Carnival Conquest 10/30/05 Anyone Else Going?

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DWilliamson

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My husband, my 11 yr old daughter and myself are sailing on our first cruise. I am so excited! Is anyone else going on this cruise? Anyone with children? I am worried that since we are sailing during the school year that there will not be many kids and that my daughter will not have as much fun.

I am also wondering about traveling from Alabama to Galveston. Does anyone know if I-10 and I-12 are completely open yet? I know that there were some closings due to the hurricanes. Having to drive 8+ hours is bad enough without having to add additional detours. I hate that the cruise had to be moved from New Orleans which was only a little over 2 hours drive for us.

Is the Galveston terminal easy to find and is it easy to board there? I had heard nightmare stories about boarding in New Orleans.

Thanks for any and all comments.
 
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thurst

Guest
We are going on this cruise with our 11 year old daughter too. She has 3 friends that are 11 and 12 that are going with their families. We are from Pensacola and it is our Fall Break that week, we have heard of a lot of families from her school that are going so I think there will be a lot of kids. We are flying into Houston so I don't know about the roads.
 
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DWilliamson

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Thanks for the information Thurst. It was good to hear of other girls from the area that will be on the ship with her. We will be driving from Mobile on Sat and staying near the Houston Space Center. Are any of you planning on costumes for the Halloween party?
 
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sheshe512004

Guest
We are also from Mobile and will be on her Nov 13th. I have heard I-10 is ok so you shouldn't have a problem. We decided to fly instead of driving, I have to be back at work Monday after cruise and didn't want to be getting home so late. This is our first cruise as well and we are very excited also. Would like any information you could share with us after you get back. I have never been to Galveston and would like any pointer's you might give us. I am jealous you are going sooner...lol. Hope you and your family have a blast.
 
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DWilliamson

Guest
Sheila - I will be sure to place a review on the board when we are back. I am excited about going. I have booked an excursion to Stingray City/Sandbar through the following company. I was very impressed with their website and Live Chat with their agents. We are on the Buccaneer which I am told will have a max of 40 passengers and is a 50 ft catamaran. It is a 3 hour trip with 3 stops total including transportation to and from their dock from their office. The office is a couple of blocks from the cruise terminal. Price was $39 per adult and $25 for 10 and under - under 3 are free. I'll put the address below if you want to take a look at the website.

http://grandcaymancruiseexcursions.com/Stingray_City_Buccaneer_Catamaran.htm

For those needing parking in Galveston - www.ezcruiseparking.com is much cheaper than the cruise terminal. I got a rate of $45 for the 7 days with free transport from their lot to the cruise terminal and back. ( notice that rates are going up effective 10/1/05 so book before then if you need it.)
 
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princesskiki

Guest
Hello everyone,

While we don't have children, my hubby and I will be sailing with you (it's our 10th anniversary).

We will be bringing costumes, Carnival said there would be a Halloween Party.

I look forward to sailing with you all!!
 
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keggster

Guest
Hi my wife and I will be on the cruise also and we were wondering if we should bring costumes how did you find out about a halloween party did you call carnival to find out ?
 
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DWilliamson

Guest
I also follow another cruise board that has a lot of people going. It has been verified that there will be a costume part onboard and others that were on the halloween cruise last year said the whole ship was decorated and a costume parade and contest was held. Just today someone with contacts at Carnival said the cruise director was considering moving formal night so that a full blown halloween party could be held. I think a lot of people are going to be in costume. We also plan to decorate our door.
 
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