tcook219@hotmail.com Posted May 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for your opinions! Sailing March 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdamion Posted May 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I am not a fan of the very dated Fantasy class ships. While there is something to be said about lighter crowds, I think the Triumph would be more fun with more to do on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwo4life Posted May 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Those are the next 2 ships we plan to sail. Triumph has Dive In Movies and Fantasy has Waterworks. Both ships are a fun place to be for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Spirit Posted May 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I've sailed both. My vote is for the Triumph. New orleans is a great port, nice little ship. the good thing is both ships you can have a good experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saharaga Posted May 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) According to my PVP, the Fantasy is scheduled for dry dock before moving to Mobile and she will get "everything", including Guys (edit: Just checked the Carnival site. Looks like she is already out of dry dock). Based on that we booked her for our spring break cruise next year. If you're not cruising with kids (we prefer ships with the Waterworks park), I think the ships will be about the same experience by the time the Fantasy moves to Mobile. Having cruised on the Triumph's sister ships (Sunshine, Valor, Conquest, Glory), I will tell you that crowding in the common areas can be an issue. We have not experienced crowding issues on the Fantasy's sister ships, the Elation and Fascination. So, if all the other amenities are equal, we would go with the Fantasy class ship. It really depends on what is important to you. Use the ship comparison tool on Carnival's site to help you decide. Edited May 26, 2016 by saharaga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmarie424 Posted May 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Totally agree on the crowding on Triumph. Looking very much forward to going on a Fantasy class ship with a Guys and Blue Iguana this fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpadalik Posted May 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 26, 2016 We have been on the Glory and the Triumph and I don't care for the layout of that ship at all. I feel like it doesn't flow well. We are doing the Fantasy in 11 days, and while we haven't been on the Fantasy, we have been on Fantasy class ships. I like the layout of this ship much better and now that they have the 2.0 upgrades, I'm really looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi John Posted May 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Fantasy, I plan to book a cruise on her out of Mobile as well. I heard the port is great. I love Fantasy class ships. Triumph is OK. Been on her 3 times, but I still love Fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted May 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Been on both-- I say Fantasy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser fanatic Posted May 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 27, 2016 For me, I choose based on ports and price. If I was choosing based on ship, I would go with Triumph. It is newer and has more upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted May 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I've been on both and prefer the Fantasy. Triumph seemed too crowded and the lines didn't move well. I'll be back on Triumph July 2016 and Fantasy May 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted May 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We are booked on the Fantasy, B2B this December. She was our first cruise and are looking forward to Mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted May 28, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I've been out of both ports, they were equally as easy to get in and out of. Love porting out of both. I have sailed Fantasy but not since her upgrades. Enjoyed our trip on her, no problem with crowds, we didn't have guys burgers when we were on her. That would be an awesome touch. I am scheduled to sail on Triumph in Oct. so can't compare them until then. Went with Triumph this time because I wanted to try a different ship and a different class. Not too concerned with the crowds since the tend to be mostly around the pools from what I hear an I don't do the ship pools anyways. I think all things considered they are pretty equal, definitely in what is offered on board and ease of port. I would base it on price and location to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alabamaprincess Posted May 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I prefer the Fantasy class and I love the port of Mobile. So my choice is the Fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted May 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I like them both. For me it would depend on price and what cabin I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzycruiser2 Posted May 30, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Another consideration, Triumph offers more balcony cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdamion Posted May 30, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 30, 2016 If you spend time in Serenity, Triumph for some reason doesn't have it, which is disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted May 30, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 30, 2016 We like the Fantasy class and have sailed on them many times. I am sure the Triumph is a great ship too, I am glad to see her back in New Orleans. In experiences, we have always had excellent service in New Orleans and have always been on the ship by noon. Five years ago out of Mobile it took us until 2:00. I understand New Orleans has assigned boarding now so that is one reason why we have chosen the Fantasy out of Mobile for our next cruise. Either one you chose will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted May 30, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 30, 2016 For me, I choose based on ports and price. If I was choosing based on ship, I would go with Triumph. It is newer and has more upgrades. Plus it spent a "few" weeks in Mobile getting fixed a while ago. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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