Looking for Carnival Splendor planning info? This page covers deck plans, live ship tracking, dining venues, and video tours to help you plan your Carnival cruise aboard Carnival Splendor from Long Beach.
Carnival Splendor is a Splendor Class vessel featuring unique Splendor-class design from California. Whether you're planning your first cruise or are a seasoned traveler, this guide helps you discover what makes this ship special.
First Look: Carnival Splendor
Overview
Carnival Splendor is a 113,323 gross ton cruise ship and the only Concordia-class vessel in Carnival's fleet. Built in 2008 at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard in Italy, Splendor was originally designed for Costa Cruises but transferred to Carnival during construction, giving her unique design elements not found on other Carnival ships.
The ship was christened by Myleene Klass, British musician and television presenter, on July 10, 2008, in Dover, England. The ceremony featured a memorable moment when a Royal Navy diver climbed five decks on a rope to break the champagne bottle by hand.
Notable for featuring the largest spa in the Carnival fleet—a 21,000 square foot, two-deck facility—Splendor was also the first Carnival ship to sail around Cape Horn when relocating from Europe to Long Beach in 2009. Since October 2019, she has been homeported in Sydney, Australia.
Ship Statistics
Concordia-class Sister Ships
The Concordia-class was built by Fincantieri for Costa Cruises. Carnival Splendor is the only ship of this class in Carnival's fleet, transferred during construction. Her Costa sisters continue to operate in the Mediterranean and beyond.
Features & Dining
Carnival Splendor offers unique amenities including the largest spa facility in the Fun Ship fleet:
Dining Venues
- Black Pearl Restaurant — Main dining room
- Gold Pearl Restaurant — Additional main dining
- Guy's Burger Joint — Partnership with Guy Fieri
- BlueIguana Cantina — Mexican-inspired quick service
- Cucina del Capitano — Family-style Italian (specialty)
- Bonsai Sushi — Japanese cuisine (specialty)
- Fahrenheit 555 — Premium steakhouse (specialty)
- Lido Restaurant — Buffet dining
Entertainment & Recreation
- Cloud 9 Spa — Largest in fleet: 21,000 sq ft, two decks, winter garden & tea house
- Serenity — Adults-only retreat
- Camp Ocean — Youth programs
- Punchliner Comedy Club — Live comedy shows
- Spectacular Main Pool — Deck pool area with Seaside Theatre
- WaterWorks — Water slides and splash areas
- Casino — Full gaming options
Ken's Logbook
Real passenger experiences aboard Carnival Splendor, from South Pacific adventures to unique Concordia-class stories.
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Carnival Splendor Videos
Ship tours, cabin walkthroughs, and passenger experiences aboard Carnival Splendor.
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Deck Plans
Carnival Splendor features 13 passenger decks with 1,508 staterooms. Access the official interactive deck plans to explore cabin locations, pools, and entertainment areas.
Live Ship Tracker
Track Carnival Splendor's current position via MarineTraffic:
IMO: 9333163 • MMSI: 372808000 • Call Sign: 3EUS • Flag: Panama
Ship History
Built at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard; originally ordered for Costa Cruises, transferred to Carnival during construction
Entered service — inaugural cruise from Genoa, Italy to Dover, England
Christened by Myleene Klass in Dover with unique Royal Navy diver ceremony
Transited to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arrived in Long Beach, California after 49-day voyage around Cape Horn — first Carnival ship to make this journey
Engine room fire incident while at sea; all passengers safely returned
Sailed year-round Mexican Riviera cruises from Long Beach
Embarked on 24-day transpacific voyage to Singapore for renovations before Australia deployment
Homeported in Sydney, Australia — South Pacific, New Zealand, and Australian cruises
Frequently Asked Questions
What class is Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor is a Concordia-class ship, the only one in Carnival's fleet. The ship was originally designed for Costa Cruises but transferred to Carnival during construction. Her sisters include Costa Serena, Costa Pacifica, Costa Favolosa, and Costa Fascinosa.
Where does Carnival Splendor sail from?
Carnival Splendor is homeported in Sydney, Australia since October 2019. She offers year-round cruises to South Pacific destinations, New Zealand, and Australian coastal ports. Previously she sailed from Long Beach, California (2009-2019).
Who is the godmother of Carnival Splendor?
Myleene Klass, British musician, singer, and television presenter, christened Carnival Splendor on July 10, 2008, in Dover, England. The ceremony featured a unique moment where a Royal Navy diver climbed five decks on a rope to break the champagne bottle by hand.
What makes Carnival Splendor unique?
Carnival Splendor features the largest spa in the Carnival fleet—a 21,000 square foot, two-deck facility with a winter garden and traditional tea house. She was also the first Carnival ship to sail around Cape Horn when relocating from Europe to Long Beach in 2009.
Is Carnival Splendor related to Costa Concordia?
Yes, Carnival Splendor and Costa Concordia were sister ships, both built to the Concordia-class design at Fincantieri shipyard. Splendor was originally ordered for Costa Cruises but transferred to Carnival during construction. Costa Concordia tragically capsized off the coast of Italy in January 2012.
Sources & Attribution
- Carnival Cruise Line — Official Ship Page
- Wikipedia — Carnival Splendor
- MarineTraffic — Vessel Details
- CruiseMapper — Carnival Splendor
Ship specifications verified December 2025. Live tracking data provided by MarineTraffic.
Image Attributions
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