If you're a serious poker fan, you have probably wished on more than one occasion that you could combine your favorite game into family vacation time. Sure, you want to be able to relax with your loved ones and get away from the demands of normal life, but you also want to make time to get a little - or a lot - of card playing on your itinerary. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider one of the best poker vacations of all time that's also good for the whole family: a luxury ocean cruise with all the bells and whistles.

The Carnival Conquest is a great luxury ocean cruise option, and one of the best poker vacations, for those looking to blend clean family fun with a good old fashioned game of poker. Many of the cabins aboard the vessel feature stunning ocean views and balconies for your viewing pleasure. There are also a number of excellent dining rooms, ranging from the casual Cezanne Restaurant to the chic Manhattan-themed Point Steakhouse. In addition to big-screen movies and concerts, you will find a 9-hole golf course, jogging track and other athletic amenities to keep you occupied, and of course there are a number of exciting activities for children of all ages including clubs and a water slide.

You probably think all that sounds wonderful and relaxing, but what you're really interested in is the quality of the on-board poker room where you'll be sipping on exotic cocktails while stacking up your chips. With ten full-size professional-standard tables, lushly padded surroundings and varying cash game limits, you will be able to play to your heart's content day or night while also enjoying great food and entertainment. You may also enjoy the instructional seminars for gamers or a daily tournament. Best of all, with so many on-board activities and amenities available, the whole family can enjoy a great time while you are living it up at the card table with endless food and drink brought right to you - no guilt necessary.

The Carnival Conquest sails from Galveston, Texas and makes stops in Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Mexico. As one of the best poker vacations in the world, it promises a host of unforgettable memories for both you and your family. With the high quality gambling experience it offers, you'll soon be spoiled for your local casino back home. You will want to go back again and again - maybe you will be lucky enough to win another trip in one of the tournaments!