Carnival Splendor

Carnival Splendor's main show lounge stretches across three decks, with room for 1,400 guests. Settle in for Playlist Productions, where singers and dancers bring full musical theatre productions to the stage.

It is not all curtain calls. You can also find Lip Sync Battle, the Hasbro Game Show, talks and seminars here. Shows are included in your fare, while bingo carries an extra charge.

Feeling lucky? Royal Flush Casino sits midship on Deck 5, the Promenade Deck, with slot machines and casino games ready for a flutter. Texas Hold’em demonstrations and Three Card Poker sessions have featured in the onboard programme.

The casino bar beside the floor serves cocktails, beer and wine, handy for toasting a winning hand. You must be 18 or over to enter, and check the HUB App onboard for opening hours.

Cloud 9 Spa is your place to swap the busy bits of ship life for massages, facials and body wraps. On Spa Deck 11, the thermal facilities include a Laconium, Tepidarium, Oriental Steam Bath and Aroma Steam chamber.

Take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich seawater hydrotherapy pool, complete with massage jets. You must be 18 or over to use the spa facilities, thermal suites or pool.

On Spa Deck 11, forward, this fully equipped gym within Cloud 9 Spa keeps your sea days moving. You can tackle cardio or strength training with Life Fitness equipment, from treadmills and a Concept II rower to weights and resistance machines.

Access is complimentary, while selected yoga, Pilates and cycling classes cost extra. It is open from 6:00am to 10:00pm, so pack proper trainers, sandals and flip-flops are not permitted.

A grown-up corner of Lido Deck 9, Serenity is where you go when the pool deck buzz has had its turn. Stretch out on a lounger or hammock beneath an oversized umbrella, catch the sea breeze and finally give that book your full attention.

The nearby bar can keep the mood suitably unhurried with a Serenity Sparkling Sangria. It is strictly for guests aged 21 and over, so you can reconnect, relax, or make absolutely no plans at all.

When the sun goes down, settle into a poolside lounger or stay in the water for Dive-In Movies at the Seaside Theatre. Films play nightly under the stars on the large outdoor screen, so you need not choose between a swim and a good film.

You will find it amidships on Lido Deck 9 beside the Splendido pool. The retractable roof means poor weather need not spoil the show.

Make a splash on Deck 11 at Carnival WaterWorks, the ship’s top deck waterpark for all ages. Take on the yellow Twister Waterslide’s 104 metres of twists and turns, or brave Green Lightning’s 11.3 metre free fall before its swirling bowl finale.

Smaller splashers have SplashZone, MiniRacer slides and the Power Drencher tipping bucket. Slides are generally open from 9am until sunset, but check the HUB App for that day’s hours. Children must be toilet trained, and parents remain responsible for them.

Step into the wonderfully wonky world of Dr. Seuss, with character appearances, arts and crafts, parades and interactive fun for all ages. On each voyage, head to the Main Lounge for Seuss-a-Palooza Story Time, where the cruise director leads the reading and a special character joins in.

The Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast brings music, characters and Who-Ville Red Velvet French Toast to the Main Dining Room, but carries an extra charge. Reserve ahead, as walk-ins are only seated if space allows.

Your younger cruisers can find their sea legs at Camp Ocean, midship on Deck 10, with separate groups for ages 2 to 5, 6 to 8 and 9 to 11. Expect crafts, games, science sessions and video gaming, with Space Cruisers also on the programme.

Older children have Circle C for ages 12 to 14 and Club O2 for ages 15 to 17. Register before sailing or onboard with Youth Staff, as capacity can be limited. Evening Night Owls carries an extra charge.

A round of mini golf, with the sea as your gallery and Sky Deck 14 as your course. This outdoor nine-hole challenge comes with playful obstacles including a cactus, treasure chest and windmill.

It is fun for all ages, whether you are keeping score properly or making up the rules as you go. Bring your best putt, the ocean views are already sorted.

Camp Ocean is a supervised, ocean themed club on Deck 10 midship for children aged 2 to 11. Penguins, Stingrays and Sharks are grouped by age, with crafts, games, films and refreshed video gaming areas to keep young shipmates happily occupied.

Space Cruisers adds NASA inspired activities, while mealtimes bring child friendly favourites such as macaroni and cheese. Register during online check in or with Youth Staff onboard, as capacity may be limited. Regular sessions are included, with Night Owls available for an extra charge.

For guests aged 15 to 17, Club O2 is the midship Deck 5 hangout where you can meet fellow teens without spending every waking hour with the grown-ups.

Drop in for video gaming, karaoke, movies, scavenger hunts or foosball, with supervised sessions on sea days scheduled into the evening. Register with a parent or guardian first, then you can come and go for activities.

Romance and pop hits collide in this interactive musical, following a bride, groom and their friends on a wedding adventure aboard ship. Singers and dancers bring the full musical theatre treatment to the Spectacular Spectacular Main Lounge.

Expect Marry You, Moves Like Jagger and Man! I Feel Like a Woman!, then a post-show reception with dancing, a first dance and a toast. Check your daily programme for performance times, as they vary by itinerary.