Carnival Conquest - A Unique Touch of French Impressionism in the Caribbean - Photo & Video Tour
Author: Bill
Recently we had a chance to tour Carnival Conquest in Port Everglades and were rather surprised to experience a ship that is very different than any other we've been on. We'll share some of what stood out on Carnival Conquest, along with a number of pictures and video so you can get a feel for the ship's unique look. At the end we'll offer up our take and even talk about who we think might really appreciate Carnival Conquest... read more



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