Carnival 'Splendor' by junge1
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The Carnival 'Splendor' was slightly ahead of us on our starboard side throughout the second day at sea and she docked ahead of us at San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ship's dimensions are identical to the Carnival "Liberty', 952-ft. (290.2m) long and 116-ft.(35.4m) wide at the beam. Carnival simply states that these ships are 3 football fields long and from the waterline to the top they are as high as a 20-storey building. Browsing around on these ships it is often hard to remember that one is on a vessel.
This picture was taken on 26 January 2009.
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Comments (26)
lyron
Great capture!!
tennesseecowgirl
I am so ready to book a cruise after viewing all your photos of your trip. I hope there are more ... Have a wonderful weekend~~
timtripp
amazing shot!
bmac62
Good shot Sig. A floating palace for sure. Thanks for this series...very motivating.
Digitaleagle
I would like to be there right now awesome capture!!
flaviok
How deve ser fantástico passar o carnaval lá, grandecaptura, aplausos(5)
M2A
Pretty shot, ocean is a desert and boat a bird.
virginiese
beautiful ship ! Thanks for the info Sig
emmecielle
Wonderful capture! :)
junge1
This was my second time on a cruise ship. Two years ago I went on a 12-day Western Mediterranean cruise out of Rome. I had ambivalent feelings after it was over. I had missed a connection on the way over from the US and as a consequence missed Rome and the excursion in Naples. I had insurance and had no trouble getting reimbursed, but nevertheless didn't get to see Pompeii and the crater of Vesuvius. The trip was not cheap, but to see the places I saw on this trip separately would have cost much more. There are many options available as to what cruise line, where to go, and how much to spend. To complete a boarding pass, once a cruise is booked, a credit card number is provided by the passenger for on-board charges. To make things easier. But this is also an easy way to run up charges. All alcoholic beverages are charged, on-board purchases in any number of stores, casino gambling, internet or phone calls ($5/min)can easily run up a big bill, to falling into traps as having ones picture taken when boarding or leaving the ship in the various ports. The picture taking itself is not charged, but the marketing gimmick is sold as souvenirs etc. I usually had a bottle of beer with my meal, whether ordered by the steward or bought at the bar it cost between @5.47 to near $6 per bottle (19% gratuity included), depending on the brand. It is charged to the account. The cheapest bottle of Merlot (to allow me a glass of wine in the evening in my cabin was $30, exactly the same brand I bought at Walmart for $1.97.All these additional cost can be researched on line, each cruise has a sligthly different policy. Next time I am trying to bring my own bottle on board at the intitial boarding. Any alcohol bought during the cruise has to be surrendered upon boarding the ship and will be made available at the end of the cruise. Entertainment ranges from the gimmicks to keep kids occupied to other mindless or intersting games. But there are daily broadway-type shows twice each evening, any number of bands or piano type music that is relaxing and encourages dancing. Or one can find a quiet corner or place in the sun, or shade, and read a book. Many people did that. Or one can go to one of the lower decks and watch the ocean and look for Flying Fish (on this cruise) or Dolphins, Whales on a North Atlantic crossing, or see icebergs, off the coast of New Foundland. There are many reasonable cruises out of San Diego or Los Angeles down along the Mexican Coast, cruises from Seattle and Vancouver, Canada to Alaska along the coast, cruises out of New Jersey, Houston, Cape Canaveral, or any number of other ports. What is starting to sink in with me is the luxury made available to the average passenger. The decor and services provided equals what I equated to the Titanic era when the Astors, Rockefellers, Vanderbuilts and so on crossed the Atlantic. On this second cruise I was a 'repeat costumer' and as such there was a get together by invitation for free drinks, courtesy of the captain.
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
annie5
I have the same photo of this boat! Wonderful capture Sig :)
PD154
Nice work Sig, the distance is really apparent in this shot.
ysvry
great foto.
duncanoooo
Nice Photo Sig, I love bigs ships on the water.... it smells of money!!
fredster66
Very nice Sig...
irakika
Nice boat & shot!
lucindawind
excellent capture!
Minda
beautiful shot sig and this is awesome picture..
pops
Looks like you had a great time
SSoffia
FANTASTIC PERSPECTIVE & CAPTURE : )
PIERRE25
Jolie prise, excellente photo!
MagikUnicorn
Marvelous deep shot
debbielove
Lovely photo again, my friend! When on the Ocean Village (and Emerald), Deb and I also ran along cruise ships for a way! Fun... As for your comment on prices! Compared to UK registered ships that is expensive! I have to say mate! Unless things have gone VASTLY since I cruised last of course... Gambling (yep, your choice!), drinks. yep, but nowhere near that expensive!) Boats ashore - free! etc... Try British lines next mate. There were loads of Americans already doing it! Another brilliant picture! Rob.
jocko500
cool
pixelmeister
Nice shot!