Disappointing

Item: Carnival Conquest
Rating: 2
Author: everards

Carnival Conquest Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

everards

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

2 out of 5

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8 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 15, 2015

Ship: Carnival Conquest

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8457

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Yes this ship was a little disappointing. It must be an older ship, because some things were in need of repair. Windows were filthy, and paint was peeling. Food was mediocre. I think Carnival is spending their money on the newer mega ships rather then keeping the rest of the fleet in shape. Most likely my last Carnival Cruise.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Mediocre

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Shows were OK

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

This is the best thing of the cruise. The room stewards and the dining room staff were great.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Nothing special

Ports of call

Grand Turk Island

1 out of 5

Nothing to do here. There are a few shops that look like they were placed there only because the cruise ship comes to port.

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Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

Great excursion in Aruba

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11 Comments

amber6497 9 years ago

So you can remove them before embarkation & just give cash to people??

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marne001 9 years ago

regardless of how you choose to pay your tips, you will be charged for one day late each evening, unless you tale them off. you always have the option to adjust the amount or remove them all together prior to disembarkation day.

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kea542013 9 years ago

I always prepay my gratuities. That is my preference. It beats having to cough up the additional cash. They normally charge your sign and sail as stated by the 2nd day. If you chose to add cash to your S&S the gratuity will be deducted from your cash balance. If your S&S is linked to a debit/ credit card the amount will be charged to that card on file.

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mcc00 9 years ago

I'm a little perplexed, we just came back from our cruise August 15 - 23, 2015 and found the ship in excellent condition. No wear and tear, very clean, staff and food amazing. This Carnival cruise was one of the best. Have been on the Legend, Valor, Glory and Freedom. Loved it loved it

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kristenbrien36gmailcom 9 years ago

I am on an 8 day cruise so I know the gratuities are 96.00 pp. they said they will charge 192.00 to our sign and sail.

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kristenbrien36gmailcom 9 years ago

Hmm..what do you mean you remove it ? I'm cruising in few weeks and I was told that the gratuities are added at the end of your cruise.

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clynch4 9 years ago

The gratuities are added to your account pretty much right away. They have a certain amount times by the number of days. I always remove from my bill and give cash so I know it goes directly to them.

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kristenbrien36gmailcom 9 years ago

Can someone tell me when their gratuities were taken off their sign and sail card? Before the cruise or last night? Getting different awnsers from carnival themselves!!! Lol.

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glomarrone 9 years ago

It was too bad that you didn't enjoy your cruise. Grand Turk is a favorite port of mine. I love the beach, the pool, the music at Margaritaville and the shops. I have bought jewelry, clothing and other items in the stores over time. They don't hassle you. I even enjoy the NASA exhibits and Ron Jon's. It is always fun to watch the flow riders, too. Sorry to read that it wasn't fun for you. I think that you will have a better time on a newer ship. Thanks for telling us about your experience. I hope that your future cruises meet your expectations.

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carmen43 9 years ago

hell yeah it does...only new ships for me

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mcc00 9 years ago

Now when did you go on this cruise, because when I went on it I didn't run into any problems.

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