gwinel

We will be on the Conquest JUly 12th..............woohoo!:D

 

So are we! 29 days!!! Whoop!

 

We have cruised with Carnival but not on the Conquest. Have you?

Would you mind telling me which Cobra models you have? What is the range of the ones you have? What is the cool page function? Sorry to bombard you with questions, but I want to make sure that we get some that will actually work on the Conquest.

 

 

Yes, please. I know nothing about radios and need help!

Has anyone ever used walkie talkies on the Conquest? Will the signal carry thru the metal of the ship.

 

I saw they for sale on the Ecstasy and wonder how they'd work.

Is anyone on the July 12 Eastern cruise?

We are considering taking the Conquest for Key West, etc. in November. It's the week BEFORE Thanksgiving week. How likely is this cruise will have lots of kids and teens? We've pretty much sailed NCL since 2001. Hated our last Carnival cruise which was, admittedly, over 25 years ago. Thanks.

 

I think that you will enjoy Key West. We love walking down Duval Street.

 

Hated your last Carnival Cruise 25 years ago? We hated our 1st 18 months ago. But we loved our last one 3 weeks ago! Try again and have a great time!

[quote name='txcruzr']We just got off the Conquest yesterday, and he was pretty good. He came to our CC meet/mingle, as well, and was very personable and nice.[/QUOTE]

I didn't know that there were meet/mingles on Carnival. How do you find one?

What do y'all do in the Bahamas? I sunburn so will not spend much time on the beach.

Please send me the capers. Thanks!

 

Me too please?

 

gwinel@aol.com

What are Capers?

[quote name='Rebgen']I'm not that good at writing extensive reviews but I would more than happy to respond to Conquest questions from time to time. I just got off the FEB 8 - 15 Carnival Conquest in Galveston.

BTW....had a terrific time with my wife and two children![/QUOTE]

Have you been on the Conquest before? What did you like best about it and what did you like least?

Thanks for the info!

elizabeth

Some have asked about accomodations in Galveston. According to the Houston Chronicle today:

 

The Harbor House on Pier 21 is now open. Elevator service will be reinstated in mid-April. Room rates are $89-$149. http://www.harborhousepier21.com

 

The Olympia Restaurant at Pier 21 is scheduled to open in Mar or June.

 

The Tremont House hotel is expected to reopen in May. http://www.galveston.com/thetremonthouse

 

elizabeth

Actually, I have been to Nassau on the Glory, the Conquest's sister ship, so I am familiar with the port in Nassau.

We dock practically downtown and just walking distance to the straw market. There are plenty of taxis, scooters, etc. right outside the terminal area. When we were there two years ago, we did the historical tour of the city and really enjoyed it. That is the best way to see all of Nassau. However, I will try to write an extensive report of each port. If you have specific questions you can email me at cruisegirl23 at sbcglobal dot net. But do it tonight or first thing in the morning.

Joan

 

We are to do that trip in July. I am really looking forward to hearing about yours.

 

I have been to Key West and really do like it. We did the trolly around town and thought it was very good.

 

elizabeth

Is anyone going on July 12? I hope that we won't have the ship to ourselves!

 

elizabeth

Please tell about the new iten when you get back!!! We are booked for the same trip in July.

elizabeth

[quote name='renalrn']Hi!
I'm a nurse/mom from TX also; booked on conquest 2/15 due to the new itin.,traveling with DH, trying to talk brother and wife into this trip as well.
Can not wait, have sailed Celebrity and RCCL, have an NCL booked for Alaska in August, but I'm a carnival virgin. Hope to see you there![/QUOTE]

Almost time!!! Please do give us a full report on that iten. when you get back! We will be on in July.

elizabeth

We just bought a liter of "can't get it in the US" rum in Jamaica for $16. Appleton.

 

Warning: The woman in the duty free shop would not take US cash that was not the new (colored) kind. We had to go back to the ship for a swap.

 

You are aware that you can only bring 1 litre per adult duty free.

 

elizabeth

2. Since it's our first cruise we're thinking 'bout an ocean view room instead of a balcony...should we let Carnival select our room and hope for a free upgrade or should we pick our cabin location?

 

Do get a balcony if you can. You will have a place to get away from the world when you choose!

 

3. And finally (for now anyway)...My wife may have an issue with seasickness ...from what I've read the back of the ship seems like the most stable...is this accurate? Are there noise issues from the engines or above decks? Opinion on aft-view cabins...

 

For seasickness... A patch? We seem to have been aft lately. We have had no problem with stability.

 

 

I hope that you love cruising as much as we do!!!

 

elizabeth

Y'all are making me excited about our cruise on the Conquest -- July 12 to go on the new iten.

 

Does anyone know if there is a thread for that cruise? Also, RCCL has Meet n Mingle. Does Carnival have an equivalent? If so, where do you find it?

 

Elizabeth