I try to write a review on as many cruises as we go on and give a fair shake to inform future cruisers. This was my 27th cruise (age 51) and I traveled with wife (age younger), two sons 20, 17 and my dear mom age 70 ish lol. Let me give you the only negatives early because the cruise was awesome. My mom took a train last minute from NJ and joined us by booking probably the last cabin on board; inside cabin. Well her cabin was soaked with a plumbing problem so they gave her a floor seven aft inside cabin which was okay but prone to motion. Our family of 4 stayed in a midship balcony cabin on floor six without problems. Conquest needs some paint and repair, Our balcony was rusted and some of the smells on the ship were suspect. Also, I think that Carnival filled the ship last minute with locals from Miami and area. Not complaining but usually I like crowd diversity but it seemed like there was not as much. Can the muster drill be in common rooms like other cruises? Hot, sweaty and claustrophobic is best way to describe it.

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Dining: Some of the best main dining room food and service we have had. Table 403 Artemio and Sennett were fabulous and we thankfully were put on this table to fit 5 with my mom on night one. Fortunately they kept us there and they were entertaining, professional and kept feeding our massive appetites. Well I speak primarily about myself. The most tender lobster, veal parm, braised short ribs, were fantastic and the appetizer choices and desserts were great. Food was hot and plentiful. We cruised Norwegian in June and this menu on Conquest was miles ahead. don't forget chocolate melting cake. Buffet was good, deli, pizza, ice cream okay. Guy's burgers were mostly excellent but somedays you get overcooked ones. Eat, drink and be merry. Read more