Snoozeman

Room service runs 24 hours. Seems like 6:00am for the dining areas

Yup:)

Question:

 

Those with cruise experience...would you opt for the Ecstasy and have a little more $ to blow? Or take the Conquest and operate with a little less spending $?

Conquest.

Since we can bring 1 bottle of wine per person on the ship with us. I wanted to pick-up the wine locally rather than schlep it from NY.

 

So, I looked up liquor stores near the port and every one that I have called so far seems to be gone - no answer or, non-working number.

 

Does anyone know of any open liquor stores near the port?? If so, can you supply the name and phone number??

 

Thank you so much.

Lynder

It will be easier to schlep it.

I read somewhere that it is possible to purchase credit toward a future cruise while on board the ship; any infomation about this? My husband and I will be on the Conquest March 22, 2009.

Yes they sell them on the Conquest. You pay $100 and it is applied to a later cruise along with an OBC.

Thanks Snoozeman for the fast reply. I wonder if I can call Carnival and ask, only diet drink I like.

You could take some with you just to be safe. I always take two 6-packs of 20oz bottles on the Conquest.

Hi all; 2 questions: 1 does the ship sell Sprite Zero, and is there a charge for cashing or using Travelers Checks on the ship.

No charge for cashing Travelers checks. They have sprite, but not sure about zero.:)

I'm sure this has been posted but I'm lazy! Can anyone use the showers in the gym or spa?? I will be rooming with 2 other girls in april and thought it might be easier if I showered in the gym.

 

Thanks

you can

So, do we get 'cards', wrist bands or, something else altogther?

Yes

That brings me to a follow-up question. ;) What does one mix into the fruit punch? Rum or Vodka or Whiskey or elsewhat.

yo ho ho and a bottle of ........

I don't get it... some one tell me the secret. why is everyone interested in the fruit punch?:confused:

It's good alternative for those that don't drink alcohol and a good mixer for those that do.:)

I asked in my roll call, but no one was positive. I'm heading out on the Conquest Dec 28.

 

What nights are the formal nights? They thought Tues Dec 30th & Thurs Jan 1.

 

What night is the previous guest party?

 

What time is the previous guest party?

 

 

Thanks in advance!!

I've sailed her twice recently, you can check my blog for details. That being said it can be changed from cruise to cruise especially if there is a holiday. They seem to have moved the past guest party to the last sea day and they usually have two different events and times.

Don't think there will be alcohol until sail away. Could be wrong....

There will be alcohol as soon as you step on board.;)

Does anyone know if you're allowed to bring fruit on board if you purchase it in port? I know you can't take it off the ship when you return to Galveston. I was thinking about buying some fresh fruit in Jamaica to eat during the rest of the week.

No your not allowed.

You can get all the fruit you want in the Cezanne. They have whole fresh apples, oranges, sometimes kiwi, banannas, etc. Look for the baskets of fruit.;)

Hello,

My wife and I are new to cruising (we had one booked for this past summer and had to cancel). We are thinking about taking the conquest in July 2009 as well as some other options. My question is, does anyone know of any discount codes or ways to get some onboard credits? We are in research phase and trying to find the best deal. Any help is greatly appreciated.

They (CCL) had a sale yesterday. There's a group from my area that has a group on July 5, 2009, you may be able to get a military or senior discount (code) but they are rare in July which is peak season.

That itinerary doesn't start until next year, February I think, so no one has taken that specific cruise yet. I'm sure plenty of people have visited those ports and can answer your question though.

 

When I first saw the new itinerary I was excited since we've done the Conquest 3 time to the current ports, but like you, I now wonder if those ports would be as good as the current 3, which I really like, although I could do without Jamaica. There is a current thread asking people what is their least favorite port. Many people seem to not like Nassau and Freeport.

I agree, it's different, but not exciting. They should have done Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya.

Love this thread. I cruise out on the Conquest September 21. I read somewhere on a thread that there is a pharmacy in Cozumel that you can go to stock up on antibiotics you can only get with a prescription here in the states. Does anyone know where it is exactly? Grandmas meds are gettin kinda high.

Any of them. I used to get some every trip. You think your getting a great deal, but check dosage. Much lower strength generally.

Okay (stupid me), we sailed the Conquest before, but is there miniture golf on the Conquest?

yes;)

It is very nice, but you waste too much valuable shore time just getting to Tulum. Use that time on Cozumel.

Yes there are a few of us down here.

First a sincere thanks to the many people who post here answering questions. You have provided a wealth of information. You have saved me money, time, and aggravation.

 

All of our excursions were all booked with Carnival. That has changed.

Even dropped Dunn Falls for Sunset beach. Wife wants to do a raft, but I'm thinking no.

 

I would really like to see the Mayan Ruins of Tulum, but after reading here and looking at the maps, THIS MAY NOT BE THE TIME FOR IT?

 

I really would like opinions on that!

 

One more silly question, is the Conquest "Pepsi Free"? If so I will have to take some on board, wife is a Pepsiholic.

 

Again, a tip of the hat to you kind folks!

dww

Pepsi free

I would save Tulum fo another cruise. Playa del Carmen would be perfect for that visit.

Go Sooners

First a sincere thanks to the many people who post here answering questions. You have provided a wealth of information. You have saved me money, time, and aggravation.

 

All of our excursions were all booked with Carnival. That has changed.

Even dropped Dunn Falls for Sunset beach. Wife wants to do a raft, but I'm thinking no.

 

I would really like to see the Mayan Ruins of Tulum, but after reading here and looking at the maps, THIS MAY NOT BE THE TIME FOR IT?

 

I really would like opinions on that!

 

One more silly question, is the Conquest "Pepsi Free"? If so I will have to take some on board, wife is a Pepsiholic.

 

Again, a tip of the hat to you kind folks!

dww

Pepsi free

I would save Tulum fo another cruise. Playa del Carmen would be perfect for that visit.

Go Sooners

First a sincere thanks to the many people who post here answering questions. You have provided a wealth of information. You have saved me money, time, and aggravation.

 

All of our excursions were all booked with Carnival. That has changed.

Even dropped Dunn Falls for Sunset beach. Wife wants to do a raft, but I'm thinking no.

 

I would really like to see the Mayan Ruins of Tulum, but after reading here and looking at the maps, THIS MAY NOT BE THE TIME FOR IT?

 

I really would like opinions on that!

 

One more silly question, is the Conquest "Pepsi Free"? If so I will have to take some on board, wife is a Pepsiholic.

 

Again, a tip of the hat to you kind folks!

dww

Pepsi free

I would save Tulum fo another cruise. Playa del Carmen would be perfect for that visit.

Go Sooners

I have spent the last 24 hrs reading (reading, not retaining) this entire thread, as well as at least one other thread and many links, and some post from other threads.

 

Did not mean to kill a thread;) . Folks quit posting after I forgot my deodorant? :eek:

 

I will have questions in the am, while you all watch MY :D SHIP on the cam in the morning.

 

Snoozeman, your blog, reviews are next.

 

Goodnight all

dww

There are several Conquest ones in there.

You didn't say what ship you are sailing on...

One would think Conquest since this is the Conquest thread.:)

Can someone please tell me whats more comfortable

a single sofa bed or the upper bunk. i dont want a sofa bed if its

hard and lumpy like hotels have.

I think the upper would be more comfortable by far.:)

My wife and I will be on the same cruise. Have you signed up on the roll call yet?

I need to come say hello in your roll-call. I'm sailing on 1/11/09 as well.:rolleyes: