Carnival Conquest vs. Norwegian Star

[DispatchJess]

Hi all... planning out a trip for November 2012 and I'm deciding between the Carnival Conquest (going to Montego Bay, Grand Turks, and Cozumel -- I've already done this trip but loved it so much I want to go again) vs. the Norwegia Star (Costa Maya, Belize City, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, Cozumel-- never been to any of these places except Cozumel). Both leave out of New Orleans. Both are priced relatively the same as well. I've never cruised on NCL or Carnival- only Princess (3x), Holland America (1x) and Royal Caribbean (1x), however these three lines don't offer the dates I need for my scheduled vacation.

 

For those who have been on these two ships, what do you recommend? I've experienced both freestyle dining and assigned time dining- I like both, but lean more towards freestyle (not a deal breaker though). I'm in my late 20s but don't want to get drunk every night (but I definitely enjoy going out and enjoying the 'fun' environment though- definitely love to dance :)). I've read the reviews on both ships but I just do not know which way to lean. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you so much!!

 

Jessica

 

 

(To add... I like the fact NCL has a refundable deposit but don't like that Carnival is non-refundable)

[DispatchJess]

Still fairly new to the boards, how do I put it up for all to see?

[sjn911]

You just did by making another entry..i think both ships would be comperable..perhaps more dining choices of different restaurants on Star..it is a tad older for that series of ships in NCL...Conquest is a tad larger and has the outdoor movie screen, does NCL?? would like that in tropics... and people love her..I have been on neither..LOl..but read all the time...Sarah

[maxxedout2]

Hi,

 

For anyone who enjoys Mayan Ruin Excursion Tours the 'Belize,

Costa Maya and Cozumel' itinerary is nice. Half-dozen places or

so to choose from.

 

Sailing from NOLA, some Carnival ships also visit Progreso, where you

can tour Uxmal or Chichen Itza.

 

Happy 2012.

 

:cool:

 

Lucky you...wish Carnival would do Progreso from Miami!

[zzupschuck]

If the prices are the same...I would definitely choose The Conquest. It's scheduled to be in dry dock in October for a BIG makeover. If Norwegian is a lot less expensive, I would go with that because of the itinerary. I've been on both...and I liked the Conquest more because it was larger and had much more to do on board.