Carnival Conquest Cruises

Cruising aboard Carnival Conquest elevates fun at sea to an art form the ship demonstrates a true mastery of the craft with an onboard collage of fun spots for you to enjoy, like Guy’s Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar and SKYBOX Sports Bar.

There’s fun everywhere you look, from the dance club (great for people-watching) to the show lounges (great for show-watching). The Taste Bar delivers small bites with big flavor, and the Alchemy Bar serves up not only one-of-a-kind drinks, but a complete experience for your senses. There’s even The Punchliner Comedy Club, which gives stand-up comedians a microphone and a place to share their craft for your enjoyment. And let’s not forget Seuss at Sea, which turns classic Dr. Seuss stories and characters into big fun for all.

You don’t need to be able to tell a Monet from a Renoir to dine in our two artful dining rooms, you just need to be hungry. You do not need a performing arts degree to enjoy lively musical shows onstage at Playlist Productions, but you can say you are experiencing art from your seat. You don’t even need to read a rule book to enjoy Hasbro, The Game Show, where big fun takes the stage in a live game show anyone can enjoy.

With delicious food, bars and entertainment, Carnival Conquest has a scene for everybody.

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Spec	Detail
Age:	24 years (entered service 2002)
Class:	Conquest class
Length:	290 metres (952 feet)
Beam:	around 35.4 metres (116 feet)
Tonnage:	110,239 gross tonnes
Capacity:	2,980 lower berth (3,581 maximum)
Crew:	~1,150
Speed:	around 23 knots

What is the Carnival Conquest?

Carnival Conquest is a 290-metre Conquest-class ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, the lead and first-built of the line’s five Conquest-class ships, and at around 110,000 gross tonnes she is one of Carnival’s older mid-size ships. She carries 2,980 guests at lower-berth capacity (3,581 maximum when every berth is filled), with around 1,150 crew on board. Two of her bars set her apart: the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, which honours US military service members, and the SkyBox Sports Bar for live sports, alongside Carnival’s signature Alchemy Bar, the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar, and the BlueIguana Tequila Bar.

Built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone in Italy and entering service in 2002, Carnival Conquest was christened that year by Lindy Claiborne Boggs, a long-serving US Congresswoman from Louisiana. She sails year-round from PortMiami on short Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean voyages of 3 to 7 nights. Her most recent drydock, in 2026, refreshed her cabins and public spaces, and she is registered in Panama. She does not sail from Australia, so Australian guests fly to the United States to join her.

How many decks does the Carnival Conquest have?

Carnival Conquest has 13 decks, with cabins on eight of them, so your stateroom sits on one of those. The remaining decks hold the public spaces you use during the cruise: the Main Dining Room, the Lido Marketplace buffet, the main lounge, the casino, Spa Carnival, the Camp Ocean kids’ centre, and the top-deck pools and Carnival WaterWorks.

What cabins does the Carnival Conquest have?

Carnival Conquest carries 1,492 cabins across four core tiers. You can book:

1. Interior cabins, the entry-level option, including a small-format interior and a Picture Window interior.
2. Ocean View cabins, which add a picture window or porthole.
3. Balcony cabins, with a real private balcony, plus a larger Premium Balcony.
4. Suites, which run by size from the Junior Suite through the Ocean Suite and the Grand Suite up to the Captain’s Suite at the top, with perks such as priority check-in and boarding and priority dinner reservations.

Accessible staterooms are available across the cabin tiers.

What does the Carnival Conquest itinerary look like?

Carnival Conquest sails two regions from Miami, on short getaways of 3 to 7 nights. You can choose:

1. Bahamas voyages of 3 to 6 nights, calling at ports such as Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Freeport, and Princess Cays.
2. Eastern Caribbean voyages of 6 to 7 nights, calling at ports such as Nassau, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Amber Cove.

What are the top facilities on the Carnival Conquest?

Carnival Conquest has eight standout facilities:

1. Carnival WaterWorks, the upper-deck waterslide complex.
2. The Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, honouring US military service members.
3. The SkyBox Sports Bar, for live sports.
4. The Alchemy Bar, for theatrical cocktails.
5. The poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and the BlueIguana Tequila Bar.
6. Spa Carnival, with massages, facials, and body wraps.
7. The adults-only Serenity Retreat.
8. Camp Ocean, Circle C, and Club O2 for kids and teens from ages 2 to 17.

What is the onboard experience of the Carnival Conquest?

Carnival Conquest‘s onboard experience covers six areas:

1. Dining
2. Bars and lounges
3. Entertainment
4. Activities and pools
5. Wellness and fitness
6. Kids and teens programming

Dining is built around the Main Dining Room, with anytime seating across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, alongside the Lido Marketplace buffet. The included casual outlets are Guy’s Burger Joint, the BlueIguana Cantina for Mexican, the Carnival Deli, and the Seafood Shack, plus the Seaday Brunch on sea days. Specialty (extra-charge) venues are the Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi Express, and The Chef’s Table, a multi-course tasting menu.

Bars and lounges lead with her two signatures, the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge honouring US military service members and the SkyBox Sports Bar for live sports, alongside Carnival’s regulars: the Alchemy Bar for theatrical cocktails, the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar for Caribbean rum drinks, and the BlueIguana Tequila Bar for tequila and margaritas.

Entertainment centres on the main lounge, where Carnival’s Playlist Productions musical shows take the stage. The Punchliner Comedy Club runs family-friendly and adults-only sessions, Dive-In Movies turn the pool deck into an open-air cinema after dark, and a dance club takes the late-night sessions. The casino covers the gaming for guests aged 18 and over.

Activities and pools lead with Carnival WaterWorks and its waterslides on the upper decks, alongside the Lido Deck pools. The adults-only Serenity Retreat is the quieter sunbathing zone.

Wellness and fitness centre on Spa Carnival, with massages, facials, and body wraps, alongside a hair and beauty salon. The Fitness Centre carries cardio and weights with paid group classes.

Kids and teens programming runs through Camp Ocean for ages 2 to 11, split into Penguins (2 to 5), Stingrays (6 to 8), and Sharks (9 to 11), then Circle C for tweens 12 to 14 and Club O2 for teens 15 to 17. Seuss at Sea runs storytime and character experiences across the age groups, and Night Owls is paid late-night supervised care.

Who is the Carnival Conquest best for?

Carnival Conquest is a strong fit for you in five scenarios:

1. You’re a US-based cruiser who wants a short Miami-departing Bahamas or Eastern Caribbean getaway, with sailings of 3 to 7 nights.
2. You’re a multi-generational family and want the age-banded Camp Ocean, Circle C, and Club O2 clubs.
3. You’re a US military family, since the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge honours service members.
4. You’re a sports fan who wants to catch live games at the SkyBox Sports Bar.
5. You’re a value-focused cruiser after an affordable, high-energy short break.

Carnival Conquest has no Australian, New Zealand, or South Pacific itineraries and sails only short Bahamas and Caribbean voyages from Miami, so she’s not the right pick if you want a local departure. For Australia-homeported Carnival cruises, the Carnival Australia fleet, Carnival Adventure, Carnival Encounter, Carnival Splendor, and Carnival Luminosa, is the relevant option.

Where does the Carnival Conquest dock in Miami?

Carnival Conquest docks at PortMiami in Florida, her year-round homeport, a short drive from Miami International Airport and South Beach. From there she sails her short Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean voyages. Pier assignments can vary by voyage, so check your booking for the exact terminal.

Carnival Conquest FAQs

How old is the Carnival Conquest?

Carnival Conquest entered service in 2002 as the lead and first-built of Carnival’s five Conquest-class ships, which makes her 24 years old in 2026. She was built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone in Italy and christened that year by Lindy Claiborne Boggs, a long-serving US Congresswoman from Louisiana. Her most recent drydock, in 2026, refreshed her cabins and public spaces.

How many passengers can the Carnival Conquest carry?

Carnival Conquest carries 2,980 guests at lower-berth capacity (standard double occupancy) and up to 3,581 passengers when every upper berth and sofa bed is filled. With around 1,150 crew, that is roughly 4,130 people on board at standard occupancy and about 4,730 at full capacity.

How long is the Carnival Conquest?

Carnival Conquest measures 290 metres (952 feet) in overall length, with a moulded beam of around 35.4 metres (116 feet). At around 110,000 gross tonnes she is one of Carnival’s older mid-size ships.

What are the noisy rooms to avoid on the Carnival Conquest?

Four cabin positions on the Carnival Conquest are worth avoiding if you’re a light sleeper, based on researched architectural patterns for the Carnival Conquest that transfer across the Conquest-class hull (sisters Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, and Carnival Freedom):

1. Forward cabins on Deck 2, above the main theatre, which pick up evening show noise from below.
2. Aft cabins on Deck 2, below the galley and near the engine compartments, which pick up kitchen prep and cleanup noise and engine vibration.
3. Deck 8 cabins directly below the Lido pool deck, which pick up chair-scraping and pool-deck activity from overhead.
4. Cabins beside the self-service launderettes on Decks 2 and 8, which pick up washer and dryer vibration.

Call Cruise Guru on 13 13 03, use Contact Us, or submit a Request a Call Back form, and a consultant can advise on specific deck and cabin numbers within the category you are considering.

Does the Carnival Conquest have a water slide?

Yes, Carnival Conquest has waterslides at Carnival WaterWorks on the upper decks, added during a refurbishment, alongside the Lido Deck pools. They’re included in your cruise fare and open during scheduled pool hours, weather permitting.

Can Australian cruisers book the Carnival Conquest?

Yes, Australian cruisers can book the Carnival Conquest, but you’ll need to fly to the United States to join her. She sails year-round from PortMiami in Florida on short 3 to 7 night Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean voyages, and has no Australia, New Zealand, or South Pacific departures. Indicative cruise-only fares start from around US$72 per person per day, though that is a limited-availability snapshot that moves with the season and the exchange rate, and it sits on top of the flights you need to reach Miami, so check the live fares on this page for current pricing on your chosen sailing. For Australia-homeported Carnival cruises, the Carnival Australia fleet (Carnival Adventure, Carnival Encounter, Carnival Splendor, and Carnival Luminosa) is the relevant option.