Carnival Conquest
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Conquest is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2002 with its most recent renovation in 2026. In terms of size, it comes in at 110,000 gross tons, 952 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,756 guests and approximately 1,150 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $500 million and is flagged in Panama.
Carnival Conquest
Ship Stats
Year Built
2002
Last Renovated
2026
Tonnage
110,000 GT
Length
952 ft
Capacity
3,756
Crew
1,150
Cost
$500 million
Decks
13
Conquest Class
Conquest Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Conquest (2002), followed by Carnival Glory (2003), Carnival Valor (2004), Carnival Liberty (2005), and Carnival Freedom (2007).
Carnival Conquest Ship Age
Carnival Conquest entered service in 2002. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 21 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
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Carnival Conquest Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2026.
Renovation details
The Carnival Conquest underwent a refurbishment in February 2026. The upgrades focused on routine tasks such as machinery overhauls, technical updates, hull inspections, and general upkeep to ensure compliance and operational efficiency for the 2002-built Conquest-class vessel. While specific enhancements have not been officially detailed by the cruise line, fleet-wide trends in recent dry docks suggest potential minor refreshes like updated cabin amenities, including possible additions of bedside USB charging ports, and expansions to onboard facilities such as non-smoking areas in the casino The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in February 2026. This will be a "hotel-focused" dry dock. Beyond technical maintenance, the ship is slated to receive updated stateroom furniture and the new integrated bedside charging stations (USB-C) that are being standardized across the older fleet.
Carnival Conquest Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Conquest measures 952 feet (290 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 110,000 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 19 of 31 by length and 15 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Conquest vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Conquest carries 3,756 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,150 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.27:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,756
passengers
Crew Members
1,150
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.27 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Conquest
Venues & Experiences
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Deck 9buffetRestaurant Cezanne Lido Marketplace
Deck 5cafeCoffee Bar
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomMonet Restaurant
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomRenoir Restaurant
Deck 9quick eatsBlue Iguana Cantina
Deck 9quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 10quick eatsOl Fashioned BBQ
Deck 9quick eatsPizza Pirate
Deck 9quick eatsThe Carnival Deli
Deck 9specialtySeafood Shack
Deck 9specialtySushi at Sea
Deck 10specialtyThe Point Steakhouse
Deck 5sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Conquest has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 14. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Conquest. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
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Cruise Director
On duty now · Gabby Gamboa
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Carnival Conquest.
Gabby Gamboa
Gabby Gamboa is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director known for her approachable, upbeat style and strong connection with guests. She is frequently praised by cruisers for being visible, friendly, and highly engaged throughout the ship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Conquest quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Conquest Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Conquest buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
The Carnival Conquest underwent a refurbishment in February 2026. The upgrades focused on routine tasks such as machinery overhauls, technical updates, hull inspections, and general upkeep to ensure compliance and operational efficiency for the 2002-built Conquest-class vessel. While specific enhancements have not been officially detailed by the cruise line, fleet-wide trends in recent dry docks suggest potential minor refreshes like updated cabin amenities, including possible additions of bedside USB charging ports, and expansions to onboard facilities such as non-smoking areas in the casino The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in February 2026. This will be a "hotel-focused" dry dock. Beyond technical maintenance, the ship is slated to receive updated stateroom furniture and the new integrated bedside charging stations (USB-C) that are being standardized across the older fleet.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Conquest class.
The ship features 15 restaurants, 12 bars, 33 activities, 0 shows and 9 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Conquest has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Conquest. The ship's capacity is 3,756. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Conquest was built in 2002. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Conquest is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Conquest length equals 952 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.