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Why Go?
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 Great for kids, featuring family cabins and a teen disco
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The Point Supper Club appeals to romantics and gourmands
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Impressionist-themed decor with Carnival's neon flair
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Larger than average staterooms
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Entertainment from wacky pool games to classical pianists
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Itineraries and Ports of Call: Caribbean - Eastern • Caribbean - Western
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Carnival Conquest Review
Carnival Conquest debuted in 2002 as the first ship in Carnival's Conquest-class series, which also includes Carnival Glory, Valor, Freedom and Liberty. At 110,000 tons, it's actually not all that much larger than the Destiny class (which weighs in at 101,000 tons), but it is every bit as much a "city at sea." Mostly that's a plus because more space means more choices. Carnival's put the space to good use, mainly toward expanding its kids' facilities and dining options. And an early 2009 refurbishment added even more new features, like a dedicated space for cruisers ages 12 - 14, new balconies to several cabins and the popular Seaside Theatre, a 270-square-ft. LED screen overlooking the main pool area.
For a ship with so many people, there were few lines, though if you plan to embark during peak times plan the wait can reach 1 1/4 hours (later arrivals -- after 3 p.m. -- sped through the boarding process). Security was extremely vigilant. The Promenade Deck gets a little clogged during formal night (combination of captain's cocktail party and loads of photo stations). Otherwise, you'd never know there were 3,000-plus other travelers sharing the ship.
The ship is decorated in an Impressionist theme -- but don't let that most gracious of art eras confuse you into thinking Carnival's going PBS. Think instead of elegant Impressionism crossed with Paris' psychedelic Moulin Rouge -- lots of crazy colors and patterns and shapes -- with some nutty post-Impressionism thrown in for good measure. Many of the public rooms are named for art masters such as Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir and Manet. The murals copying the works of the art masters are wonderfully fun and scattered all over the ship, everywhere from elevator ceilings to the atrium.
The onboard atmosphere, with its large-ship feeling, lots of playful passengers in all age groups and excellent entertainment, really aims to celebrate playtime -- for adults as well as kids.
Read Complete Carnival Conquest Review
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Carnival Ships: Carnival Conquest • Carnival Destiny • Carnival Dream • Carnival Ecstasy • Carnival Elation • Carnival Fantasy • Carnival Fascination • Carnival Freedom • Carnival Glory • Carnival Imagination • Carnival Inspiration • Carnival Legend • Carnival Liberty • Carnival Magic • Carnival Miracle • Carnival Paradise • Carnival Pride • Carnival Sensation • Carnival Spirit • Carnival Splendor • Carnival Triumph • Carnival Valor • Carnival Victory • Holiday
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