This is my 6th cruise and first on Carnival. We chose this cruise because either the wife or I had been to Jamaica or the Cayman Islands, and a good price coupled with a Galveston departure (no plane connections) made it a good value.
We had heard rumors of the excessive party atmosphere on Carnival ships, so we planned the trip after school resumed to reduce the risk. Unfortunately, that is also the peak of Hurricane season, so we decided to play Hurricane Roulette on the Conquest.
The boat was late in arriving because of a medical emergency at the last port.
The location was convenient for dining, Lounge deck (5)and access to the lido deck. Downside: A slight elevator noise at night.
Balcony was nice.