This was our second cruised on the Conquest; the first was several years ago when the Conquest was first to port in N'awlins but had to divert to Gulfport, Mississippi due to a low-hanging power line across the river. We stayed the night prior in New Orleans and took a cab to the port; arriving about 12:45. As Platinum cruisers with Carnival, the check-in and arrival on the ship took about 15 minutes. We joined the other cruisers on the Lido deck for a quick lunch; then to the cabin to drop off our carry-on luggage.
The Cabin: Good sized with two portholes. We noticed a bit of noise as waves hit the bow during the cruise but it wasn't too bad. However, for anyone staying in the forward area of the main deck; be aware that you are under the stage of the main lounge. Therefore, you will hear the dancers and entertainers footsteps, scenery being moved and several asundry thunderous noises of equipment being moved during and after the last show of the evening!
The Room Steward: Punja was the most attentive and truly gracious steward I have ever met. If I were wealthy, I would have stolen him to be my butler. No detail escaped him in his pursuit to make our cabin perfect.