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 Carnival Cruise Lines has been operating since 1972 and currently has 22 ships in service worldwide. When doing your homework on Carnival, take note that the fleet is divided into 7 classes of ships based on size, capacity and when the ship entered service (see cruise ship pages for more information).
Carnival offers an affordable price point and has the reputation of being a family friendly cruise line. In an effort to keep pace with competition, Carnival has added new outdoor amenities on several ships. Recent travelers are impressed with the WaterWorks spray park for kids, the Serenity Adult Only Retreat and Carnival's Seaside Theatre that shows movies and sporting events on a large screen video board.
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 Carnival Conquest has been in service since 2002. The ship is 952 feet in length and has 14 passenger decks. With a capacity just shy of 3000, Carnival Conquest has roughly 2.6 passengers per crew member. The theme in public areas pays tribute to French Impressionist artists.
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 Carnival Conquest cruises to the Caribbean from her homeport in Galveston, Texas. Carnival Conquest offers 7-day cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Carnival Conquest visits popular destinations, including Key West, FL; Cozumel, Mexico; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Nassau, Bahamas.
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 Carnival Cruise Lines offers passengers a wide range of shore excursions based on approximately 20 different activity types (easy, moderate and considerable). You can search for excursions by Destination and Port on Carnival's website. Reservations can be made once you have paid a cruise deposit. Reserve shore excursions early, as they tend to fill up rapidly.
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 Carnival Conquest has almost 1,500 cabins onboard. While most cabins have ocean views, keep in mind that 38% feature balconies. When selecting a cabin, make sure you know which public areas are near, above and below your cabin. Everyone's tastes are different, but it's best not to be surprised when you get onboard.
- Suites: 275 - 345 sq. ft. with balcony
- Balcony: 185 sq. ft. with balcony
- Ocean View: 220 sq. ft. with a picture window or porthole
- Inside: 185 sq. ft.
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 Carnival Conquest's beds are mostly two twin-size configured into a king-size. The cruise line features its Carnival Comfort Collection consisting of high thread count linens and duvets along with thick towels and bathrobes.
In addition, Carnival Conquest's bathrooms are equipped with a basket of assorted products, including bath soap, shampoo and body wash.
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 Carnival Conquest has a 24-hour Internet Cafe and Carnival's "Bow2stern" WiFi network that can be used virtually anywhere onboard. You can rent laptops, but travelers suggest bringing your own if you need to be online. Here's how much it will cost you to access the Internet:
Carnival Conquest Internet & WiFi Pricing
- Internet Cafe: one time charge of $3.95 & $0.75/minute. They do offer plans that can get your cost down to $0.55 or $0.40/ minute depending on how many minutes you buy
- Laptop: wireless network card rental is $10/day; laptop rental is $10/day
- WiFi per minute charges are the same as the Internet Cafe
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 Carnival Cruise Lines allows each guest over 21 to bring onboard one bottle (750 ml) of wine or champagne at the beginning of the cruise. A corkage fee of $10/bottle will be applied in the main dining room and $14/bottle in the Supper Club.
Guests are not permitted to bring any other alcoholic beverages onboard Carnival Conquest. Alcohol purchased in the ship's duty free or in port will be held until the end of your cruise. A reminder, the legal drinking age onboard the ship is 21 years of age.
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 Carnival Conquest offers a wide variety of dining options that can accommodate any taste. Whether it's casual or formal, you will likely find what you are looking for on the menus. Carnival Conquest also features the Supper Club specialty restaurant. Whatever your preference, there is a lot to choose from.
Carnival Conquest Restaurants:
- Bistro Cafe: European-feel cafe for specialty coffees and pastries. Please note, these items cost extra.
- Restaurant Cezanne: casual buffet
- Monet & Renoir Restaurants: main dining rooms
- Supper Club: fine dining themed after New York steakhouses. There is a $30 charge per person and children are not permitted
- Pizza, sushi and a 24-hour room service menu are also available
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 Carnival Conquest features more than a dozen bars & lounges. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink or a place to meet up with friends for the evening, the choices are extensive. Here are some of the most popular spots onboard:
- Alfred's Bar: good choice for a quiet drink and a sophisticated atmosphere
- Vincent's: usually features softer live music
- Degas Lounge: live music & entertainment in the evening
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 Carnival Conquest has a wide variety of nightly entertainment onboard. In the bars, lounges and on deck, you will find individual musicians, performers, singers and Caribbean bands. The focal point for large scale productions is the 1,400 seat two-level Toulouse-Lautrec Show lounge. Typically, there is a Las Vegas-style production as well as a late night comedian.
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 Carnival Conquest's Tahiti Casino is located on the Promenade Deck and is open while the ship is "At Sea." You will find popular games, including Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Mega Cash, Roulette, 250+ Slot Machines, Texas Hold'em Poker and Three Card Poker.
Typically, there will be Slot & Texas Hold'em tournaments while you are onboard. Unlike Las Vegas casinos, Texas Hold'em onboard is an automated video game designed to speed-up play. Like most cruise lines, Carnival offers a casino loyalty program. Just a reminder, you must be 18 years of age to enter the casino.
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 Carnival Conquest has a several pools and hot tubs onboard. For little kids, there is a wading pool on the Sun Deck. For bigger kids, there is a water slide that ends up on the Panorama Deck. On the Lido Deck, you will find the larger Sky Pool with a retractable domed roof.
Carnival Conquest does not have the WaterWorks park for kids and the Serenity Adult Only Retreat that are available on other Carnival ships.
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 Carnival Conquest offers lots of activities onboard. Because there are so many families and young people, Carnival Cruise Lines pays special attention to keeping passengers entertained. Here are some of the best not mentioned in other sections:
- Camp Carnival for ages 2-11
- Circle "C" activities for ages 12-14
- Club 02 activities for ages 15-17
- Card room & library
- Mini golf & basketball
- Shopping in duty-free and specialty boutiques
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 Carnival Conquest features a large gym at the forward end of the Spa Deck. You can exercise on elliptical trainers, treadmills and stationary bikes. There are also weight training machines and free-weights available. They offer a number of classes, including aerobics, pilates and spinning.
There is a certified trainer on duty if you need help or want a personalized fitness program. You will find men's & women's sauna and stream rooms where you can relax after your workout.
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 Carnival Conquest's Spa is located adjacent to the gym and offers passengers a wide menu of treatments. Spa services include: manicures, pedicures, facials, body wraps and massage. There is also a hair salon available for both men & women, though it gets busy when there is a formal night in the dining room.
Past travelers point out that specials are usually offered on "At Sea" days.
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