How to choose

[Rockjock64]

We have been on several cruises out of Florida and PR.

Going to try NOLA this summer.

Trying to choose between Dream snd Triumph.

Suggestions either way are appreciated

[k2excursion]

Dream is the newer & bigger ship. Both ships have great shows, but Dream's are the best in the entire Carnival fleet. Dream has 2 large & very different waterslides, plus smaller slides, & splash features; Triumph has 1 large waterslide plus an extra small pool. Dream has a bigger & better serenity area, plus the Cloud 9 Spa which Triumph doesn't have. Dream has an 18-hole mini golf course, Triumph's is 9 holes. Dream has a nice aft pool area that is open to the sea; Triumph's is more enclosed but that's because of the retractable roof.

 

Triumph has Guys burgers (which is the only reason why some people take cruises:rolleyes:, although I think they are quite average burgers) & Blue Iguana cantina, while Dream has regular burgers & an unbranded burrito bar. Dream has the lanai BBQ & pasta bar for lunch which Triumph doesn't have. Dream has cove balconies & deluxe OV cabins.

 

Even though the Dream is my favorite ship of all, I have also really enjoyed my 2 cruises on Triumph. 2 of my 3 favorite ships.

Edited January 5, 2016 by k2excursion

[angiem0217]

I have been on the Triumph twice and enjoyed both cruises. We sail on the Dream in March and I am really looking forward to it. It's a newer and larger ship. I think either way you go you will be happy.

[Rockjock64]

Thanks.

We were on triumph few years ago before the upgrades with 2.0 and had a great time.

Thinking Dream might b the way to go

[evandbob]

Thanks.

We were on triumph few years ago before the upgrades with 2.0 and had a great time.

Thinking Dream might b the way to go

 

Sounds like you know the answer then. To me, the choice between ships breaks down to newness and itinerary. Go Dream!

[angiem0217]

If you have already been on the triumph I would go Dream!

[Cruisegirl6]

No brainer for me defiantly the Dream!

[WAHMto5]

We haven't been on the Triumph, but can tell you that the Dream is a great ship!!

[bakersdozen12]

I haven't been on the Triumph, but I highly recommend the Dream!

[Indytraveler83]

Also keep in mind itineraries here:

 

The Dream has three different 7 day trips to choose from, visiting either 1) Bahamas or 2) Cozumel, Belize and Roatan or 3) Cozumel, Jamaica and Grand Cayman

 

The Triumph is taking over Elations 4 and 5 day runs that visit either Cozumel or Cozumel and Progesso.

 

Much better options on the Dream as far as itineraries.