Podna's Posted January 21, 2018 #26 Share Posted January 21, 2018 It's a horrible and outdated ship. Stains all over the carpets, cracked tiles, rust all over the ship, my bathroom toilet had a permanent black stain that wouldn't come off, nightstand door was cracked, and the ship is just plain worn down! Then again, most of Carnival's ships are either like that or failing CDC inspections. If this kid actually cruised carnival he’d see just of ridiculous his post are. But then again some people are hopeless. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErickW Posted January 21, 2018 #27 Share Posted January 21, 2018 OP I went through the same thought process last year after I booked a 5 day on the Elation. I could hardly find any positives on it and was concerned. Turns out we had a great time and booked the exact same cruise for this upcoming March. She has since been updated through dry dock, but honestly that wouldn't have mattered as I wouldn't have hesitated to book again as I did. You said it in your first sentence, the cruise is all about what you make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted January 21, 2018 #28 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Past guests speak best. LOL [emoji38][emoji38] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mringenoldus Posted January 21, 2018 #29 Share Posted January 21, 2018 That’s funny!! What isn’t funny is that Carnival will continue to sail these outdated and, in some cases, ragged ships as long as the short cruise market is willing to pay their hard earned cash for them. The clientele is skewed towards the younger party crowd who isn’t very particular about the experience as long as the ship doesn’t run out of alcohol Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruisers2011 Posted January 22, 2018 #30 Share Posted January 22, 2018 We booked the Triumph for March 3rd. A cruise is what you make it. We love The Dream and have her booked for Sept. Read horrible reviews on The Elation and it was a fabulous cruise. Go with a positive attitude and have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted January 22, 2018 #31 Share Posted January 22, 2018 My family and I sailed on Triumph in the past and thought the crew was one of the best we've had. We wanted to return to Progreso, so we are going again in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Spirit Posted January 22, 2018 #32 Share Posted January 22, 2018 We are doing a back to back starting March 26th. We sailed the Triumph several years ago and enjoyed it. Like others I'm concerned about the CDC inspection since it was the worst in Carnival ships in 10 years. That being said, I too feel that because of that, heads rolled and that hopefully they moved some better supervision to the kitchen services. I'm not concerned about the worn carpet etc. I'm a bit worn myself lol! In November we sailed the Dream and they had new mattresses and they were good. Because we drive to the port we bring along a memory foam pad to make the bed more comfy. (All 5 cruises on NCL, we had terrible beds.... but the last time we sailed with them was 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelkate1 Posted January 22, 2018 #33 Share Posted January 22, 2018 We sailed her February 2017. It was certainly not my favorite ship and I probably wouldn't sail her again(maybe after dry dock, but not likely). That being said...a bad day on a boat is better than a good day at work. We had a great time despite some issues with the ship, staff, and other guests. We've sailed 16 times on Carnival on 11 different ships. The Triumph is my least favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted January 22, 2018 #34 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Sorry, I would stay away from it. Was the ship that turned me off from Carnival forever. What would turn you off from the Carnival forum section on Cruise Critic forever? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted January 22, 2018 #35 Share Posted January 22, 2018 A cruise is what you make it. That is absolutely the most ludicrious adage in the cruising universe. You pay the cruise line to feed you and fun you. If you're having to work at having a good time, you got ripped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs 1949 Posted January 22, 2018 #36 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Just cruised on Triumph January 6, and had a good time. Yes she is older but the crew keep her clean. The food was good, and the crew were helpful, and smiling. This was my first time on Carnival, I usually go NCL. I enjoyed it enough that I am ready to try the Dream next, I would certainly sail the Triumph again. I think some people aren’t happy unless they can complain. Go and enjoy yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KmomChicago Posted January 22, 2018 #37 Share Posted January 22, 2018 What would turn you off from the Carnival forum section on Cruise Critic forever? Can we petition CC to set up some new special boards entitled thusly? Carnival Cruise Complainers Superior Vacationers Whiners and Moaners Disgusted with Bargain Hunters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KmomChicago Posted January 22, 2018 #38 Share Posted January 22, 2018 That is absolutely the most ludicrious adage in the cruising universe. You pay the cruise line to feed you and fun you. If you're having to work at having a good time, you got ripped off. And if you are low class enough and foolish enough to enjoy anything less than someone else’s idea of perfection, you will receive numerous judgmental and even angry replies. The point is, if you are the kind of person who enjoys travel even when it’s not 5 Star, or heck let’s face it, 2 Star, you might enjoy an old Carnival rust bucket. I am one of these filthy low class slobs. I fully understand we offend the senses and sensibilities of smarter, richer, more refined people. Thank God in Heaven there are a couple of cruise lines that allow our kind to board since we don’t know anything about the finer things in life. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je Souhaite Posted January 22, 2018 #39 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I found the Triumph to be the nicest of the three sisters. Triumph just got a bad stigma a decade ago when it because know as the poop ship, after rendering itself powerless for 5 day after a fire and a bad PR expose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckimion Posted January 22, 2018 #40 Share Posted January 22, 2018 What would turn you off from the Carnival forum section on Cruise Critic forever? :'):beer-toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaucajun Posted January 22, 2018 #41 Share Posted January 22, 2018 We just got off 2 weeks ago. It was great. I'm not a fan of buffets so I had no issues there. You'll enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmieTN Posted January 23, 2018 #42 Share Posted January 23, 2018 We just cruised Triumph January 6th and had a fantastic cruise. Compared to the Splendor and Elation, we found the "entertainment areas" to be much better on this ship. Our 20 year old enjoyed the dance club until the wee hours every morning, there were people in the piano bar and most of the clubs/lounges we went into and were able to find live music to listen to after late dinner. The late night comedy shows were fantastic. We have taken multiple cruises where the ship seems to shut down after late dinner - closed or empty dance clubs and bars, etc., so we highly enjoyed this trip and have this same cruise booked for next January with eight other couples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtwain Posted February 3, 2018 #43 Share Posted February 3, 2018 After my first cruise on the Dream last year, I came off the ship so enthusiastic I signed up immediately for the Triumph in February. 2 weeks and counting. The first thing I read about my Dream cruise was a review about how horrible it was. Shock. What? The Triumph is going to have to be gosh awful bad to be as bad as the Dream was Good. I have considered the bad reviews and read many of them and I have also read the good ones. I figure each ship has its own character and crew and staff. That I'll find similar food and differences. That my room will not be the same. That the ports will differ. That the steward will, however, still be so nice it will stun me. Because I'm not going on this cruise to look for flaws --- I'm going on this cruise to get away from my routine regular life which involves lots of email, meetings, schedules, planning -- no stewards or Guys or Blue Iguanas. I checked and the Triumph has Guys, Blue Iguanas, and people who make the beds up and bring room service. Not to mention Mexico and sunshine in February. Sail on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutumbojimbo Posted February 3, 2018 #44 Share Posted February 3, 2018 We cruised on the Triumph in 2016 and had a great time. The ship seems to be having some propulsion issues lately, but our cabin and the public spaces seemed fine. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyeomans Posted February 4, 2018 #45 Share Posted February 4, 2018 We cruised on the Triumph back in 2014 when she was in Galveston, and we loved it. It's a great ship in my opinion. Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewpapa Posted February 4, 2018 #46 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Been on the Triumph four times since 2000. Loved it every time. Going again in 13 Days! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmblr Posted February 4, 2018 #47 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I was on the triumph for Christmas 2017. It was clean, but older rooms. The casino staff was great. The food was good. New Orleans has red light cameras that also detect speed. I got a $110 speeding ticket in the mail a few weeks after the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK512 Posted February 5, 2018 #48 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Going in 3 weeks. I anticipate a good time. I'm sure there will be unhappy people on board. I hope they stay away from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted February 5, 2018 #49 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I'm sure you have a wonderful time. While we've never sailed Triumph, 'our' ship was Destiny and we loved her. Then when they remade her into Sunshine, we loved her even more. Hoping your experience with Triumph now and a couple years from now will be the same. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeleyez915 Posted February 5, 2018 #50 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I have sailed on both the Triumph (July 2016) and Liberty (May 2017) and would chose Triumph any day over Liberty. Family felt the same way! We love the Triumph and will be sailing her again September 2019! Leave on the Dream in 35 days! Can't wait!!!!! You will love the Dream, I was on the Dream in 2013 and would definitely not hesitate to book another trip on her. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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