Category Scores
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Space & Comfort
46Beats 16% of ships
Dining
67Beats 46% of ships
Entertainment
64Beats 34% of ships
Activities & Thrills
73Top 33% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
59Beats 26% of ships
Value / Cost
43Top 49% of ships
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What We Like
No standout strengths yet.
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 43/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 46/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 3.2 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCarnival
Ship NameSplendor
Maiden voyage2 July 2008
Physical
Year Built2008
Refurbished 2016
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 113,573 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 289.8 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 35.5 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 13
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 22.5 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,150
Passenger to Crew Ratio 3.2
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,508
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins29
Passenger Capacity 3,012
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 37.707
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Black Pearl Restaurant, The Gold Pearl Restaurant (main dining rooms), Splendido Lido Buffet, California Roll Sushi, Pizzeria del Capitano (included); Steakhouse (Fahrenheit 555 / Pinnacle Steakhouse), Masala Tiger, Seafood Shack (specialty/paid)
Restaurants - Paid3
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive0
Outdoor Pools3
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs7
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges4
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded
Special AmenitiesNothing according to CSL
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $16.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$2.75
Domestic Beer Price$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)$59.95
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants12
Restaurants Price: Included8
Restaurants Price: Premium4
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down3
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve9
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 3EUS
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9333163
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 372808000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.