Sept trip was great

Carnival Conquest Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

karenstapinski

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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8 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 17, 2016

Ship: Carnival Conquest

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2288

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Ship needs to be updated. The lay out of the ship is great. Entertainment is great. Most staff is great. Rooms are old and needs new furniture and carpets. Tons of storage area which is great. TV is very small. Dominican Republic port needs to be replaced with a better, safer, cleaner stop.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

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

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

could use an update on the sofa. No comfortable seat in our room at all. rugs very stained. mattress very hard. lots of storage area.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

3 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5

La Romana, Dominican Republic

1 out of 5

Stay on the boat don't waist your money.

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Bonaire, Netherlands Special Municipality

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

22 Comments

lisabourgeois 8 years ago

I would have no worrys. Those captains are in control and will keep you safe

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scorpio3564 8 years ago

I cruised on conquest sept 3-11. My first cruise had a blast, ship was great !

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mzrona 8 years ago

Well we might cancel

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Aintnostopping 8 years ago

Hurricane

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mzrona 8 years ago

Is it hurricane or tornado season in sept

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lavera101 8 years ago

Ship is fine..cruised on it March and June 2016. Had a great time. Should look up ship before u go and will see what It looks like and when refurbished. Does need newer tv but who really wants to stay in cabin and watch tv...u can do THAT at home. Duh

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lisabourgeois 8 years ago

Jbucha it was Dominican Republic we were at and loved it

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staceyvanbos 8 years ago

We loved it went to monkey land it was amazing this is an experience we will never forget we were on the cruise on the 17th sept 2016 on the conquest we have been on the breeze twice and victory once but the conquest is one of the most enjoyable cruises we have been on. Book excursion early as they sell out quick. The Dominican Republic excursion with the monkeys was the highlight of our cruise

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jallaway 8 years ago

Just keep in mind that the older ships do generally cost less than the new ones. Go for the experience. You can always upgrade to a newer ship if that is what's important to you.

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jbucha 8 years ago

Dominica and Dominican Republic are two different ports.

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lisabourgeois 8 years ago

We love the Dominican! All your shopping is right off the port. Never once felt unsafe. Did dolphin excursion and was 100% satisfied. The ship was beautiful. Rooms are basic but heck your in there to sleep and change clothes. If you hang out in your room don't go on a cruise

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Aintnostopping 8 years ago

Just talked to Carnival yesterday, it goes to dry dock September 30 through October 13, 2017

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redfieldjr403 8 years ago

The ship is wonderful. Just got off of it. No problems at all

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stephenr635 8 years ago

Your tv is too small. Wow, talk about knit picking, lol

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lsshulman 8 years ago

We have done a shore tour of the DR La Romana town / caves and an excursion to Catalina Island. I would recommend the Catalina island tour and stay away from the town. Town is a prime example of poverty and 3rd world country conditions.

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bigpoppi 8 years ago

Yes it does

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mikeloves2cruise 8 years ago

Dec 31.....cant wait

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marcy14 8 years ago

It's going into dry dock soon for a few updates is it not?

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iluvdux5 8 years ago

So you left the cruise port? Or are you talking about Amber Cove?

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tmylar 8 years ago

yes I am still looking 100 percent of going to DR. and my friend is getting married on the ship.😁 .

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mytime 8 years ago

Yes Tmylar I feel the same my cruise for 350 days but I will make the most of it I was looking forward to going to the DR

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tmylar 8 years ago

well that's a damper I was already to go under 200 days 😞

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