Our cruising addiction began in April 2012 when my husband and I went on our first cruise with friends for our 40th anniversary. This cruise on the Triumph was our 7th cruise, our 3rd time to be on the Triumph. Our other cruises have been on the Magic. We cruised on the Triumph during June 2012, June 2013 and now June 2014. Although we love the ship, we really prefer 7 day cruises. A 5 day cruise is good for when you are bringing grandchildren, as we did in 2012 and 2013.

Galveston is a couple of hours from where we live. We went by way of the ferry with no problems.

We always use 81st Dolphin for parking. We paid online to get $5 off. We like them because they take you immediately to and from the ship, not waiting to fill up their van. Always tip the driver and always tip the guy who takes your luggage at the port. Smooth embarkation, eating a Guy's Burger and drinking the Fun Ship Special by noon. We were in our room by 1:30. The muster drill on the Triumph is outside, which is uncomfortable and hot. But it's necessary and it went by really quick. We found our luggage outside our room after that. Watched sailaway from our balcony. Read more