Just back from Conquest 16-23 Dec

[noelm]

Hello all, my family and I just returned from the Conquest (16-23 Dec). I should mention that we were initially on the 9 Dec sailing, but when I found out there would be fog and TS delays, I rescheduled! Boy do I feel lucky! I don't want to ramble, so I'll just hit some quick observations and answer any Qs if you have them.

 

This was my 7th cruise with Carnival, 1st on the Conquest....

 

Embarkation -

 

Arrived at the terminal at 1200, parked at Lighthouse Parking and was on board the ship by 1:45pm. We headed up to the lido deck for some food and drinks and then at 2:00 went down to our rooms (UPPER 6438, 6436).

 

Regarding those rooms... DO NOT BOOK if you are an early-to-bed or light sleeper! They sit right above the Degas lounge where they play live music every night until 12:30am. It was noisy and sometimes annoying, but not too big of a deal - although, I would not book them again.

 

Itenerary-

 

First two days at sea were a little chilly. The temps weren't bad - 60's/low 70's, but it was very windy up on the open decks. Plenty of activities around the ship though, to keep everyone busy.

 

Jamaica/Grand Cayman/Cozumel-

 

Weather was just about perfect in all 3 ports- 80's and plenty of sun. We took a cab to a beach in Jamaica (AquaSol) and spent just a couple of hours there. Not the greatest beach, but I don't know of too many great beaches around MoBay and we had excursions planned for the other ports anyway. In Grand Cayman, we did the Stingray City tour - lots of fun! In Cozumel, we did an AI day pass with the Wyndam Resort & Spa. It was reasonably priced, but it does not have the best beach. We had a lot of fun here as well.

 

Ship -

 

Conquest seems to be in great shape! Seemed easy enough to find our way around. The food was excellent - we never missed a meal!

 

Debarkation-

 

AWESOME!!! The first "self-assist" call was made this morning at 7:20 and we were off the ship and heading home by 8:10! This was the easiest and quickest debarkation I've had in 7 sailings! I did cheat though...just a little:)

 

Anyway, just a quick review! Overall, my family and I loved this cruise, just as we have loved all the others in the past! I really do feel fortunate to have missed the 9 Dec sailing! Sorry for all those passengers who sailed then. Let me know if you have an questions.

[billsrobb]

Glad that you had a great time and happy for you that you missed the fog.

Did you go to the Point Restaurant and if so what night?

Robb

[noelm]

Didn't do "The Point" this cruise. My tastes just aren't that discriminate... and we liked our wait staff (Suzanna/Wawas) so well, we just could bear dining somewhere else!

[bmw mama]

Did you happen to see any inside cabins??? all we could get was a 4a guarantee... maybe we will be moved up a little.:)

[LambKnuckles]

We won't be on the Conquest until Sept... But, I'm reading everything and anything... we booked guaranteed so I don't know what cabin we'll have -- I guess if it's those -- I'll change my sleeping habits! Who wants to sleep on vacation anyway. Too much to see and do...

LK

[billsrobb]

Didn't do "The Point" this cruise. My tastes just aren't that discriminate... and we liked our wait staff (Suzanna/Wawas) so well, we just could bear dining somewhere else!

Thanks. I am right in the middle of watching Dorothy and Toto.

Robb

[ClerkPatsy]

Did you happen to see any inside cabins??? all we could get was a 4a guarantee... maybe we will be moved up a little.:)

 

My son and his friend were in a 4b cabin in January on the Conquest. I've only sailing Fantasy and Conquest class ships. So, with those references -- the IS Conquest are about the same size as a standard Fantasy class OV room. Plenty of room for two people - but not as big as the OV or BL.

[Snoozeman]

Thanks for the post. How were you able to reschedule? They they give you an option that late in the process? I assume when they contacted you about the delay. It was smart to do so if you did it that weekend.

[pacerzfan]

Thanks for the review.

[noelm]

Actually, I rescheduled months ago...just lucked out with my call!

[Snoozeman]

Actually, I rescheduled months ago...just lucked out with my call!

 

ah....you got lucky. Glad it worked out though. And thanks for answer, Merry Christmas.:)

[abster70]

NoelM Thanks for your post...planning to travel on Conquest with 2 kids age 7 and 9. We are currently booked on upper deck inside cabins (adjoining) 6295 and 6297. I believe they are right over the casino if I am reading my deck plans right. I had my worries about noise from below for the kids...you said your upper deck rooms were noisy. Can you really hear the deck below? I am thinking we should reconsider our room choice. I can't afford 1 balcony room let alone adjoining balcony rooms so this was our best alternative when initailly choosing our rooms. Input? Thoughts?

Thanks!