Pre Cruise: We decided to drive in to NOLA on Friday night to give us all day Saturday to spend time in one of our favorite cities. We stayed at La Pavillion Downtown for the first time and I think we found a new favorite Hotel. Our regular B&B was booked but for the same price this was a fantastic old world historic hotel. Hit our usual dining favorites, Deanies, Oceana, Mothers and Port of call. My oldest son and I sat on the river and watched a RCI ship leave the port followed by the Elation (assissted by 2 tugs???) that added to the excitement. Slept in a little the next morning but when we checked the webcam the Conquest was there waiting on us.

Embarkation:

The embarkation was the smoothest I have ever had. We had priority and we got Faster to the Fun. We drove the short distance to the terminal, paid our $112 dropped our luggage, parked and were in the terminal building and the VIP lounge in about 10 minutes. It took another 10 minutes or so to get the four of us checked in and off to the gangway. The line there was backed up about 15 minutes due to the security stop for another picture. Altogheather we were in our cabin less than an hour after walking out of our hotel room. Read more