Awful food choice, boring events, wouldn't ride Carnival again

Carnival Conquest Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

amandastonexo

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

2.8 out of 5

3 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 26, 2023

Ship: Carnival Conquest

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8341

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

Would not ride Carnival again. Terrible food quality and choice. Extremely limited vegetarian options. We found out the second day that there was apparently a secret "vegan" menu? But it had to be ordered from the day before dining... so weird. Also wasn't sure if they knew the difference between vegetarian and vegan. Healthy options were limited as well. Carnival Conquest decor was old-fashioned, mostly clean and maintained-- but because of the dated atmosphere, felt a little dingy. Room attendants and most staff were great. Bartenders definitely watered down drinks that were already over-expensive, and had some unfortunate experiences with photo staff.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

They had everyone line up against a wall and drop our bags at our feet so the drug-sniffing dog could check everyone out. It felt intense for no reason. Dog was cute though.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Terrible food quality and choice. Extremely limited vegetarian options. We found out the second day that there was apparently a secret veg menu? But it had to be ordered from the day before dining... so weird. Healthy options were limited as well.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Not much to do. Pools were always crowded.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Comedian was very funny, great show.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

room attendants and most staff were great. bartenders seemed to water down drinks that were over-expensive, and had some unfortunate experiences with photo staff.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

old-fashioned. mostly clean and maintained but because of the dated atmosphere, felt a little dingy.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

seemed like a standard size. the room fit the queen bed and a little space for us to walk around it. Kept very clean by room attendant.

Ship tip

don't do it!

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

10 Comments

Sogmoore 9 months ago

A cruise is what you make of it.

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Gwbigdog 10 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 10 months ago

Just looking for things to complain about

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RobMcDuff 10 months ago

the hub app had an entire vegan menu every evening, when you pull up the dinner menu on the app, swipe left, bingo there it is...

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cruising2004 10 months ago

As someone who has a dietary restriction, yes if you are eating in the MDR they do ask you to pick your food selections the night prior so your food can be prepared accordingly. In the buffet you can find a crew member standing at a podium who can assist with any food needs/restrictions as well.

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kelskazoo22 10 months ago

The dog is a necessity since everyone believes the rules don’t apply to them. I eat vegan and vegetarian and have never ordered a day early. I was just on Conquest last month and both were on the regular menu. Idk maybe I was lucky?

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lsbs 10 months ago

Thanks for sharing. Hope your next vacation choice is better.

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JimOhio 10 months ago

The drug dog experience isn't any different than what you would experience in any airport. For the record, they work. Cute is a bonus. My granddog is a police dog that would tear your head off and is cute, too. And any dietary concerns you have that you didn't address prior to embarkation is on you.

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AdrianJackson 10 months ago

Mmm... go vegan and they will try to accommodate, to order the night before is in my mind completely reasonable. And a drug dog, that's how things are these days... nothing to hide, no issue

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Niavlys 10 months ago

Not your best cruise I support... Tks for sharing with us

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