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Overall it was decent! I went thanksgiving to the Bahamas week so the price for a ticket was a little over 1k. For that price, I would have expected a little more but I will get into the details. First, Getting on the ship was fine. Easy process. Once you're on the ship, there's no real direction except maps and it's just a little hard to figure out where to do but eventually after the third day I got it. The captain and cruise director will get on the loud speaker to speak to you and sometimes it's just too hard to hear. The food was okay. The buffet is decent and is open but there's usually lines. The food you get to eat at dinner and order is lukewarm at best. I mean sure they are feeding thousands of people so it's not gonna be HOT and made by order but for what you pay, I expect better food / hot food. The ship is old, and I didn't mind too much but there's one room where Karoke is held and the Carpet smells horribly. It needs to be taken out and new carpet put in. There's plenty of activities going on at the same time which is good so people aren't in the same place at once. There's shows, music, dances, art shows, casino, live game shows, bingo, SO MUCH. The rooms are clean and the attendants are very prompt and clean / straighten tour room EVERY morning! (Unless you tell them not to by putting the sign) The views are amazing, the ship wasn't too rocky. When you leave, make sure you don't have a balance on your account. They will try to make you stay on the ship before you can exit lol (I walked right past security because after paying $1000 to get on the ship, I don't care about getting out of line to go pay a $8 balance. Just charge my card, like they ended up doing.) There's many kids and plenty of kid friendly activities,multiple pools, hot tubs, adult only areas. I think carnival and this ship especially is a good intro to cruising, especially during a non holiday week. However, I'll personally probably choose to cruise in a little more higher end / adult only cruises.
This is an older ship and it really looks it. The main areas are really dated looking, most of the bar areas are open areas , like lobby bars. There are one or two enclosed bars. They tended to be completely empty. There was a piano bar that got some people. There was one small nightclub for dancing, but they didn't open until 11 so honestly, I never got there. It would've been nice if they had some other dancing options earlier in the evening. they had a lot of music, but it was all out in lobby areas so nobody was really dancing, just sitting at the bars, listening to the music. They had one show one night they had a comedy show a couple of nights but again the comedy show was mostly late at night. It seemed like it was the same guy so I'm not sure if he had the same act over and over again. Another night's entertainment was bingo and another night's entertainment was deal or no deal, and another night's entertainment was sort of a newlywed game. I would not call this really great entertainment for evenings. The food was another major disappointment...really really subpar. I had an interior state room, which honestly was fine. It was plenty roomy enough bathroom also had plenty of room and there was a lot of closet space and drawer space for clothes. The biggest issue I had with the room was that it only had one outlet also their hair blower is situated in a drawer, and it has a super tiny Cord, so I literally had to get down on my knees to use it. I love that they have so many photographers all over the place and they change the backdrops every night so you can take a million photos.thats a lot of fun. It's a super cheap cruise so I guess you can complain too much but ultimately you get what you pay for.
We got the room with a balcony, which a little smaller than I expected. Having the balcony was great, except when our neighbors would be smoking (cigarettes or marijuana). So in those occasions we had to go back inside until the smell subsided. This ship is a little older than some of the other cruise ships I've been on. But it's kept clean and tidy and the staff are super friendly and helpful. We had some rocky seas so thankfully I brought Dramamine to help with that. But lots of fun shows, plenty of opportunities for excursions and lots of yummy food to choose from. While I think I'll choose a newer ship next time, the price in this trip couldn't be beat! And we had a good time!
This was our 1st cruise, and it ported out of Miami for 9 days with stops in Cayman Islands, Panama Canal, Limon Costa Rica, and Cartegena Columbia We flew from our home in NC to Miami the day before, which we recommend as Miami Airport is not on the list of good airports. We caught a shuttle to our hotel and stayed overnight. We caught a shuttle for 10 bucks to the port, and they dropped us off directly in front of the ship. As soon as we got off the shuttle, a porter was standing by to grab our bags. Tipped him 20 bucks, which got our bags to our room quickly. The boarding process was similar to TSA. We got our cruise cards, cleared security, and went to our muster area for check-in. Our sea days were awesome, with there always being something to do and never a dull moment. The food was pretty good, and the service was awesome. Did swimming with stingrays in Cayman and turle sanctuary, which was great 6/10. Banana plantation and rainforest in Limon Costa Rica 8/10. Land and sea excusion with Fort visit in Cartegena Columbia 8/10. There was a protest in Panama, so we did not port out of safety concerns. We did feel sort of rushed on the excusions. It was fun overall and met a lot of people. Disembarking was horrible as we were delayed 5 hours due to other ships returning at the same time. Getting our bags and clearing customs was a major downer as it was disorganized and hectic. Recommend making plans to return home the following day as we did, which prevents missing flights. This ship is older and smaller, and it made the experience a lot more fun for us 1st timers. We will cruise with carnival again. Recommend doing research on ship, excursions, and ports prior to scheduling a trip.
We were booked on Carnival Conquest from August 5-8 from Miami. I booked a total of 9 staterooms for 29 of my family members for our first family vacation and was so excited to be on the cruise. But nonetheless, to say I am extremely dissatisfied with this ship is an understatement. It was false advertisement, because the ship did not meet my expectations as what I expected from online. It was outdated and not appealing in any way especially the pool deck where my kids spent the most time in. Pool was not appealing, it had a lot stains and rust everywhere. The pictures online were very deceiving and in no shape or form close to what reality was. Our bed linens were dirty, rooms dirty, bed linens with blood stains on it and our towels had a nasty smell to it. The AC vent was open and hanging off the ceiling in one of our other rooms.Not to mention that some of our rooms AC was not working forcing us to use a fan. It was just a total disappointment to have our first family vacation on this ship.
First time & last time. The service was not good as expected as previous times. Food was bland with no flavor or seasoning, the in room dinning waiters were not as friendly as you would like them to be, also encountered that my wife requested a dessert and the waiter refused because it wasn't on the selected menu provided but was available due to us having it for lunch. Portions were very small like for kids size portions. There also wasn't much activity during the day except drinking, which they were constantly never stopping asking us if we needed any drinks, no matter where we were. The ship's decor seemed old & dark. The room were not much better either. The pool area was overcrowded there was no way anyone else could go in unless you don't mind having a stranger right next to you. Which gave me another concern of 3 Security Guard presence by the pool area at all time during the day. The buffets were no better they served the same type of meat Roast Beef on Fri - Sun. The Director was on Point & the SHOW of LOVE & MARRIAGE was GREAT & The COMEDIAN WAS GREAT TOO ..PG & Rated R but not enough to go back.
Let's start off I booked a cruise from Miami to Bahamas February 20-24, 2023. It was my first cruise. First day was okay. I felt like we needed more entertainment. There should be staff helping and showing us around. It was so confusing, every time I ask for help, the staff was confused. Majority of the staff didn't speak English clearly. They were very nice. I felt like they needed more training. Wifi-I notice the WiFi was horrible during my stay so I decided to purchase from them. It was $60 for the basic social media. Some area the WiFi was slow, for the most part it did work. Pixels Gallery- One of the staff name JACOB. Horrible customer service. I didn't get his last name. He shouted in my face. Yes I complained but nothing was done. The manager for the Pixels Gallery name Vignesh. Vignesh very rude, he shouted he will refund my money. The pictures do come out nice but service was horrible. Food/Drinks- burgers was AMAZING!!!!! The best on the cruise. The breakfast was good, lunch, dinner. I'll definitely give it 10/10. Now the drinks reg juices HORRIBLE. The water machine was barely working, lemonade machine wasn't really lemonade. For breakfast the drinks machine is perfect. Once it's lunch time it's like the machine is bad to use. They do have a lot of free stuff on the cruise but sometimes they don't say. This lady on the cruise told me they give out coupons books, barrels, and etc. We were never notified. I was very disappointed. Ask questions that's the best way. I'll recommend going with a group, family trip. You'll have more fun. Overall Carnival Conquest Cruise rating 6/10.
This review is closer to 4.5 stars rather than 4 but not up to the perfect review. Sailed 12/16 to 12/22 boarding was a breeze. They really have it down to a science. We waited in one line about 20 minutes because we did not listen the lady who said head right up to our room. The cabin was what we expected but we really liked having a balcony this trip. We used it a lot. The food court food was much better than average for a boat. I learned quickly what items I like the best and tried a few new things. Guys burgers and fries were very good. The deli was excellent every time we tried it. The pizza had long lines but once you get it you know why. Always hot and fresh. All servers always had smiles on the faces nice words if you take the time to engage. We had early dining in the Monet room. We had an excellent server named Joesph who would alway be patient with us even when a few may have had too much of a good time a few times. The only knock was the food was not as hot as I like it which can be expected when serving this many people every night. The ports were amazing. Nassau is our least favorite once again. I think the next time we pass through I would skip this island. The next port is Half Moon Cay which is beautiful and is a private island so no locals selling anything. Best water on the trip. Grand Turk was very nice and water is a little warmer than the first two stops. Amber Cove was a perfect spot. The pool is very large and warm. Drinks are very reasonable and food was good not great. If we go again I would go back to the boat for lunch then back to the pool. Going through Customs was very smooth. Great cruise looking to go again soon.
Carnival Conquest was my very first cruise. I was nervous as I am not very good on boats and was worried about sea sickness. I need not have worried as I was fine. Conquest is rather jaded, but homely and comfortable. A perfect introduction for me. The staff were friendly, helpful and sweet. Embarking and de barking ran very smoothly. The food was decent, especially in the buffet zone. My only complaint is the lack of soft drinks, which I get as they want you to purchase drinks whilst cruising. As I was on a budget I did not want to do this. They only had very slow running water, which took for ever and a day to get a decent amount, and the most hideous lemon soft drink. That was it. We were a bit disappointed in the sit down restaurant though. The portions are small and the food is more or less the same as what you can get in the buffet area. I tried frog legs, which was a cool concept, but I was not a fan. The entertainment was decent. I loved the open air cinema on the top deck. The pools were decent and cleaned every evening. My room was an interior one with no window. I found it a bit cramped, but it was very clean and the bed was comfortable.
Carnival Conquest Launched in 2002, the Carnival Conquest was the first cruise ship in Carnival's Conquest-class series of ships. At 110,000 tons and with a capacity of 2,974 passengers, it's one of the bigger cruise ships. The interior décor theme of the ship seems to be that of French Artists with most areas of the ship with names like Toulouse-Latrec Theater, Degas Lounge, Henri's Disco, the Renoir and the Monet Restaurant, etc. Indeed the Renoir has a total take off on the artistic design of the Eiffel Tower. I took an 8 day Western Caribbean cruise about the Conquest and found it to be a complete joy with exquisite food and services. Though Carnival has the reputation of being the Walmart of the seas, I've always found its passengers and entertainment offerings to be the best of most cruise ships. Others, like Holland America have well deserved reputations of being floating nursing homes or Cunard with its reputation for arrogance and snootiness. But as Carnival would put it, they have a ship for the choice of everyone within their fleets.
Took the family on a cruise on this ship and we had a lot of fun. It was my first cruise, so I didn't know what to expect. A few friends gave me advice on what to do and what to expect. Embarking was a smooth process. Disembarking also went smoothly, but took twice as long as getting on the ship. The cruise director, Matt, was a blast. He was friendly, witty, and kept the party going the entire five days. The food was great, no matter where we got it from. Our room was cleaned by our steward, Aris, daily. He did a fantastic job and was very friendly to us. We stopped in Jamaica, which is a poor country formerly under British and Spanish rule, and took a day trip. The locals were aggressive in trying to sell us anything they could, including cab rides, excursions, souvenirs, food, marijuana, you name it. We walked through the crowd of pushy salesman to the end of the port entrance where the local cab drivers stayed. We approached a local driver/tour guide named Sylvan Beckford, and ended up getting an excursion through him directly for far less than you would pay by booking through Carnival. We had a great time in Jamaica. We also stopped in Grand Cayman where you could snorkel, jet ski, parasail, eat, swim, etc. We opted to swim and hang out at the public beach. We caught a cab to and from the beach for $10/person. The water at the public beach was very clear and the sun was hot, just like we had hoped. We spent a couple hours swimming before returning to the ship. There were many things to do on board the Conquest such as ping pong, basketball, jogging, a gym, fine dining, buffets, shows, art, wine tasting, gambling, video games, drinking, swimming, spa, and more! The only drawback is that the cruise was full and there were people everywhere during the day. It was nearly impossible to swim because the pools were small and full of kids. Luckily, there was an adult only pool in the aft part of the ship that I swam in a couple times. We had a lot of fun on this 953 foot ship, which was built in 2002. It was updated in 2009 and the Wi-Fi didn't work for us the entire week. We still had a ton of fun and the water was a smooth as could be expected. So there was no bouncing around, except for one night when there was a storm. Luckily, I slept right through it. I'd recommend this ship if you've never cruised before, but we'll probably get on a bigger, newer ship next time.
4 years ago
I went on a 3-day sailing with my husband to Nassau, Bahamas. We had a blast onboard. The Conquest is an older ship which doesn't have a lot of the newer bells and whistles. Embarkation- We embarked out of Miami and it was a mad house it reminds me of pre-pandemic. We arrived at our scheduled time with through screening. There was a lot of people on this cruise. Social distancing was a thing of the past. All of the Carnival people wore mask not so many of the cruisers. It was crowded and a bit confusing because groups of people were holding up the process. Even it was a bit hard to spot the porters to check-in your luggage with all the people standing around. The gangway is hot so take your time. Onboard/cruise- Once onboard we went right to our room 6348. Our room steward was Min. We only spoke to him twice because we didn't have any issues. We told min that we would like evening cleanings, some tp, a box fan, and 2 robes which we got the extra tp. He advised us that the fans would come from guest services. Unfortunately, I never received our robes. The bathrooms do not come with bar soap only shower gel in the shower which we used to wash our hands. Bathrooms use to come with some additional cups but I guess that is newer ships. Steakhouse- I love going to the steakhouse. I wish the servers were a bit understanding and even ask me how I want my steak seasoned. I do not put salt on my steaks I prefer garlic, onion, and back pepper on my steak. I wanted the salad with spinach with no salad dressing. Instead of the traditional salad dressing I wanted red wine vinegar and olive oil. Salad dressing has a ton of sodium which I am trying to avoid. It seem complicated to ask for red wine vinegar. I was able to get olive oil. Comedy Shows- Moni, was ok. I did not think she was funny. My husband love Alan C... I can't remember his last name. I really enjoyed Nery S.. something. Carnival misspelled his name on the sign. We never saw a server to order drinks but no biggie the show was only 30 mins. We ordered drinks before and after the show. Dining- We had Jeffery and Bada who were amazing! I can tell Jeffery has a passion to lip sing. The dining team was very friendly and accommodating. Excursion- We purchased the Balmoral Island Stingray excursion. Do not book this excursion! The 3 out of the 5 bathrooms were out of order. There was no running water in one of the bathrooms they just gave us hand sanitizer. That can not be hygienic! The did not serve Bahamian food or food to Carnival standard. Our burger patties were burnt and did not come with condiments (I.e., lettuce, tomato, honey mustard). One burger cost $15 and a small bag of chips is $5. You can pay with your card but can't tip the wait staff on your card. No need to worry they did not have enough wait staff to serve. I sent a complaint to Carnival Guest Services due to the substandard conditions. I assumed we can purchase one photo similar to what you can do on the ship. Unfortunately, the excursion required you to purchase all of the photos for $80. Disembarking- We purchased an excursion through Carnival Top Ten of Miami around 4pm on Sunday. We were supposed to receive luggage tags but did not get them. I called Guest Services and did not reach anyone. I swung by Guest Services and the line was looooonnnnngggg. My husband had to carry our heavy luggage downstairs. I love cruising so this will not make me stop. I hope this info provides fellow yelpers tips. read more
2 months ago
We get what we pay for and it can't get more true for this cruise ship. We had sailed on carnival previously and though it wasn't the best of the cruise lines it was decent enough to prompt us to book with them again for The Bahamas cruise. From the minute we entered the line to get on the ship it was a madhouse. I kept convincing my family that it was ok to forgo our payment and skip boarding altogether. Situation got worse once we got to the lido deck to get some lunch. The lines for the food were insane and the settings didn't look tidy. The crowd wasn't great as well. I couldn't be more unhappy in this setting and didn't know how to survive on the ship for the next four days. Luckily for me, the situation got better with each passing hour. Maybe my expectations were low and hence everything seemed better starting from there. We didn't dine at that lido deck at all for the rest of the cruise as they offer restaurant dining for dinner, breakfast and brunch. And on port days we had lunch at the islands. This cruise line stops at half moon cay which a tiny island owned by carnival. There is nothing much on the island except for around 5-6 beaches for swimming and a large stop for lunch. The other cruise stop is grand Bahamas, carnival has a water theme style port there. The entertainment is decent, the cruise director is crude but funny. The elevators reek and a musty odor greets you as soon as you exit the elevators. The staff is decent though, they did a good job with our room cleanup every day and at all the restaurants as well. Food will depend on the cuisine, some of the chefs are good and we stuck to their cuisines for the most part. read more
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Overall it was decent! I went thanksgiving to the Bahamas week so the price for a ticket was a little over 1k. For that price, I would have expected a little more but I will get into the details. First, Getting on the ship was fine. Easy process. Once you're on the ship, there's no real direction except maps and it's just a little hard to figure out where to do but eventually after the third day I got it. The captain and cruise director will get on the loud speaker to speak to you and sometimes it's just too hard to hear. The food was okay. The buffet is decent and is open but there's usually lines. The food you get to eat at dinner and order is lukewarm at best. I mean sure they are feeding thousands of people so it's not gonna be HOT and made by order but for what you pay, I expect better food / hot food. The ship is old, and I didn't mind too much but there's one room where Karoke is held and the Carpet smells horribly. It needs to be taken out and new carpet put in. There's plenty of activities going on at the same time which is good so people aren't in the same place at once. There's shows, music, dances, art shows, casino, live game shows, bingo, SO MUCH. The rooms are clean and the attendants are very prompt and clean / straighten tour room EVERY morning! (Unless you tell them not to by putting the sign) The views are amazing, the ship wasn't too rocky. When you leave, make sure you don't have a balance on your account. They will try to make you stay on the ship before you can exit lol (I walked right past security because after paying $1000 to get on the ship, I don't care about getting out of line to go pay a $8 balance. Just charge my card, like they ended up doing.) There's many kids and plenty of kid friendly activities,multiple pools, hot tubs, adult only areas. I think carnival and this ship especially is a good intro to cruising, especially during a non holiday week. However, I'll personally probably choose to cruise in a little more higher end / adult only cruises. read more
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This is an older ship and it really looks it. The main areas are really dated looking, most of the bar areas are open areas , like lobby bars. There are one or two enclosed bars. They tended to be completely empty. There was a piano bar that got some people. There was one small nightclub for dancing, but they didn't open until 11 so honestly, I never got there. It would've been nice if they had some other dancing options earlier in the evening. they had a lot of music, but it was all out in lobby areas so nobody was really dancing, just sitting at the bars, listening to the music. They had one show one night they had a comedy show a couple of nights but again the comedy show was mostly late at night. It seemed like it was the same guy so I'm not sure if he had the same act over and over again. Another night's entertainment was bingo and another night's entertainment was deal or no deal, and another night's entertainment was sort of a newlywed game. I would not call this really great entertainment for evenings. The food was another major disappointment...really really subpar. I had an interior state room, which honestly was fine. It was plenty roomy enough bathroom also had plenty of room and there was a lot of closet space and drawer space for clothes. The biggest issue I had with the room was that it only had one outlet also their hair blower is situated in a drawer, and it has a super tiny Cord, so I literally had to get down on my knees to use it. I love that they have so many photographers all over the place and they change the backdrops every night so you can take a million photos.thats a lot of fun. It's a super cheap cruise so I guess you can complain too much but ultimately you get what you pay for. read more
We got the room with a balcony, which a little smaller than I expected. Having the balcony was great, except when our neighbors would be smoking (cigarettes or marijuana). So in those occasions we had to go back inside until the smell subsided. This ship is a little older than some of the other cruise ships I've been on. But it's kept clean and tidy and the staff are super friendly and helpful. We had some rocky seas so thankfully I brought Dramamine to help with that. But lots of fun shows, plenty of opportunities for excursions and lots of yummy food to choose from. While I think I'll choose a newer ship next time, the price in this trip couldn't be beat! And we had a good time! read more
2 years ago
This was our 1st cruise, and it ported out of Miami for 9 days with stops in Cayman Islands, Panama Canal, Limon Costa Rica, and Cartegena Columbia We flew from our home in NC to Miami the day before, which we recommend as Miami Airport is not on the list of good airports. We caught a shuttle to our hotel and stayed overnight. We caught a shuttle for 10 bucks to the port, and they dropped us off directly in front of the ship. As soon as we got off the shuttle, a porter was standing by to grab our bags. Tipped him 20 bucks, which got our bags to our room quickly. The boarding process was similar to TSA. We got our cruise cards, cleared security, and went to our muster area for check-in. Our sea days were awesome, with there always being something to do and never a dull moment. The food was pretty good, and the service was awesome. Did swimming with stingrays in Cayman and turle sanctuary, which was great 6/10. Banana plantation and rainforest in Limon Costa Rica 8/10. Land and sea excusion with Fort visit in Cartegena Columbia 8/10. There was a protest in Panama, so we did not port out of safety concerns. We did feel sort of rushed on the excusions. It was fun overall and met a lot of people. Disembarking was horrible as we were delayed 5 hours due to other ships returning at the same time. Getting our bags and clearing customs was a major downer as it was disorganized and hectic. Recommend making plans to return home the following day as we did, which prevents missing flights. This ship is older and smaller, and it made the experience a lot more fun for us 1st timers. We will cruise with carnival again. Recommend doing research on ship, excursions, and ports prior to scheduling a trip. read more
We were booked on Carnival Conquest from August 5-8 from Miami. I booked a total of 9 staterooms for 29 of my family members for our first family vacation and was so excited to be on the cruise. But nonetheless, to say I am extremely dissatisfied with this ship is an understatement. It was false advertisement, because the ship did not meet my expectations as what I expected from online. It was outdated and not appealing in any way especially the pool deck where my kids spent the most time in. Pool was not appealing, it had a lot stains and rust everywhere. The pictures online were very deceiving and in no shape or form close to what reality was. Our bed linens were dirty, rooms dirty, bed linens with blood stains on it and our towels had a nasty smell to it. The AC vent was open and hanging off the ceiling in one of our other rooms.Not to mention that some of our rooms AC was not working forcing us to use a fan. It was just a total disappointment to have our first family vacation on this ship. read more
3 years ago
First time & last time. The service was not good as expected as previous times. Food was bland with no flavor or seasoning, the in room dinning waiters were not as friendly as you would like them to be, also encountered that my wife requested a dessert and the waiter refused because it wasn't on the selected menu provided but was available due to us having it for lunch. Portions were very small like for kids size portions. There also wasn't much activity during the day except drinking, which they were constantly never stopping asking us if we needed any drinks, no matter where we were. The ship's decor seemed old & dark. The room were not much better either. The pool area was overcrowded there was no way anyone else could go in unless you don't mind having a stranger right next to you. Which gave me another concern of 3 Security Guard presence by the pool area at all time during the day. The buffets were no better they served the same type of meat Roast Beef on Fri - Sun. The Director was on Point & the SHOW of LOVE & MARRIAGE was GREAT & The COMEDIAN WAS GREAT TOO ..PG & Rated R but not enough to go back. read more
4 years ago
Let's start off I booked a cruise from Miami to Bahamas February 20-24, 2023. It was my first cruise. First day was okay. I felt like we needed more entertainment. There should be staff helping and showing us around. It was so confusing, every time I ask for help, the staff was confused. Majority of the staff didn't speak English clearly. They were very nice. I felt like they needed more training. Wifi-I notice the WiFi was horrible during my stay so I decided to purchase from them. It was $60 for the basic social media. Some area the WiFi was slow, for the most part it did work. Pixels Gallery- One of the staff name JACOB. Horrible customer service. I didn't get his last name. He shouted in my face. Yes I complained but nothing was done. The manager for the Pixels Gallery name Vignesh. Vignesh very rude, he shouted he will refund my money. The pictures do come out nice but service was horrible. Food/Drinks- burgers was AMAZING!!!!! The best on the cruise. The breakfast was good, lunch, dinner. I'll definitely give it 10/10. Now the drinks reg juices HORRIBLE. The water machine was barely working, lemonade machine wasn't really lemonade. For breakfast the drinks machine is perfect. Once it's lunch time it's like the machine is bad to use. They do have a lot of free stuff on the cruise but sometimes they don't say. This lady on the cruise told me they give out coupons books, barrels, and etc. We were never notified. I was very disappointed. Ask questions that's the best way. I'll recommend going with a group, family trip. You'll have more fun. Overall Carnival Conquest Cruise rating 6/10. read more
This review is closer to 4.5 stars rather than 4 but not up to the perfect review. Sailed 12/16 to 12/22 boarding was a breeze. They really have it down to a science. We waited in one line about 20 minutes because we did not listen the lady who said head right up to our room. The cabin was what we expected but we really liked having a balcony this trip. We used it a lot. The food court food was much better than average for a boat. I learned quickly what items I like the best and tried a few new things. Guys burgers and fries were very good. The deli was excellent every time we tried it. The pizza had long lines but once you get it you know why. Always hot and fresh. All servers always had smiles on the faces nice words if you take the time to engage. We had early dining in the Monet room. We had an excellent server named Joesph who would alway be patient with us even when a few may have had too much of a good time a few times. The only knock was the food was not as hot as I like it which can be expected when serving this many people every night. The ports were amazing. Nassau is our least favorite once again. I think the next time we pass through I would skip this island. The next port is Half Moon Cay which is beautiful and is a private island so no locals selling anything. Best water on the trip. Grand Turk was very nice and water is a little warmer than the first two stops. Amber Cove was a perfect spot. The pool is very large and warm. Drinks are very reasonable and food was good not great. If we go again I would go back to the boat for lunch then back to the pool. Going through Customs was very smooth. Great cruise looking to go again soon. read more
Carnival Conquest was my very first cruise. I was nervous as I am not very good on boats and was worried about sea sickness. I need not have worried as I was fine. Conquest is rather jaded, but homely and comfortable. A perfect introduction for me. The staff were friendly, helpful and sweet. Embarking and de barking ran very smoothly. The food was decent, especially in the buffet zone. My only complaint is the lack of soft drinks, which I get as they want you to purchase drinks whilst cruising. As I was on a budget I did not want to do this. They only had very slow running water, which took for ever and a day to get a decent amount, and the most hideous lemon soft drink. That was it. We were a bit disappointed in the sit down restaurant though. The portions are small and the food is more or less the same as what you can get in the buffet area. I tried frog legs, which was a cool concept, but I was not a fan. The entertainment was decent. I loved the open air cinema on the top deck. The pools were decent and cleaned every evening. My room was an interior one with no window. I found it a bit cramped, but it was very clean and the bed was comfortable. read more
Carnival Conquest Launched in 2002, the Carnival Conquest was the first cruise ship in Carnival's Conquest-class series of ships. At 110,000 tons and with a capacity of 2,974 passengers, it's one of the bigger cruise ships. The interior décor theme of the ship seems to be that of French Artists with most areas of the ship with names like Toulouse-Latrec Theater, Degas Lounge, Henri's Disco, the Renoir and the Monet Restaurant, etc. Indeed the Renoir has a total take off on the artistic design of the Eiffel Tower. I took an 8 day Western Caribbean cruise about the Conquest and found it to be a complete joy with exquisite food and services. Though Carnival has the reputation of being the Walmart of the seas, I've always found its passengers and entertainment offerings to be the best of most cruise ships. Others, like Holland America have well deserved reputations of being floating nursing homes or Cunard with its reputation for arrogance and snootiness. But as Carnival would put it, they have a ship for the choice of everyone within their fleets. read more
3 years ago
Took the family on a cruise on this ship and we had a lot of fun. It was my first cruise, so I didn't know what to expect. A few friends gave me advice on what to do and what to expect. Embarking was a smooth process. Disembarking also went smoothly, but took twice as long as getting on the ship. The cruise director, Matt, was a blast. He was friendly, witty, and kept the party going the entire five days. The food was great, no matter where we got it from. Our room was cleaned by our steward, Aris, daily. He did a fantastic job and was very friendly to us. We stopped in Jamaica, which is a poor country formerly under British and Spanish rule, and took a day trip. The locals were aggressive in trying to sell us anything they could, including cab rides, excursions, souvenirs, food, marijuana, you name it. We walked through the crowd of pushy salesman to the end of the port entrance where the local cab drivers stayed. We approached a local driver/tour guide named Sylvan Beckford, and ended up getting an excursion through him directly for far less than you would pay by booking through Carnival. We had a great time in Jamaica. We also stopped in Grand Cayman where you could snorkel, jet ski, parasail, eat, swim, etc. We opted to swim and hang out at the public beach. We caught a cab to and from the beach for $10/person. The water at the public beach was very clear and the sun was hot, just like we had hoped. We spent a couple hours swimming before returning to the ship. There were many things to do on board the Conquest such as ping pong, basketball, jogging, a gym, fine dining, buffets, shows, art, wine tasting, gambling, video games, drinking, swimming, spa, and more! The only drawback is that the cruise was full and there were people everywhere during the day. It was nearly impossible to swim because the pools were small and full of kids. Luckily, there was an adult only pool in the aft part of the ship that I swam in a couple times. We had a lot of fun on this 953 foot ship, which was built in 2002. It was updated in 2009 and the Wi-Fi didn't work for us the entire week. We still had a ton of fun and the water was a smooth as could be expected. So there was no bouncing around, except for one night when there was a storm. Luckily, I slept right through it. I'd recommend this ship if you've never cruised before, but we'll probably get on a bigger, newer ship next time. read more
3 years ago
I took the Conquest for the Western Caribbean cruise in early October. I have taken several other cruises on multiple cruise lines. I think first time cruisers need to read many reviews to get an idea about what cruising is all about. Some love it and some don't. I think it is about expectations not being realistic. If you are looking for 5 Star/5 Diamond experience like staying at a Ritz Carlton then Carnival is not for you. Carnival to me is more like a Courtyard Marriott. Quality at an affordable price point. Keep this in mind when you read the thousands of reviews out there! - I recommend airport check-in and bus transfers to and from the airport. To my surprise people that check-in at the airport get boarded early. $16 each way, per person. - The ship is nice with many activities for all ages. The kids I overheard loved the Camp Carnival (kid sitting). Young teens even have their own club to hang out in. - Service was outstanding. The main dining rooms are a bit slow so leave time when you need to get to a show or activity. - Food was average to outstanding. The buffets were like Vegas buffets. The main dining rooms were average however any nights that I had beef or lobster I found both to be outstanding. Guy Fierie also has a tasty burger joint on board. Housekeeping was excellent. Entertainment - Mike and his entertainment/activities team were very good and tried to make sure everyone had fun. While I thought the production shows were just ok, other passengers loved them. The George Lopez comedy club was fun. We had 4 comics. The adult only shows were outstanding if you aren't easily offended. They also had family comedy shows too. On land activities - I recommend booking them when you arrive in Port to save $. Many are the same tours that they sell on-board. Most of the Port stops are shopping trips in a self contained shopping village. Go out and enjoy a tour. I hope the review was helpful. Overall the cruise was fun and relaxing. read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
Just finished a 5 day cruise on the Carnival Conquest It was a great cruise!! Dining The food was really good, starting with Guy's Burger Bar. Burgers were delicious as well as the fries and you can add numerous toppings to your burger. The Blue Iguana Grill made awesome burritos, tacos, and breakfast burritos as well. As with all cruises, the buffet lines will get long if you go at peak time. Get there before 830am for breakfast. They offer a wide range of items to chose from to satisfy all tastes. We had any time dining in the Renoir dining room. After our first night, we requested the same wait staff. ANIL, OKA, AND I GUSTI WERE AMAZING. They attended to every need we had and really made our trip memorable. They danced on certain nights and showed our kids magic tricks. We told them we like Indian food and everynight they would bring us a special dish from the kitchen. 8 Entertainment The entertainment was '80s themed and was good. A lot of trivia and activities on sea day. Not as many on port days. Pools The pools did get a bit crowded at certain times and days. A lot of kids jumping in and out, but Carnival is geared towards the family and fun. read more
10 years ago
We just enjoyed a fantastic 5-day cruise. POSITIVE 1. Service: Standouts: Aldren (our steward), Nino (dining room server), Louis (amazing dining room assistant), Lynda (Nice beverage server who works in many venues all over the ship) 2. Food/Beverage. The regular dining options are "inspired". Dining upgrades with the premium steakhouse and seafood restaurant are nice, but not necessary. (Why light your money ON FIRE)? The standard offerings in the regular restaurants (Renoir and Monet) are great. A separate section of the menu includes some grill house offerings like filet and lobster (for a $20 upcharge) My regular menu favorites include the fork-tender prime rib, the "no knife needed" beef short ribs, amazing curry shrimp over rice, the must-have beef skewers with Caribbean sauce, and the delectable Flat Iron Steak with Bearnaise sauce. Really good eats. Kudos to the chef and cooking staff. They delivered strong, consistent results every night. 3. Recommended eateries next to the pool for lunch: the taco/burrito stand and the gourmet burger bar by celebrity chef, Guy Fieri. Tasty! 4. Entertainment: Bingo, trivia, and live music in the Atrium lobby area. The couples aka "The Newlywed Show" was so funny, I nearly pissed myself! 5. Haley Mac, the cruise activities director, hosts events all over the ship. I was simply astounded. Does this poor gal get ANY time to rest? She is constantly hosting bingo games, movie nights, and making announcements on the public address system, etc. She did a fantastic job and was positive and perky all the time. I am convinced she gets worked to the bone. Listen for her funny seal noises for maximum entertainment as she pumps up the crowd during bingo or leading Zumba exercise sessions. 6. Staff excellent with assisting disabled cruisers like me. Thank you! 7. Debarkation: Clearly explained, well executed. Breakfast the last day was pretty chill with no mad rush of folks trying to get off the ship and home. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT/WEAKNESSES: 1. Muster drill. This occurs before 4:00 pm on the first day. Think of the Stepford Wives crossed with the Keystone Cops. No one on the staff knew what to do. They just smiled and repeated what we read on the handout. Infuriating! I concluded I was better off chucking my metal cane, moving my disabled scooter to the rail, and flinging my sorry carcass overboard! SNAFU! 2. 70s and 80s musical review. I suspect the producers had major problems with obtaining lyric copyright clearances. I appreciate the effort. Hope you like a LOT of Queen! 3. Casino slots were "bone dry". Blew in excess of $450 ($900 total) over the five day cruise as losses were big and winnings were small. Casino was noticeably devoid of the ringing, cheering, and crowding of machines paying off. Everyone was losing big. Bar was busy with people drowning their sorrows. Playing the slots or video poker was tantamount to sending your money into a black hole in space. Two words: Licensed Thievery! 4. On-board buffet. On the first day (embarkation day), we were starving and just needed some food in our bellies. The buffet did the job, as we did not know of the other eateries. This venue is a good example of quantity over quality. Reminds me of: "Eat s#it. 50,000 flies can't be wrong"! N.B.:The roasted top round could pass for Chinese drywall from the Great Recession. Tough chewing. 5. Duty-free stores. Staff needs to know country limits. Luckily customs did not spank us! 6. The search for more money is alive and well on the Carnival Conquest. The most egregious example is the cheesy buy 3 items @ $10 each; get one free sale. I doubt Carnival paid even a measly dollar for each of the pieces of JUNK (I really should use another four letter word that starts with "S") they were peddling. The huge crowds of aisle-clogging knuckledraggers and the great unwashed who were throwing away their money was really embarrassing. It took me a good 20 minutes to drive my mobility scooter through the throngs of these rabid shoppers! 7. Pool: Most properly attired. Those who could pass for beached whales or Jabba the Hutt have no business wearing teenie weenie two piece Speedos. Those massive rolls of abdomen fat are a bit much for the eyes to handle. That goes for the guys who need a very loose shirt to cover all their massive belly and tit fat! (Cue the song: Tit Fat City, It Ain't Pretty).... Overall: Would we repeat? Absolutely. We have been on several cruises with other outfits (Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, Princess [OMG! Attracts the douchiest and trashiest passengers], etc.) and this cruise was by far the most enjoyable. Pro Tip: Get the Cheers beverage package and enjoy piece of mind. Recommend to other cruising Yelpers who are on the fence with which cruise line to go with. A+! Enjoy! read more
3 years ago
10 years ago
Loved it! Great service, clean cabins. Lots of entertainment, easy Floorplan. We were on an 8 day cruise from Fort Lauderdale. I loved Guys Burgers, what a wonderful addition to the Lido deck selection, fresh, melty, cheesey burgers, real beef perfect every time with spicy fries and more toppings than I could count! Another great food selection was the Blue Iguana Mexican bar, authentic tacos and burritos with shells they press and make as you order your tacos! Fresh guacamole and a salsa bar completed the great options. The waterside is slow but still fun, safety first, right? I stayed away from the pools filled with lots of happy screaming kids. The cabins: hot, hot showers, nice thread count on the sheets, thick cozy comforters, fluffy clean pillows. To our surpride there were some great movies on cable, making room service perfect and indulgent, so nice. We were on board Christmas through NYE so the ship was adorned in festive holiday decorations, Christmas eve a great tree lighting ceremony in the atrium, there was even a religious service in the hall and Hanukkah ceremonies if you wanted to attend. The formal dining room dinners were perfect every time, shrimp cocktail for dinner EVERY night, (I think I gave myself a rash)! I appreciate the hardworking wait staff and feel sorry for them when they are asked to dance for us. They are busy enough already! The Broadway style shows are kind of high school Musical, but they have an amazing light set up and interactive CGI background that makes it look high end, nice touch. Get the pro photos, they are pricey but gorgeous! Our ports Grand Turk San Juan Puerto Rico St. Kitts Saint Maarten All had something special to offer, St. Maarten being my favorite. We bought excursions from a kiosk on board. The WiFi is S L O W, but eventually works. Debarkation was fast and easy and we were at the airport in a flash. This was probably the best Christmas gift I will ever receive in my life. read more
12 years ago
I had such a great time on this ship. I'm just speechless . My steward was so nice( Iri) and he just made me feel like a Princess. I Love the face that it was always something to do. I did a excursion (snorkeling ) I'm still seeing the beautiful fish in my head lol. Big Shout outs to Mike the Cruise director and Rollllly Polllly the Asst Cruise director. Had a excursion in Cozumel and Belize and it was just Amazing. I purchased Rum Cakes, plenty of Belizean Rum, Coconut Rum, 151's and how could you not shop with out getting some Mahogany wood and Pure Vanilla and key chains and shot glasses. I have to say this was such a great Cruise I had to look out the window plenty of times to see if the boat was really moving. Now that's good cruising if you don't know when it's moving This is a five star 7/24 Great time, Great Ports And from the Carnival cruiser class is going to get even better Carnival is going to port more in Miami SOON. So that means you won't have to worry about staying in a Hotel you can just party on South Beach all Night long BIG LOL. read more
12 years ago
This was my first time going on a cruise ever, so I did not have high expectations. Taxi driver drove us here and we were initially greeted by the concierge stuff who showed us the guest list and offered us to carry our luggage. We were not sure if this was normal because they did not wear any Carnival uniform so we said we were not in the list and went to ask someone else. It was all fine so we checked in and left the luggage with the concierge. The cruise ship inside was nice, clean and well maintained. We loved everything there, the restaurants, the entertainment and even the child care was great. The staff in charge was informative and kept us up to date with what is going on. We'd definitely recommend this to anyone. read more
3 years ago
Pretty awful experience. The ship was extremely dated. You can tell that most of the employees had a deep disdain for passengers and their job overall. Can't say I blame them. We got the cheers package which was a mistake. I like a lemon or lime with my vodka sodas. None of the bars had lemons or limes. Didn't think that would be a big ask. You'll wait anywhere from 15-30 minutes every time you want and drink and you can only order one at a time and unless you literally sit at the bar you won't get your moneys worth from the cheers package. They seldomly had ppl taking drink orders from ppl laying out on the deck or by the pool. Ended up spending a lot of money I could have used for a better cruise line. They nickle and dime for everything they possibly can. The lunch at half moon cay was inedible. Burger that was burnt to hell. Sights were nice at times, but just felt like Carnival was phoning it in. read more
11 years ago
Carnival has given me six great cruises. Too bad they slipped this year. First, they argued with me and told me to "prove it" when I asked for the water I purchased pre-boarding. The internet didn't work well enough for me to search my gmail for the receipt. Room stewards were awesome. There is no way to call customer service, you have to go down and wait in line for a snarky girl. Last year, I was promised $100 ship credit for booking my cabin for this year. After waiting in line today, I was told I needed to arrange the credit when I boarded--it's too late by the time I received the bill. read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
PROS Ship is clean and the service is outstanding... Service is outstanding The room attendants in the Grand Suites are outstanding The mixed drinks are tasty CONS The majority of the activities are 80's themed. The ship is filled with people that are "extra" and pushy. You have to pay extra to order drinks at Half Moon Cay even if you possess a cheers pass The decor is gaudy and cheesy. The food is the same thing everyday basically. Pools are small and over crowded with drunkards and children. read more
Such a great time.My 2nd cruise on this ship. Crew is taking great care of me. Lots of fun always available. Made easy for travel. Feel special with staff learning your name and recognizing you by face. Good food as well. The buffets have a great variety. The main dining rooms have quality meals with terrific service. Fun photos available. Great stops on the islands. Casino on board. Stage shows, games, pools, hot tubs, water slides, movie screen with lots of options, contests and more. A great time. Casual, Amazing, and not uptight! read more
4 years ago
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8 years ago
What a great cruise this was! We went in early-mid May (2017) on the western Caribbean cruise to Grand Cayman, Honduras, Belize, and Cozumel. This ship had just enough to offer and at that time of the year was not very crowded at all! We were on deck 2 in the back of the ship so our room was very loud and vibrated, but no one in our family gets sea sick so this wasn't an issue at all and we made the best of it since we hardly spent time in the room anyways. Some of my favorite things about this boat were the food options: Guys Burgers (incredible) Blue Iguana (Great) Guys BBQ (also great) and the main dining room offered some of the best food I have ever had on a carnival ship! The ship itself isn't a super mega ship or anything to rave about, but there was plenty to do and it had pools and areas to tan, entertainment and shows, casino, sports bar, shops, dive in movies, and really everything you could need. As for excursions: we opted to just take a cab to 7 mile beach in Grand Cayman and relax that day. Did an excursion outside of carnival to go to Little French Key in Honduras. Did Sharks, Rays, and Barrier Reef Snorkel through Carnival in Belize. Then, took the deluxe beach, catamaran sail & snorkel in Cozumel through Carnival that had an awesome crew. Will say that all of these excursions were great, but we had some issues with organization to get off the boat in our excursion groups and were actually placed on a boat to Cancun when in Cozumel but luckily knew that wasn't right and they sent us to the other side of the boat to walk off the ship onto the dock so be aware of disorganization there! Also, don't expect the wifi to be great on board. Otherwise it was a great trip and highly recommend this boat for it's staff, crew, and awesome food! read more
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