How's the Carnival Triumph?

[Cruiser_Guy]

Hows the Carnival Triumph? I am booked on the 6/11/05 sailing from Norfolk, VA. Its the 2 night cruise to nowhere. I am in category 12, how is it? Is the ship nice? Hows the staff? Food? :confused:

 

 

Thanks

Joe

[stlrboo]

Nice big Suite, great food, friendly staff and a beautiful ship! :D

I'd be depressed as it's only two days, but.. I'd take 2 hours right about now.. ;)

[Cruiser_Guy]

How crowded do you think it will be??

[RandomUsername723]

I was on her in August/September '99. It was only a 4 Day Canada cruise to Halifax so there were probobly fewer people than normal, but the amount of people onboard wasn't all that bad, though I remember it being slightly more crowded than the Fantasy class which I was so used to. The same should apply to the 2 day cruise from Norfolk- I don't believe there will be very many people on that sailing compared to a 7 day Caribbean cruise.

[Cruiser_Guy]

Who should I book it with? I have a few reservations. I was thinking Carnival or Travelocity. If I book it thru carnival, how fast will I get my tickets ect? I would like to get them before presidential week.

 

 

Also, does anyone have access to how many rooms are booked, or should I just ask carnival when I book it?

[RandomUsername723]

Well, being a Travel agent, that answer would be biased. Why don't you try a local travel agency. That way you will probobly get the best service. I don't know about Travelocity and Expedia, but most of the online agencies seem to be no good. Would it be all right with the mods if I named some of the worst?

[tef43]

Would it be all right with the mods if I named some of the worst?

Only if I can name the worst of the brick-and-mortar TAs. :p

[Terre]

I posted a review of my Dec. 11th trip. You'll have to do a search, it's in two parts, Triumph Review, Dec. 11 Part I and Part II.

 

Everything was great except for a few minor things. We had the Western itinerary, and it should be crowded in June, you've got all the kids out from school. It hold 3,000 passengers and our cruise was full, just not a lot of kids.

[Cruiser_Guy]

150 days!

[Cruiser_Guy]

Not 150, 112 Days!

[pennywi]

we just returned 2/11/05 from a 7 day cruise on the triumph, the food is awesome the dining rooms are very pretty and the staff are very helpful and fun we were in a inside cabin but reallly wish we would have had a balcony the rooms were kept very clean as was the whole ship i am sure you will wish you had more than 2 days you can eat 24 hours a day if you want try the sandwiches in the hong kong deli they were great for lunch but definately do the dining room for dinner i never had anything i didnt like in 7 days the highlights were playing in the venetian lounge we really enjoyed their dance music it was fun to watch everyone dance but get ther early it gets crowded

[MrPete]

I found the Triumph to be the nicest of the "Destiny" class.

[ladycaveat]

Ohhhh . . . I can't wait . . . just a little over two months and I'll be on the Triumph!

[shabcruzn]

I loved the Triumph! One major thing you can do is study the deck plans and become familiar with the ship. By the second day (many wrong turns and dead ends the first day) we pretty much figure out the quickest routes to everything! Have a good time and pack your patience!

[DMgirl]

I'm sailing on the Triumph on May 21st! I can't wait to check the ship out. Does anyone know if there are spa specials the first night? or, are the specials better in Port for San Juan?

[alaskamt]

There are always some specials the first night. Take the spa tour as soon as you get on board and book then. I always do a seaweed detox wrap the first night to make room for all the tox's the rest of the week! I am on the Triumph April 23. Enjoy...

[kellyccz's mom]

My husband and I leave this Saturday on the Triumph - Eastern cruise. Can't wait. We have a 9a cabin - love those balconies!!! I was on the Victory 2 years ago and know that the Triumph is the same layout, etc. FIrst time for my husband on an eastern. We did the Conquest in Dec. 2003 - Western - so my husband is looking forward to doing this one and comparing ships, itineraries, etc.

[sweetjem]

We have been on the triumph 2 times and sailing her may 21 she is one of the best ships by far went on the Glory last year and we hated having to go through customs when getting i nto ST.Thomas so we will not cruise her unless they go somewhere different like SanJaun,ST.Thomas. St.Martian. we love the easteren have done this 5 years in a row nothing like it.

[BettyB2]

I just booked the Triumph for our second cruise last week!! We do not leave until December 3, but am so looking forward to it. I too appreciate all the information! I cannot wait....:D

[FlaJam]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=166487

 

Here's my review of my Triumph cruise 4/9 - 4/16... Happy Sailing!!:D

[Cruiser_Guy]

The cruise is almost here! Although its only a 2 nighter, I am still very excited! Anyone just get off the ship recently? How was it? Anybody else on my sailing??

[Cruiser_Guy]

How big are the rooms? I have a category 12. Are they nice? Any pics?

[emastri]

HELLO,

i AM BOOKED ON THE TRIUMPH FOR 7/11.WE ARE IN CAT 12 AND MY POOR DEPRIVED BOYS-21,18,15 ARE ACROSS THE HALL.

ANYTHING YOU COULD PASS ON ABOUT THE SHIP INCLUDING TIPS ON THE FOOD AND SHOWS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

THANK YOU

[Cruiser_Guy]

Will do Emastri!

[Always Cruising]

Hi -- we're on July 11 also - cat 8 guarantee, but it looks like we (at least temporarily) have an 8C upgrade - right in the front of the ship by the bridge - probably a little bit rocky, but we'll wear our sea-bands and hope for the best. We're really excited, too and would appreciate any info you could give us - thanks