Triumph Updates and News.....?

[DTXCruiser]

Hi guys!

 

So my last cruise was on the Triumph and am anxious to schedule my next one...hopefully on her! I am a bit surprised I haven't seen any recent updates from all the informed as well as speculative users on here.

 

With that said....has anyone heard anything new about her? I am primarily interested in weather they are going to upgrade her to the 2.0 while she's out.

 

I really loved our short (5 day) on her last time I cruised. I had done nothing but 7 days in my previous sailings and this 5 day, combined with the Triumph was perfect!

 

So, does anyone have additional details on her, any other changes since October 2011?

 

Thanks for any input you guys have!

[forwardcabin]

Hi guys!

...I am primarily interested in weather they are going to upgrade her to the 2.0 while she's out. ...

...perhaps bad whether has delayed Triumph's return.

[CENTEX CRUISER]

good one :D

...perhaps bad whether has delayed Triumph's return.

[CENTEX CRUISER]

I just hope it's back with at least one propeller for our Oct cruise

[luv2cruz44]

According to a letter that my TA read me yesterday, the Triumph and the Sunshine will not be a part of the Carnival fleet while they undergo major upgrades costing 10s of millions of dollars. Evidently there were some major mechanical issues that need to be resolved before they will be available to book again.

[wranglerguy]

Shows June 8 first cruise

 

 

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[bar1068]

According to a letter that my TA read me yesterday, the Triumph and the Sunshine will not be a part of the Carnival fleet while they undergo major upgrades costing 10s of millions of dollars. Evidently there were some major mechanical issues that need to be resolved before they will be available to book again.

 

Huh????

[ksh66]

posted on John Heald's facebook on March 19th

MIAMI (March 19, 2013) – Carnival Cruise Lines has announced the first implementation phase of its fleetwide comprehensive operational review, focused on Carnival Triumph, as well as Carnival Sunshine, which is currently undergoing a previously scheduled dry dock for product enhancements. The cruise line is making significant investments to enhance the level of operating redundancies and the scope of hotel services that can run on emergency power, and further improve each ship’s fire prevention, detection and suppression systems.

Given the necessary lead time to source needed materials and implement the enhancements, Carnival will extend the current out-of-service period for these two ships.

Carnival Triumph will now return to service on June 3, 2013, with a total of 10 additional cruises being canceled. Guests on the affected voyages will receive a full refund, reimbursement for non-refundable transportation costs and a 25 percent discount on a future four- to five-day cruise.

Carnival Sunshine, which is currently undergoing a multi-week dry dock to complete a comprehensive full-ship makeover, will now enter service May 5, 2013, following the cancellation of two European cruises. Guests on the canceled Carnival Sunshine voyages will receive a full refund, plus reimbursement for any non-refundable travel costs. Additionally, they will receive a 25 percent discount on a future cruise. The additional time out of service will allow for implementation of the enhanced operating redundancies and other measures.

“We sincerely regret canceling these cruises and disrupting our guests’ vacation plans,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival Cruise Lines’ president and CEO. “We are fully committed to applying the recommendations stemming from our fleetwide review and to make whatever investments are needed despite the difficult decision to impact people’s vacations.”

Cahill continued, “Our team of experts has worked virtually around the clock to determine the best set of solutions and rapidly develop an effective implementation plan for both of these ships. Moving forward, we will have the ability to source materials and schedule improvements much more expediently, thus minimizing the scheduling impact on other vessels.

“I would like to provide continued assurances that all of our vessels have fully effective safety systems, equipment and training in place. Additionally, our ships receive regular inspections from the United States Coast Guard and other regulatory authorities. The changes we are implementing are focused primarily on improvements to better support continued power and hotel services should unexpected issues arise. In addition, we are applying new learnings and making enhancements in the area of fire suppression and extinguishing. Going forward, the review will focus on the balance of our fleet. While this process will take time, it is our highest priority and has the full support and resources of Carnival Cruise Lines and Carnival Corporation,” Cahill said.

Carnival Triumph operates year-round four- and five-day Mexico cruises from Galveston, Texas. Four-day cruises depart Thursdays and visit Cozumel while five-day cruises depart Mondays and Saturdays and call at Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico.

Carnival Sunshine is scheduled to operate a series of nine- and 12-day Mediterranean cruises May 5 to Oct. 20, 2013, either round-trip from Barcelona or sailing between Barcelona and Venice. The ship will sail on a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Barcelona to New Orleans Nov. 1-17, positioning the vessel for a special six-day Caribbean cruise departing Nov. 18 followed by the launch of year-round seven-day Caribbean service from New Orleans Nov. 24, 2013.

Guests on impacted voyages may contact their travel agent or 1-800-CARNIVAL for assistance.

 

also posted on John Heald's facebook on March 19th

 

I saw some comments asking if we were going to add the 2.0 upgrades to the Carnival Triumph now we have her in dry dock for an extra period of time. It is something we are looking at now that we know the length of time the ship will need to be out of service. Will let you know as soon as we have a better understanding of what might be possible. Hope that's OK and I will of course keep you informed

 

cheers

[EZ4]

I saw Triumph still in the shipyard in Mobile the other morning. Nothing new to report.

[zeroed]

I just saw her about an hour ago still sitting in the BAE yard. She had a lift extending up to port side forward about deck 8-10. It was hard to see from the BAE lot. Didn't see much else going on.

[golfadj]

Apparently the damage will take longer to repair than they first thought.

[cwm13]

When I was on the phone with Carnival finalizing my 2nd re-book due to the Triumph fire I was told it is getting the 2.0 upgrade. The extremely nice and helpful lady told me that and encouraged me to sail on the Triumph again soon. This trip will be on the Elation in 8 days!!!!!

[FloridaGram]

It seems to me it makes good business sense to go ahead and do it. I would think they would need what ever they can to draw people back to that ship.

[txcruiser90]

Just called Carnival and the rep said his supervisor has heard nothing about 2.0 upgrades. I'm sailing on the first cruise out on June 3

[big_duck]

Just called Carnival and the rep said his supervisor has heard nothing about 2.0 upgrades. I'm sailing on the first cruise out on June 3

 

John Heald stated the other day they were thinking of adding it but I've not seen anything saying they were going ahead.

[ksh66]

When you get back from your cruise please give us your review. :)

[MrPete]

I just hope it's back with at least one propeller for our Oct cruise

 

Maybe 2.0 now includes installation of oars.

[MrPete]

 

also posted on John Heald's facebook on March 19th

 

I saw some comments asking if we were going to add the 2.0 upgrades to the Carnival Triumph now we have her in dry dock for an extra period of time. It is something we are looking at now that we know the length of time the ship will need to be out of service. Will let you know as soon as we have a better understanding of what might be possible. Hope that's OK and I will of course keep you informed

 

cheers

 

You do realize you must look for the hidden messages in all John Healds announcements:

 

I saw some comments asking if we were going to add the 2.0 upgrades to the Carnival Triumph now we have her in dry dock for an extra period of time. It is something we are looking at now that we know the length of time the ship will need to be out of service. Will let you know as soon as we have a better understanding of what might be possible. Hope that's OK and I will of course keep you informed

 

cheers