Carnival Splendor
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Splendor is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2008 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 113,300 gross tons, 952 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,734 guests and approximately 1,150 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $700 million and is flagged in Malta.
Carnival Splendor
Ship Stats
Year Built
2008
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
113,300 GT
Length
952 ft
Capacity
3,734
Crew
1,150
Cost
$700 million
Decks
13
Splendor Class
Splendor Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. This class currently has one active ship: Carnival Splendor (2008).
Carnival Splendor Ship Age
Carnival Splendor entered service in 2008. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 15 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
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Current ship
Carnival Splendor Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
In August 2024, the Splendor emerged from dry dock in Singapore with a new livery featuring a "Southern Cross" design. The ship received a refreshed Mini Golf course, new carpeting throughout the vessel, and an updated Lido Restaurant with new food stations.
Carnival Splendor Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Splendor measures 952 feet (290 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 113,300 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 23 of 31 by length and 14 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Splendor vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Splendor carries 3,734 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,150 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.25:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,734
passengers
Crew Members
1,150
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.25 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Splendor
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Splendor.
Decks 9 & 10buffetLido Marketplace
Deck 5cafeJavablue Cafe
Deck 5cafeJuice and Java
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomThe Black Pearl Restaurant
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomThe Gold Pearl Restaurant
Deck 9quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 9quick eatsPizzeria del Capitano
Deck 9quick eatsThe Carnival Deli
Deck 11specialtyFahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Deck 9specialtyMasala Tiger
Deck 9specialtySeafood Shack
Deck 5sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Splendor has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 14. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Splendor. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
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Cruise Director
On duty now · Kieran Wilson
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Carnival Splendor.
Kieran Wilson
Kieran Wilson is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director known for his calm confidence and strong rapport with guests. He brings a balanced, guest-first approach to hosting and onboard entertainment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Splendor quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Splendor Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Splendor buffet on Deck 9 & 10 of the ship.
In August 2024, the Splendor emerged from dry dock in Singapore with a new livery featuring a "Southern Cross" design. The ship received a refreshed Mini Golf course, new carpeting throughout the vessel, and an updated Lido Restaurant with new food stations.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Splendor class.
The ship features 15 restaurants, 13 bars, 35 activities, 0 shows and 7 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Splendor has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Splendor. The ship's capacity is 3,734. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Splendor was built in 2008. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Splendor is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Splendor length equals 952 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.