MsJersey84 Posted September 30, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I have waited a long 455 days and finally my long awaited cruise is finally here.. Hi Everyone my name is LaToya (33) and I will be traveling with DH Nick(36). The Carnival Conquest will be a cruise of many first for us. 1. This is our first time on the Conquest. 2. This is our first time sailing out of Port Lauderdale\ Everglades. 3. This is our first cruise having the cheers package. We spent way too much money on drinks our last sailing. 4. This our first time to Turks and Caicos and my Husband's first time to Dominican Republic. I have been with family since my family originated from there.. I am super excited to finally cruise and to be writing my 2nd review. So sit back, relax and enjoy the Carnival Conquest, Our day before drive from Atlanta, GA with stops at Coco Beach, Jet Ski fun at Merritt Island , our stay at the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown Las Olas the night before, and lots more fun with me. I promise to be detailed, add lots of pictures( food and drinks included) and try not to bore you to death. Lol. If you have any questions please ask away. All I ask is for you to please be patient, stay positive and friendly!! ALL ABOARD!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted September 30, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I can't wait, I love the conquest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsJersey84 Posted September 30, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted September 30, 2018 A little Background: This is my 4th cruise. I have sailed the Fantasy 2008, Fascination 2014, Triumph 2017 and now the Conquest 2018! We have a blended family that includes three children a 5 year old boy, an 8 year old girl, and 14 year old boy. We try once a year for us to take an adult only vacation, which has been a cruise for the 2 years we have been married. Thanks to me because I have cruise fever and can't get enough.. Oh well he know who he was marrying.. LOL. My husband Nick is a production line worker for a bread company called Flowers Bakery. He works the bun line they make buns for fast food restaurants. I am a Manager at Steak N Shake. We both work 50+ hours a week. So you can imagine why we desperately needed this cruise. Day 1: Travel Day; Sept 22 Our day started at 12:00am.. Well not really my day actually started at 5:30am the day before (friday) because the kids had their last day of school before their fall break and going to G-mommy house for the week. But any who.. We started loading the car at midnight, locked all the doors and windows and we were off by 12;15am.. As you can see in the picture below I can barely keep my eyes open good thing DH was taking first shift of the driving because I didn't even make it 5mins down the road before I was asleep. I had my pillow and my nice fleece blanket and it was lights out.. The last thing I remember was we need to get gas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare splash_in_the_water Posted September 30, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 30, 2018 sounds like fun, looking forward to your review!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted September 30, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 30, 2018 We sail on the Conquest in six weeks, so I will be following and look forward to everything you post. Thanks for sharing your Conquest experience. I hope you'll be sharing about the steakhouse or seafood shack because I am tired of MDR Carnival food!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airlink diva Posted September 30, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted September 30, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Following, but the pic never opened. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3yitsvictoria Posted September 30, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Following Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted September 30, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Following along. Also, it looks like you're trying to share your pictures from your Google Drive? You need to make them public so they will show up here. Otherwise, none of us will be able to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsJersey84 Posted September 30, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Following along. Also, it looks like you're trying to share your pictures from your Google Drive? You need to make them public so they will show up here. Otherwise, none of us will be able to see them. Sorry this is only my second review can you please remind me how to make them public thank you for your help. I am using my google backup photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted September 30, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Sorry this is only my second review can you please remind me how to make them public thank you for your help. I am using my google backup photos I don't use Google Backup for my photos, but try this: https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6131416 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsJersey84 Posted September 30, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted September 30, 2018 ok sorry everyone thanks for coming aboard.. I am going to figure this out and cont my review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahcruising Posted September 30, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Excited to read your review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtwien Posted October 1, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I will be on the Conquest in Nov. Looking forward to your review! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mlshum Posted October 1, 2018 #15 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Following....looking forward to your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 1, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschwall Posted October 1, 2018 #17 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Following along! Thanks for the review! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchild Posted October 1, 2018 #18 Share Posted October 1, 2018 following along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizcruz Posted October 1, 2018 #19 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Really anxious to read your review as we will be on the Conquest in February. I haven't sailed on Carnival in 15 years and it appears a lot has changed in that time. My husband has never sailed on Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiam0403 Posted October 1, 2018 #20 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Looking forward to reading your review! We're sailing on Conquest in about 2 weeks - I sailed on her back in 2005 (only my second cruise!), and I'm excited to see her with the latest updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissalcsw Posted October 1, 2018 #21 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I love this!! My husband knew what he got himself into as well LOL Have a great cruise and your firsts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsJersey84 Posted October 1, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Ok I think I got it sorry for the delay.. Here is my half awake picture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchica915 Posted October 1, 2018 #23 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Looking forward to your review! We will be on the Conquest in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEcruisin Posted October 1, 2018 #24 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Also looking forward to your review. We have a cruise on the Conquest the beginning of December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsJersey84 Posted October 1, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted October 1, 2018 We sail on the Conquest in six weeks, so I will be following and look forward to everything you post. Thanks for sharing your Conquest experience. I hope you'll be sharing about the steakhouse or seafood shack because I am tired of MDR Carnival food!! I am sorry we did not try either of those, the steakhouse house we googled the menu before hand and it just didn't seem worth it. The seafood shack never had a line but people were eating the buckets of shrimps. But if you are looking for something different last year on the Triumph my husband and I did the Chef's Table and it was worth every penny. It's a 13- course meal, wine is included. You go on a tour of the gallery and meets all the big chef's. We wanted to do it again this year but we found out they only change the exclusive menu every 2 years making it the same as last year. It will cost you $75 per person plus gratuities. But definitely worth it. If you have any other questions I will be more then happy to answer them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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