This is my second cruise with Carnival, my 6th overall. This was by far the least enjoyable. Where to start:

- Smoking. Everywhere. At some point, Carnival Conquest decided to allow smoking in all (AS IN EVERY SINGLE ONE) onboard clubs and bars. Given the small size and low ceilings in many of them, it made it impossible for us to enjoy any of them. We tried multiple times to visit the piano bar, only to be chased out by the overwhelming stench of cigarette smoke. The casino also allows smoking (expected) as well as several deck areas. Basically, if you do not like cigarette smoke, most of the ship outside of the pool area and eateries will be useless to you. This one single factor completely ruined the cruise for us. Shame to Carnival for not announcing this policy anywhere on their website.

- Noise. Our mid deck cabin was below the pool area. Every night after midnight and every morning about 5 am, we were treated to the sound of tables and chairs being drug as the were put away/brought out. For gawd's sake, try picking the things up once in awhile! The people and the music weren't that loud. But the staff, geez. Make a little effort to be quiet! Read more