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The Carnival Conquest was built in 2002. It's 6 years older than the Splendor, which was built in 2008 and renovated in 2024.
The Conquest is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 952 feet long and 116 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.6 football fields, as wide as 2.2 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 13-story building. The Conquest and the Splendor are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.
Carnival Conquest holds about the same number of passengers as the Splendor based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or the total tonnage of a ship compared to the number of passengers, the Conquest has less space per person compared to the Splendor.
Carnival Conquest | Carnival Splendor | |
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Class | Conquest | Conquest |
Gross Tonnage | 110,000 | 113,300 |
Length | 952 | 952 |
Beam/Width | 116 | 116 |
Passenger Decks | 13 | 13 |
Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,980 | 3,012 |
Crew | 1,150 | 1,150 |
Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 37 | 38 |
Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.
The Conquest has eleven different dining options like The Chef's Table, Carnival Deli, and Seafood Shack. Of those options, twelve are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other four options have an additional fee.
The Splendor has one more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Seafood Shack, Mongolian Wok, and The Chef's Table. twelve of these restaurants are complementary and the other five have an additional fee.
The Carnival Conquest has about the same number of dining options as the Carnival Splendor.
Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.
Restaurant | Carnival Conquest |
Carnival Splendor |
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Included | |||
Blue Iguana Cantina | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
Carnival Deli | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
Guy's Burger Joint | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
Lido Buffet | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
Main Dining Room | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
Masala Tiger | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
Mongolian Wok | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
Pizza Pirate | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
Pizzeria del Capitano | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
Swirls | ✓ | ✓ | |
A la carte | |||
Coffee Bar | ✓ | ✗ | |
JavaBlue Cafe | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
Mad Sizzle | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
Seafood Shack | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
Flat fee | |||
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse | ✗ | ✓ | Learn More |
Steakhouse | ✓ | ✗ | Learn More |
The Chef's Table | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
The Carnival Conquest has 1 fewer bar than the Carnival Splendor.
Carnival Conquest | Carnival Splendor | |
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Alchemy Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
Alfred's Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
Atrium Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
BlueIguana Tequila Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
Blues | ✓ | ✗ |
Cafe Fans | ✓ | ✗ |
Casino Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
Degas Lounge | ✓ | ✗ |
El Morocco Aft Lounge | ✗ | ✓ |
Grand Piano Bar | ✗ | ✓ |
Henri's Night Club | ✓ | ✗ |
Java Blue Cafe | ✗ | ✓ |
Juice and Java | ✗ | ✓ |
Our House Sports Bar | ✗ | ✓ |
Red Carpet Dance Club | ✗ | ✓ |
RedFrog Pub | ✗ | ✓ |
RedFrog Rum Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
Sky Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
SkyBox Sports Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
The Cool Lounge | ✗ | ✓ |
Topside Bar | ✗ | ✓ |
Vincent's | ✓ | ✗ |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
You can check out recent the bar menus for the Conquest and the Splendor below.
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Carnival Conquest has a total of 2 pools and 4 hot tubs.
The Carnival Splendor has the same number of pools as the Conquest and the same number of hot tubs.
Looking to get away from the kids onboard? Try relaxing in the Serenity Adult-only area, for guests 21 and older only. Only the Splendor has an adult-only pool in its Serenity Area (it’s a full-depth pool). The Serenity Area on both ships is unenclosed and open to the elements. The Conquest’s adult-only area is in the front, while the Splendor’s is in the back. Typically, the back of the ship has less wind and better views than the front of the ship.
Carnival Conquest | Carnival Splendor | |
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Total Pools | 2 | 2 |
Pools - General Access | 1 | 1 |
Pools - Adults Only | 1 | 1 |
Pools - Exclusive | 0 | 0 |
Total Hot Tubs | 4 | 4 |
Hot Tubs - General Access | 2 | 2 |
Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 | 2 |
Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 0 | 0 |
Cruise Coloring and Activity Books for Kids
Get your kids ready for their cruise or keep them entertained while on board with our custom made coloring and activity books. These are the Carnival editions with featuring places Pizza Pirate and mini-golf.
Cruise Ship Coloring Book for Kids 3-5 - Carnival Edition
Let's Get Cruising Activity Book for Kids 6-8 - Carnival Edition
Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Conquest, 70% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Splendor, only 69% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.
Carnival Conquest | Carnival Splendor | |
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Adult Only Relaxation Area | ✓ | ✓ |
Arcade | ✓ | ✓ |
Basketball | ✓ | ✓ |
Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
Comedy Club | ✓ | ✓ |
Dr Seuss Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
Jogging Track | ✗ | ✓ |
Mini golf | ✓ | ✓ |
Pool-side Movies | ✓ | ✓ |
Splash park | ✗ | ✓ |
Thermal Suites | ✗ | ✓ |
Water slides | ✓ | ✓ |
Learn more | Learn more |
Carnival is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Carnival Conquest will likely be cheaper than on Carnival Splendor.
The cost will also vary depending on the type of cabin you book. You can see the differences between the Carnival cabins and how to choose the best one here:
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Carnival ship.
Carnival | |
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Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $16.00 |
Tip added to drinks & services | 18% |
Soda Price | $3.00 |
Domestic Beer Price | $8.75 See drink menus |
Drink Package Price | $83 - $88 Learn more |
Internet Plan | $18.70 to $23.80 per device per day |
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. |
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