BACKGROUND INFORMATION: My wife and I are retired. This was our fourth cruise. Our last cruise was in April 2006 aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America in Hawaii. We live close to Galveston and drove to a parking facility at the port where transportation was provided for our bags and us to the ship. We arrived at about noon. The embarkation went smoothly and took about one hour.
SHIP INFORMATION: The Carnival Conquest is a very large ship. The ship was built in 2002 and is well maintained. Although the ship will accommodate approximately 3,000 passengers, we always felt as though we had plenty of room. Before departure everybody participates in a lifeboat drill.
ACTIVITIES: There was always something to do. A daily guide was provided which listed information about the ship and scheduled events. Information included the Photo Gallery, Library, Shore Excursions, Shopping, the Casino, Art Gallery, Bingo, Classical Music, Gym and Spa, Cocktail Piano Music, Live Jazz Music, Country Music and Dancing, Rockin' Dance Music, Game Show Mania, etc.