Carnival Splendor Ship Info
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Carnival Cruise Line
General Information
The
Carnival Splendor started sailing in 2008. Former names: none. The Carnival Splendor is registered
in Panama City, Panama. The Carnival Splendor has 1508 cabins.
You can expect between 3016 to 3619 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Carnival Splendor has a space ratio of
31.3.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 37.6.
The Carnival Splendor has
1150 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are self serve laudromats on this ship.
Sister Ships
None
Accessibility
There are 27 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
13 Decks
There are 13 on this ship. The highest deck number is 14. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 8.
39% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
The abbreviation Carnival uses for this ship is SL. Maiden voyage was on July 2nd, 2008.
During March 2016 drydock, 2 Captains Suites, 4 Scenic Oceanview cabins, 2 Grand Scenic Oceanview cabins were added to forward part of Lido deck. Three forward inside cabins were removed.
After Oct 30 to Nov 24, 2019 drydock this ship sailed from Australia.
Completed during dry dock: 10/30/19-11/24/19
- Routine hotel maintenance
- Cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting and tile work in lounges and public areas
- Addition of 218 beds/berths and 13 sets of connecting staterooms
- Water Works replaced Twister Water Slide
- Seafood Shack replaced the Burrito Bar on Lido Deck
- Masala Tiger replaced Tandoori on Lido Deck
- Aft pool on Lido Deck converted to Serenity
- Alchemy Bar replaced the wine bar
- Addition of Java & Juice
- RedFrog Pub replaced the cigar bar
- Video Arcade branded as The Warehouse
- Cherry on Top replaced Formalities
- Guys Burger replaced food counter
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar and RedFrog Rum Bar replaced two pool bars.
There are 1508 staterooms on board, with the largest being the Captains Suites which accommodate up to 5 passengers.
Dining options on board include:
The Black Pearl Restaurant- main dining room with 2 fixed seatings for dinner, Seuss at Sea themed breakfast
The Gold Pearl Restaurant- open seating for breakfast and lunch, 2 fixed seatings for dinner
Splendido Lido Buffet Restaurant- various food stations, turns into a bistro in the evenings
The Pinnacle Steakhouse- reservations only, specialty, dance floor and live music
California Roll Sushi- complimentary sushi bar
Fahrenheit 555- upscale steakhouse with extra charge
Masala Tiger- Tandoori-style cooking, adults only, Australian palette
Seafood Shack- extra charge, New-England style seafood
Pizzeria del Capitano- handmade pizza, complimentary
One of the best features on board is the very large, luxury spa. The design is Pan-Asian and it spans over 2 decks. It includes a fitness center, treatment rooms, Thalassotherapy pool, Thermal Suite, Oriental Steam bath, Saunas, and a Beauty salon. Adults-only can also enjoy the Serenity area with whirlpools and loungers.
The children and teens will have plenty to do on this ship with Camp Carnival, which is a lounge area with supervised activities; Circle C which has video games, parties, movies, and planned activities; and Club 02 which is a teens lounge that offers karaoke, video games, and themed parties. They can also check out the Aqua Park which has a twister water slide, racing slides, and play area, the 24-hour video arcade, and the sports court and mini golf course.
Nightly entertainment is also abundant and can be found at the many lounges and bars throughout the ship:
Spectacular Theatre- 3 levels, grand shows in the evenings, game shows during the day
Splendor Atrium Lobby- open area with bar and live performances
Our House Bar- sports bar
El Mojito Bar- wine bar
Grand Piano Bar
The Cool Lounge- jazz bar
Robusto Bar- cigar bar, live music
Royal Flush Casino
Red Carpet Disco and Nightclub
El Morocco Lounge- dance floor and comedy shows
Carnival Seaside Theatre- outdoor cinema
Carnival Splendor Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2008 |
| Years Old | 16 |
| Tons | 113,300 |
| Speed | 22.5 knots |
| Length | 952 feet |
| Beam | 125 feet |
| Total Cabins | 1,508 |
| Crew | 1,150 |
| Expected Passengers | 3,016 to 3,619 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 31 |
| Total decks | 13 |
| Decks with cabins | 8 |
Carnival Splendor Features
Activities
- 1 Retractable Roof Pools
- 3 Outdoor Pools
- 7 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- Waterslide
- Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- Video Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- Outdoor Movie Screen
- Teen Lounge
- Passenger Promenade Deck
- No Upper Deck Sea Viewing Lounge
- Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - Carnival Splendor
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Smoking Policy
- All staterooms and suite accommodations are entirely smoke-free, including balconies
- Cigarette and electronic cigarette smoking will only be allowed in designated exterior open deck areas, in the nightclub and in certain areas within the casino and casino bar
- Cigar and pipe smoking will only be allowed in designated exterior open deck areas.
- Click here for smoking areas on Carnival Ships
- Carnvial Vista will allow smoking in the casino and casino bar and also on deck 11 port side aft.
