Mediocre Caribbean Cruise

Item: Carnival Conquest
Rating: 3.2
Author: kath10

Carnival Conquest Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

kath10

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

6 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 21, 2018

Ship: Carnival Conquest

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Overall I was disappointed with the cruise. I thought the entertainment was very poor. The day at sea was very boring for someone who doesn't drink😉 I would have rather paid more for the cruise and have all the little things included. It was so frustrating being charged extra for EVERYTHING! For example: Puting water bottles in the cabin with a $3.50 price tag on it (that I see after I open it) is ridiculous! Be more accommodating. Raise the overall cost and stop with the nickling and diming! Having to tip constantly gets old too. Include the gratuities in the cost of the cruise so it's not something you have to think about and have change for all the time. Was very disappointed we even stopped at Grand Turk. It was completely destroyed by hurricanes...Carnival had to be aware of this.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

If drunk is your specialty...this is your cup of tea. And the entertainment will be fabulous because everything is great when you're drunk.

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Deep sea fishing excursion. Caught black fin tuna and had it cooked up at a nearby restaurant. Great excursion and best fish I've ever had!

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Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Fun swim with dolphins excursion. Frustrating that they charge extra for EVERYTHING.

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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

3 out of 5

Beautiful beach. Frustrating that they don't charge a little extra for the price of the cruise instead of trying to nickle and dime you constantly.

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Grand Turk Island

1 out of 5

Tiny island destroyed by two hurricanes. Did a hummer tour. Tour guides were great. But there was nothing to see due to destruction. Frustrating that we even stopped here.

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Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Wished we could have stayed two days here instead of stopping at the Grand Turk. Beautiful! Did sail and snorkel and tour guides were awesome!

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

16 Comments

amyandrickm 6 years ago

We are headed out for our first cruise on the Conquest 2 weeks from today. I have done so much research on the ship and our ports that i am pretty sure i have drove the other 2 couples we are traveling with crazy! Lol. There is so much info out there no reason not to be prepared for what to expect. Besides you are on vacation enjoy!

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oh2bcruisin 6 years ago

Kath10, just wondering what kind of entertainment you would have wanted or preferred. This might help some of us give you tips on other lines better suited to you. Also, after such devastating storm seasons of late, you should expect to see some damage, but also be aware that the locals are happy to see you, or us tourists back to feed their economy. I also find the bottle water prices on carnival to be reasonable compared to other lines.

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spadez31 6 years ago

RHE CONQUEST WAS MT FAVORITE SHIP..AND TGE ENTERTAINMENT WAS GREAT...AND IF IT WASNT..ID WOULD JUST GO TO ANOTHER PARTY ON DA SHIP...HARD TO DISAPPOINT A PERSON THAT REFUSES TO BE DISAPPOINTED...LOL

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Shh813 6 years ago

Sounds like maybe cruising isn't for you. If you decide to go again do some research. Cruising is the best vacation ever!

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brianscottjones1967 6 years ago

I love cruising, but I wish that the cruise lines would put the port fees and gratuities in the price. I understand why they don’t as when you compare prices between cruise lines some just want the lowest price. Cruising is still the best bang for the buck you can get though

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cruisebai 6 years ago

Yeah some people love to bitch. No research on their part make for a bitching session and trying to get something in return

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hlucas45 6 years ago

You failed to do research on ports, on gratuities, and you need to blame yourself, instead of putting blame on a cruise line. You need to do an all inclusive resort, instead of cruising.

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DebandMarkC 6 years ago

You should have done more research. Apparently you are not aware of how cruise ships work. Another first-time Cruiser that did absolutely no research. Gratuities are included with your fair

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cbyron3 6 years ago

Yeah what they said...and Grand turk can be a great day..if you bring an appreciative and positive attitude.

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ElizabethOregon 6 years ago

It’s too bad to let these little things ruin your vacation. Watch out at hotels, the water bottles are the same. If you cruise again, scroll this app first, you’ll see all these questions answered every other day, and you can ask your own questions and people will jump to help out. It’ll help you be prepare.

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graham123 6 years ago

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dkantouth 6 years ago

Sorry you didn't enjoy your cruise. There are all inclusive lines. Jallaway has a photo up showing the full range of cruising. Check out her profile. If you do decide to cruise again, don't hesitate to ask the forum for pointers. Could have taken the stress and frustration out.

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davidnlisa 6 years ago

You can order a 12 pk of water for less than $5 delivered to your room, someone sounds like they didn't do their homework, if you can't afford a few extras on vacation than maybe you don't really need to be taking one....😏

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jenn2831 6 years ago

And gratuity IS included on ur bill good lord did u not read anything about cruising

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DerekMire 6 years ago

Some people just like to bitch

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Tera4567 6 years ago

So many things here!! How did you miss the $3.50 price tag on the water that is literally at the top of the water bottle? You have to take it off in order to open the bottle!!! Nickel & dimming?? Please! If you think Carnival does that, go cruise with another cruise line!! Also, it’s a cashless system onboard so I’m not sure what you mean by “have change for all the time” in reference to your tipping comment. Sounds like cruising isn’t for you or maybe you need to cruise with a different cruise line.

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