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Carnival Conquest: ship guide

Weekend Bahamas cruises from Miami on the ship that started the Conquest Class.

Best for: South Florida drive-to guests, first-time cruisers and families who want a three- or four-day Bahamas getaway from Miami with Celebration Key on every sailing. Sails from Miami in 2026 and 2027.

Carnival Conquest
Carnival Conquest
110,000gross tons
2,980guests at double occupancy
1,150crew
13decks
2002entered service, refurbished 2026
952 ftlong

About Carnival Conquest

Carnival Conquest entered service in December 2002 as the first of Carnival’s Conquest Class, built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy. At 110,000 gross tons and 952 feet long she carries 2,980 guests with 1,150 crew on 13 decks, and her interiors take their names from the French Impressionists, from the Renoir and Monet dining rooms up. She came out of her most recent refit at Grand Bahama Shipyard in February 2026 with refreshed public rooms, casino and retail spaces.

This is a ship for guests who want a short, easy escape rather than a long voyage. The Lido deck has Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and the Carnival Deli alongside the buffet, with the Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi Express, Seafood Shack and the Chef’s Table as pay-extra choices. Evenings run through Playlist Productions shows, the Punchliner Comedy Club, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar and the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, while Serenity gives adults a retreat of their own.

Carnival Conquest is homeported year-round at PortMiami through 2026, 2027 and into 2028. Three-day weekend cruises visit Celebration Key, Carnival’s Grand Bahama destination, and four-day sailings add RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays, with five-day options in 2027. Longer Carnival Journeys voyages break up the schedule: an 11-day Southern Caribbean cruise departs January 11, 2027, and two more Journeys sail in November 2027. She suits South Florida drive-to guests, first-time cruisers and anyone adding a cruise to a Miami trip.

  • Three- and four-day Bahamas cruises from Miami, every one calling at Celebration Key
  • Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and the Carnival Deli included on the Lido deck
  • Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, Bonsai Sushi Express and the Chef’s Table for a special night
  • Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar and the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge
  • Playlist Productions song-and-dance shows and the Punchliner Comedy Club
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat and Dive-In Movies on the big screen by the pool
  • Camp Ocean and Seuss at Sea for kids, with a dance club and show lounges for the grown-ups
  • Refreshed in a February 2026 dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard

Staterooms and suites

Interior

The best-value way to sail a short Bahamas cruise, in standard Interior rooms, Interior Upper/Lower rooms with a twin bed plus an upper Pullman or sofa bed, Porthole rooms on the lower decks and Interior with Picture Window rooms that look onto the walkway.

Ocean View

Picture-window rooms including Scenic Ocean View rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and some Ocean View (Obstructed View) rooms behind the lifeboats, a good middle ground for couples who want natural light.

Balcony

Standard Balcony rooms, Premium Balcony rooms with more space, Aft-View Extended Balcony rooms looking over the wake and Premium Vista Balcony rooms that wrap around the aft corners of the ship.

Suites

Ocean Suites with a walk-in closet and whirlpool tub, Grand Suites with a larger balcony and dressing area, and the Captain’s Suite with a king bed, two full bathrooms and a separate living room that sleeps another three; all suites include priority check-in and boarding, priority Main Dining Room time, priority specialty reservations, bathrobes and one bag of wash-and-fold laundry per cruise.

Carnival Conquest deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 14 - Sky plan

Deck 14 - Sky

Pool Slide Entrance

  • SerenitySerenity Adult-Only Retreat is a place to reconnect with a partner, finish a book, or simply enjoy complete relaxation.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Carnival Conquest

Zumbini
Zumbini
ZSpa
ZSpa
Watches
Watches
Vincents Jazz Bar
Vincents Jazz Bar
Video Arcade
Video Arcade
Twister Waterslide
Twister Waterslide
Turtles
Turtles
Toulouse Lautrec Main Show Lounge
Toulouse Lautrec Main Show Lounge
The Punchliner Comedy Club
The Punchliner Comedy Club
The Point Steakhouse
The Point Steakhouse
The Fun Shops
The Fun Shops
The Chef's Table
The Chef's Table

Dining on Carnival Conquest

Lido MarketplaceIncluded

The main buffet with breakfast, lunch and dinner stations plus the Carnival Deli and late-night snacks.

Renoir and Monet Dining RoomsIncluded

Two Impressionist-themed main dining rooms with a three-course menu every night and Seaday Brunch on days at sea.

Guy’s Burger JointIncluded

Guy Fieri’s burgers and hand-cut fries by the pool.

BlueIguana CantinaIncluded

Made-to-order tacos and burritos on the Lido deck.

The Carnival DeliIncluded

Hot and cold sandwiches at lunch and into the evening.

SteakhouseSpecialty

Carnival’s reservation-only steakhouse with prime cuts, seafood and a full wine list.

Seafood ShackSpecialty

Casual lobster rolls, fish and chips and shrimp on the Lido deck, priced per item.

Bonsai Sushi ExpressSpecialty

Grab-and-go sushi rolls and bowls.

The Chef’s TableSpecialty

A multi-course chef-hosted dinner for a small group with a galley tour.

Entertainment and activities

  • Playlist Productions themed musical revues in the main show lounge
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club with family and adults-only sets
  • Alchemy Bar cocktails, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar and the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge
  • Pools and hot tubs with Dive-In Movies on the poolside big screen
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
  • Dance club, show lounges and the casino
  • Spa and fitness center

Families and who it suits

Camp Ocean runs supervised programs for ages 2 to 11 in three groups, Penguins (2 to 5), Stingrays (6 to 8) and Sharks (9 to 11), with Circle C for 12 to 14 year olds and Club O2 for teens 15 to 17. Seuss at Sea adds Dr. Seuss character storytime, a parade and the Green Eggs and Ham breakfast.

Best for: South Florida drive-to guests, first-time cruisers and families who want a three- or four-day Bahamas getaway from Miami with Celebration Key on every sailing.

Sails from: Miami · Regions: Bahamas, Southern Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean

Days ashore

Shore excursions in Carnival Conquest’s upcoming ports

The ports on Carnival Conquest’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.

Ports from sailings departing Oct 26, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.

Carnival Conquest questions we answer every day

How big is Carnival Conquest?
Carnival Conquest is 110,000 gross tons and 952 feet long with 13 decks. Carnival lists guest capacity at 2,980 with 1,150 crew. She was the first ship of the Conquest Class when she entered service in 2002, and she is a mid-sized ship by today’s standards, big enough for a full lineup of venues but easy to learn in a day.
Where does Carnival Conquest sail in 2026 and 2027?
She sails year-round from PortMiami. Three-day weekend cruises visit Celebration Key, Carnival’s destination on Grand Bahama, and four-day cruises add RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays. An 11-day Carnival Journeys cruise to the Southern Caribbean departs January 11, 2027, and Carnival has her in Miami through 2027 and into 2028 with more Journeys sailings that November.
Who is Carnival Conquest best for?
Guests who want a quick, lively break: long weekends, birthday groups, first-timers testing the water and families from Florida who would rather drive than fly. The ship has Carnival’s core lineup of Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, the Punchliner Comedy Club and Playlist Productions, with Camp Ocean for the kids and Serenity for the adults.
Which staterooms are the best choice on Carnival Conquest?
For a short cruise an Interior or Ocean View room is all most guests need. Couples who want fresh air should look at Balcony rooms, and the Aft-View Extended Balcony and Premium Vista Balcony rooms at the back corners are the ones to ask for first. Suites add a whirlpool tub, more space and priority boarding and dining perks.
What is included in the fare on Carnival Conquest?
Your fare covers your stateroom, the Renoir and Monet dining rooms, the Lido buffet, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, the Carnival Deli, Seaday Brunch, the shows, comedy club, pools, Camp Ocean and Seuss at Sea activities. The Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, Bonsai Sushi Express, the Chef’s Table, bar drinks, Wi-Fi and the spa cost extra.
What is new on Carnival Conquest?
Carnival Conquest returned to Miami in February 2026 after a 12-day dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, following a 2022 refit in Cádiz, Spain, that gave her Carnival’s red, white and blue hull. Every Bahamas sailing now calls at Celebration Key, which opened in July 2025, and four-day cruises visit the rebuilt RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.

Facts checked against Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Conquest, Carnival Cruise Line: Camp Ocean, Cruise Industry News: Carnival adds more 2026-27 Bahamas cruises from Florida, Cruise Industry News: Carnival adjusts itineraries on Conquest for 2026, 2027 and 2028 on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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