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Carnival Conquest Full Review (2024): What We Loved, Didn’t Love, and Hated

thiscruiselife
thiscruiselife
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πŸ‘οΈ 17K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 27:11
What This Creator Said
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🍸 Best for Adults OnlyCaribbean · 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I would rebook this ship in a heartbeat I love the history of cruising I love the size of the ship the food was great

the food in the main dining room and I love that they've added entree salads several evenings across the sailing

the locker room and gym on The Conquest are fantastic the locker rooms have the old school where they've got that that huge SAA huge steam room

I hated the bar service at the first diamond Gathering I don't know if we said or did something but the server refused to bring us drinks

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use deck 10 above the Lido for old-fashioned barbecue to avoid crowds
βœ“Visit the secret forward decks on Deck 7 for a quiet space
βœ“On Deck 3, use the exterior promenade for sail away and sunsets
βœ“Jump down to Deck 4 during picture time on Deck 5 to avoid pinch points
βœ“Buy a $16 wristband at the port for roundtrip transportation to Maho Beach

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Limited kid-friendly activities β€” Be aware there's no ropes course or roller coaster, but there is a water slide and basketball court
Few specialty dining options β€” Only steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi Express available; no Tepanyaki or Excel-class restaurants
Ship may look dated β€” Some areas are worn, but it doesn't impact the overall experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on an older Carnival ship like the Conquest?
QHow does the Conquest compare to newer megaships?
QWhat should first-timers know about the Conquest class?

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Top: Tasting and old-fashioned rum punch making class
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YouTube Video Description↓

Earlier this year, I sailed on Carnival Conquest for an amazing 14-day Journeys cruise. The Conquest is one of Carnival's oldest ships in operation and I was curious: How will a ship from 2002 compete with all of the new megaships we've been on over the past year? In this video, I share my complete thoughts on what I Loved, what I Didn't Love, and what I Hated about the Carnival Conquest. Because the ship typically sails 3- and 4-day cruises, most cruisers don't have the time to explore the cruise ship. In this video, I talk about it all - from top to bottom - and provide cruise tips throughout to make sure you are able to make the most of your time on board! I also call out where something was unique to the Journey's sailing to make sure there's no confusion between my cruise and the 3- and 4-day sailings. The Carnival Conquest launched in 2002 and is the namesake of Carnival's Conquest-class of ships. She's the 3rd oldest operating vessel in Carnival's fleet and was built before the rise of branded venues, water parks, and IMAX theaters. She has much of the classic Joe Farcus design still in tact, which we absolutely love. However, she has plenty of modern updates, too! Conquest was one of the first of Carnival's ships to receive Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements giving her all of the Carnival favorites you've come to know and love. In 2012, she received Blue Iguana Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, Blue Iguana Tequila Bar, Punchliner Comedy Club, Playlist Productions shows, along with the now defunct Hasbro the Game Show entertainment options. As always, thank you for watching and supporting the channel. If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below and we'll be sure to respond. Whether you're sailing on namesake Carnival Conquest, or any of the Conquest-class sisters, enjoy classic cruising! -Mark #cruise #carnivalconquest #cruisereview #shipreview #carnivalcruise #cruisetips #conquest #travel