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We took the Conquest out of NOLA a couple of years ago and can honestly say that it was our least favorite ship and least favorite cruise. That being said, a vacation is what you make it. If you can have a good time in a 4 x 4 room with your cruise mate for a week then why was being on this ship so hard? You said that you get what you pay for and you got a great deal. You also said that your expectations weren't high to begin with. If your expectations are low then your experience will prove to follow along with your expectations. My cruise on the Conquest was not my favorite but that doesn't deter me from desiring to take another cruise. Every cruise line is different and every ship is different. That is how and why we have so many choices. I am glad you at least stated the things you liked about the cruise but most of the things that you didn't like we're belong anyone's control and no fault of anyone in particular. I have personally never been to a ship buffet that wasn't crowded. That is why the MDR is open. Thank you for the review. Perhaps you should book a vacation on a remote island somewhere away from people that might irritate you.

i am thinking the same thing.

thanks for all of the great information. We will definitely be using lanyards. I cannot trust my kids to keep up with a card that looks like the other 5000 cards on board. Thx again.

wow

i found a ever got it back to themring in our safe one time not sure if they

what??

Hi ladies

 

First cruise and I am in need of formal dresses. What would be the best dress style for a fluffy woman? Would rather not do sleeveless. Any pictures or stores/websites to look at would be appreciated

 

Thanks

I have always found a cute dressy dress for different occasions in Dillards. Not really expensive at all.

I am having a devil of a time trying to find some kind of white or cream colored sweater to wear to dinner and afterwards especially at the shows. That dang air conditioning makes it shivering cold for m

I found some really cute and affordable sweaters in Target.

Read this thread.... Kind of similar. Funny these issues come up at the same time.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1937037

I thought the same thing. The picture even looks alot alike. JUST SAYING!

sorry wrong ship.

We are going on this cruise Dec. 15. But I don't want to know everything in advance. Like menus, activities, entertainment, etc. It takes some of the fun out of it.

We will be on the same cruise!

Is there a site that you could possibly check to find out how many children are booked for a specific cruise?

Me Too! Me too! I have asked before, but have not seen them, yet.

we are probably in the minority. we do not love the steak house. we have gone a few times but I doubt we will again. we really like the MDR enough to go every night

Me,too. I just thought it was so-so, but then I am not a big red meat eater. It was very yummy, but not worth the price, at least for me.

Do you mind my asking, why do you not have to sit together on the way to the cruise, but have to be together going home? Just wondering. Have a fantastic cruise!!

I know this going to sound weird, but I do not eat red meat. Could I fill up on salad and dessert? My hubby loves red meat and would really enjoy this dining experience. Can someone give me an idea what is on the salad bar and do they have chicken or seafood? Thanks in advance!

Have never brought a pop up hamper. Just roll your dirty clothes and put them in an empty suitcase, and your ready to go.

Ginger gum works WONDERS. No taste and does the trick, with absolutely no side effects.....Hoping you have smooth seas.....:D:D

Where do you find ginger gum? I always take the capsuels (sp) with me and they really do work.

"Birth control.

 

We have 3 cruise souvenirs at our house ages 19, 17 an 17"

 

 

Just a quick update, they are now 22, 20 and 20...all in college..1 accepted to Med school ...another planning to go to Med school.

 

Probably the most expensive cruises in history....that just keep on giving

 

Be safe out there

We have one of those souvenir, too, he is now a 6'6" 32 year old.

We, too, have been on 25+ cruises, and have never been upgraded. If you feel like it is "not worth it" then why even question why they don't upgrade you.

Hopefully, Jaime will still be the CD. She is fantastic, especially with kids.

Not so very much!

Tapi, (off topic) I love your smiling puppy!

Just how long does the DMV take to issue a new license, in your state?

I think the whole ship should be enclosed in steel mesh netting, because more people have gone over board than have drowned in cruise ship pools........has anyone ever drown in a cruise ship pool?? ...as in dead drowned???

Yes, as a matter of fact, a 6yr.old little boy drowned on a cruise ship very recently.

I don't understand the point of them either, although I do understand people wanting to "save up" in little amounts for the cruise, but what I do is just put an extra $20 or $50 (in cash) into an envelope every month or whenever I have extra money. It's hidden, so it's an "out of sight, out of mind" thing and I usually forget about it until it's time to go on vacation.

We don't spend $5.00 bills. When we get one, we put it into an envelope and deposit once a month at the bank. You would be surprised how quickly it can add up!

I have been going thru some searches here to find the Fun Times (Eastern) but keep coming up with western.. I checked John Heald's blog and couldn't find them there either ???

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated ! Thanks :D

Where did you find the Fun Times for the western route? I would really like to see it.

Does anyone (please, please) have a copy of the Dream capers (Western caribbean) that you might be willing to post. I am very organized, and would like to be able to plan ahead for our upcoming cruise.

It also provides the finder the information that the house may be vacant! A simple phone call by the finder might spell disaster for some people, far worse than a lost camera.

 

john

That is exactly what I was thinking.