Carnival Triumph Review

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Sail Date: Jun 2009
Cabin: Interior Upper/Lower

I have a slightly different take on these cruises than some reviewers. I was on the ship for nine nights, having done the 6/20 (five days) and 6/25 (four days) cruises back to back, and I was sailing by myself. I took this trip primarily to relax and rest, as well as to see a couple of places I'd never been. I didn't have to worry about driving or parking, as I'd flown into NYC four days earlier and spent some time sightseeing (in the rain the news said this was the third wettest June on record in New York City and I can believe it)! This was my first Carnival cruise in about seven years, so I had no recent Carnival experiences to compare it to, though I have sailed several other lines, and I do read the Carnival boards so I know what some of the frequently-discussed issues are.

Embarkation: On embarkation day I used the Dial 7 car service (I'd planned on a cab, which might have been a tad cheaper, but it was raining that morning and I didn't want to try to hail a cab in the rain). They were right on time and were able to drop me off right at the porter stand at about 11:25 AM. The lines were divided by decks, and moved quickly by 11:45 I was seated and waiting for boarding zone 9 to be called, and by 12:10 I was onboard the Triumph. I found everyone courteous and friendly a very smooth start to the trip. I was extra-pleased when my suitcase was delivered at my cabin before 2 PM. I was unpacked and exploring by 2:30.

Muster/Sailaway: On June 20 it was raining, so I wasn't as disappointed when the ship began sailaway during the muster drill as I might have been. On June 25 the weather was nice and sunny, and both muster and sailaway were delayed, so there was no conflict there. I had lots of time after muster to go to Deck 9 forward to see us cast off and start down the Hudson, and then to the funnel deck aft to see us sailing under the bridge. I was able to get really nice sailaway photos and I was very happy about that.

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Interior Upper/Lower

Cabin 1A

2445 perfect for one person, or two people if one is small and can do the drop-down second bunk.  Real value, priced as a low inside, but has two large windows.  Tons of storage space, small desk/vanity area, antiquated television.  Noisy location when entering and leaving port very near the aft so you get screw noise, plus it's at a tug push point for maneuvering.

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