Other Information

The abbreviation Carnival uses for this ship is GL. She is the second of five Conquest-class cruise ships. She typically operates out of New Orleans. Maiden voyage was on July 14, 2003.

There are 4 pools, 7 whirlpools, a 214-foot water slide, and a large spa. There are multiple bars, a nightclub, casino, and large outdoor LED screen.

For additional outdoor entertainment there is a mini-golf course, water park, and jogging track. Indoor entertainment includes a casino, karaoke, ballroom dancing, comedians, and bingo.

During Drydock on Feb 25 to March 10, 2017 Waterworks added to Panorama deck.

Completed During Dry Dock: 6/14/21-7/05/21 routine hotel maintenance including cosmetic enhancements. New red, white and blue hull design and paint scheme.

Completed During Wet Dock:1/23/22-2/05/22
- Routine hotel maintenance including cosmetic enhancements
- Creams Cafe renamed JavaBlue Cafe
- Replaced Kiosk with Carnival Adventures Store
- Expanded the Casino

Completed During Dry Dock: 3/24/24-4/17/24
- Routine hotel maintenance including cosmetic enhancements
- ADA compliant updates throughout public areas and select staterooms
- Added additional Ambulatory Accessible staterooms
- Stateroom balconies redone with new windows and doors; all staterooms have new LED lighting and bathroom nightlights
- Added Dreams Studio to Deck 3
- Replaced SkyBox Sports Bar with Heroes Tribute Bar
- Video Arcade rebranded as The Warehouse
- Refreshed pools including removal of the aft pool sky dome
- Renovated and refreshed Camp Ocean

There are 1492 staterooms on board, with the largest being the Captains Suites.

Dining options on board include:

Golden Restaurant-744-seat forward Dining Room, two fixed dinner seatings or “Your Time Dining”;
offers “Seuss At Sea” themed breakfasts for $5)
Platinum Restaurant-1122-seat aft Dining Room, two fixed dinner seatings and open seating breakfast
and lunch
Bluelguana Cantina-complimentary Mexican fast food bar; offers burritos, tacos
Guy’s Burger Joint-complimentary fast food bar by Guy Fieri
Red Sail Lido Buffet Restaurant-1396-seat, self-service buffet restaurant with various food
stations; operates as a bistro in the evenings
Emerald Room Steakhouse-108-seat specialty restaurant for steaks and seafood; with dance floor and
live music
Meiji Sushi Bar-complimentary
Sushi at Sea-Lido Bar, mini version of Bonsai Sushi, offers a la carte priced menu with rolls,
sushi, sashimi, prices vary between USD 1,50-7,50.

There are many entertainment venues on this ship, including the Amber Palace, which was inspired by the legendary Amber Room in Russia. It offers grand productions and shows on a nightly basis. Live entertainment can also be found at the card room, the casino, White Heat disco & nightclub, seaside theater, and the Glory atrium.

During the day guests can enjoy the aquapark, which has a twister waterslide, jacuzzi, and splash pools. Kids and teens have their own clubs for age-appropriate activities as well as an outdoor playground, and video games arcade.