The first of a new class of vessel for Carnival, Splendor features the 21,000 square-foor Cloud 9 Spa, which has 68 spa cabins and suites, a thalassotherapy pool covered by a glass dome, a Thermal Suite and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. The central Lido pool deck has a glass-walled, two deck high area that can be enclosed with a retractable Sky Dome, along with two hot tubs positioned on either side of the deck. The ship has a 5,500 square foot two level children's play area and a water spray park. Carnival Splendor Itinerary
Carnival Splendor will launch Carnival's first-ever Northern European cruise program July 13 with 12-day cruises from London (Dover) through Aug. 30, followed by 12-day Mediterranean cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia) through Oct. 17. The ship will then sail a transatlantic crossing departing Rome Oct. 29 and arriving in Fort Lauderdale Nov. 14, positioning the vessel for seven-day exotic Caribbean cruises beginning Nov. 22. Beginning in March 2009, Carnival Splendour will be repositioned to Long Beach, California to launch year-round seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises.
