Conquest Boarding times?

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Rembrant

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Anyone familiar or know the time at which Carnival lets you start boarding the ship in New Orleans? Any reccomendations about when to get there and whatnot, especially if driving and leaving your car there?

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turkeyman

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Rembrandt,

We live only 45 min. from NO and this Sunday, we are going to the pier and check all the logistics out. Did that when the ship was in Gulfport and getting onboard was a breeze. Im going to check it all out and I'll get back to you as to earliest times, parking, etc. We lucked out and some friends traveling with us knows someone with a limo company. Picking us up at home and taking us back home. Talk about playing the "big dog."
 
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Turkeyman,

Heh, sounds like you'll be livin the high life :) And hey, I appreciate the information as it will be our first time actually driving to a port and not having a transfer from an airport and everything taken care of for us.

After the 10 hour drive from St. Louis on the Saturday before, we want as much known abotu getting on board as possible to keep this as painless as possible :)

And hey! You spelled my name right! I was wondering when someone was going to catch that. I spell it without the 'd' intentionally on boards and such to insure I get the name. I'm looking forward to the Conquest decor, as I took much from the Impressionists in my studies, but I will have to say, the Renaissance and the Baroque periods are still my favorites :)

Anywho, thank you and I look forward to your return and your words of advice :)

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vinnyp

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Hey turkeyman, let me know what you find out. I too have a son-in-law bringing me and wife to the conquest by limo. He works for them and they are letting him use the big dog. My first cruise and am interested in all the embarkation details.
Thanks
 
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turkeyman

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Okay, we just got back from the pier and found out a few things about boarding that may be of interest to you all. There is no reason to get there before about 11 am. Carnival will not let anybody check any luggage in til all the previous cruisers are off the boat. We were there at 10 and talked to some people getting off the boat and no one had any horror stories, they ALL said what a wonderful trip it was. Another thing, parking has gone up to $84 a day and at 9:30 they were letting cars park, the lot was open. Maybe I've covered a few things, but in case I've forgotten anything you might have a question, let me know.
 
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Hey, take all the time you need to calm turkeyman, we appreciate your helpful info!

Wow, 84 for the week? Eh, I guess it could be worse, huh. I wonder if it would be smart to get there like at 10 am to park and whatnot and wait til 11 am to get our baggage taken care of, or if we should just get there at 11..

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Awesome. Since I'm not driving for the trip (I cut I deal with my friend.. he drives and covers gas, I pay parking) I'll have to drag him outta bed and get there at 10... It's gonna be a toss-up with him.. Either he'll want to get there early to avoid any undue hassle he could avoid... or he'll want to sleep in and underestimate the hectic-ness that a port can be at times.

I'm all for early ;)

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pattybuff

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We are from St. Louis as well. We drove 2 years ago with 2 cars and we parked them on the lot and it was really easy to get on the lot. You must pay cash for the parking, but it seems to really be secured. We had no problems. It took us about 12 hours, with all the bathroom stops for 5 people. We went on the inspiration and they started around noon to board.

I will have to ask how u like it when u get back. I can't wait to go on Conquest in January.

Patty and Brian
 
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I'll definately be putting up a review once we get back :) I'll let everyone know how it goes :) Good to see some folks from STL on here too :) Wonder what high school ya'll went to ;) (St. Louis joke.. seems we are the only city concerned with high schools.. everyone else is more concerned with colleges ;)

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