Carnival Splendor Cabin 2462: Oceanview Cabin Tour
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Not all cruise cabins are created equal, even when they're technically in the same cabin category.
Cabin 2462 on Carnival Splendor is a good example.
It's an Oceanview cabin, but its unusual shape gives it a very different layout from the standard Oceanview cabins you'll find elsewhere on the ship. It has a long entrance before opening into the main cabin area, plenty of storage and, best of all, two oceanview windows instead of the usual one.
If you're considering Cabin 2462 on Carnival Splendor, here's a look around and a few things worth knowing before you book.
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An Unusual Oceanview Cabin Layout Plenty of Storage Make Use of the Metal Walls and Ceiling Power Outlets: There's a Catch Need Power Beside the Bed? Look Underneath It The Bathroom A Separate Little Sitting Area Check the Deck Plans Before Choosing Your Cabin Would I Choose Carnival Splendor Cabin 2462 Again? Planning a Carnival Splendor Cruise?
An Unusual Oceanview Cabin Layout
The first thing you'll notice when you walk into Cabin 2462 is the long entrance.
Rather than opening almost immediately into a small hallway with wardrobes on one side and bathroom on the other, you've got quite a long empty hallway all the way down to the main sleeping and living area.
At the far end you'll find a small sitting area with two chairs and a table, along with one of the features that makes this cabin particularly unusual.
Two oceanview windows.
Most Oceanview cabins have a single window, so having two gives this end of the cabin plenty of natural light and a much more open feel.
And I already know Sierra would approve.
Sitting in the oceanview window is one of her favourite places to hang out when we have this cabin category, so I suspect I'd lose access to at least one of these windows if she were staying in 2462 with me. 😂
Plenty of Storage
There's a surprisingly good amount of storage in Cabin 2462.
Near the bathroom are three tall cupboards, with a combination of shelving and hanging space. There's also additional storage around the desk, including drawers and cupboards, along with the cabin safe. Usually the cabin safe is inside the cupboards on an oceanview cabin, so in this one you've gained a bit of extra cupboard space with it being on the desk.
For a longer cruise, I'd have no concerns about finding somewhere to put everything.
Why I Love Compression Packing Cubes
Even once I've unpacked, I keep using my compression packing cubes throughout the cruise. A few reasons they've become one of my travel staples:
- They keep smaller items organised in drawers or on larger cabin shelves, rather than everything ending up in one big pile.
- They make unpacking ridiculously easy. I can take a cube straight from my suitcase and put it into a drawer or onto a shelf.
- Everyone's clothes can stay separate, which is particularly handy when I'm travelling with the kids.
- They make repacking much quicker at the end of the cruise. Most things are already organised, so the cubes can pretty much go straight back into the suitcase.
- The compression zip helps save space, both when I'm packing at home and when I'm inevitably trying to squeeze holiday purchases into the suitcase for the trip back.
I use compression packing cubes on pretty much every trip now, and with the amount of cupboard and drawer space in Cabin 2462, there was plenty of room to spread them out and keep everything organised.
Make Use of the Metal Walls and Ceiling
Cruise cabin walls and ceilings are generally metal, which means magnetic hooks are incredibly useful.
I use them to create extra hanging space for things like lanyards, hats and lightweight bags, rather than having everything accumulating on the desk.
They're also useful for attaching a cruise cabin clothesline for swimmers and hand-washed clothing.
It's such a simple way of creating extra storage without taking up any additional floor or cupboard space.
Power Outlets: There's a Catch
Cabin 2462 has both Australian and US power outlets at the desk, which sounds perfect.
Except they're upside down.
For an ordinary plug and cable, that's not really an issue.
It can be a problem if you're travelling with a larger multi-port charger that plugs directly into the outlet. Depending on its design, the charger may hit the desk and not fit properly.
It's one of the reasons I prefer a multi-port charger with a separate power cable. The plug goes into the outlet while the charging unit itself sits flat on the desk, so it doesn't really matter which way the outlet has been installed.
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Need Power Beside the Bed? Look Underneath It
There's another useful power source that's much less obvious.
Under the bed you'll find European outlets used for the bedside lamps.
If you don't need both lamps, you can unplug one and use the outlet instead.
You'll need a suitable European travel adaptor, but it's a handy option if you want power closer to the bed.
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I particularly like these individual adaptors because they are not bulky and will fit into almost any outlet, regardless of whether it's upside down (like the desk outlets).
It's also a good place to connect something like my Voyage Ready 3-in-1 Wireless Charger, which lets me charge my phone, Apple Watch and AirPods from the one unit instead of having several separate chargers beside the bed.
If you need bedside power for medical equipment such as a CPAP machine, I'd check the cruise line's requirements before sailing and speak to your room steward or Guest Services if you need assistance with an extension cord or suitable power source.
This is also a good reminder that when you're looking for power in a cruise cabin, sometimes it's worth looking underneath the furniture.
The Bathroom
The bathroom is fairly typical of a Carnival Oceanview cabin.
There's a shower, toilet and basin, along with shelving for toiletries.
It's compact, as you'd expect in a cruise cabin, and this is another place where I like to keep as much as possible off the limited bench space.
A hanging toiletry bag works really well in cruise bathrooms because everything stays together and accessible without taking over the vanity.
For me, though, the more interesting features of Cabin 2462 are definitely in the main cabin.
A Separate Little Sitting Area
At the far end of the cabin, the unusual layout creates enough room for two chairs and a small table beside the windows.
I really like having somewhere to sit other than the bed or desk chair, particularly on a longer cruise.
And with the natural light coming through those two windows, it's a nice little spot to sit and watch the ocean go by.
For anyone who works while cruising, it also gives you somewhere else to sit when you've spent quite enough time at the desk for one day.
Although knowing me, the desk itself would very quickly become an office. 😂
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Check the Deck Plans Before Choosing Your Cabin
Cabin 2462 is a good example of why I always recommend spending some time looking at the ship's deck plans before choosing a cabin.
Cabins around unusual structural areas or in different parts of the ship can sometimes have layouts that are quite different from other cabins in exactly the same category.
You may find extra space, a slightly different configuration or, as in this case, an extra window.
But don't just look at the cabin itself.
Check what's above and below it as well.
A cabin underneath the Lido deck may mean hearing chairs being moved around overhead. Cabins near or above nightclubs, theatres, casinos and other entertainment areas may also experience more noise.
That doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't book them. It just means it's worth knowing what's around your cabin before you make the decision.
Cabin 2462 is directly below the Gold Pearl Restaurant, which makes it incredibly handy for meals. Despite the location, I didn't notice any noise from the restaurant when I was in the cabin during dining times.
Would I Choose Carnival Splendor Cabin 2462 Again?
Yes, I would.
It's certainly an unusual layout, but I like what that layout gives you.
There's plenty of storage, a decent desk, a separate little sitting area and those two oceanview windows are a definite bonus.
The long entrance makes it feel quite different from a standard Oceanview cabin, but the main living area opens up nicely once you reach the end.
And if Sierra were travelling with me, I think those windows alone would probably seal the deal. 😂
Planning a Carnival Splendor Cruise?
If you're researching cabins because you're considering a Carnival Splendor cruise yourself, you can also compare upcoming cruises, dates and current pricing through Expedia.
Prices and itineraries change regularly, so it's worth comparing different sailing dates and cabin categories before booking.
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