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Set a retirement and archiving policy
Configure data retirement and archiving policy by controlling the size of indexes or the age of data in indexes.
The indexer stores indexed data in directories called buckets. Buckets go through four stages of retirement. When indexed data reaches the final, frozen state, the indexer removes it from the index. You can configure the indexer to archive the data when it freezes, instead of deleting it entirely. See "Archive indexed data" for details.
|Bucket stage
|Contains newly indexed data. Open for writing. One or more hot buckets for each index.
|Data rolled from hot. There are many warm buckets.
|Data rolled from warm. There are many cold buckets.
|Data rolled from cold. The indexer deletes frozen data by default, but you can also archive it. Archived data can later be thawed.
You configure the sizes, locations, and ages of indexes and their buckets by editing indexes.conf, as described in "Configure index storage".
Caution: When you change your data retirement and archiving policy settings, the indexer can delete old data without prompting you.
Set attributes for cold to frozen rolling behavior
maxTotalDataSizeMB and
frozenTimePeriodInSecs attributes in
indexes.conf help determine when buckets roll from cold to frozen. These attributes are described in detail below.
Freeze data when an index grows too large
You can use the size of an index to determine when data gets frozen and removed from the index. If an index grows larger than its maximum specified size, the oldest data is rolled to the frozen state.
The default maximum size for an index is 500,000MB. To change the maximum size, edit the
maxTotalDataSizeMB attribute in
indexes.conf. For example, to specify the maximum size as 250,000MB:
[main] maxTotalDataSizeMB = 250000
Specify the size in megabytes.
Restart the indexer for the new setting to take effect. Depending on how much data there is to process, it can take some time for the indexer to begin to move buckets out of the index to conform to the new policy. You might see high CPU usage during this time.
This setting takes precedence over
frozenTimePeriodInSecs. If
maxTotalDataSizeMB is reached before
frozenTimePeriodInSecs, data will be rolled to frozen before the configured time period has elapsed. If archiving has not been configured, unintended data loss can occur.
Freeze data when it grows too old
You can use the age of data to determine when a bucket gets rolled to frozen. When the most recent data in a particular bucket reaches the configured age, the entire bucket is rolled.
To specify the age at which data freezes, edit the
frozenTimePeriodInSecs attribute in
indexes.conf. This attribute specifies the number of seconds to elapse before data gets frozen. The default value is 188697600 seconds, or approximately 6 years. This example configures the indexer to cull old events from its index when they become more than 180 days (15552000 seconds) old:
[main] frozenTimePeriodInSecs = 15552000
Specify the time in seconds.
Restart the indexer for the new setting to take effect. Depending on how much data there is to process, it can take some time for the indexer to begin to move buckets out of the index to conform to the new policy. You might see high CPU usage during this time.
Archive data
If you want to archive frozen data instead of deleting it entirely, you must tell the indexer to do so, as described in "Archive indexed data". You can create your own archiving script or you can just let the indexer handle the archiving for you. You can later restore ("thaw") the archived data, as described in "Restore archived data".
Other ways that buckets age
There are a number of other conditions that can cause buckets to roll from one stage to another, some of which can also trigger deletion or archiving. These are all configurable, as described in "Configure index storage". For a full understanding of all your options for controlling retirement policy, read that topic and look at the indexes.conf spec file.
For example, the indexer rolls buckets when they reach their maximum size. You can reduce bucket size by setting a smaller
maxDataSize in
indexes.conf so they roll faster. But note that it takes longer to search more small buckets than fewer large buckets. To get the results you are after, you will have to experiment a bit to determine the right size for your buckets.
Troubleshoot the archive policy
I ran out of disk space so I changed the archive policy, but it's still not working
If you changed your archive policy to be more restrictive because you've run out of disk space, you may notice that events haven't started being archived according to your new policy. This is most likely because you must first free up some space so the process has room to run. Stop the indexer, clear out ~5GB of disk space, and then start the indexer again. After a while (exactly how long depends on how much data there is to process) you should see INFO entries about
BucketMover in
splunkd.log showing that buckets are being archived.
Back up indexed data
Archive indexed data
This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® Enterprise: 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6, 6.0.7, 6.0.8, 6.0.9, 6.0.10, 6.0.11, 6.0.12, 6.0.13, 6.0.14, 6.0.15, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.5, 6.1.6, 6.1.7, 6.1.8, 6.1.9, 6.1.10, 6.1.11, 6.1.12, 6.1.13, 6.1.14, 6.2.0, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, 6.2.5, 6.2.6, 6.2.7, 6.2.8, 6.2.9, 6.2.10, 6.2.11, 6.2.12, 6.2.13, 6.2.14, 6.2.15, 6.3.0, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.6, 6.3.7, 6.3.8, 6.3.9, 6.3.10, 6.3.11, 6.3.12, 6.3.13, 6.3.14, 6.4.0, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 6.4.4, 6.4.5, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8, 6.4.9, 6.4.10, 6.4.11, 6.5.0, 6.5.1, 6.5.1612 (Splunk Cloud only), 6.5.2, 6.5.3, 6.5.4, 6.5.5, 6.5.6, 6.5.7, 6.5.8, 6.5.9, 6.5.10, 6.6.0, 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.6.4, 6.6.5, 6.6.6, 6.6.7, 6.6.8, 6.6.9, 6.6.10, 6.6.11, 6.6.12, 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.0.7, 7.0.8, 7.0.9, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.13, 7.1.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.1.4, 7.1.5, 7.1.6, 7.1.7, 7.1.8, 7.1.9, 7.1.10
Garethatiag - Thank you for the heads-up on that issue. I'll look into it in more detail and then update this page to provide better guidance.
One item not clearly discussed here is that when using size based retention, the bucket with the oldest data is the one to be rolled to frozen if the size limits are hit.
This can become an issue if you have incorrectly parsed timestamps on data going into your index which are based on a past time, for example the data is parsed as events from 2014, however at the same time the bucket may receive correctly timestamped events.
Due to the size limit (this would not happen with frozenTimePeriodInSecs as it rolls based on the newest data in the bucket), the bucket with the oldest data in it (which might also have current data) will be rolled to frozen.
I found this out through experience so be careful with timestamp parsing of data!
Ibondarets - It sounds like you just want to base your retention policy on maximum index size and not age of data. One way to do this, on a per index basis, would be to set maxTotalDataSizeMB to a maximum size of, say, 500,000 MB (500 GB) - going with your example - and then set the frozenTimePeriodInSecs attribute to some value large enough that it will never be the cause of the data freezing.
If you want to set disk size across the set of indexes, rather than on a per index basis, you can use volumes. See http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/Splunk/latest/Indexer/Configureindexstoragesize
Is it possible to set a priority of disk space over age? For example i want to limit index by 50Gb max and 90 days old. But if 90 days passed and there are still enough space - then do not delete that data. So in this case I can have 100 days of data, for example, but Index never grows more than 50Gb.
Lvidali, I might be mistaken, but Splunk appears to use the date of indexing, not the inner timestamp of data, for retirement and archiving policy. Few days ago I've indexed 10 years of postfix logs and it's fully searchable, meaning it's not frozen even if oldest log entry is 4 years beyond frozenTimePeriodInSecs.
Hi,
sometimes happens that when we add a new source, the log collected from this source starts from a period older that the timestamp of the events stored in a bucket.
For example: the bucket contains log from 04/07/2014 to "now", I add a new source a this source has log since 01/01/2013 to "now".. In this case the oldest log in the bucket is not 04/07/2014 but 01/01/2013.. If I have a retirement policy that frozen the log older than 6 month, what happens to this bucket? Is the retirement policy looks at the original event timestamp or the received timestamp to decide to delete the bucket based on the retirement policy?
Many thanks


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The Y2K Virus Media Fiasco
"Another media fiasco." What else can you say about the worldwide hysteria surrounding Y2K viruses? I haven't watched something take a dive like this since the last Don King fight.
Let's summarize why the world succumbed to Y2K virus hysteria in 1999:
- All other things being equal, fearmongers scream much louder than skeptics.
- The media has a fetish for juicy computer virus stories.
- The media explodes in a big virus orgasm every 3-4 years.
The media explodes in a big virus orgasm every 3-4 years. The last one occurred in 1996. Add three or four years… um, carry the one… eureka!
Let's see, the last big orgasm occurred in 1996. Add three or four years… um, carry the one… eureka! Now let's summarize how the Y2K virus hysteria came about:
- The antivirus industry grew jealous of all the Y2K hysteria.
- Fearmongers started to co-opt the Y2K hysteria.
- Michael Vatis turned the FBI into a virus hype machine.
- Reporters took fearmongers at face value like they always do.
- Antivirus firms kicked Y2K virus hype into high gear on 1 Nov 99.
- Y2K experts read (or perhaps just heard?) stories about all the predicted Y2K viruses.
- Y2K experts started telling reporters "we did our job, we're OK for Y2K, the only threat left is the virus armageddon, God save us all."
- Reporters embraced Y2K experts as Y2K virus experts. They didn't realize those Y2K experts suffered from False Authority Syndrome.
- Pseudo-experts around the globe ordered (and ordered and ordered and ordered and ordered!) temporary network shutdowns to avoid a deluge of Y2K viruses.
In the end, though, Y2K viruses failed to materialize. It mirrored another miserable failure known as the 1997 Valentine's Day Massacre.
Whew! Enough summaries. Now I can get long-winded.
FBI NIPC director Michael Vatis arguably made the single biggest impact on Y2K virus media hysteria. How could reporters resist the lure of a G-man? His agency burst onto the scene with a Melissa manhunt involving every single FBI field office in the country. NIPC publicized a manhunt for ExploreZip's author and they even urged citizens to report ExploreZip infections to the nearest FBI office.
Vatis jumped on the bandwagon when antivirus vendors first started to talk about a Y2K armageddon. "The long arm of the cyber-law" accused India, Israel, Ireland, and other countries (not all beginning with the letter "I") of adding trap doors, viruses, and other malicious code to U.S. corporate software — all while getting paid to fix Y2K bugs. " 'We have some indications that this is happening' in a possible foreshadowing of economic and security headaches stemming from Y2K fixes, Michael Vatis of the Federal Bureau of Investigation told Reuters."
These official FBI warnings laid a foundation of plausibility for Y2K virus hysteria. In reality, Vatis based his cries of alarm on a speculative report written by CIA analyst Terrill Maynard (on loan to NIPC). How could reporters resist the lure of a politically explosive CIA document? "This is our effort to [give] the public information that hopefully can be useful to people," Vatis bragged to Reuters.
The media certainly found it useful. So did the computer security industry at large.
I urge— no, strike that. I order every CIO to "Monday-morning quarterback" the designated computer security person. Follow the checklist below.
Vatis appeared before a U.S. Senate panel at one point to caution how "in some instances, it may not be immediately apparent whether a service outage is the result of the 'millennium bug' or a computer intrusion." This, too, helped lay a foundation of plausibility for Y2K virus hysteria.
A worldwide media fetish for virus stories provided the vehicle for government fearmongering. This insatiable fetish can cloud the minds of even the best reporters. Forbes senior editor Adam Penenberg, for example, exposed the Stephen Glass scandal, yet he got swept up in the "se7en" scandal — and he issued a public apology for it. Penenberg explained why his research methods failed him:
I called literally 10 law enforcement officials who said they studied under [se7ev] in one of his security courses. On the record, they would all vouch for se7en's hacking skills. Off the record, they all said they knew what he was doing… I think the most important lesson I learned is that law enforcement doesn't have a clue what really goes on in hacking circles; they are not good sources for this.
Read it again: "law enforcement doesn't have a clue what really goes on in hacking circles." So says an embarrassed senior editor at Forbes magazine. Vatis would later admit the FBI lacked real evidence to support his own fearmongering. (Why he admitted it remains unclear.)
I label Vatis the most influential fearmonger — yet he certainly didn't spread government-sanctioned fear all by his lonesome. Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre also pitched in. White House National Security Council staff director Mark Montgomery donated to the Great Cause, as did Clinton Y2K czar John Koskinen and U.S. Senator Robert Bennett.
How could reporters resist the lure of so many powerful figureheads?
Hysteria quickly expanded around the globe. Y2K figureheads in every country offered their own cries of alarm. These officials many times proclaimed "we did our job, we're OK for Y2K, the only threat left is the virus armageddon, God save us all."
The press exploded with Halloween stories as the first "true" Internet armageddon loomed. Reporters told of 200,000 Y2K viruses and millions of Y2K hackers — all waiting for the midnight attack signal. Vatis armed FBI agents with packet sniffers & antivirus software in a last-ditch effort to save the world from Ultimate Evil.
If the best you can say about a virus expert is that he's a U.S. Senator… well, he probably isn't a very good virus expert.
In the end, though, nothing happened. Nothing! Some fearmongers avoided reporters on New Year's Day; others brazenly extended their predictions. ISS spokesmodel Michele Norwood, for example, cautioned "Monday is the day" when workers everywhere would turn computers back on…
Vatis amazed his detractors when he triumphantly backpedaled almost a week after the fact. An Associated Press newswire unknowingly exposed the feminine side of FBI's ballsy catastrophist:
For all the fear of New Year's terrorism, the FBI opened no more investigations of computer crime and physical threats or violence than during a normal seven-day period. The FBI opened six investigations of computer crimes and 12 investigations into physical threats or violence nationwide from Dec. 29 through Jan. 5, Mike Vatis, head of the FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center, said Thursday.
'The level was not beyond the norm you would usually see in that number of days,' Vatis said. 'On neither side — cybercrime or physical threats — did we think the weekend activity was particularly unusual.' Vatis said some new computer viruses were found but there were no significant millennium-related attacks during the seven days his office operated a command post inside the FBI's Strategic Information and Operations Center in Washington. He also said there was no increase in attacks from overseas.
"No increase in attacks from overseas," Vatis proclaimed. Say what? No increase in attacks from India, Israel, Ireland, nor any other country beginning with the letter "I"? No evidence of back doors & Trojan horses inserted under the guise of Y2K repairs? No Biblical flood of über-viruses released all at once on New Year's Eve? No coordinated campaign of cyber-terror targeted at millions of innocent computers?
So much for NIPC's "effort to [give] the public information that hopefully can be useful to people."
Meanwhile, Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre expressed disbelief at the absence of a Y2K armageddon during a press conference:
[Hamre:] We experienced surprisingly little cyber activity during this period. That was a surprise to me. I had thought we would have encountered more than we did. There were some efforts by hackers in cyberspace to break into some of our systems, less than we normally experience on a weekend. Evidently, the lonely hearts out there in cyberland had something else to do and weren't just banging on us all night! We did disconnect a number of potential penetration efforts before they could do any further damage to us; we simply unplugged them. So we didn't have the problems that we had anticipated we may have in cyberspace…
[Reporter:] When you say there were fewer incidents than in a normal weekend, can you help us with the numbers? On a normal weekend you have a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand?
[Hamre:] You know, I'll be happy to answer the question, but I honestly don't have the data. I know we had four instances where we pulled the plug on some hackers that were trying to break in. You know, this is a problem that's been growing. Almost every month it's progressively, you know, more serious than it was the month before…
A Reuters newswire about Hamre's press conference proclaimed "U.S. intelligence may have overstated Y2K threat." The #2 man at DoD unexpectedly resigned one week later. (Anecdote: Hamre disciple Arthur Money did not get the nod to replace him.)
"Should we fire the fearmongers, Rob?" Hey, I won't shed tears at their passing … but firing them won't help right now. Face it: this industry sells itself almost entirely on fear because it works. Fearmongers grow like weeds in a computer security compost heap. Reporters and computer users must first learn skepticism. Then we can sever some heads!
I urge— no, strike that. I order every CIO to "Monday-morning quarterback" the designated computer security person:
- Demand a report on every action (or inaction) taken to avoid the predicted deluge of Y2K viruses.
- Justify every security decision whether or not it impacted the bottom line.
- Demand to see proof if an employee alluded to "evidence" of a Y2K virus threat.
- Refuse to accept press releases, news stories, or anecdotes as "evidence."
- Analyze where/how/why things went wrong. Did a paranoid VP override the authority of a sane manager?
- Don't accept childish excuses for irrational decisions.
Firing the fearmongers won't help; they grow like weeds. Reporters and computer users must learn skepticism first. Then we can sever some heads!
Only the strongest ego will admit "I got swept up in the Y2K virus media fiasco."
Let's talk for a moment about general Y2K hysteria. Bear with me: it leads back to the Y2K virus media fiasco.
A rather humorous Associated Press newswire told how some computers displayed "19100" by accident. The list of embarrassments included GartnerGroup (a prominent Y2K vizier) and the official timekeeper for the United States. Network Associates suffered a similar Y2K snafu when their website displayed "January 1, 3900."
Although amusing on the surface, AP noted an important point in passing: "Y2K planners generally feared that '00' would be interpreted by computers as 1900." I searched the Internet for '19100' and '3900' in pre-Y2K stories & newswires. I found numerous (shall we say) non-mainstream references — yet practically no mainstream references.
Why not?
Did mainstream reporters perhaps quote the wrong Y2K experts?
Think about it. Who did the media most often quote in the "early days"? Answer: fearmongers. Who did they quote later? Answer: mainstream people who read fearmongers' claims. They regurgitated what the fearmongers said. I believe "Y2K experts" fell into a trap of shallow thinking — by reading too many mainstream media reports about Y2K.
Hmmm. Didn't I say the same thing years ago about "virus experts" who read too many mainstream media reports?
Never underestimate the mainstream media's role in the spread of False Authority Syndrome. Empirical Research Systems (a computer industry polling firm) conducted a survey in 1991 of corporate employees tasked in some way with computer security. 43% of respondents — almost half — formed their opinions about viruses just by reading newspapers!
Newspaper reporters talk to these people to get details (and quotes) for a story. This means the press feeds information to virus pseudo-experts, who gladly regurgitate it for other reporters, who write more stories about viruses, which other pseudo-experts read… thus creating an endless circle of misinformation and a never-ending supply of "instant experts."
This same survey concluded with a sad statistic: it estimates two-thirds of employees tasked with computer security duties have inadequate knowledge about computer viruses.
Let's modify my original question. Did reporters perhaps quote the wrong Y2K virus experts? Think about it. Who did the media most often quote in the "early days"? Answer: fearmongers. Who did they quote later on? Answer: mainstream people who read fearmongers' claims. They regurgitated what the fearmongers said.
Memo to Network Associates: I found a 1998 article for your Y2K manager.
Many reporters quoted Y2K experts about the threat of Y2K viruses. This leads to another important question — why did Y2K experts venture beyond the scope of their expertise?
Answer: they suffered from False Authority Syndrome.
CIOs should call Y2K experts onto the carpet, too. "The directors want to know why your Y2K analysis didn't take '19100' or '3900' into account. You'll speak right after the security manager presents the evidence he alluded to in his email server shutdown order…"


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Interior Stateroom
Two twin beds (convert to king). Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. 3 closets.
- Stateroom: 185 total square feet
- Bathroom: 4' W x 6' L (including shower)
- Room service
- 24–hour room steward
- Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection®)
- Personal safe for valuables
- Nightly turndown service
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- Private bathroom and shower
- Television
- Individual climate control
- Telephone
Interior with Obstructed Window
Two twin beds (convert to king). Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. 2 closets. Picture window facing public observation deck.
- 24-hour stateroom service
- Carnival Comfort Collection
- Mini fridge
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
- Personal safe box
- Individual climate control
- 110 AC power outlet
Cloud 9 Spa Interior Stateroom
Two twin beds (convert to king). Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. 3 closets.
Exclusive Cloud 9 Spa Amenities: Exclusive entry access to the adjacent Cloud 9 Spa facilities, upgraded in-stateroom amenities and Cloud 9 Spa Package exclusive to guests booked in Spa Accommodations. Only 1st and 2nd guests booked in Spa staterooms will receive the access and amenities; 3rd and 4th guests are not entitled to spa access and amenities.
- Unlimited access to Thalassotherapy Pool
- Unlimited access to Thermal Suites
- Complimentary fitness classes (2 per guest)
- Priority spa reservations
- Welcome Ritual
- Cloud 9 Spa bathrobes & slippers
- Elemis bath products
- 24-hour stateroom service
- Carnival Comfort Collection
- Mini fridge
- Hairdryer
- Television
- 110 AC power outlet
Oceanview Stateroom
Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed. Sofa and coffee table. Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. 3 closets. Picture window.
- 24-hour stateroom service
- Carnival Comfort Collection
- Mini fridge
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
- Personal safe box
- Individual climate control
- 110 AC power outlet
Scenic Oceanview Stateroom
Two twin beds (convert to king). Sofa and coffee table. Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. 3 closets. Floor-to-ceiling windows.
- 24-hour stateroom service
- Carnival Comfort Collection
- Mini fridge
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
- Personal safe box
- Individual climate control
- 110 AC power outlet
Guaranteed Balcony Stateroom
Guarantee - Balcony Stateroom means that you are guaranteed a Balcony stateroom. The category, location, and stateroom number to be advised before boarding. Please note you could even end up with an Obstructed view Balcony cabin.
Stateroom amenities:
- Television
- Soft, comfortable, and cozy linens
- Hairdryer/Bathrobes
- 24-hour stateroom service
- Ample closet and drawer space
- Separate seating area
Standard Balcony Stateroom
Two twin beds (convert to king). Sofa and coffee table. Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. 3 closets. Private balcony with patio chairs and table.
- 24-hour stateroom service
- Carnival Comfort Collection
- Mini fridge
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
- Personal safe box
- Individual climate control
- 110 AC power outlet
Junior Suite
Two twin beds (convert to king). Sofa, armchair and coffee table. Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower/whirlpool tub/double sinks. Walk-in dressing area with vanity table, seat and ample closet space. Private balcony with patio chairs and table.
- 110 AC power outlet
- 24-hour stateroom service
- Bathrobes
- Carnival Comfort Collection
- Hairdryer
- Individual climate control
- Mini fridge
- Personal safe box
- Telephone
- Television with A/V input plate
- Upgraded bathroom facilities
- Priority check-in during embarkation
Multiple Decks
Interior Cabin with Bunk Beds - Category 1A
Deck 1 - Riviera
Interior Stateroom - Category 4A
Deck 2 - Main
Interior Stateroom - Category 4B
Deck 6 - Upper
Interior Stateroom - Category 4C
Deck 7 - Empress
Interior Stateroom - Category 4D
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category 4E
Multiple Decks
Interior with Picture Window (obstructed views) - Category 4J
Deck 10 - Promenade
Cloud 9 Spa Interior - Category 4S
Deck 2 - Main
Oceanview Stateroom - Category 6B
Deck 1 - Riviera
Oceanview Stateroom - Category 6A
Deck 9 - Lido
Scenic Oceanview - Category 6J
Guaranteed Balcony Stateroom-Category BL
Deck 6 - Upper
Balcony Stateroom - Category 8A
Deck 7 - Empress
Balcony Stateroom - Category 8B
Deck 8 - Verandah
Balcony Stateroom - Category 8C
Deck 9 - Lido
Junior Suite - Category JS
Please note: All prices featured are per person (unless otherwise stated), and include non commission fares (taxes, fees and port expenses). Prices and availability are subject to change due to changes made by the Cruise Companies. Prices quoted are based on payments made via BPAY or bank transfer. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a 1.5% transaction fee.
Day 1Sydney Depart: Tue, Sep 8, 2020 @ 16:00
Day 2At Sea
Wed, Sep 9, 2020
Day 3Brisbane
Arrive: Thu, Sep 10, 2020 @ 09:00
Depart: Thu, Sep 10, 2020 @ 17:00
Day 4At Sea
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Day 5Airlie Beach
Arrive: Sat, Sep 12, 2020 @ 07:00
Depart: Sat, Sep 12, 2020 @ 15:00
Day 6Yorkeys Knob
Arrive: Sun, Sep 13, 2020 @ 09:00
Depart: Sun, Sep 13, 2020 @ 17:00
Day 7Willis Island (Scenic Cruising)
Arrive: Mon, Sep 14, 2020 @ 10:30
Depart: Mon, Sep 14, 2020 @ 11:30
Day 8At Sea
Tue, Sep 15, 2020
Day 9At Sea
Wed, Sep 16, 2020
Day 10Sydney Arrive: Thu, Sep 17, 2020 @ 06:30
Onboard experience
Cost Required Dining Options
24-Hour Room Service
So you're in the mood for some good eats, but you'd rather stay in your comfy, cozy stateroom? Really, who could blame you? Simply pick up the phone and order something from our tasty room service menu. And since you get hungry when you get hungry, room service is available any time of the day (or night) and delivered right to your door.
Meal Time: 24 Hours
Menu: 24-hour
Bonsai Sushi
Check out Bonsai Sushi, the next generation onboard seafood-and-soy-sauce spot. Dine amidst expertly-pruned bonsai trees while enjoying sit-down service and an affordable menu of delectable catches… plus soups, sides, sakés and desserts. So the next time you're taking an onboard stroll, stop at Bonsai Sushi for a roll, a box or maybe a whole ship — it feeds two, and keeps them satisfied.
Meal Time: Lunch | Dinner
Menu: Dinner
Coffee Bar
Why not treat yourself to a latté, macchiato, cappuccino or whichever coffee takes your fancy, as our onboard baristas, professionally trained in Aussie coffee brewing techniques, serve up your favourites. Selections of teas are also available; savour the aroma and have a delicious homemade pastry on the side or, for an even sweeter option, stop by for a milkshake, slice of cake or biscuit.
Meal Time: Snacks
Green Eggs And Ham Breakfast
Pack your imagination, but don't forget your appetite as the whole family embarks on a breakfast that's part meal, and part journey into the deliciously whimsical world of Dr. Seuss.
Sit down to a truly fantastical feast at Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in the Hat and Friends. Bright colors and patterns decorate your table, which features fun and unique menus.
Feast! Feast! Feast! Lose yourself exploring a delicious menu where you'll find "Green Eggs and Ham," brightly colored fruit, gravity-defying pancake stacks, funky french toast, "Moose Juice" 'n' "Goose Juice"… and much more. (Classic breakfast offerings are available as well.) Breakfast is also the perfect time to meet and greet the stars of Dr. Seuss — characters will be around for special photo opportunities and fun interactions, making this a meal to remember.
Meal Time: Breakfast
Menu: Breakfast
Age Range: Fun for All
Cost: Additional
Adults: $10
Kids: $10
Nouveau Restaurant
Enjoy the finest aged beef, cut, weighed and char-grilled to your exact specifications. In addition to mouth-watering steaks, a variety of other delectable main courses — like double-cut lamb chops, lobster tail and grilled fish fillet — are available.
The intimate atmosphere and extensive menu includes 17 gourmet entrées, salads, soups and side dishes. These do more than delight; they complement the season's freshest produce and the best wine lists, and are handpicked by our chefs to perfectly match the wide-ranging cuisine.
Meal Time: Dinner
Menu: Dinner
Cost: Additional fee
Adults: $55
Under 12: $15
Attire: Cruise Casual | Elegant
Nouveau Selections
Whoever said you can't always get what you want certainly never said it on a Carnival cruise. Odds are that something from our Nouveau menu sounds good — filet mignon, New York Strip, lobster or surf & turf — and you know what? Now you can get these signature dishes on your plate anytime you're enjoying dinner in our lively main dining room. Whether you're with friends, have the kids in tow or are just in the mood for something different in a familiar setting, you'll find great options on your dining room menu.
Meal Time: Dinner
Age Range: Fun for All
Cost: Additional fee
Adults: $30
Kids: $30
Turn your special vacation in the direction of delicious — book a table for an unforgettably delectable evening at the Steakhouse. Our menu features mouthwatering premium cuts of beef cooked to your exact specifications, as well as a fantastic selection of seafood, entrées, gourmet appetizers and an extensive wine list. The atmosphere pairs remarkably well with — and perhaps even enhances — the culinary creations of our gourmet chefs.
Tip: Like any destination restaurant, reservations are highly recommended, and can be made online after booking your cruise. Your meal includes an appetizer, salad, entrée, side and dessert.
Meal Time: Dinner
Menu: Dinner
Cost: Additional fee
Adults: $38
Kids Menu Available (11 and under): $12
Attire: Cruise Casual | Elegant
The Chef'S Table
Treat your taste buds to the experience of a lifetime, culminating in a sumptuous multicourse dinner hosted by one of our master chefs. Your VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for a select group of 12, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation. The evening concludes with a mind-blowing full-service dinner of amazing appetisers, entrees and desserts not found on our regular dining menus.
Tip: Reserve early because this once-in-a-lifetime experience has limited seating. Reservations can be made at the ship's Nouveau Restaurant.
Meal Time: Dinner
Cost: Additional
Adults: $120
Kids: $120
Attire: Cruise Casual | Elegant
Cost Included Dining Options
Breakfast Grill
If the smell of breakfast cooking doesn't help open your eyes, our fresh coffee will surely do the trick. Drag yourself out of bed and over to the Lido Restaurant where you'll enjoy made-to-order omelettes, help yourself to fluffy stacks of pancakes or indulge in some sizzling sausage or bacon for a delicious and energising way to start the day.
Meal Time: Breakfast
Dining Room
The Carnival Cruise Empire dining room offers an elegant and relaxing setting in which to enjoy a full three course menu! It's an experience that's filling, but never stuffy — you're just as likely to catch waiters table-dancing as you are to order dessert. Dessert's included — along with the rest of your meal, by the way — in your fare. But don't skip straight to dessert, because the main course is the main attraction; drop in daily and enjoy a rotating menu of delectable favourites, including steak, seafood and prime rib.
Meal Time: Dinner
Menu: Dinner
Dining Room Breakfast
The dining room is the perfect place for breakfast on any port day, you'll be rewarded with a delicious first meal. Our chefs will happily whip up something, just the way you like it. Choose from a wide variety of selections like scrambled eggs, fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon and sausage, or even fresh fruit and oatmeal. Join us early before you head off to explore the day's port.
Meal Time: Breakfast
Good Eats
When it comes to eating well for dinner, the name says it all. Good Eats is just the spot to enjoy a casual self-serve dinner aboard. Enjoy strip steak, pork chops served with rice or roasted potatoes, a carving station and so much more. There's something different on the menu every night, so you can come back and try something new each night of your cruise.
Meal Time: Dinner
Kids' Menus
Our kids' menus, available at most onboard dining venues, feature foods that are delicious enough — and fun enough — to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. We've got all the familiar options they love at home, like spaghetti and meatballs, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, mac-n-cheese, peanut butter and jam sandwiches and — yes mum — fresh fruit and veggies. They should save room for dessert, though, because with sweet stuff like banana splits and chocolate brownies, your young'uns are going to be pretty excited. There's even 24-hour pizza and ice cream… but these are subject to bed-time, of course.
Lido Restaurant
Featuring a variety of casual dining options like Chef's Choice, Salad Bar, Carnival Deli and more, the Lido Restaurant has something — or more likely, at least a few 'somethings' — to satisfy your craving. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and food options for everyone, you can enjoy your personal favourites, while dining in the company of family and friends. It's also where you can find our Pizza Pirate pizza station and Swirls ice cream spots… both open 24 hours a day, which ought to be enough for anybody.
Meal Time: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Off The Grill
Join our masters of the grill as they practice their craft right in front of you, serving up outdoor favourites like hamburgers, hot dogs and grilled chicken. Smother them with sautéed onions and mushrooms, or go traditional with some tomato sauce and mustard. Either way, Off the Grill is the perfect place to enjoy these classics by the pool.
Meal Time: Lunch | Dinner
Pizza Pirate
Right beside the Splendido Lido Pool on Deck 9, this is the place that will shiver your timbers and warm you to the bone, 24 hours a day, with a Margherita, Funghi, Prosciutto, Pepperoni or Quatttro Formaggi pizza served with a delicious Caesar salad. Savvy? Then it's the pirates' life for you!
Meal Time: 24 Hours
Menu: 24-hour
Redfrog Pub
Get into an island state of mind before you even set foot on one. RedFrog Pub is our laid-back, no-worries, oh-so-lively Pacific Island-inspired pub. Sample tropical fare, dominate at the foosball table, enjoy some sweet tunes and sip our tasty signature private-label craft beer; Thirsty Frog Summer Ale. So kick back and feel the island vibe come to life. You'll be a local here before you know it.
Meal Time: Snacks
Age Range: 18+
Salad Bar
Fresh, tasty, fast and colourful — all the qualities that make the Salad Bar a great place for lunch or dinner. Stock up on your nutrients for the day and top them off with dressings galore at this self-serve veggie-lover's paradise. Just because it's good for you doesn't mean building your own can't be fun. Mix in some grilled chicken, fresh tuna or stick to the basics with this quick and healthy option.
Meal Time: Lunch
Seaday Brunch
Forget what "they" say — the most important meal of the day is brunch. Slumberers can sleep in and still enjoy breakfast favourites, while early-risers get a head-start on lunch. And Seaday Brunch brings everybody's favourite mid-morning meal to your Carnival cruise, and does it right. You'll enjoy special french toast, loaded mac-n-cheese… and yes, more ways to cook eggs than we even thought was possible. Chow down and fuel up — you've got lots of exploring to do, across the ship, for the rest of the day.
Meal Time: Breakfast | Lunch
Menu: Brunch
Sweet Spot
There's nothing sweeter than a visit to Sweet Spot for our specially-made marble chocolate cheesecake, lemon cream pies, cherry crumble squares and more. There's always something for everyone, including healthier options like fresh fruit medleys. Save room for dessert — or skip the meal altogether — and make sure you satisfy your sweet tooth with this mix of desserts that really hit the spot.
Meal Time: Snacks
Got room for dessert? Sure you do! Swirls ice cream lets you enjoy the sweeter side of brain freeze with a treat that'll have you smiling from ear to ear. Choose from chocolate, vanilla or strawberry… or make your own mix swirled as high as you can balance it. Open on Lido deck 24/7, our soft-serve ice cream and frozen yoghurt is a great way to beat the heat all day, or the perfect night-time treat after a long evening of fun.
Meal Time: Snacks
The Carnival Deli
Looking for a tasty sandwich or wrap for lunch? Drop by the Carnival Deli. Enjoy hot pastrami on rye, or how about roast turkey breast on a country roll? Our sandwiches and wraps are always hand-carved and served fresh with coleslaw or relish. Satisfy your craving for a great sandwich and make sure you don't forget the pickle on the side.
Meal Time: Lunch | Dinner
Bars and Lounges
Sports Bar
Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you should miss the action back home! Whether you're here to root, root, root for your home team or you just want to check in on the scores, you'll love the energy-filled atmosphere of the sports bar. Order your go-to drink and just kick back as you watch your favorite sports come to life on our big flat-screen TVs.
Piano Bar
Pull up a seat, order your favorite cocktail, and let your friendly piano player know the songs you'd like to hear. Then join the sing-along for a hand-clapping, foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time. Don't feel like flexing your vocal cords? No worries. Shy songbirds are welcome here, too. And since it's open from early evening to late at night, it's the perfect spot for a before-dinner drink or singing 'til the wee hours of the evening.
Get up and get down at the most happenin' club in the Caribbean. Whether you're doing the robot or the worm or just swaying to the music, you'll want to dance 'til the sun rises. Or at least 'til last call. (Some people are born with all the right moves, but the rest of us need a little instruction to smooth the sharp edges off of ours. That's why you'll find a host of free dance classes that sail along with you!)
Pools and Spas
Cloud 9 Spa
Sometimes you just need to get away… from all that vacation. Escape to a world designed, from the ground up, for relaxation. Cloud 9 Spa staff are masters trained in the craft of simply helping you chill. What's their secret? Massages, facials, body wraps, thermal suites
POOL DAY! Whether today's the day for a bit of a dip, a dash of splash or even some swimming — or just a serious poolside lounging session — your Carnival cruise has just the pool for you. In fact, pools are so important to a great cruise.
Deck Parties
Mega Deck Party
If a deck party has the power to bring together friendly rivals BlueIguana and RedFrog, you can imagine what the Mega Deck Party can do for vacationers like you! Show up to the open-air Lido Deck pool area ready to have a good time under the stars. The ship's DJ, cruise director and entertainment staff will be on-hand to get things going… and keep everyone moving. And when we say "everyone," that means guests of all ages are welcome at this party! Make the most of your evening with games, giveaways, line dances — and more — well into the night.
Sail Away Party
There are two kinds of people — land people and sea people. Unless they were born on a pirate ship or something, pretty much everybody starts out as a land person. And look, there's nothing wrong with that. But there's a process for becoming a sea person, and the Caribbean Sailaway Party on your first Carnival cruise is where the transformation occurs. It's actually pretty easy: get there and… you're in the club and ready to celebrate! (Then, on your second Carnival cruise — and let's be honest, you'll be back — strap on your sea legs, find a cruise newbie and join them in a toast to the great times to come.)
Is vacation a time for disconnecting? Yes! But isn't it a great time to stay connected and share the good times you're having with everyone back home? Also yes! That's why your Carnival cruise gives you options for just how in-touch you want to stay. Looking to share every moment as it happens, hashtag it up and get all the Likes? Try the WiFi onboard at an additional cost. It lets you do the social thing and connect your phone, tablet or laptop wherever you are on the ship.
Kids Club
Camp Ocean - Deck 10
For kids aged 2-11, the Camp Ocean will keep your little ones busy and active with all the fun themed activities and entertainment. All program are supervised by well-trained staff.
The littlest little ones — ages 2 to 5 —join the Penguin colony and engage in activities like Musical Icebergs and Ocean Bingo… even learning a thing or two about buoyancy!
The little-biggers, 6 to 8, are the way-cool Stingrays, who might be found enjoying Pirate Game Night, making sea salt art or even designing their own aquarium.
The big fish are the Sharks — ages 9 to 11 — who really sink their teeth into playing Marine Life Trivia, creating a giant ocean mural, and scoring big with games and sports competitions.
Circle "C" - Deck 4
It's the onboard spot where teens ages 12 to 14 go to hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy some pretty awesome activities. Like what? Think dance parties, games, outdoor movies and more, some in the exclusive Circle "C" lounge and others around the ship. These are all supervised by the friendly and fun-loving counselors who make sure teens have the best vacation ever.
Club O2 - Deck 5
Hang out doing stuff like watching movies, listening to music from this decade, playing sports and video games, joining karaoke jam sessions… maybe even attending Carnival's version of prom, all with other high schoolers ages 15 to 17.
With wall-to-wall activities, most people wouldn't think of their cruise vacation as a great time to read a book, but you'll find the bibliophilic faithful stretched out on deck chairs, enjoying the sun, sea breeze… and a page-turner. Forgot to bring a book? E-reader battery just died? Every Carnival ship features an onboard library stocked with the good stuff. For the silent types, it's a great place to read, but if the roar of the ocean is more your soundtrack, the library is a great place to find a good read to borrow and devour, al fresco.
Mini Golf
Ah, imagine a perfect day out on the links, the golfer's zen of the ball, the hole and nothing in between but well-manicured fairway... plus one cactus, a treasure chest... and wait, is that a windmill in the way? Just who designed this course anyway? Whoever it was, they had one thing in mind — maximum fun for mini-golfers, big and small!
Guests 18 years or older can join and earn points while playing at our table games and slots. The more points you earn, the more benefits you'll get — like free drinks while you play and private invitations to Carnival Premier Cruises.
To make sure you're making the most of your play, keep your Sail & Sign® card inserted when playing slots, or present your card to the dealer when playing at a table. Once aboard, see your Casino Host for more details.
Stage Shows
The stage shows are designed to both razzle and dazzle. Illusionists and magicians will thrill and confound you with their mysterious feats. With shows featuring talented singers, musicians and dancers performing crowd-thrilling numbers in extravagant costumes with awesome sets and scenery, it's like catching one of the best shows on land. All performances are designed to ensure that every night feels like opening night. And best of all, since shows are included in your fare, it's like having top-dollar tickets to the hottest show in town… absolutely free
Comedy Club
Comedy clubs on land… well, it's kinda funny. Nobody likes paying cover charges, and you know that two-drink minimum? They've gotta be joking! You won't find either of these at The Punchliner Comedy Club aboard your Carnival cruise. Up on stage you will find some real pros who know how to wedge a little laughter into anyone's evening. You can count on these comedians to not hold back either. Since some of them get up and say exactly what's on their mind, we also schedule family-friendly performances… so the only red faces in the audience are from laughing a little too hard.
Video Arcade
If you love to play video games, you're in luck. Our video arcade boasts a huge array of games, and is open to players of all ages, all night and all day. So get some tokens from the vending machine and let the fun times begin. Challenge your friends to a game, or just see if you can beat the top score. After all, with the video arcade open 24 hours and an entire cruise ahead of you, you have plenty of time to try.
Water Activites
Building on Carnival's reputation for jaw-dropping waterslides, Carnival Splendor will feature an adrenaline-packed green and gold WaterWorks packed with two slides that tower 50 metres above the waterline.
Ship info
It's hard to tell which onboard space best represents Carnival Splendor — they all seem to hint at the amazing time you're going to have. El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more… and wears its 1930s namesake clearly on its nameplate. The words "Royal Flush Casino" incite visions of winning, while our onboard jazz club — The Cool — simply says it all without saying a word. And the Pinnacle Steakhouse can be found not only at the height of elegant dining, but at the actual apex of the ship.
If you like your fun to flow, there are options aplenty. If you list "splishing" and "splashing" among your favorite things to do, there's the Splash Park. Those into sitting and sliding are invited to try the signature Carnival Twister Waterslide. How about floating or swimming around? Carnival Splendor has pools all over the place, including the midship pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day. So whether you splish or splash, you'll find hydro-excitement galore.
If getting up and making the crowd go wild with your dance moves is your idea of a good time, Lip Sync Battle: Carnival is our idea of a great idea. Or if relaxation is more your thing, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat is more your place. Or if you're looking to take relaxation to the extreme, direct your attention to the Cloud 9 Spa, featuring more (and better) ways to kick back than just about anywhere else, on land or at sea. You haven't lived until you've relaxed in a Thalassotherapy pool, or chilled — so to speak — in a dry heat chamber.
- Vessel: Carnival Splendor
- Year: 2008
- Beam: 116
- Cruising speed: 21
- 24-Hour Room Service :
- Gross Tonnage: 113,300
- Kids Club: For 2-17 years old
- Onboard Currency: Australia Dollars
- Passenger Capacity: 3,012
- Swimming Pool: 4
- 24 Hour Pizza
- Art Exhibitions
- Basketball Court
- Casino
- Cloud 9 Spa
- Deck Parties
- Dive-In Movies
- Fitness Centre
- Jogging Track
- Kids' Menu
- Library
- Live Music & Karaoke
- Mini Golf
- Serenity Adult Only Retreat
- Stage Shows
- Waterslide
- WiFi Connection
Carnival Splendor - Deck Plans
Cruise reviews
3 passengers have reviewed this ship
"Carnival Splendor - Mexican Riviera Cruise April 2012"
So - it has been 8 months since we cruised but out of interest when looking for a review to see what others thought of this cruise and I didn't see one I thought it best to add one as a starting point for people considering this cruise. Firstly though I will start with the fact that this was our first cruise, so we really don't have anything to compare it to. We are a well travelled, fairly easy going family of 4 and I cruised with my husband and Miss 10 and Miss 6. We are from Australia and the cruise departed from Longbeach, California and returned there after cruising for 7 nights down to 2 stops at Cabo San Luca and 1 day in Peurto Vallarta. We were totally amazed at the whole cruising experience - we loved loved loved it and could NOT fault a single thing about the cruise. The staff we ever so helpful, there was always something to do, the children were always well entertained with the various kids clubs on board. We cruised with 6 other families and I think this added to our fun but there are certainly plenty more friendly people to meet and spend your time with. The cruising staff could never do enough for you but in saying that we were pretty self sufficient and didn't really have any issues that needed addressing. Basically they left you alone, however if you had an issue they would bend over backwards to address it. The variety of the different types of meals, entertainment, music etc would/should be enough to satisfy even the fussiest of people. Cruising is what you make it people!! We booked an oceanview cabin, a queensize bed for us and Miss 10 slept on the the bunk that was pulled down from the ceiling and set up each night while we were at dinner and Miss 6 slept on the sofa by day / single bed by night - all beds were extremely comfortable. Each night while we were at dinner (we had the 6pm sitting) we would return to our rooms to find fresh shower and pool towels and all the beds prepared and turned down, with chocolates and towel animals making a nice touch - it was always exciting to return from dinner to find what surprise animal awaited us! The program left on our bed detailed what events were on the next day so that was always really helpful as we all picked out things we wanted to go and see - and there was always so much to do!! Comedians, Vegas style shows, singers, hypnotists, bingo, shopping etc etc there was always something happening in the main theatre. With the children that our other friends had ranged in ages from 2 to 17 so they were in a variety of different kids clubs depending on their ages and they all had a ball - they certainly didn't live there but they picked out the things happening there that they didn't want to miss out on. From memory the kids club hours were 9am - 10pm but when you were at sea days you needed to collect them during lunch and dinner times. The pools and spas were amazing and for those wanting to escape children there was an adults only area on the ship - which I thought was quite considerate of Carnival. The food was quite impressive - we were allocated to the black pearl dining room and we dined at the 6pm sitting. We never stressed about running 10 minutes late because we knew our table would always be there for us - our dinner hosts were AMAZING and really took the time to get to know our names and our children's (3 of the families all dined together, 6 adults, 1 toddler on 1 table and 7 children on the other and the staff looked after the children for us. We never once had a single issue with either meal or drinks, the food was always of high quality. Once of our families were dairy free and this didn't cause the staff a problem when meals were ordered without the cheese topping or no creamy dressings etc, one person in our party was vegetarian and there really was options for everybody. We tended to buffet for breakfast and lunch most days and basically it depended on where the lines were shortest as to where we ate. There were always healthy options and the food was always fresh and hot - there were themed days, i remember one being chocolate extravaganza and insanely tall chocolate fountains, cheesecakes, biscuits all sorts of things. The ship did have 2 formal dining nights, we didn't pack any formal attire as we had been holidaying for 3 weeks in the states previously and when sorting and resorting the suitcases prior to departure it didn't make the cut - but do consider them as a lot of people do go - on the upside most buffets are empty so you can eat almost anywhere with no waiting. 2 other things - a soda card. Whilst water and lemonade were free from the buffet areas all other soft drinks needed to be paid for. you can purchase a soda card which entitles the holder to get a soda or soft drink from any bar on the ship. The card cost around $40 and all in all we got 8 soft drinks with it, so we still didnt really get value for money but more for the convenience of the children being able to get a drink if we were not with them as they were unable to charge to our room. Secondly, the shore excursions. There are so many that you can book directly with the cruise itself, either online through carnivals website or whilst onboard the actual cruises (some may fill up or even be sold out though, if you leave it until you are onboard). Although they may be more expensive than the price you could negotiate yourself with the local carriers when you get into Port you are always guaranteed that if you have booked through Carnival then they will not leave you behind - and trust me this happens! If you are not back on the ship then it will leave without you and this is something you should take very seriously - check out youtube you will see the people running along the port, alongside the boat sailing off without them. Honestly it depends on how well you speak the local language and how well you know the local area and how much money you wanted to save. Mexico was brilliant, the weather was perfect it certainly didn't cost anything to catch a tender ashore and suss out what was happening - even buying something from the local market and participating in the local culture etc. We loved loved loved Carnival. To finish - it was an amazing cruise, definitely value for money. it worked out to be around $80 per person per day on the ship which we thought was fantastic value. We were never bored, we had nothing to complain about and are so looking forward to booking another carnival cruise to a different location.Read more
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"Awesome trip"
This cruise was value for money. It was very exciting and a great cruise to do if you are just looking for a taste of cruising. It was for 4 nights do was just long enough for first time. So many choices of restaurants to eat at. The entertainment at night was superb and so many shows to choose from. Dance lessons are fun to do. My husband love the casino and met some vey nice people in there. The day excursions were very good and if you didn't want to do the you could just get off the boat and look around. We went on our own so therefore it was easier for us to meet and make friends. The jogging track in the top of the boat was great we used it every day to exercise before we ate all the beautiful food that was on offer for us..there were approx 3000 people on the boat by it didn't seem crowded and didn't take long to get loaded on on th first day or getting off at the end. The staff were very helpful and very lead ant to deal with. The cabin service was excellent. We were well looked after.Read more
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"Mexico cruise-best way to end your USA holiday"
thi scruise was fantastic, the food was to die for. My daughter is a celiaac and the cooked special made to order meals for her. She never felt so special or ever had so much choice in what she would like to eat. The service was fantastic and they were sensational with the kids. The kids had ample entertainment with water slides and putt pout golf and a pool. our short tours covered historical parts of Mexico then we visited some fantatic beaches and resorts. The shopping on the cruise was great, with special offerers everyday. The chocolate spectalour was out of this world. Everything chocolate you could ask for and more.I have never seen a ship so clean, the rooms were spotless and new. the kids loved coming into the room each night and see what animal was made out of towels left in the room by the steward. Around the pool was relaxing with entertainment and wonderful music being okayed it really put you in the holiday mood, especially with the cocktails being delivered to you. The staff are very caring , unfirtuantley while we were on the cruise my mother in law passed away unexpectedly . They offered to organize flights for my husband and also allowed us to use the phone free of charge to call home everyday to find out what is happening. I have hollidayed lot around the world but this cruise was special. My kids want to go again. Out of our whole USA trip they rated this the best! Better than DisneylandRead more
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- All main meals plus 24hr pizza and ice-cream available
- Accommodation with ensuite
- Clubs and lounges
- Pools, whirlpools and spas.
- Carnival WaterWorks and waterslides
- Mini golf and Sports Court
- Full schedule of shipboard activities
- Award-winning youth programs for ages 2 - 17 years
- Fitness Centre
- Spectacular stage shows and lots of live entertainment.
Frequently asked questions
Cruising is such a great value holiday as your fare includes accommodations, all main meals onboard ship, onboard daytime activities, and night-time entertainment including live stage shows. One reason cruising is good value is because you'll know what most of your holiday will cost before you go. Generally your only extra onboard expenses could be your beverages (though these are sometimes included on luxury ships), optional shore excursions, personal services such as spa treatments, and any purchases at the gift and duty free shops.
All your main meals are included on a cruise. Typically for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is an a la carte option (order from a menu) or a buffet option. There is so much choice available, and the food is excellent. However, your cruise doesn't always just include these 3 main meals. You can in fact eat non-stop for 24 hours a day if you like.
Most cruise lines also offer specialty dining as an alternative option to the main restaurants. There is typically a small cover charge for this. However, the food is well worth it, and the specialty restaurants are normally smaller and more intimate than the main restaurants so they make for a great place to celebrate a special occasion.
The entertainment on board comes in many different styles and formats but is always included in the cruise fare. In the evening there are shows in the main show lounge (except small ship cruising). Typically there are two sessions a night so, depending on your dinner time, you can always catch the show. The style of these shows changes daily. Some nights it will include all of the ship's entertainment crew with a Las Vegas style production. Other nights there may be a guest entertainer or comedian. There is something for everyone.
The entertainment doesn't stop with the nightly performances. Each night the ship provides a newsletter detailing all the activities that will take place the following day. These activities may include dance classes, arts and crafts, table tennis, live music, tournaments, trivia quizzes, recent release movies, and other deck games and deck parties. The great thing about a cruise is that you can do as much or as little as you like. If your idea of a holiday is sitting back with a good book, you can do that. If you like to be entertained there is no shortage of entertainment.
One of the main reasons for a cruise making such a great family holiday is the "kids club" facilities offered on board, and they are all included in your cruise fare. Typically the kids clubs are broken into 3 different age groups - 3 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, and 13 – 17 years. In these dedicated children's facilities they are looked after by trained staff and the facilities are open from 9am – 10pm. Parents can check their children into the "kids club" whenever it suits them. Children love these facilities as it is "their space" aboard the ship.
NB Each cruise line has limited space on board the ship for children as the kids club facilities can cater for a limited number of children, and any child booked onto a cruise has access to the kids club. If you are planning on taking a cruise during the school holidays then you need to book early as the children's space will sell out. Also, while most cruise lines have kids club facilities there are some exceptions (not common) so you should check this at time of booking.
The chances are you will not get seasick. On a cruise most people do not suffer from motion sickness. However, if you are going to get seasick then it is likely to happen in the first 24 hours. If you limit the amount of alcohol you consume and activities you do in the first 24 hours you can reduce the chance of this happening. Another thing you can do is select a midship cabin on a lower deck. A cabin in the middle of the ship (midship) will experience the least amount of movement.
There are a number of other precautions/medications you can take, and these can be purchased before you travel at a pharmacy or health shop. Otherwise you can buy them on board.
The best thing you can do if you feel seasick is visit the ship's doctor. They can give you an injection that will give you relief from your seasickness within 30 minutes. You have planned and saved for your holiday, don't ruin it by feeling sick. Visit the doctor for the injection and get it treated straight away. If you have travel insurance then you can claim this back.
IMPORTANT: A visit to the doctor on board will cost you money so we strongly recommend you get travel insurance before you depart on your holiday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shore excursions are pre-organised tours & sightseeing options that you purchase on board for when your ship is in a port of call. Every ship has a "Shore Ex" desk with qualified staff who can advise you of different excursions available, what's best to do and generally help you with information on the particular region your ship is visiting.
Shore excursions can be booked on board your ship however some cruise lines allow you to pre-book and pay for excursions online. If there is a tour you really want to do then we recommend you pre-book it as popular tours do sell out.
Shore excursions are not compulsory, you are free to go ashore and return to the ship as many times as you like.
When you go ashore it is important to note:
You must take your cruise I.D. card (ticket) as proof for re-embarking.
The city or town you are visiting may not be close to the port where the ship is docked, cruise lines normally organise shuttle buses (at a minimal charge) throughout the day to and from the city centre.
You must return to the ship at the stipulated time as the ship WILL NOT wait for late passengers.
Tour costs vary depending on the activity, itinerary and inclusions. There is always a wide variety on offer for all age groups and abilities that can start from as little as $25.
Sometimes you can book your tour, when you arrive at your port, direct from the operator at a much cheaper price. However, this comes with a buyer beware warning. The operators used by the cruise line are trusted professionals so you will not be ripped off. Also, if something goes wrong on your tour, the cruise line knows where you are and will take the necessary steps to pick you up if your vehicle has broken down. In extreme cases they will even hold the ship's departure for you if you are late returning from a tour booked through the ship. They will not wait if you go direct through the operator, as they will not know where you are.
Unlike airlines, there are no luggage restrictions on a cruise. However you need to consider that you need to store it in your cabin for your holiday. There is plenty of storage space in your cabin but if you are travelling in a quad cabin you may want to impose your own restrictions.
NB It is important to remember that airlines have different luggage restrictions, so if you are flying either pre or post cruise then you may want to keep within their allowances.
Cruise lines around the world do not all operate using the same onboard currency. The currency varies from cruise line to cruise line with the most common currency being US dollars. P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Spirit and the Sun and Dawn Princess all use Australian dollars as their onboard currency.
Cruising is a cashless society which means when you purchase anything on board you do not pay for it in cash. When you board the ship it is like checking into a hotel, you can either give a credit card imprint or the cruise line will take a cash deposit of approximately $300. You are then given a "cruise card". Your cruise card is your door key (on most ships), has your dinner table number on it (for traditional dining), and it is used for making any purchases aboard.
When you make a purchase with your cruise card, it is swiped and a receipt is printed that you will need to sign. The cost of the purchase is then added to your onboard account which you settle at the end of your cruise.
Many cruises on our websites come with onboard credits. This could be from a special promotion that is being run by the cruise line or because of the relationship we have with the cruise lines that allows us to select certain cruises to receive onboard credit. The amount of onboard credit does normally depend on the length of the cruise.
If your reservation receives onboard credit we will confirm this with you in writing and then your onboard account will automatically be in credit for the amount we have confirmed to you. This credit can be used towards any onboard expenditure that is charged back to your cabin. It is important to note that if you do not spend all of your onboard credit it will not be refunded to you in cash so it is best you spend it all while on board.
Tipping/gratuities are a big issue for a lot of Australasian cruise passengers as it is not our custom to reward good service in this way. What cruise passengers need to consider is that outside of Australasia, the remuneration for personnel in the service industry is quite low. Hence, to keep up a high standard, employees have the incentive of earning additional income via the tips they receive. At the end of the day, how much you tip is up to you.
The most common way cruise lines suggest tipping, is that they add a suggested amount to your daily onboard account. You can choose to keep that on your account or you can ask the purser to remove it. This suggested amount is divided out amongst your cabin steward, your dinner waiter, your assistant waiter, your wine steward, and maitre d'.
Some cruise lines ask passengers to wait until the end of the cruise and they discreetly leave an envelope in your cabin in which to place the appropriate amount. Some cruise lines state that the fare you have paid includes gratuities. Some cruise lines ask that you pre-pay the gratuities with your cruise fare prior to your holiday departure.
Again, the amount you tip is up to you (unless it is prepaid) and it isn't intended to have a negative impact on your holiday. Do what feels most comfortable to you.
The rules surrounding where you can smoke on board a cruise ship vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, none have taken steps to ban smoking completely. Most only allow smoking in designated areas on the open decks. Many have banned smoking on cabin balconies as this poses a fire risk.
Many cruise lines have rules restricting you from taking your own alcohol on board your cruise ship. If you have pre purchased duty free alcohol the ship will take it off you when you board and store it away for you. This alcohol will be delivered to your cabin the night before you disembark. The same applies if you purchase it when you are in port. Any purchases made on board will also be delivered the night before you disembark.
However, Princess Cruises will allow you to bring a bottle of wine aboard which you can drink at dinner or in your cabin.
These restrictions were put in place to create a safer environment on board your cruise ship, where people drink within a controlled drinking environment.
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Hello, my name is David, and I'm a pollaholic. For the past several months I have spent inordinate amounts of time poring over election polls. A couple of times a day, I check the Web sites to see what the polling averages are. I check my Twitter feed to see the latest Gallup numbers. I've read countless articles dissecting the flawed methodologies of polls I don't like.
And do you know what I've learned from these hours of attention? That if the election were held today (which it won't be), then President Obama would be a bit more likely to win. At the same time, there seems to be a whiff of momentum toward Mitt Romney. That's it. Hundreds of hours. Two banal observations.
I have wasted a large chunk of my life I will never get back. Why? Because I've got a problem.
Look, I know in the cool light of rationality how I should treat polling data. First, I should treat polls as a fuzzy snapshot of a moment in time. I should not read them, and think I understand the future.
If there's one thing we know, it's that even experts with fancy computer models are terrible at predicting human behavior. Financial firms with zillions of dollars have spent decades trying to create models that will help them pick stocks, and they have gloriously failed.
Scholars at Duke University studied 11,600 forecasts by corporate chief financial officers about how the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index would perform over the next year. The correlation between their estimates and the actual index was less than zero.
And, if it's hard to predict stocks or the economy, politics is a field perfectly designed to foil precise projections.
Politics isn't a game, like poker, with an artificially limited number of possible developments. National elections are rare, so we have ridiculously small sample sizes. Political campaigns don't give pollsters immediate feedback, so they can gradually correct their errors. They have to wait for Election Day for actual results, and only the final poll is verifiable.
Most important, stuff happens. Obama turns in a bad debate performance. Romney makes offensive comments at a fund-raiser. These unquantifiable events change the trajectories of tight campaigns. You can't tell what's about to happen. You certainly can't tell how 100 million people are going to process what's about to happen. You can't calculate odds that capture unknown reactions to unknown events.
The second thing I know is that if you do have to look at polls, you should do it no more than once every few days, to get a general sense of the state of the race. I've seen the studies that show that people who check their stocks once a day get lower returns than people who check them once a quarter because they get distracted by noise and make terrible decisions. I've seen the work on information overload, which makes people depressed, stressed and freezes their brains. I know that checking the polls constantly is a recipe for self-deception and anxiety.
I know all this. But do I obey? Of course not. I check every few hours. I'm motivated by the illusion of immanent knowledge. I imagine that somehow the next batch of polling will contain some magic cross-tab about swing voters in Ohio that will satisfy my voracious curiosity and allay this irritable uncertainty.
I'm also motivated by the thrill of premature celebration. Elections aren't just about policy choices. They're status competitions. When the polls swing your way, you feel a surge of righteous affirmation. Your views are obviously correct! Your team's virtues are widely recognized! You get to see the humiliation and pain afflicting your foes.
When the polls swing the other way, well, who believes the polls anyway? Those idiots are obviously skewing the results. This has been a golden age for confirmation bias.
Finally, I'm motivated by the power of cognitive laziness. It's hard to figure out how each candidate will handle the so-called budgetary fiscal cliff or the uncertainties involved with Iran. But the polling numbers are like candy. So clear and digestible! Just as the teenage mind naturally migrates from homework to Facebook, just as the normal reader's mind naturally wanders from Toynbee to Twitter, so the political junkie's brain has a tendency to slide downhill from policy to polling.
Look, I went into a profession — journalism — committed to the mission of describing the present. Imagine how many corrections we'd have to publish if we tried to predict the future. Yet, despite all that, every few hours, I'm on my laptop, tablet or smartphone — sipping Gallup, chugging Rasmussen, gulping Pew, trying to figure out how it will all go down.
Come on, David, think through the poll. This is the first day of the rest of your life.
Wait a second! The 7-Eleven Coffee Cup Poll is out! Just one more look. Obama is up big!


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God of War boss now working with Titanfall developer
Former God of War creative director Stig Asmussen has turned up at Respawn Entertainment.
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God of War 3 game director leaves Sony Santa Monica Studio
God of War 3's game director Stig Asmussen is confirmed to have left Sony Santa Monica Studio.
God of War: Origins Collection bonus content videoed
Ready at Dawn's Dana Jan, game director for God of War: Origins Collection, has posted information on the PS Blog regarding the bonus content included with it. Inside the pack, you will find a Legionnaire Kratos skin, the Forest of the Forgotten combat arena, and a video of the Game Directors Live round table discussion […]
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Ed Boon has said that the first time NetherRealm Studios saw Kratos doing the business in God of War, the team thought: "Oh my God, what a great Mortal Kombat character he would make."
Big Stig reveals alternate GoW III ending
God of War III dev boss Stig Asmussen has told GamePro some pretty major bananas to do with the ongoing story in the series. Warning: spoilers.
GOW3's "zipped up" too tight for certain types of DLC, says Asmussen
Stig Asmussen has revealed to D'toid that as far as DLC with God of War III's concerned, there is really not much the team at Santa Monica could do in terms of content since the game's "zipped up so tight".
Cut GoW III ending may return as free DLC, says Sony Santa Monica
God of War III director Stig Asmussen has revealed that a cut ending from the game may make it back in as free DLC.
Stig: GoW III engine only running at "50%"
GoW III director Stig Asmussen reckons the game's visuals are only half as good as they can be. Sheesh.
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God of War III director Stig Asmussen has said that if developer Studio Santa Monica continued making games in the series after the final chapter in the trilogy every two or three years would make it "irrelevant".
God of War III challenge room DLC "would make a lot of sense"
God of War III director Stig Asmussen's given a pretty solid hint that the game's going to have challenge room DLC. "It would make a lot of sense to be able to download them," he told GamePro. "That's something we might see in the future. So, maybe you'll see the game ship with a certain […]
Sony dev "unsuccessfully" tried to make GOWIII a FPS
We shit you not. SCEA art director Ken Fieldman has admitted in a chat with CGSociety that he "unsuccessfully" tried to lobby God of War III as a First Person Shooter to game director Stig Asmussen. "I tried unsuccessfully to convince [Director] Stig to make 'God of War III' a first-person shooter", admitted Fieldman. "Kratos […]
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E3 demo for God of War III to air on G4TV tonight
Tonight, G4TV will air the God of War III demo shown at E3 around 6:30pm EST/PST and again at 8:30pm EST/PST on X-Play. Just in case none of you have seen it already. Game Director Stig Asmussen will provide the walk-through and add a bit of commentary. Don't get G4TV? Then just log into the […]
God of War III director shoots down PSP rumours
There isn't a second God of War title in development for PSP. God of War III director Stig Asmussen told 1UP at E3 yesterday. "I don't know where that rumor came from," he said. "I will deny that there's a new PSP game, but I will say I really hope that something like that will […]
Stig Asmussen hopes Dante's Inferno is a threat to God of War III
God of War III's Stig Asmussen has told CVG that he hopes EA's upcoming actioner Dante's Inferno gives God of War III a bit of competition. "Some of the guys who used to work on GOW are working on Dante's," he said. "Really good guys. I hope they make a fantastic game that serves as […]
God of War III is "really deep," says dev boss
God of War III director Stig Asmussen has told the PS Blog that his game is "really deep," despite casual games being able to have "a lot of fun with it." There's a video interview after the break of Asmussen answering questions from the Blog's readers. Fill your boots. The title's out in Sony's current […]
God of War III is "epic conclusion" to series, says Sony
Sony's called God of War III the "epic conclusion" to the franchise, in a press release put out alongside yesterday's reveal trailer at the VGAs. The firm didn't elaborate on the claim, and it's probably safe to assume Kratos's first PS3 adventure isn't his last, so don't go panicking just yet. "We have large shoes […]
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Action and reaction. Angles and speed. Momentum and inertia. Pinball is a game of physics. So is Portal. And that's what makes this homemade Aperture Science pinball table so great.
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It was a fitting way to end the World Series that followed a season dubbed "The Year of the Pitcher."
Cliff Lee and Tim Lincecum, with three Cy Youngs and two stellar 2010 postseasons between them, hooked up for a classic pitcher's duel that saw the game scoreless into the seventh inning. Both men were on top of their games, a welcome change from their sloppy Game One matchup, but it wasn't easy to go into full enjoyment mode because you knew that one of them would blink first and help his team lose the game.
If it was Lee, it would mean the end of the baseball season -- never fun, no matter who you root for -- and, possibly, the end of his run in Texas. If it was Lincecum, it would mean two days of doubts to creep into the heads of San Francisco fans who have been waiting 52 years for a World Series champion (or Giants fans of any locale that have waited the full 56 years) that actually won the thing while wearing the uniform of their city. Two rough options, although we should have known that it was going to be Lee who went down to defeat the second Edgar Renteria strode to the plate with two on and two out in the top of the seventh inning.
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Edgar Renteria plays for the Giants, you see, and he has a knack for making memorable plays in key spots of World Series games. In 1997, Renteria's 11th inning single for the Marlins beat the Indians and lifted the expansion team to their first world title. In 2004, playing for the Cardinals, Renteria grounded out against Keith Foulke to end a Red Sox drought that lasted a lot longer than San Francisco's.
Tonight, Renteria jumped all over a hanging breaking ball from Lee and drove it over the left field fence to come up with the second World Series-winning hit of his career. That puts him in the company of Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra which is quite a group to join for a player who had to wait 13 years between chances.
Renteria was named the World Series MVP after the game, an honor he certainly earned with his .412 batting average and two home runs but one that somehow feels wrong based on the way the Giants pitched all series and especially with the way Lincecum pitched on Monday night. He would stumble in the bottom of the seventh, allowing a home run to Nelson Cruz, but he bounced back with two strike outs to end that inning and cruise through eight innings of the 3-1 win.
He finished with a three-hitter, striking out 10 and walking just two en route to the biggest win by a Giants pitcher since Don Liddle finished off a sweep of the Indians back in 1954. It's hard to come up with too many better starts to a career than Lincecum's. He's got two Cy Young Awards and a win in a World Series clincher within his first four years and could add more of each as the front man for a very strong rotation that plays its home games in a very good park for hurlers. The Freak is already absurdly popular by the bay, Monday night may very well have made him an icon on par with Montana, Mays and Garcia.
As for the Rangers, it was a fantastic run that simply couldn't sustain itself against a staff that pitched as well as the Rangers did over these five games. You can harp on some bad moments for Ron Washington and wonder just what happened to Josh Hamilton, but the fact of the matter is that it is hard to imagine any team hanging with the Giants of the past week.
The good news is that they've settled their ownership issues and seem poised to build on this year's success by leveraging their strong market with a smart front office and solid core of returning players. This year ended badly, but it was the best in the history of their franchise and that's something worth celebrating.
That celebration will pale in comparison to the one going on in the Haight, along Market Street and everywhere else in San Francisco right now, however. All season long, Giants fans have been subjected to close, anxious games that were widely described as torture. It's the kind of torture that they would surely sign up for again next season, because the San Francisco Giants are finally World Champions and all is right with their world.
Josh Alper is a writer living in New York City and is a contributor to FanHouse.com and ProFootballTalk.com in addition to his duties for NBCNewYork.com. You can follow him on Twitter.


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