friendly options

Camp Carnival

Camp Carnival is the place where the youngest cruisers (ages 2 to 11) will experience games, finger painting, story time, movies and more in a supervised environment, while their parents can be off having fun of their own. Carnival's babysitting program also offers, for a fee, a fun late-night option for kids while their parents stay out until as late as 3 am.

Circle “C”

Youths ages 12 to 14 can enjoy video games, scavenger hunts and dance parties at “Circle C” as well as enjoy getting outside with sports, pool parties and special shore excursions. Plus, they can enjoy all of this excitement with kids their own age.

Club O2

Teens 15 to 17 can enjoy the latest music with exclusive dance parties at Club O2, as well as video games and movies from the club's comfy seating and video monitors all over the place. They'll even have fun outside of the club, with pool parties, team sports and special teen-only shore excursions.

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On board highlights

Dining

Where to eat on Carnival Splendor

  • Chef's Table
    Chef's Table Gourmet · Dinner
    Additional cost
  • Lido Restaurant
    Lido Restaurant Continental · Lunch & dinner
    No additional cost

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Inside and out

Destinations 4

  • Horseback riding, hiking and nature walks are as popular as the beaches and snorkeling at Half Moon Cay, one of about 700 islands that make up the Bahamas.
    Horseback riding, hiking and nature walks are as popular as the beaches and snorkeling at Half Moon Cay, one of about 700 islands that make up the Bahamas.
  • Cruise the Bahamas and spend a day swimming, sunning and snorkeling at the beautiful beaches at Half Moon Cay.
    Cruise the Bahamas and spend a day swimming, sunning and snorkeling at the beautiful beaches at Half Moon Cay.
  • An operating lighthouse on Maine's picturesque coast.
    An operating lighthouse on Maine's picturesque coast.
  • Carnival Cruise Line's Lighthouses of Maine tour takes you to three historic lighthouses along the coastline.
    Carnival Cruise Line's Lighthouses of Maine tour takes you to three historic lighthouses along the coastline.

Dining 5

  • Revel in a multicourse dinner prepared by the master chefs of Chef's Table during your Carnival cruise.
    Revel in a multicourse dinner prepared by the master chefs of Chef's Table during your Carnival cruise.
  • The Lido Grill aboard Carnival Splendor.
    The Lido Grill aboard Carnival Splendor.
  • Watch your favorite teams at the Sports Bar aboard Carnival Splendor.
    Watch your favorite teams at the Sports Bar aboard Carnival Splendor.
  • Enjoy premium-quality steaks, fresh seafood, salads and gourmet starters at the alternative restaurant Fahrenheit 555 on your Carnival cruise.
    Enjoy premium-quality steaks, fresh seafood, salads and gourmet starters at the alternative restaurant Fahrenheit 555 on your Carnival cruise.
  • For an extra fee, Chef's Table is your chance for a multi-course dinner prepared specially by the executive chef.
    For an extra fee, Chef's Table is your chance for a multi-course dinner prepared specially by the executive chef.

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  • Head to the BlueIguana Tequila Bar on your Carnival cruise if you like ice-cold cervezas and slushy tequila drinks.
    Head to the BlueIguana Tequila Bar on your Carnival cruise if you like ice-cold cervezas and slushy tequila drinks.
  • Enjoy a night of gaming at the casino during your Carnival cruise.
    Enjoy a night of gaming at the casino during your Carnival cruise.
  • Relax in the Cloud 9 Thermal Lounge, where the temperature is always perfect, during your Carnival getaway.
    Relax in the Cloud 9 Thermal Lounge, where the temperature is always perfect, during your Carnival getaway.
  • Choose your show and laugh out loud at Punchliner Comedy Club, one of the entertainment options during your Carnival sailing.
    Choose your show and laugh out loud at Punchliner Comedy Club, one of the entertainment options during your Carnival sailing.
  • Enjoy private-label brews, appetizers and upbeat tunes from live musicians at RedFrog Pub on your Carnival cruise.
    Enjoy private-label brews, appetizers and upbeat tunes from live musicians at RedFrog Pub on your Carnival cruise.
  • Get rejuvenated in the spa of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat during your Carnival cruise.
    Get rejuvenated in the spa of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat during your Carnival cruise.
  • Soak in the relaxing vibe of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat with your significant other during your Carnival sailing.
    Soak in the relaxing vibe of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat with your significant other during your Carnival sailing.
  • Frolic in the warm weather at WaterWorks, your Carnival waterpark.
    Frolic in the warm weather at WaterWorks, your Carnival waterpark.
  • Splish-splash the day away at WaterWorks, Carnival's onboard waterpark.
    Splish-splash the day away at WaterWorks, Carnival's onboard waterpark.
  • Have some fun with family members at WaterWorks during your next Carnival cruise.
    Have some fun with family members at WaterWorks during your next Carnival cruise.
  • WaterWorks features the Twister, a huge corkscrew ride, and the enclosed DrainPipe spiral slide on your Carnival cruise.
    WaterWorks features the Twister, a huge corkscrew ride, and the enclosed DrainPipe spiral slide on your Carnival cruise.

Ship exteriors 1

  • Sail to Tasmania or the South Pacific from Sydney on Carnival Splendor.
    Sail to Tasmania or the South Pacific from Sydney on Carnival Splendor.

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  • Carnival Splendor sails in and around the Caribbean during winter months. Summer cruises include Eastern Caribbean destinations as well as cruises to Atlantic Canada and New England.
    Carnival Splendor sails in and around the Caribbean during winter months. Summer cruises include Eastern Caribbean destinations as well as cruises to Atlantic Canada and New England.
  • On cruises to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Carnival Splendor sails to the place where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.
    On cruises to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Carnival Splendor sails to the place where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.
  • The Lido Pool aboard Carnival Splendor.
    The Lido Pool aboard Carnival Splendor.
  • Catch Hollywood movies and special showings on the big digital screen in the poolside Seaside Theatre aboard Carnival Splendor.
    Catch Hollywood movies and special showings on the big digital screen in the poolside Seaside Theatre aboard Carnival Splendor.
  • A lobster tail entrée prepared at Chef's Table during a Carnival cruise.
    A lobster tail entrée prepared at Chef's Table during a Carnival cruise.
  • A dessert sampler plate at Chef's Table aboard a Carnival cruise.
    A dessert sampler plate at Chef's Table aboard a Carnival cruise.
  • Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Chefs Table for $75 per person.
    Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Chefs Table for $75 per person.
  • Sunset aboard the Carnival Splendor in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
    Sunset aboard the Carnival Splendor in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
  • The 952-foot Carnival Splendor takes cruise lovers on voyages of two to five or six to nine days.
    The 952-foot Carnival Splendor takes cruise lovers on voyages of two to five or six to nine days.
  • Carnival Splendor entertains guests happy with four dining venues, 22 lounges and bars, two show venues and four pools.
    Carnival Splendor entertains guests happy with four dining venues, 22 lounges and bars, two show venues and four pools.
  • Carnival Splendor approaches Long Beach Harbor in Southern California.
    Carnival Splendor approaches Long Beach Harbor in Southern California.
  • The Red Carpet Disco aboard Carnival Splendor.
    The Red Carpet Disco aboard Carnival Splendor.

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