First Time Fun and Surprises

Carnival Conquest Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

dcelestin

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 34

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 02, 2016

Ship: Carnival Conquest

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1465

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Pros:

lots to do, lots to eat, or just relax and do nothing

variety of shore excusions

Cons:

not all-inclusive... additional costs add up

noise from engines/propellers

overpriced excursions... you pack 15-20 people into a mini-bus at $50+ for what amounts to a very expensive "1.5hr cab ride"

Suggestions:

could do a better job of identifying whats not included

provide menu in advance so we know what's free and what comes with a cost

flag rooms that have potential high levels of noise

discount package pricing for excusions... priced for 1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-9, 10+

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

the fixed time dinner/dining needed more variety... had to pay for some of the items

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Conquest needs some renovation... lots of wear n tear... especially the large screen TV

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

lots of wear n tear... need to renovate

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

let guest know there is a potential for continuos noise from engines

Ship tip

find any postings from people who have similar travel plans (like couples, singles, family with kids) to get a better idea what onboard and shore options are better suted for you and your group

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

go early and plan time if you want to do multiple things... the beach was great... the bus tour was OK... not much time for leisure walking around if you do a tour and want beach time

Thumbs Up 4

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

3 out of 5

not much to do unless you book a tour... nothing to do on your own besides the beach, everything elase was specific to tours

Thumbs Up 0

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

go early and plan time if you want to do multiple things... the beach was great... the bus tour was OK... not much time for leisure walking around if you do a tour and want beach time

Thumbs Up 0

5 Comments

batch123 8 years ago

At least your room wasn't near the leaking thermo nuclear reactor. The radiation exposure would have been bad for you.

Thumbs Up 1

Flag

rogerellenborland 8 years ago

What do you mean,propeller noise? We're was your cabin? Also,carnival don't do all inclusive cruise,,, not many cruise lines do. There are a few who do but you pay dearly for them.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

jallaway 8 years ago

He did give the boat four stars. I think a lot of us would agree that many (all) cruise line excursions are over priced and, if there are negative reviews, they don't seem to last long.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Katievp 8 years ago

Their website tells you exactly what is and isn't included. Just do a little research. Book excursions through an independent company. MUCH cheaper and better quality. Not nearly as crowded on the transportation.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

bgsg1 8 years ago

This information is right on the websites. Tells directly what is and is not included. Another resource is asking whomever you booked with. Always be your own advocate. Most all.excursions are over priced. Thats another money maker. However, its vacation, expect to spend. Next time try cruisecritic.com. lots of information to answer all your questions

Thumbs Up 4

Flag

Other reviews of this sailing

Carnival was aweful

Our 1st Carnival Cruise with the teens

Excellent time cruising Bahamas