Travelled aboard the Triumph on 7/15-7/22. This is my 2nd cruise, only other I took was on Premier Cruise lines about 20 years ago!

Flew into Ft. Lauderdale from Chicago, It was cheaper than flying into Miami, even paying the transfer. Transfer was through Carnival, on a bus. Once you go to baggage claim, they are waiting for you. The ride to the port is about 30-45 minutes. Getting to the ship, Embarkation was a bit of a wait, having the Fun Pass filled out did not get us through any faster, both lines were the same. Took us about 1/2 hour to get through it, painless enough. We got there about 12-1230. We got our sign and sail cards, took the picture and were on the ship all in about 1 hour. I did not think that was bad at all.

Our cabin was a 6a Main deck ocean view cabin. I thought the cabin was very roomy, but really have nothing to compare it to. My Mom, who was with me, and cruised before also said that, so I guess it was. We did make a special order for some distilled water for a sleep machine that was not there, and I panicked not having it before we left. After several calls, the water was there. We also needed an extension cord which we got quickly. Room was clean, and ready for us when we got to it. We had lunch on the Lido deck buffet by the pool, but the other buffet was open as well. Read more