In the world of cruising, Carnival Cruise Lines is known as the “Fun Ships”. So it was no surprise that Carnival’s newest ship, Carnival Splendor, was christened last week in Dover, England amid much ...

With its over the top, eye-popping decor conceived by Joseph Farcus, the former designer of choice for Carnival Cruise Line, the Carnival Splendor is one of the flashiest cruise ships afloat.

The Carnival Splendor promised a week of spas, casinos, Broadway shows, luxury shopping and gourmet food. But for this week's cruise it was spam, nine decks with elevators that didn't work and toilets ...

Intinerary: Seven-day Mexican Riveria cruises on Carnival Splendor sail round-trip from Long Beach with ports of call in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Cost: Starts at $379, based on ...