Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Carnival Splendor is a Splendor class cruise ship and is one of the latest of the Carnival Cruise ships to enter the fleet. She entered service on July 2, 2008. At 113,300 gross register tons (GRT), she was the largest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines until the Carnival Dream debuted in September 2009. There are currently no plans to build another ship like her. The ship was originally designed for Costa Cruises, hence the larger spa and children''s facilities[5]. She is similar in design to the Costa Concordia, Costa Serena and its new sister ship, the Costa Pacifica. The 3,006 passenger vessel offers a 21,000 square feet (2,000 m2) state-of-the-art indoor spa (the largest spa ever on a Carnival ship), consuming two forward decks. The spa features an elaborate thermal suite, a variety of health and beauty treatment rooms, and Carnival''s first Thalasso therapy pool. Encircling the upper level of the spa is a winter garden with a ceremonial tea house. Spa access is complimentary for those staying in the non-smoking "spa" cabins on the Promenade and Spa decks.