Carnival Conquest
The 2,980-guest Carnival Conquest, which originally sailed from the Big Easy, launched as New Orleans’ largest year-round cruise ship in 2002. After a multi-million dollar renovation in 2012 and a dry dock in 2022 that freshened both the staterooms and some interior spaces, Carnival’s first Conquest-class ship began sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Miami.
What We Love
Artful Ambience: They say fun at sea is an art form aboard Conquest, and with décor and names inspired by French masters — the Monet and Renoir restaurants, Henri’s Dance Club, Vincent’s Jazz Bar, and the Toulouse-Lautrec Show Lounge — the ship has ample touches of old-world elegance.
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast: Carnival’s partnership with Dr. Seuss will delight junior cruisers — especially this vibrant breakfast event (bookable for a small extra charge), where the stars of the show are not only the “green eggs and ham” and perilously stacked pancakes served but also the costumed characters that make an appearance.
Best Known For
Full Bellies: Carnival Conquest has many of the line's popular complimentary casual eateries, including Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. Another popular for-a-fee option is the casual Seafood Shack on the Lido deck. The New England-style spot, which debuted on Carnival Vista when it launched in 2016, serves up everything from fish and chips to lobster rolls and clam chowder.
Bar Culture: From the Alchemy Bar to the poolside BlueIguana Tequila Bar and RedFrog Rum Bar, grown-ups have plenty of places to sip their nightcaps — and their "it's five o'clock somewhere" daytime drinks.