I just returned from the Triumph which sailed 11/26/05-12/3/05 and as we always do, we had a fantastic time. Many people have inquired about changes in this ship post dry dock or for reviews from those who have recently sailed so here it is. I have never been on this ship before but have a pretty good idea of what was updated/refurbished and what wasn't (I was previously on the Victory). I honestly did not see much of anything that was new other than carpet in the dining rooms and the stairs and landings. Some of the cabins may have gotten new carpet and balcony doors but I can say for certain that not all of them did. The carpet in our cabin was a bit worn and the balcony door was the same old one that slams shut if the cabin door is open but neither of those things mattered all that much to us.

I don't have a teenager and did not check out the new teen area so I can't comment on that but heard that was one of the major updates. I also did not see the previously mentioned canopy for the calypso band at the main pool area. They simply moved the band to the panorama deck and so they were covered by the deck above. If there was anything else new about that set up I couldn't tell. But again, it was fine with me.

Most areas of the ship were extremely clean and in very good condition including all the seating areas along the Promenade and the Atrium. The dining rooms were beautiful and the furniture was very clean and comfortable. The public rooms were all very clean and furniture and fixtures etc. were in very good condition. (We did go into every public room and check them out and maybe this is where changes were made in terms of new upholstery or furniture etc.) Read more