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the Good and Bad of the Carnival Conquest

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 39K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 8:15

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an evaluation of the Carnival Conquest, highlighting both its advantages and disadvantages for potential cruisers. On the positive side, the video notes that inside cabins are relatively spacious at 185 square feet compared to other lines. The staff receives high marks for being courteous and friendly, and the ship features a large screen above the pool deck for entertainment. Additionally, the vessel offers a variety of bars and live music venues. However, several drawbacks are identified. The balcony cabins do not offer significantly more space than the inside options, and travelers must be careful when booking to avoid twin bunk bed configurations. The complimentary buffet dining is described as mediocre, whereas upgraded specialty dining receives higher ratings. The decor is criticized for feeling dated and reminiscent of an older television show. Furthermore, the ship lacks extensive onboard activities, offering only a small pool area, mini golf, and a single water slide rather than a full waterpark. While the ship shows its age, the creator concludes that it remains a budget friendly option for those looking to start cruising, provided they do not require extensive onboard activities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Conquest
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Conquest
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ…Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the inside cabin on the Carnival conquest is around 185 square feet which compared to other cruise lines some of them are down around 135 square feet so it's actually a quite large cabin

the staff a very good high marks they're always trying they're mostly courteous and friendly and they'll do whatever you can to make your crews highly enjoyable

the main dining lounge... it is not rated the best from cruisers that have sailed on the ship they rated you know fair to average so generally a 5 out of 10 stars

it has a very small pool area not a lot of things to do on board if you're going on this ship thinking there's gonna be a rock climbing wall there's gonna be go-karts there's gonna be flow riders you're gonna be sorely disappointed

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check your cabin booking carefully to ensure you get a bed configuration that suits your needs (queen vs. bunk beds)
βœ“Budget for upgraded dining as the complimentary food is rated mediocre
βœ“Consider a different ship if you are looking for many onboard activities beyond drinking and lounging

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin confusion β€” Be aware that inside cabins have two main categories: twin/queen or bunk beds.
Hidden costs for food β€” The free food is average; expect to pay for upgraded dining if you dislike mediocre food.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Carnival Conquest a good choice for a cruise?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on the Carnival Conquest?
QHow does the Carnival Conquest compare to newer ships?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony1 Sad BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Sad BaconWater Park4 Sad BaconEntertainment Activities4 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows2Β½ Happy BaconDining Main1Β½ Sad Bacon
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