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Active Cruisers, no matter what age. Royal Caribbean has something for everyone: rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, FlowRider surfing simulators, bungee trampolines — and active excursions such as biking and scuba-diving.
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Splendour of the Seas - Cruise Ship Review - Passenger Reviews
The 69,000-ton, 1,804-guest Splendour of the Seas was the second of Royal Caribbean’s six Vision-class ships, launched in 1996 just as the megaship era was getting up to speed.
Today, she and her sister ships are downright tiny next to their newer fleetmates, measuring about half the size of the Voyager- and Freedom-class ships and a third the size of the Oasis-class ships. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, since midsize ships can be cozier and easier to get around.
But all in all, the Vision-class ships are a mixed bag, offering some of the attractions and amenities of Royal Caribbean’s newer vessels but also feeling a bit dated, with more glitz than subtlety in their 1990s designs.
Public Rooms on Splendour of the Seas
Most public rooms are located on Decks 4 and 5, radiating out from a central seven-story atrium full of faux palm trees and glass elevators. On Deck 4, there’s the glittery 42nd Street Theatre, the flashy and crowded Casino Royale, the nautically themed Schooner Bar for piano entertainment and relaxation, and the Champagne Bar and Terrace at the foot of the atrium itself, which offers musical entertainment to go with your bubbly.
The central area of Deck 5 is dominated by five small shops, while the Top Hat Lounge, up toward the bow, offers a mix of live music, dancing, and entertainment. Up at the top of the ship, Deck 11′s Viking Crown Lounge is an observation lounge by day and disco by night.
For kids, the Adventure Ocean playroom on Deck 10 is stocked with toys and games. Teens get their own Optix Teen Disco right next door, along with a small video arcade.
On Deck 9, you can swim or lounge in the spacious main pool area or chill out in the Solarium, with its retractable glass ceiling and vaguely Roman design motifs. Just astern, the spa and fitness center offers the usual selection of treatments, steam rooms, and saunas, plus small aerobics and workout rooms. There’s a sports court out back for basketball and other games, and one deck up is a rock-climbing wall, a miniature golf course, and a jogging track.
Dining on Splendour of the Seas
Dining options on Splendour are limited. Dinners are taken at the two-deck King & I Dining Room. Other than that, your main alternative is the Windjammer Cafe buffet restaurant.
Cabins on Splendour of the Seas
Cabins aboard the Vision-class ships tend to be small and have seen a lot of use in their decade and a half of service. Standard outside cabins are only about 150 square feet, and come with a TV, a small sitting area, a vanity, and a small bathroom.
If you want a private balcony, you’ll have to bump up to a 190-square-foot Superior Oceanview stateroom, which also offers a minibar, small sitting area, and lots of storage space. The top-of-the-line accommodations are the 1,002-square-foot Royal Suites, which come with separate living room and bedroom, a huge marble bathroom with a whirlpool tub, a baby grand piano, and a 139-square-foot private veranda.
Ship Information
Splendour of the Seas belongs to Royal Caribbean's Vision Class of cruise ships. The ship's design with thousands of windows give a feeling of closeness to the sea. The Vision Class cruise ships will take you to all corners of the world in comfort and convenience.
Ship Facts
Year Built 1996 ♦ Ship's Class: Vision Class ♦ Country of Registry Bahamas ♦ Tonnage 69,000 ♦ Length 867 ft - 260 m ♦ Cruising Speed 24 knots ♦ Passenger Capacity (double occupancy) 1,804 ♦ Passenger Capacity (incl. upper beds) 2,074 ♦ Passenger Decks 11 ♦ Officers and Crew 726 ♦ Officer's Nationality Scandinavian ♦ Crew and Hotel Staff Nationality International
Cabins
Total 902 ♦ Suites with Balcony 75 ♦ Oceanview with Balcony 157 ♦ Oceanview without Balcony 343 ♦ Inside 327 ♦ Accessible Cabins (all categories) 17 ♦ Royal Caribbean's cabins are among the best one can find, with spacious, thoughtful and comfortable design. Amenties in all cabins include luxury bedding, refrigerator, extensive satellite TV programming, and complimentary room service.
Cabin Amenities
TV with music channels ♦ In-Cabin Movies ♦ In-Cabin Internet Access ♦ Private Safe ♦ Minibar ♦ Hair Dryer
Today, she and her sister ships are downright tiny next to their newer fleetmates, measuring about half the size of the Voyager- and Freedom-class ships and a third the size of the Oasis-class ships. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, since midsize ships can be cozier and easier to get around.
But all in all, the Vision-class ships are a mixed bag, offering some of the attractions and amenities of Royal Caribbean’s newer vessels but also feeling a bit dated, with more glitz than subtlety in their 1990s designs.
Public Rooms on Splendour of the Seas
Most public rooms are located on Decks 4 and 5, radiating out from a central seven-story atrium full of faux palm trees and glass elevators. On Deck 4, there’s the glittery 42nd Street Theatre, the flashy and crowded Casino Royale, the nautically themed Schooner Bar for piano entertainment and relaxation, and the Champagne Bar and Terrace at the foot of the atrium itself, which offers musical entertainment to go with your bubbly.
The central area of Deck 5 is dominated by five small shops, while the Top Hat Lounge, up toward the bow, offers a mix of live music, dancing, and entertainment. Up at the top of the ship, Deck 11′s Viking Crown Lounge is an observation lounge by day and disco by night.For kids, the Adventure Ocean playroom on Deck 10 is stocked with toys and games. Teens get their own Optix Teen Disco right next door, along with a small video arcade.
On Deck 9, you can swim or lounge in the spacious main pool area or chill out in the Solarium, with its retractable glass ceiling and vaguely Roman design motifs. Just astern, the spa and fitness center offers the usual selection of treatments, steam rooms, and saunas, plus small aerobics and workout rooms. There’s a sports court out back for basketball and other games, and one deck up is a rock-climbing wall, a miniature golf course, and a jogging track.
Dining on Splendour of the Seas
Dining options on Splendour are limited. Dinners are taken at the two-deck King & I Dining Room. Other than that, your main alternative is the Windjammer Cafe buffet restaurant.
Cabins on Splendour of the Seas
Cabins aboard the Vision-class ships tend to be small and have seen a lot of use in their decade and a half of service. Standard outside cabins are only about 150 square feet, and come with a TV, a small sitting area, a vanity, and a small bathroom.
If you want a private balcony, you’ll have to bump up to a 190-square-foot Superior Oceanview stateroom, which also offers a minibar, small sitting area, and lots of storage space. The top-of-the-line accommodations are the 1,002-square-foot Royal Suites, which come with separate living room and bedroom, a huge marble bathroom with a whirlpool tub, a baby grand piano, and a 139-square-foot private veranda.
Ship InformationSplendour of the Seas belongs to Royal Caribbean's Vision Class of cruise ships. The ship's design with thousands of windows give a feeling of closeness to the sea. The Vision Class cruise ships will take you to all corners of the world in comfort and convenience.
Ship Facts
Year Built 1996 ♦ Ship's Class: Vision Class ♦ Country of Registry Bahamas ♦ Tonnage 69,000 ♦ Length 867 ft - 260 m ♦ Cruising Speed 24 knots ♦ Passenger Capacity (double occupancy) 1,804 ♦ Passenger Capacity (incl. upper beds) 2,074 ♦ Passenger Decks 11 ♦ Officers and Crew 726 ♦ Officer's Nationality Scandinavian ♦ Crew and Hotel Staff Nationality International
Cabins
Total 902 ♦ Suites with Balcony 75 ♦ Oceanview with Balcony 157 ♦ Oceanview without Balcony 343 ♦ Inside 327 ♦ Accessible Cabins (all categories) 17 ♦ Royal Caribbean's cabins are among the best one can find, with spacious, thoughtful and comfortable design. Amenties in all cabins include luxury bedding, refrigerator, extensive satellite TV programming, and complimentary room service.
Cabin Amenities
TV with music channels ♦ In-Cabin Movies ♦ In-Cabin Internet Access ♦ Private Safe ♦ Minibar ♦ Hair Dryer
Dining
Traditional 1st and 2nd Sitting Assigned Table Seating ♦
Optional Open Seating - "My Time Dining" allows you to be seated any time the dining room is open ♦
Formal Nights ♦
Specialty Restaurant: There are no specialty resturants on Vision Class ships ♦
Specialty Coffee Bar ♦
24 Hour Room Service Available
Public Rooms
Bars and Lounges ♦
Library ♦
Internet Center
Entertainment
Showlounge ♦
Casino ♦
Disco/Nightclub ♦
Card Room/Game Room ♦
Video Games Arcade
Sports and Activities
Outdoor Pools ♦
Sports Court ♦
Fitness Center ♦
Rock Climbing ♦
Jogging Track
Spa and Wellness
Full Service Spa ♦
MedSpa Services ♦
Sauna or Steam Room ♦
Beauty Salon ♦
Yoga ♦
Pilates ♦
Fitness Assessment ♦
Health and Nutrition Evaluation
Children and Teens
Family Cabins ♦
Organized Age Specific Activities ♦
Children's Pool ♦
Outdoor Children's Play Area ♦
Youth Staff ♦
Dedicated Teen Center ♦
Teen Programs ♦
Teen Staff
Other Facilities and Services
Duty Free Shops and Boutiques ♦
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service ♦
Business Center Services ♦
Medical Center