Carnival Splendor’s Cloud 9 Spa was named “Best New Contemporary Spa Concept” by travel agent consortia CruiseOne and Cruises Inc, which recognized the 21,000-square-foot facility as one of their “Top 5 Onboard Spa Innovations of 2009.” 

CruiseOne and Cruises, Inc. recognized the Cloud 9 Spa for its variety of innovations, including 68 exclusive spa staterooms accessible via private elevator, a Thalassotherapy Pool, and an elaborate Thermal Suite. 

Cloud 9 Spa also features 17 private treatment rooms, two VIP couples treatment rooms, a beauty salon and a full gymnasium featuring expansive workout areas.

The 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor also boasts a wide range of health-conscious dining options, including an extensive salad bar and 24-hour frozen yogurt in the Lido restaurant and Spa Carnival Fare, gourmet-style selections in the main dining rooms that are lower in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

Carnival Splendor operates year-round seven-day Mexican Riviera voyages from Long Beach, Calif., calling at three of Mexico’s most popular seaside destinations:  Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.