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Ship Details
Began service: July, 1999
Guest capacity: 2,758
Total staff: 1,100
Length: 893 feet
Passenger decks: 13
Swimming pools: 4
CDC
inspection score: 99
Triumph Overview
The Triumph cruise ship departs from the Port of
Miami. Throughout the year, she offers ocean cruises to the Eastern
Caribbean and Western Caribbean.
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Prices for cruises to Eastern Caribbean and Western
Caribbean.
Carnival Triumph has some of the best nightlife
at sea, with entertainment for every taste and age group.
The Triumph-class ship also has one of the largest casinos,
spas and fitness centers on a cruise ship. Guests will
find a huge variety of dining options, excellent food,
spacious and comfortable cabins, friendly and professional
service and an exceptional value for the dollar.
T he Carnival Triumph is one of the largest cruise
ships ever built. We were surprised to discover how easy
it was to find our way around this vessel. We quickly
learned that the key was finding out which elevator banks
served which public rooms.
There was a full slate of activities and entertainment
for every age group and taste -- from ballroom dancing,
classical music concerts, tea time and art auctions to
hairy chest and knobby knees contests, blackjack and slot
machine tournaments, bingo and karaoke.
Cabins
The Carnival Triumph has an additional
deck of balcony cabins that her twin sister, the Carnival
Destiny, does not have. The balcony cabins are smaller
on the inside (180 sq ft.), to allow for the 40 sq ft.
balconies. Outside standard cabins without balconies are
220 sq ft. The inside cabins measure a 195 sq ft. Bathrooms
in all categories have showers, a hair dryer and a medicine
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The bathrooms on the Carnival Triumph are among the largest
we've ever seen on any cruise ship. Carnival
is phasing in a new program to offer free toiletry/amenity kits on
all of their ships and is now providing terry cloth bathrobes in the
higher category cabins.
All cabins have color TV, radio, direct-dial
telephone and individual climate control. All cabins boast ample closet
and drawer space. Most cabins have twin beds that can be converted
to a king bed, upon request. There are self-service laundry rooms
with washing machines, dryers, irons and ironing boards. A very nice
touch on the Carnival Triumph that we have not seen on any
other ship is self-service ice machines and Coca Cola vending machines
($1 per can).
Dining
The London and Paris Dining
Rooms are each two-decks high, with two seatings for all
meals. The food was the best we've had on Carnival and much of the
food was better than what we've recently had on other cruise lines.
Carnival has upgraded and expanded their menus to include more contemporary
and gourmet dishes (they offer broiled lobster one night), but they
still offer plenty of meat and potatoes for less adventurous diners.
Carnival also features tasty vegetarian entrees and low-fat, low-sodium
Nautica Spa selections on their dining room menus.
The nightly entertainment by the waiters is part of the "Fun
Ship" experience and many guests enjoy it. The service
in the dining room was efficient and professional.
The Art Deco-style South Beach Club restaurant on
the Lido Deck is two-decks high. This is the place
for the breakfast and lunch buffets, as well as for the optional casual
dinners. The breakfast buffets included typical hot and cold breakfast
dishes, as well as made-to-order omelets. The lunch buffets feature
different selections each day, plus a salad bar and bowls of fresh
fruit. The South Beach Club has free iced tea and
lemonade all day, as well as soft ice cream and frozen yogurt machines.
The Hong Kong Noodle Factory, featuring stir fry
dishes and other Asian fare, is located on one side of the buffet.
The very popular New York Deli is located on the
other side of the buffet, offering freshly-carved deli sandwiches,
as well as potato salad, cole slaw and kosher-style pickles. Pizza
and Caesar salad are available 24-hours a day. The Coney Island
Grill serves grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts
and french fries all day. There is also complimentary 24-hour room
service with a limited menu of cold sandwiches. Carnival has a newly-expanded
children's menu, with hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, chicken
nuggets, pizza and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Entertainment
Carnival's shows are arguably the best afloat. The fabulous Vegas-style
shows feature extremely talented singers, dancers, and costume designers
-- even the lighting effects are spectacular. Additionally, late-night,
R-rated comedians entertain the grownups. Various bars throughout
the ship offer music entertainment during the cruise with a mixture
of music styles. Underground Tokyo is the popular
dance club where everything from house music to disco keeps passengers
dancing.
Fitness & Recreation
The Carnival Triumph's
two-level Nautica Spa is one of the largest at sea.
The gym, with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views, has treadmills,
Stairmasters, stationary bikes, rowing machines, free weights, and
progressive resistance machines. There are men's and women's saunas,
steam rooms and locker rooms, plus two coed whirlpools. There is also
a separate aerobics room and juice bar. Trained instructors lead a
variety of exercise classes. Personal trainers are available at an
additional charge. There is an outdoor, one-eighth mile, padded jogging
track and a golf driving net. Golf lessons are available with a PGA
pro through Carnival's Fore! Golf Program. The spa
and salon offer every kind of massage, facial and treatment imaginable.
The Continent Pool area is one of the Carnival
Triumph's most popular features with its 214-foot-long water slide.
The deck around the pool is laid out in levels, creating an amphitheater-like
effect. There is also open deck space around the aft New
World Pool, with its retractable glass ceiling. Topless
sunbathing is allowed in a secluded section near the main funnel.
Public Areas
One enters the Carnival Triumph
by way of a soaring seven-deck atrium called The Capitol,
which is dominated by a huge, gold-leafed globe. The Carnival
Triumph has a global theme that is intended to capture the
spirit of the world's greatest cities.
The three-deck-high Rome Lounge is the venue
for the Carnival Triumph's nightly Las Vegas-style floor
shows and reviews. This state-of-the-art theater boasts laser lights,
special effects and a spectacular sound system. This lounge also
has a video projection system, a revolving stage and a retractable
orchestra pit. Two brand-new shows have been created especially
for the Carnival Triumph -- "Wonderful
World" and "Century
Cafe." Be sure to get there early to get the
best seats. Some of the seats have limited or obstructed views of
the stage.
The New Orleans-themed Big Easy Piano Bar is the
sing-along piano bar. This was one of the few places that we noticed
very serious overcrowding. It was often impossible to get inside
the door , let alone find a seat. Passengers in the mood for a high-octane
dance club will find the entrance to the Hollywood Dance
Club nearby. More than 500 video monitors cover practically
every inch of wall space, and the glass dance floor features various
lighting effects. A winding staircase leads down from the disco
to the cozy Oxford Bar, which is reminiscent of
a traditional English library. Club Rio features
late-night comedy shows, art auctions and live dance music. The
Olympic Sports Bar features multiple TV monitors
that show most of the major professional sporting events. The Club
Monaco casino is one of the largest afloat, with every
imaginable type of slot machine and table game. Additional public
rooms along the World's Way Promenade Deck include
the Vienna Cafe, offering pastries
and specialty coffees; the Underground Tokyo
video game room; and the California Wine Bar.
Kids
The Camp Carnival
program is one of the best children's programs. There are age-appropriate
activities available for the various groups. There is an outdoor
area with a kiddie pool and playhouse for the younger kids. Children's
World features arts and crafts (including spin art and
sand art machines), an activity wall and a bank of educational computer
games. All age groups are supervised by experienced counselors,
and regularly-scheduled activities take place between 9am and 10pm.
Baby-sitting services are available from 10pm - 3am at an additional
charge. Carnival offers Fountain Fun Cards to all
guests under the age of 21. These cards cost one flat price and
they are valid for unlimited fountain soft drinks.
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Cruise
Ship Inspection Report
All passenger cruise ships arriving at US ports are subject to unannounced
CDC inspection. Triumph Score:
99
Cruise
Critic: Triumph
The Cruise Critic gives Carnival's Triumph a 4-ribbon rating.
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