The court is located on the upper deck, so players can enjoy ocean views while playing.
While Carnival Conquest has become the first cruise ship to have a permanent pickleball court, the game can be played aboard several other ships throughout the fleet, with equipment recently added to most ships’ basketball courts, where the game can be played.
NCL and MSC, too
Pickleball is one of America’s fastest-growing sports, and Norwegian Cruise Line’s new Norway Prima also has a dedicated field, as will MSC Cruises’ MSC World Europa when it debuts in December.
What is pickleball?
Pickleball is a two- or four-person sport where players hit a hollow perforated ball over a net using hard-faced paddles, combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. The game has been around for decades, but it has seen a surge in popularity across the U.S. recently and a growing interest internationally as well.
Carnival Conquest’s pickleball court is one of several recent ship upgrades, including the addition of Carnival’s new signature red, white and blue color scheme.
The ship sails year-round from PortMiami to the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
