Sarcastic Mama Posted August 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Hello All! We are cruising out of NOLA Jan 2018. How long will it take to cruise down the Mississippi? We are on a 5 day cruise, will there be a mid-night buffet or just pizza? Any other info or tips about the ship would be great. Thanks!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted August 20, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Which sailing? Phone reception started dropping at about 11:00pm. Most people have said the ship gets into the Gulf between 11pm and 12am. Mostly just pizza, the deli(until 11pm), and room service. There might be something on the buffet at night(burgers and hot dogs), but I wouldn't call it a midnight buffet. Edited August 21, 2017 by Tiger0613 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPlayWithString Posted August 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hi. It will take most of the evening to get down the Mississippi. There's not an all night buffet, but I know the deli is open late along with the 24 hr pizza and of course, room service. :) Although I like the Triumph, I loathe parking in NOLA. Just awful.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanyaH321 Posted August 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I was on the Triumph last October and it took us about 7 hours to go down the Mississippi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peajay84 Posted August 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Oh wow! I had no idea it would take that long to get down the river! I'm even more excited now for our cruise in Feb 2018. We booked an Aft Balcony so looking forward to enjoying the sights down the river! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolzCruiser Posted August 22, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Oh wow! I had no idea it would take that long to get down the river! I'm even more excited now for our cruise in Feb 2018. We booked an Aft Balcony so looking forward to enjoying the sights down the river! I really enjoy going down the Mississippi alway so much to check out as you are going. I do want to caution you that in February it does get dark very quickly after sail away so make sure you get to see as much as you can before getting too dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugs&Kisses Posted August 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Wait, it goes down the Mississippi for a few hours? So its like a partial river cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted August 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I really enjoy going down the Mississippi alway so much to check out as you are going. I do want to caution you that in February it does get dark very quickly after sail away so make sure you get to see as much as you can before getting too dark. I will second that. The ship left an hour late, and I couldn't see a thing out the windows in the aft dining room at 6:00pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peajay84 Posted August 22, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I really enjoy going down the Mississippi alway so much to check out as you are going. I do want to caution you that in February it does get dark very quickly after sail away so make sure you get to see as much as you can before getting too dark. thanks for the tip about it getting dark early! I suppose that means it gets a little chilly as well? I'll be sure to bring a jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted August 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Does anyone have recent menus for the 5 night cruise? we go in 6 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortyjoesmith Posted August 22, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Does anyone have recent menus for the 5 night cruise? we go in 6 days! I get so excited about cruising and one of the things that I like to peruse is the menus. As we all know, they can be difficult to find. I happen to find a video on youtube where someone took pictures of most of the menus. I compiled them into Word docs so I could print them for my family to enjoy. I am not 100% sure on this info but it looked quite likely with everything I have heard about the American Table. DAY 1 - (New Orleans) APPETIZERS · Fried Calamari Zesty tomato sauce, lemon aioli · Shrimp Cocktail Traditional cocktail sauce · Chilled Vietnamese Roll Shrimp, vegetables & noodles in rice paper, peanut dipping sauce · Smoked Chicken Quesadilla Guacamole, tomato cilantro salsa · Cream of Ripened Tomatoes Herb croutons · Corn Chowder Maryland Potatoes, oregano, cream · Lychee Bisque Chilled lychee soup with lemongrass · Heart of Lettuce Tomato vinaigrette, cheese croutons · Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad House made dressing, shaved parmesan Rare Finds food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared… · Cured Salmon, Candied Tomato Dill cream, grapes, lemon dressing MAINS · Sweet & Sour Shrimp Tangy sweet & sour sauce, scallion garlic & fried rice · Roast Chicken Herbed sausage stuffing, broccoli & carrots · Grilled Mahi Mahi Pineapple salsa, steamed broccoli, coconut rice · Vegetable Lasagna Spinach, mushroom, basil, mozzarella · Featured Indian Vegetarian Lentils, basmati rice, papadam & raita From The Grill · Salmon Fillet Citrus & pepper rub, broccoli, carrots, red potato · Flat Iron Steak Pepper, herbs, broccoli, baked potato · Chicken Breast Roast garlic & herbs, peas & carrots, red potato · Pork Chop Caramelized onions, stewed apple, mash Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade SIDE DISHES · Broccoli, carrots, onions · Mac n Cheese, bacon · Baked Potato Sour cream, bacon, chives · French Fries Herb garlic butter · Ratatouille · Creamed Spinach New Orleans Cocktail: Hurricane $7.95 Appetizer: Crispy Chicken Bites - marinated inbuttermilk with southern spices, dusted with corn meal & deep-fried, servedwith a creole mustard dip Main: Blackened Mahi Mahi - coated withmix of ginger, cumin, paprika, pepper, oregano & olive oil, pan seared,creole rice, fried okra, corn & black bean medley STEAKHOUSESELECTIONS - Great seafood & premium aged USDA beef, seasoned & broiled toyour exact specifications. A surcharge of $20 applies to each entrée · Broiled Maine Lobster Tail served with drawn butter · Surf & Turf Maine lobster tail & grilled filet mignon · Broiled Filet Mignon 9-oz premium aged beef · New York Strip Loin Steak 14-oz of the favorite cut for steak lovers DESSERTS · Warm Date & Fig Pudding Passion fruit custard, pumpkin seed crunch · Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake · Nutella Tiramisu Roasted hazelnuts, caramel · Chilled Strawberry Parfait Seasonal fruit *Lower calorie, no added sugar · Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate · Cheese Plate · Selection of Ice Creams For the Table Pie a La ModeVanilla ice creamAFTER DINNERCOCKTAILS ChocolatiniA seductive mix of Absolut Vanilia Vodka, Irish Cream & Chocolate Liqueur.$9.25 Hot Jamaican CoffeeAn after dinner classic that’s both soothing & inspiring. Premium coffeewith Appleton V/X Jamaican Rum, Tia Maria & simple syrup. $6.25 Coffee Cappuccino $2.95 Latte $2.95 Espresso $1.95 “Art of Tea” Selections $1.95 DAY 2 APPETIZERS · Shrimp Cocktail Traditional cocktail sauce · Broiled Sea Scallops Truffled risotto with citrus gremolata · Bakes Stuffed Mushrooms Spinach, romano cheese, fine herbs · Heart of Iceberg, Radichio & Red Onions Black olives & feta cheese vinaigrette · Asparagus Cream Soup · Minestrone Milanese Italian vegetable soup with tomatoes, beans & pasta · Chilled Strawberry Bisque · Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad House made dressing, shaved parmesan Rare Finds food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared… MAINS · Blue Crab Ravioli Light lobster cream with vodka · Oven Baked Japanese Sea Bass Nicoise sauce, aromatic basmati rice · Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Special marinara sauce, mustard potatoes · Roasted Duck Orange glaze, au gratin potatoes · Tender Roasted Prime Rib Cooked to perfection, baked potato with traditional toppings · Barbecued St. Louis Spare Ribs Corn bread, baked beans · Zucchini & Eggplant Parmigiana Baked with fresh mozzarellae From The Grill · Salmon Fillet Citrus & pepper rub · Flat Iron Steak Pepper, herbs · Chicken Breast Roast garlic & herbs · Pork Chop Caramelized onions, stewed apple Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade DESSERTS Vanilla Crème Brulée Malted Chocolate Hazelnut CakeWarm chocolate sauce Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake Coffee Cream CakeEspresso sabayon, oats crumble*Lower calorie, no added sugar Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate Cheese Plate Selection of Ice Creams DAY 3 - (Cozumel) APPETIZERS · Seared Tuna · Shrimp Cocktail Traditional cocktail sauce · Flatbread Cajun shrimp, corn, pineapple · Vegetable Spring Rolls Soy Dipping Sauce · Marinated Chicken Tenders Sweet chili relish · American Navy Bean Soup Root vegetables, leeks · Gazpacho Andalouse Chilled tomato with peppers, cucumbers, Mediterranean herbs · Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad House made dressing, shaved parmesan Rare Finds food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared… · Oysters Rockefeller Spinach, cheese sauce MAINS · Seared Tilapia Capers & parsley butter, succotash, whipped potatoes · Veal Parmesan Tomato sauce, spaghetti, steamed broccoli · Rosemary Lamb Shank Roasted cauliflower, root vegetables · Baked Ziti Ham, green peas & cheese · Crisp Portobello Mushrooms Filled with spinach, butternut squash, pepper confit, parmesan cream · Featured Indian Vegetarian Lentils, basmati rice,papadam & raita From The Grill · Salmon Fillet Citrus & pepper rub, broccoli, carrots, red potato · Flat Iron Steak Pepper, herbs, broccoli, baked potato · Chicken Breast Roast garlic & herbs, peas & carrots, red potato · Pork Chop Caramelized onions, stewed apple, mash Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade SIDE DISHES · Corn & Vegetable Succotash · Whipped Potatoes · Baked Potato Sour cream, bacon, chives · Sautéed Green Beans With bacon · Steamed Broccoli · Fragrant Basmati Pilaf Cozumel Cocktail: Margarita $8.95 Appetizer: Tortilla Soup with Braised Chicken Crispy handmade tortillas in a tomato broth, topped with cotija cheese &fresh picked cilantro Main: Steak Tacos Tender strips of marinated steak, grilled over an open flame, topped with freshpico de gallo, cilantro, & avocado-arbol chili. DESSERTS · Cheesecake Tropical fruit relish with mint & chili · Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake · Buttered Popcorn Pot de Crème Blueberry marmalade · Chocolate Panna Cotta Warm chocolate sauce *Lower calorie, no added sugar · Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate · Cheese Plate · Selection of Ice Creams For the Table Pie a La ModeVanilla ice cream DAY 4 - (Progresso) APPETIZERS · Prosciutto Ruffles Cured ham, sweet melon · Shrimp Cocktail Traditional cocktail sauce · Red Beet Carpaccio Grapefruit segments, arugula, blue cheese crumbles · Cannelloni Ricotta, bacon, shaved parmesan cheese · Cream of Broccoli Aged cheddar · Italian Wedding Soup Meatballs, endive, egg, parmesan · Peach Soup Chilled, fresh mint · Heart of Iceberg Lettuce Tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles · Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad House made dressing, shaved parmesan Rare Finds food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared… · Braised Ox Tongue Onion marmalade MAINS · Salmon Cake Lemon, capers, dill, sour cream, leaf spinach, grilled tomato · Southern Fried Chicken Gravy, steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes · Spaghetti Carbonara Bacon, cheese, garlic, cream · Braised Shortribs Potato & pea gratin, red wine sauce · Grilled Tofu Steak Stir-fried vegetables · Featured Indian Vegetarian Lentils, basmati rice,papadam & raita From The Grill · Mahi Mahi Citrus & pepper rub, broccoli, carrots, red potato · Grilled Beef Tenderloin Polenta, red wine sauce · Chicken Breast Roast garlic & herbs, peas & carrots, red potato · Pork Chop Caramelized onions, stewed apple, mash Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade SIDE DISHES · Broccoli, Carrots, Onions · Mac N Cheese, Bacon · Baked Potato Sour cream, bacon, chives · French Fries Herb garlic butter · Ratatouille · Creamed Spinach Progresso Cocktail: El Diablo $8.95 Enjoy a bolda& tasty classic, El Jimador Tequila, Ginger Beer, Cassis, & lime Appetizer: Shrimp Quesadilla Handmade flour tortillas stuffed with chili & fajita marinated, grilledshrimp, served with fresh pic de gallo, shredded Monterey Jack cheese,guacamole, & zesty lime Main: Chili Rellenos Fresh poblano peppers, stuffed with braised chicken & seasoned withtraditional spices, are baked until tender then topped with a cool avocadocrema DESSERTS · Sticky Toffee Brioche Strawberry & vanilla sauce · Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake · S’Mores Parfait Dark chocolate cake, graham cracker mousse, milk chocolate, toasted marshmellow · Mango Cream Cake Fresh fruit salsa, mint *Lower calorie, no added sugar · Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate · Cheese Plate · Selection of Ice Creams For the Table Pie a La ModeVanilla ice creamDAY 5 - (Western Caribbean) APPETIZERS · Beef Carpaccio Shaved parmesan, lemon vinagrette · Shrimp Cocktail Traditional cocktail sauce · Flatbread BBQ chicken, Monterey Jack cheese · Steamed Mussels Garlic roast · Mango Cream Iced mango soup, fresh ginger · Baked Onion Soup Swiss, parmesan cheese · Caprese Salad Tomato & fresh mozzarella, balsamico, virgin olive oil, basil · Vine Ripened Tomatoes & Chopped Lettuce Choice of dressing · Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad House made dressing, shaved parmesan Rare Finds food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared… · Frog Legs, Provencale Herb Butter Warm Brioche MAINS · Ricotta Ravioli Arugula, tomato cream · Tiger Shrimp Creole Tropical tomatoes, peppers, onions, jambalaya rice · Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Breast Black bean & corn medley, steamed broccoli · Prime Rib Red wine sauce, grilled onion ring, baked potato · Cinnamon Pumpkin Cheese Pie Glazed cherry tomatoes, cheese puffs · Featured Indian Vegetarian Lentils, basmati rice, papadam & raita From The Grill · Salmon Fillet Citrus & pepper rub, broccoli, carrots, red potato · Flat Iron Steak Pepper, herbs, broccoli, baked potato · Chicken Breast Roast garlic & herbs, peas & carrots, red potato · Pork Chop Caramelized onions, stewed apple, mash Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade SIDE DISHES · Corn & Vegetable Succotash · Whipped Potatoes · Baked Potato Sour cream, bacon, chives · Sautéed Green Beans With Bacon · Steamed Broccoli · Fragrant Basmati Rice WesternCaribbean Cocktail: Paloma $8.95 A refreshing blend of El Jimador Silver Tequila, grapefruit juice, a touch ofsugar & club soda Appetizer: Caribbean Pepper Pot Stewed peppers, tomatoes, yams, okra, potatoes & plantain with coconut milk Main: Jerk Pork Loin Slowly roasted pork loin, marinated in island spices & herbs DESSERTS · Carrot Cake Candied ginger · Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake · Banana-White Chocolate Bread Pudding · Oven Roasted Apple Orange juice, raisins, hazelnut *Lower calorie, no added sugar · Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate · Cheese Plate · Selection of Ice Creams For the Table Pie a La ModeVanilla ice cream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Mama Posted August 23, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thanks for all the info. I didn't think about it getting dark early in January. We cruise on January 29. And the menu has made me hungry. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted August 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks Shorty! I put it back into a word doc and printed it! Wife will love it... again thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortyjoesmith Posted August 24, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks for all the info. I didn't think about it getting dark early in January. We cruise on January 29. And the menu has made me hungry. :) Rereading it made me hungry, too! Thanks Shorty! I put it back into a word doc and printed it! Wife will love it... again thanks! You're welcome Bob, I'm always glad to share my happy things with others. Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolzCruiser Posted August 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 24, 2017 thanks for the tip about it getting dark early! I suppose that means it gets a little chilly as well? I'll be sure to bring a jacket. Glad to help. I would take a jacket it could get a bit cool. Also if you have any other questions let know and I will be glad to answer to the best of my ability. My favorite port to cruise out of is NOLA and was on the Triumph about 6 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendybreezy35 Posted August 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Glad to help. I would take a jacket it could get a bit cool. Also if you have any other questions let know and I will be glad to answer to the best of my ability. My favorite port to cruise out of is NOLA and was on the Triumph about 6 months ago. Hey fellow Tennessean can you tell me about the port. We are in a suite this time do they have a nice area for the people in suites and diamond and platinum holders. We are assigned at 11 am Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KmomChicago Posted August 26, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Wait, it goes down the Mississippi for a few hours? So its like a partial river cruise? I would not call it a river cruise. This is estuary swamp country at the very end of the Mississippi River system connecting New Orleans to the open Gulf of Mexico. The only time on embarkation day that I really noticed the shore was during dinner in the MDR; then it was off to enjoy various ship happenings, and when we woke up the next morning we were out in open water. Likewise, at bedtime on the last night we were not yet in the river channel, but sometime around midnight the ship moves into this final leg of the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portocaller Posted August 27, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Glad to help. I would take a jacket it could get a bit cool. Also if you have any other questions let know and I will be glad to answer to the best of my ability. My favorite port to cruise out of is NOLA and was on the Triumph about 6 months ago. January in NOLA can range from below freezing to 80+ degrees. Check the weather before you leave so you know what to pack. Even going down the river, there is a swift breeze so keep that in mind. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBBIE 275 Posted September 17, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Do they offer Lobster on "Elegent" night in the MDR on a 5 night cruise? Edited September 17, 2017 by DEBBIE 275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted September 17, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Do they offer Lobster on "Elegent" night in the MDR on a 5 night cruise? Nope... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolzCruiser Posted September 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Hey fellow Tennessean can you tell me about the port. We are in a suite this time do they have a nice area for the people in suites and diamond and platinum holders. We are assigned at 11 am Thanks Since you have priority boarding I believe you get to hang out in the platinum/diamond area. It is quite nice with nice comfortable coaches and chairs. Little off topic, my DW and I love your town. She is trying to get me to agree to come to the story telling event you all have. We hope to move to that region shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KmomChicago Posted September 18, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hey fellow Tennessean can you tell me about the port. We are in a suite this time do they have a nice area for the people in suites and diamond and platinum holders. We are assigned at 11 am Thanks There is definitely a separate area for you. Not sure how much nicer it is than general waiting, since it is somewhat private and everyone else can't see it, but it is a smaller room off to the side of the huge terminal. You are ushered past the hoard by a Carnival employee to this area. Then at boarding time you are led to the entry area first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted September 18, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Do they offer Lobster on "Elegent" night in the MDR on a 5 night cruise? "Carnival Pulls Free Lobster From Short Cruises, Adds New Formal Night Menu Items" https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=6534 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted September 18, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 18, 2017 There is definitely a separate area for you. Not sure how much nicer it is than general waiting, since it is somewhat private and everyone else can't see it, but it is a smaller room off to the side of the huge terminal. You are ushered past the hoard by a Carnival employee to this area. Then at boarding time you are led to the entry area first. We just finished a cruise as Platinum's on Triumph 8/26-9/2 and yes there is a room with coffee/lemonade/water and lots of pastries. We arrived at the port by taxi, they put the priority tags on our luggage and we walked thru the doors into the terminal. BIG NOTE HERE! We actually embarked from the NCL terminal as the Breeze (and docked at the Carnival terminal) was in NOLA taking on supplies and letting passengers that wanted to get off because of Harvey. They apologized for the sloppy setup in the Plat/Diamond area (not needed as it was fine) and assured us that if we went out of NOLA again it would be much better. They did call us prior to any FTTF (sitting outside the area) and right after the wedding parties boarded. Diamond first then Plat. At some ports it seems like a free for all and Diamond/Plat/FTTF get called at the same time, not in NOLA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw33twif3 Posted September 19, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Platinum. . . not there yet. But I'm a new Orleans native and always sail out of my home port. I understand not liking our parking. I usually take an Uber or Lyft from my home. I would recommend parking at a long term lot that would be cheaper at the airport in Kenner and getting a cab or Uber to the port. Some hotels near the airport will let you keep your car there and shuttle you to the port if you stay a night or two with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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