Share Carnival Triumph tips! 1st timer

Just booked my first cruise! I will be on the Carnival Triumph on June 28, 2018 - July 2, 2018! Any tips pertaining to this boat, the ports (New Orleans & Cozumel) or cruising in general are appreciated!

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A little more info: I’ve booked a balcony on deck 8, room 8401!

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You will need to tip your cabin steward, your dining room team and Maitre'd. If you use Camp Carnival for your kids, they will deserve a tip as well.

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You will need to tip your cabin steward, your dining room team and Maitre'd. If you use Camp Carnival for your kids, they will deserve a tip as well.

 

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I definitely will, thank you!

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The Triumph was our first cruise and we loved it, will be back on in about 35 days.

Review the deck plans on certain decks you can't get from the front to the back. Also if you want to go to any of the shows go about 30 minutes early so you get a good seat.

The Triumph was our first cruise and we loved it, will be back on in about 35 days.

 

Review the deck plans on certain decks you can't get from the front to the back. Also if you want to go to any of the shows go about 30 minutes early so you get a good seat.

Thank you!!

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I will be on the Triumph in April, but I've sailed on her before. Bar tabs get automatic 15%. I'm a generous sort, so I prepay my gratuities then give extra to my room steward and waiters who give good service. I get envelopes from the Pursers desk and give cash on the last day of the cruise.

New Orleans is a great city! But you are coming in summer. It's going to be hot and steamy. Bring sunscreen and arrange to go to cool locations. I like the Aquarium if I'm bringing kids. I live in New Orleans, so I stay away from the French Quarter. If I want to "party" I go to Frenchmen's Street or Uptown to Magazine.

Tchoupitoulas in the Warehouse district is fun, too. Cochons is a great restaurant. And Lucy's is a fun bar. But every bar in New Orleans is fun and funky.

And I almost forgot, if you are a history buff, you have to see the World War II Museum! It is amazing!

Nice room location. Just go up one deck and you're in the lido buffet. My rooms on Triumph didn't have a fridge so bringing a small collapsible cooler and having the room steward bring ice was important. Just ask them on the first day they'll bring a bucket and refill it each time they clean the room.

And I almost forgot, if you are a history buff, you have to see the World War II Museum! It is amazing!

Thank you for all the tips!! I’ve never been to New Orleans so I’ll definitely look into the locations you suggested!

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Nice room location. Just go up one deck and you're in the lido buffet. My rooms on Triumph didn't have a fridge so bringing a small collapsible cooler and having the room steward bring ice was important. Just ask them on the first day they'll bring a bucket and refill it each time they clean the room.

Glad I picked a good location! I was worried! Thanks for the cooler tip!!

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Triumph was my first cruise in 2012! Make sure you have a light shaw or windbreaker if you choose to go to dinner. The a/c is real in those restaurants!

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Go all the way forward and check out the "secret" decks!:D

I'll be on the Triumph in 34 days. I am super excited. I guess my biggest tip to a new cruiser would be to remember a power strip with usb for charging devices that doesn't have a surge protector. And a battery powered night light.

We just got off the Triumph, didn't enjoy the ship so much, but loved New Orleans and Cozumel. Progreso was nice. Piranha Joes has some fun t-shirts. My daughter was with us and she loves the teen club. Bring some sunscreen, a hat, bug spray, and a dirty clothes bag. We were on deck 9 so being on deck 8 will make it easy to get to the pools and the lido buffet. Have fun.

You will need to tip your cabin steward, your dining room team and Maitre'd. If you use Camp Carnival for your kids, they will deserve a tip as well.

 

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I have never heard that tips are expected for kids club staff.

Go all the way forward and check out the "secret" decks!:D

Im booked on April 9 (48 days!) in 7202, looking over one of those "secret" decks!

I have never heard that tips are expected for kids club staff.

All of those are included (waiter, steward, etc.) in the pre-paid gratuities. It's the easiest way to go.

It's a great ship but I wouldn't trust them with my luggage

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New Orleans is a great city! But you are coming in summer. It's going to be hot and steamy. Bring sunscreen and arrange to go to cool locations. I like the Aquarium if I'm bringing kids. I live in New Orleans, so I stay away from the French Quarter. If I want to "party" I go to Frenchmen's Street or Uptown to Magazine.

 

Tchoupitoulas in the Warehouse district is fun, too. Cochons is a great restaurant. And Lucy's is a fun bar. But every bar in New Orleans is fun and funky.

Great tips! Thanks!

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I'll be on the Triumph in 34 days. I am super excited. I guess my biggest tip to a new cruiser would be to remember a power strip with usb for charging devices that doesn't have a surge protector. And a battery powered night light.

I’ve seen this one quite a few times! I can’t wait to board in June! Thanks!,

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We just got off the Triumph, didn't enjoy the ship so much, but loved New Orleans and Cozumel. Progreso was nice. Piranha Joes has some fun t-shirts. My daughter was with us and she loves the teen club. Bring some sunscreen, a hat, bug spray, and a dirty clothes bag. We were on deck 9 so being on deck 8 will make it easy to get to the pools and the lido buffet. Have fun.

Thanks! I’ve never been to New Orleans so I’m going to arrive one day prior to the cruise start Date!

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Go all the way forward and check out the "secret" decks!:D

Secret decks?

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Secret decks?

 

 

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Decks 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 forward.

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