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18 hours ago, willdra said:

Sorry I didn't post today, but I will continue on tomorrow y'all. A and I went to see Beyonce on Monday, then W and I went to the Bengals/Falcons pre-season game tonight, so I am slightly behind schedule. Here are some of the pics from this week tho. 

 

 

This is the regular everyday (not on a cruise) me 😃

 

 

 

 

 

OMG A is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!  I love your hair style. It’s beautiful 

Imagine just imagine how excited I was to hop on CC and find my favorite story teller had started her review. Just got back from our cruise a couple of weeks ago and here I am riding along with you. Thank you for this. I’m in Heaven!!!

Bravo!!!!!  Before I fell asleep I asked Jesus to send you cruise money. I just need Willdra to cruise. Loved this one a lot. 

I am so excited. I’ve been searching for weeks for your review and today I found it. Yippee!

25 minutes ago, CTCruiser001 said:

 

 

 

That looks delicious 

Bravo!!!! Bravo!!!!.  Thanks so much for the review!!!!

9 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

We are now sailing past the boat ramp and Jetty Park. There is always a big crowd to watch the ships sail out…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mardi Gras has pushed away from the pier….

 

 

We are sailing past the fishing pier and Cocoa Beach…..

 

 

 

 

Patti zooms in on the Riki Tiki Bar on the Cocoa Beach Pier…..

 

 

To be continued…….

Woo Hoo. I’m so excited to see you have started the review that I did 4 cartwheels in my living room. Well not actually but in my head I did. 

On 1/11/2023 at 8:25 PM, Saint Greg said:

I can’t say that Saints fans go around randomly saying that as obsessively as Alabama fans with their roll tide. 

True dat

On 1/5/2023 at 3:53 PM, Saint Greg said:

I haven't noticed any party crowds on my 5 or 7 day cruises out of new orleans. They're just the same as Galveston or Florida. The difference would be more people screaming roll tide and fewer people speaking Spanish. Less country music than Texas I'd say.

 

I would say the biggest party crowd I've seen in my 20 cruises was the 5-day out of NYC to Bermuda. And by party crowd all I mean is that night club was jam packed every night. it looked like you couldn't even get inside of it.

 

And Who Dat will be heard. Lol

Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

Thanks again to everyone who followed! Despite all the travel chaos, it was a great time. See ya solo in March for the next one! 
 

I will be on the Glory in July!!!!!!!  Can't wait

Thank you so much for taking us with you on your cruise. You did a fabulous job  @Jamman54 can't wait for your review!!!!  Have fun and drink one for me!!!!

Such a great review.  Thanks for sharing your experience with us.  Happy Sailing!!!

Woo Hoo!!!!!   Life is good!!!!  Enjoy your cruise

1 hour ago, TxTeach79 said:

Quick stop in Minden, LA for gas, a drink, and…. Oh, it’s the Dixie Mart. Checks out. 
 

 

at the Dixie Mart, health is apparently a top priority. 
 

Wave at me when you come by Ruston, LA

5 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

 

looking around a 7pm ETA not counting stops. I’ve stayed at this Fairfield as a midway point on this drive many times, it’s a good area and sets up tomorrow nicely. Now let’s find some breakfast and blow this joint. 

Be sure to eat at the East Shore Cafe for breakfast in Daphne, Alabama.  It's amazing

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo.  I cannot wait until you go on another cruise so you can give us laughter, laughter, laughter.  We could start a ***** so y'all can cruise and we can live vicariously through your cruises.  Thanks for taking so much time to entertain us.  You are the BEST

Yasssssssss. So excited. I love it when y’all cruise cause I love reading your reviews. Thanks so much 

Just now, josieallen said:

Yippee. I cannot wait. 

Happy anniversary. Hopes it’s a great one. I’m sure W got you something nice!!!!!

Just now, willdra said:

Awwwww thanks for asking! I will start on that review this week. Had to get past Thanksgiving and our anniversary, which is today.♥️ 😍😍♥️

Yippee. I cannot wait. 

On 10/15/2022 at 5:13 PM, willdra said:

Thank you!! I can’t wait to tell y’all about it! Leaving from TX hits different. All good. But different. 😉

When or will you do a review of Vista?  I’ve been hoping and praying for another Willdra and W review 

I'm a man of very few achievements, but apparently I've reached some sort of elite drinker status at the Alchemy Bar... A couple of days ago, they stopped even asking for my card anymore. Now, they don't even bring me the receipt to sign. They know that I always tip in cash, so the receipt is merely functionary... My mother would be so proud...

 

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I thoroughly enjoyed your vacation. Just want to say never be ashamed of who you support. Remember the world is your stage and only you can write the script.

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Triumph was the first cruise for my husband and then 11 year old daughter last year and we all were completely satisfied. Crew was great, food was fine by mass-market cruise standards. We really liked the evening song and dance shows, but then we like that sort of thing. We really liked the cruise director, Jess from the U.S. and the rest of the fun squad. Our outside cabin was spacious and comfortable.

 

No vacation is perfect in every detail for every person. . . but keeping a relaxed and positive attitude goes a long way. I see you were on Sensation in 2015, which we just sailed a couple of weeks ago. We enjoyed both ships, but Triumph was slightly better for me - a little larger, much better seating in the main forward showroom lounge, better scheduling for evening entertainment, and I felt the crowd flow was better. I would very happily sail either ship again.

 

We also saw the terrible reviews after booking. Do you know any people in real life who spend a lot of time complaining about their endless suffering? Take a look at how many of the reviews are from first time posters who literally joined Cruise Critic just to vent their misery. It's possible to hate a cruise, but it's a lot easier to enjoy it.

 

I think another problem is that there are newer ships and more luxurious ( and expensive) cruise options. Many reviewers are either comparing Triumph with those, or are inexperienced cruisers who did not research what to expect and were therefore disappointed.

 

Keep in mind the vast majority of passengers never post reviews, and people are more likely to speak up with complaints (rants really in many cases) rather than with compliments or even with "average" comments.

 

I saw literally thousands of people on our sailing (nearly every berth was filled on our spring break sailing so we were at something like 3400 passengers) who were clearly having a good time overall.

 

The décor shows its age but it's not something that bothers us one bit. Personally I like a little bit of throwback character, but to each their own. Obviously if you go expecting the ship to look like it just came out of the yards last week it will be a disappointment.

 

New Orleans was an okay port, no problems for us with access. We drove, stayed one night pre cruise at the Hyatt Place by the convention center and parked at Fulton Street Garage - this was okay and saved us some $$ but I would probably park at the port garage next time just for added convenience.

 

It's always nice if you can schedule a cruise so you disembark on a weekend morning when traffic is likely to be lighter. Not sure what downtown NOLA traffic is like on a weekday.

 

I hope you enjoy your cruise on Triumph as much as we did.

 

If you have any specific questions about the ship I will be happy to try to help.

What Kmomchicago said. Sailed on it last year in March. Ship was fine but weather was cold. Wasn't the ship's fault and my only complaint was they kicked me off after 5 days. I will never again do a 5 day. I need the complete 7 day cruise. Lol.

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Thank you for sharing a little of Mark's life aboard a ship working. Often wonder about the crew life

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Have fun