As an extended family of 13, we had agreed to all participate in a celebratory cruise upon the return of a family member --- a U.S. Marine --- who had been honorably serving his country in Iraq. He has just recently returned and is now on a 30-day leave. With his return, all 13 of us have been greatly anticipating our upcoming May 24 – 31 Carnival cruise on their newest ship, the Splendor, departing from Long Beach. We had previously purchased our tickets for the 7-day cruise along the Mexican Riviera. For many of us, this was to be our... read full review »