First Cruise

Item: Carnival Triumph
Rating: 3.4
Author: ldelong1964

Carnival Triumph Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

ldelong1964

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 06, 2017

Ship: Carnival Triumph

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6430

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise so we really can’t compare it to anything. We had a great time and we will use Carnival for our next cruise. I wish there were better drink options. I do not drink alcohol but my spouse does. We did not take advantage of the drink package because we would both have to buy it.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

The actual embarkation was flawless but port parking left a lot to be desired.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Our dining experience was great.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The entertainment was pretty good but it was tough finding a seat

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our steward Herman was awesome. He always greeted us by name and made sure we had everything we needed.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

The ship did show a little age but overall it was clean and well maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was very nice, I only wish we could have controlled the a/c better

Ship tip

Be prepared to do a lot of walking.

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Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

2 out of 5

The outside part of the port could have had some people from Carnival to help navigate to the actual check in

Thumbs Up 1

Cozumel, Mexico

2 out of 5

Awesome Our excursion was awesome

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Progreso (Merida), Mexico

4 out of 5

We did not do an excursion but we did shop at the port. The shop attendants were too pushy. We were shocked that the port seemed to be under construction. I think passengers should have been told ahead of time. We heard several comments about the condition of the actual docks

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

On board preparation was smooth. Going through the port was very rushed. Made me nervous.

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2 Comments

mamaloulou 7 years ago

I think Only one person should have to buy it because my husband doesn't drink either I agree they still make money's

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MrsRJ811 7 years ago

What I've done past cruises since my two kids are over 21 and don't drink, but I do, is purchase the cruise bar card and add $400 to it which would be the cost of Cheers for an eight day cruise. That amount for me is sufficient since I only drink about three drinks per day on sea days and one during port days. I also use it for the coffee bar.

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