Triumph Questions

Hello All! We are cruising out of NOLA Jan 2018. How long will it take to cruise down the Mississippi? We are on a 5 day cruise, will there be a mid-night buffet or just pizza? Any other info or tips about the ship would be great. Thanks!:D

Which sailing?

 

Phone reception started dropping at about 11:00pm. Most people have said the ship gets into the Gulf between 11pm and 12am.

 

Mostly just pizza, the deli(until 11pm), and room service. There might be something on the buffet at night(burgers and hot dogs), but I wouldn't call it a midnight buffet.

Edited August 21, 2017 by Tiger0613

Hi.

 

It will take most of the evening to get down the Mississippi. There's not an all night buffet, but I know the deli is open late along with the 24 hr pizza and of course, room service. :)

 

Although I like the Triumph, I loathe parking in NOLA. Just awful.:(

I was on the Triumph last October and it took us about 7 hours to go down the Mississippi.

Oh wow! I had no idea it would take that long to get down the river! I'm even more excited now for our cruise in Feb 2018. We booked an Aft Balcony so looking forward to enjoying the sights down the river!

Oh wow! I had no idea it would take that long to get down the river! I'm even more excited now for our cruise in Feb 2018. We booked an Aft Balcony so looking forward to enjoying the sights down the river!

 

I really enjoy going down the Mississippi alway so much to check out as you are going. I do want to caution you that in February it does get dark very quickly after sail away so make sure you get to see as much as you can before getting too dark.

Wait, it goes down the Mississippi for a few hours? So its like a partial river cruise?

I really enjoy going down the Mississippi alway so much to check out as you are going. I do want to caution you that in February it does get dark very quickly after sail away so make sure you get to see as much as you can before getting too dark.

 

I will second that. The ship left an hour late, and I couldn't see a thing out the windows in the aft dining room at 6:00pm.

I really enjoy going down the Mississippi alway so much to check out as you are going. I do want to caution you that in February it does get dark very quickly after sail away so make sure you get to see as much as you can before getting too dark.

thanks for the tip about it getting dark early! I suppose that means it gets a little chilly as well? I'll be sure to bring a jacket.

Does anyone have recent menus for the 5 night cruise? we go in 6 days!

Does anyone have recent menus for the 5 night cruise? we go in 6 days!

 

I get so excited about cruising and one of the things that I like to peruse is the menus. As we all know, they can be difficult to find. I happen to find a video on youtube where someone took pictures of most of the menus. I compiled them into Word docs so I could print them for my family to enjoy. I am not 100% sure on this info but it looked quite likely with everything I have heard about the American Table.

 

DAY 1 - (New Orleans)

APPETIZERS

 

· Fried Calamari

Zesty tomato sauce, lemon aioli

· Shrimp Cocktail

Traditional cocktail sauce

· Chilled Vietnamese Roll

Shrimp, vegetables & noodles in rice paper, peanut dipping sauce

· Smoked Chicken Quesadilla

Guacamole, tomato cilantro salsa

· Cream of Ripened Tomatoes

Herb croutons

· Corn Chowder Maryland

Potatoes, oregano, cream

· Lychee Bisque

Chilled lychee soup with lemongrass

· Heart of Lettuce

Tomato vinaigrette, cheese croutons

· Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad

House made dressing, shaved parmesan

Rare Finds

food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared…

· Cured Salmon, Candied Tomato

Dill cream, grapes, lemon dressing

 

MAINS

· Sweet & Sour Shrimp

Tangy sweet & sour sauce, scallion garlic & fried rice

· Roast Chicken

Herbed sausage stuffing, broccoli & carrots

· Grilled Mahi Mahi

Pineapple salsa, steamed broccoli, coconut rice

· Vegetable Lasagna

Spinach, mushroom, basil, mozzarella

· Featured Indian Vegetarian

Lentils, basmati rice, papadam & raita

 

From The Grill

· Salmon Fillet

Citrus & pepper rub, broccoli, carrots, red potato

· Flat Iron Steak

Pepper, herbs, broccoli, baked potato

· Chicken Breast

Roast garlic & herbs, peas & carrots, red potato

· Pork Chop

Caramelized onions, stewed apple, mash

Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade

 

SIDE DISHES

· Broccoli, carrots, onions

· Mac n Cheese, bacon

· Baked Potato

Sour cream, bacon, chives

· French Fries

Herb garlic butter

· Ratatouille

· Creamed Spinach

 

New Orleans

Cocktail: Hurricane $7.95

Appetizer: Crispy Chicken Bites - marinated inbuttermilk with southern spices, dusted with corn meal & deep-fried, servedwith a creole mustard dip

Main: Blackened Mahi Mahi - coated withmix of ginger, cumin, paprika, pepper, oregano & olive oil, pan seared,creole rice, fried okra, corn & black bean medley

 

STEAKHOUSESELECTIONS - Great seafood & premium aged USDA beef, seasoned & broiled toyour exact specifications. A surcharge of $20 applies to each entrée

· Broiled Maine Lobster Tail

served with drawn butter

· Surf & Turf

Maine lobster tail & grilled filet mignon

· Broiled Filet Mignon

9-oz premium aged beef

· New York Strip Loin Steak

14-oz of the favorite cut for steak lovers

DESSERTS

· Warm Date & Fig Pudding

Passion fruit custard, pumpkin seed crunch

· Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake

· Nutella Tiramisu

Roasted hazelnuts, caramel

· Chilled Strawberry Parfait

Seasonal fruit

*Lower calorie, no added sugar

· Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate

· Cheese Plate

· Selection of Ice Creams

 

For the Table

• Pie a La Mode
  Vanilla ice cream
  

AFTER DINNERCOCKTAILS

• Chocolatini
  A seductive mix of Absolut Vanilia Vodka, Irish Cream & Chocolate Liqueur.$9.25
  
• Hot Jamaican Coffee
  An after dinner classic that’s both soothing & inspiring. Premium coffeewith Appleton V/X Jamaican Rum, Tia Maria & simple syrup. $6.25
  
• Coffee
  
  • Cappuccino $2.95
    
  • Latte $2.95
    
  • Espresso $1.95
    
  • “Art of Tea” Selections $1.95
    

DAY 2

APPETIZERS

· Shrimp Cocktail

Traditional cocktail sauce

· Broiled Sea Scallops

Truffled risotto with citrus gremolata

· Bakes Stuffed Mushrooms

Spinach, romano cheese, fine herbs

· Heart of Iceberg, Radichio & Red Onions

Black olives & feta cheese vinaigrette

· Asparagus Cream Soup

· Minestrone Milanese

Italian vegetable soup with tomatoes, beans & pasta

· Chilled Strawberry Bisque

· Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad

House made dressing, shaved parmesan

 

Rare Finds

food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared…

 

MAINS

· Blue Crab Ravioli

Light lobster cream with vodka

· Oven Baked Japanese Sea Bass

Nicoise sauce, aromatic basmati rice

· Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

Special marinara sauce, mustard potatoes

· Roasted Duck

Orange glaze, au gratin potatoes

· Tender Roasted Prime Rib

Cooked to perfection, baked potato with traditional toppings

· Barbecued St. Louis Spare Ribs

Corn bread, baked beans

· Zucchini & Eggplant Parmigiana

Baked with fresh mozzarellae

From The Grill

· Salmon Fillet

Citrus & pepper rub

· Flat Iron Steak

Pepper, herbs

· Chicken Breast

Roast garlic & herbs

· Pork Chop

Caramelized onions, stewed apple

 

Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade

 

DESSERTS

• Vanilla Crème Brulée
  
• Malted Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
  Warm chocolate sauce
  
• Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake
  
• Coffee Cream Cake
  Espresso sabayon, oats crumble
  *Lower calorie, no added sugar
  
• Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate
  
• Cheese Plate
  
• Selection of Ice Creams
  

DAY 3 - (Cozumel)

APPETIZERS

· Seared Tuna

· Shrimp Cocktail

Traditional cocktail sauce

· Flatbread

Cajun shrimp, corn, pineapple

· Vegetable Spring Rolls

Soy Dipping Sauce

· Marinated Chicken Tenders

Sweet chili relish

· American Navy Bean Soup

Root vegetables, leeks

· Gazpacho Andalouse

Chilled tomato with peppers, cucumbers, Mediterranean herbs

· Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad

House made dressing, shaved parmesan

Rare Finds

food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared…

· Oysters Rockefeller

Spinach, cheese sauce

 

MAINS

· Seared Tilapia

Capers & parsley butter, succotash, whipped potatoes

· Veal Parmesan

Tomato sauce, spaghetti, steamed broccoli

· Rosemary Lamb Shank

Roasted cauliflower, root vegetables

· Baked Ziti

Ham, green peas & cheese

· Crisp Portobello Mushrooms

Filled with spinach, butternut squash, pepper confit, parmesan cream

· Featured Indian Vegetarian

Lentils, basmati rice,papadam & raita

 

From The Grill

· Salmon Fillet

Citrus & pepper rub, broccoli, carrots, red potato

· Flat Iron Steak

Pepper, herbs, broccoli, baked potato

· Chicken Breast

Roast garlic & herbs, peas & carrots, red potato

· Pork Chop

Caramelized onions, stewed apple, mash

 

Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade

 

SIDE DISHES

· Corn & Vegetable Succotash

· Whipped Potatoes

· Baked Potato

Sour cream, bacon, chives

· Sautéed Green Beans

With bacon

· Steamed Broccoli

· Fragrant Basmati Pilaf

 

Cozumel

Cocktail: Margarita $8.95

Appetizer: Tortilla Soup with Braised Chicken

Crispy handmade tortillas in a tomato broth, topped with cotija cheese &fresh picked cilantro

Main: Steak Tacos

Tender strips of marinated steak, grilled over an open flame, topped with freshpico de gallo, cilantro, & avocado-arbol chili.

 

DESSERTS

· Cheesecake

Tropical fruit relish with mint & chili

· Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake

· Buttered Popcorn Pot de Crème

Blueberry marmalade

· Chocolate Panna Cotta

Warm chocolate sauce

*Lower calorie, no added sugar

· Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate

· Cheese Plate

· Selection of Ice Creams

For the Table

• Pie a La Mode
  Vanilla ice cream
  

DAY 4 - (Progresso)

APPETIZERS

· Prosciutto Ruffles

Cured ham, sweet melon

· Shrimp Cocktail

Traditional cocktail sauce

· Red Beet Carpaccio

Grapefruit segments, arugula, blue cheese crumbles

· Cannelloni

Ricotta, bacon, shaved parmesan cheese

· Cream of Broccoli

Aged cheddar

· Italian Wedding Soup

Meatballs, endive, egg, parmesan

· Peach Soup

Chilled, fresh mint

· Heart of Iceberg Lettuce

Tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles

· Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad

House made dressing, shaved parmesan

 

Rare Finds

food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared…

· Braised Ox Tongue

Onion marmalade

 

MAINS

· Salmon Cake

Lemon, capers, dill, sour cream, leaf spinach, grilled tomato

· Southern Fried Chicken

Gravy, steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes

· Spaghetti Carbonara

Bacon, cheese, garlic, cream

· Braised Shortribs

Potato & pea gratin, red wine sauce

· Grilled Tofu Steak

Stir-fried vegetables

· Featured Indian Vegetarian

Lentils, basmati rice,papadam & raita

From The Grill

· Mahi Mahi

Citrus & pepper rub, broccoli, carrots, red potato

· Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Polenta, red wine sauce

· Chicken Breast

Roast garlic & herbs, peas & carrots, red potato

· Pork Chop

Caramelized onions, stewed apple, mash

 

Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade

 

SIDE DISHES

· Broccoli, Carrots, Onions

· Mac N Cheese, Bacon

· Baked Potato

Sour cream, bacon, chives

· French Fries

Herb garlic butter

· Ratatouille

· Creamed Spinach

 

Progresso

Cocktail: El Diablo $8.95

Enjoy a bolda& tasty classic, El Jimador Tequila, Ginger Beer, Cassis, & lime

Appetizer: Shrimp Quesadilla

Handmade flour tortillas stuffed with chili & fajita marinated, grilledshrimp, served with fresh pic de gallo, shredded Monterey Jack cheese,guacamole, & zesty lime

Main: Chili Rellenos

Fresh poblano peppers, stuffed with braised chicken & seasoned withtraditional spices, are baked until tender then topped with a cool avocadocrema

 

DESSERTS

· Sticky Toffee Brioche

Strawberry & vanilla sauce

· Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake

· S’Mores Parfait

Dark chocolate cake, graham cracker mousse, milk chocolate, toasted marshmellow

· Mango Cream Cake

Fresh fruit salsa, mint

*Lower calorie, no added sugar

· Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate

· Cheese Plate

· Selection of Ice Creams

For the Table

• Pie a La Mode
  Vanilla ice cream
  

DAY 5 - (Western Caribbean)

APPETIZERS

· Beef Carpaccio

Shaved parmesan, lemon vinagrette

· Shrimp Cocktail

Traditional cocktail sauce

· Flatbread

BBQ chicken, Monterey Jack cheese

· Steamed Mussels

Garlic roast

· Mango Cream

Iced mango soup, fresh ginger

· Baked Onion Soup

Swiss, parmesan cheese

· Caprese Salad

Tomato & fresh mozzarella, balsamico, virgin olive oil, basil

· Vine Ripened Tomatoes & Chopped Lettuce

Choice of dressing

· Kale or Romaine Caesar Salad

House made dressing, shaved parmesan

 

Rare Finds

food you always wanted to try, but haven’t yet dared…

· Frog Legs, Provencale Herb Butter

Warm Brioche

 

MAINS

· Ricotta Ravioli

Arugula, tomato cream

· Tiger Shrimp Creole

Tropical tomatoes, peppers, onions, jambalaya rice

· Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Breast

Black bean & corn medley, steamed broccoli

· Prime Rib

Red wine sauce, grilled onion ring, baked potato

· Cinnamon Pumpkin Cheese Pie

Glazed cherry tomatoes, cheese puffs

· Featured Indian Vegetarian

Lentils, basmati rice, papadam & raita

From The Grill

· Salmon Fillet

Citrus & pepper rub, broccoli, carrots, red potato

· Flat Iron Steak

Pepper, herbs, broccoli, baked potato

· Chicken Breast

Roast garlic & herbs, peas & carrots, red potato

· Pork Chop

Caramelized onions, stewed apple, mash

 

Sauces: Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Béarnaise, Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic & TomatoTapenade

 

SIDE DISHES

· Corn & Vegetable Succotash

· Whipped Potatoes

· Baked Potato

Sour cream, bacon, chives

· Sautéed Green Beans

With Bacon

· Steamed Broccoli

· Fragrant Basmati Rice

 

WesternCaribbean

Cocktail: Paloma $8.95

A refreshing blend of El Jimador Silver Tequila, grapefruit juice, a touch ofsugar & club soda

Appetizer: Caribbean Pepper Pot

Stewed peppers, tomatoes, yams, okra, potatoes & plantain with coconut milk

Main: Jerk Pork Loin

Slowly roasted pork loin, marinated in island spices & herbs

 

DESSERTS

· Carrot Cake

Candied ginger

· Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake

· Banana-White Chocolate Bread Pudding

· Oven Roasted Apple

Orange juice, raisins, hazelnut

*Lower calorie, no added sugar

· Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate

· Cheese Plate

· Selection of Ice Creams

For the Table

• Pie a La Mode
  Vanilla ice cream
  

Thanks for all the info. I didn't think about it getting dark early in January.

We cruise on January 29. And the menu has made me hungry. :)

Thanks Shorty! I put it back into a word doc and printed it! Wife will love it... again thanks!

Thanks for all the info. I didn't think about it getting dark early in January.

We cruise on January 29. And the menu has made me hungry. :)

Rereading it made me hungry, too!

 

Thanks Shorty! I put it back into a word doc and printed it! Wife will love it... again thanks!

You're welcome Bob, I'm always glad to share my happy things with others. Have a great trip!

thanks for the tip about it getting dark early! I suppose that means it gets a little chilly as well? I'll be sure to bring a jacket.

 

Glad to help. I would take a jacket it could get a bit cool. Also if you have any other questions let know and I will be glad to answer to the best of my ability. My favorite port to cruise out of is NOLA and was on the Triumph about 6 months ago.

Glad to help. I would take a jacket it could get a bit cool. Also if you have any other questions let know and I will be glad to answer to the best of my ability. My favorite port to cruise out of is NOLA and was on the Triumph about 6 months ago.

 

 

Hey fellow Tennessean can you tell me about the port. We are in a suite this time do they have a nice area for the people in suites and diamond and platinum holders. We are assigned at 11 am Thanks

Wait, it goes down the Mississippi for a few hours? So its like a partial river cruise?

 

I would not call it a river cruise. This is estuary swamp country at the very end of the Mississippi River system connecting New Orleans to the open Gulf of Mexico. The only time on embarkation day that I really noticed the shore was during dinner in the MDR; then it was off to enjoy various ship happenings, and when we woke up the next morning we were out in open water. Likewise, at bedtime on the last night we were not yet in the river channel, but sometime around midnight the ship moves into this final leg of the journey.

Glad to help. I would take a jacket it could get a bit cool. Also if you have any other questions let know and I will be glad to answer to the best of my ability. My favorite port to cruise out of is NOLA and was on the Triumph about 6 months ago.

January in NOLA can range from below freezing to 80+ degrees. Check the weather before you leave so you know what to pack. Even going down the river, there is a swift breeze so keep that in mind.

 

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Do they offer Lobster on "Elegent" night in the MDR on a 5 night cruise?

Edited September 17, 2017 by DEBBIE 275

Do they offer Lobster on "Elegent" night in the MDR on a 5 night cruise?

 

 

 

Nope...

 

 

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Hey fellow Tennessean can you tell me about the port. We are in a suite this time do they have a nice area for the people in suites and diamond and platinum holders. We are assigned at 11 am Thanks

 

Since you have priority boarding I believe you get to hang out in the platinum/diamond area. It is quite nice with nice comfortable coaches and chairs.

 

Little off topic, my DW and I love your town. She is trying to get me to agree to come to the story telling event you all have. We hope to move to that region shortly.

Hey fellow Tennessean can you tell me about the port. We are in a suite this time do they have a nice area for the people in suites and diamond and platinum holders. We are assigned at 11 am Thanks

 

There is definitely a separate area for you. Not sure how much nicer it is than general waiting, since it is somewhat private and everyone else can't see it, but it is a smaller room off to the side of the huge terminal. You are ushered past the hoard by a Carnival employee to this area. Then at boarding time you are led to the entry area first.

Do they offer Lobster on "Elegent" night in the MDR on a 5 night cruise?

 

"Carnival Pulls Free Lobster From Short Cruises, Adds New Formal Night Menu Items"

 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=6534

There is definitely a separate area for you. Not sure how much nicer it is than general waiting, since it is somewhat private and everyone else can't see it, but it is a smaller room off to the side of the huge terminal. You are ushered past the hoard by a Carnival employee to this area. Then at boarding time you are led to the entry area first.

We just finished a cruise as Platinum's on Triumph 8/26-9/2 and yes there is a room with coffee/lemonade/water and lots of pastries. We arrived at the port by taxi, they put the priority tags on our luggage and we walked thru the doors into the terminal.

 

BIG NOTE HERE! We actually embarked from the NCL terminal as the Breeze (and docked at the Carnival terminal) was in NOLA taking on supplies and letting passengers that wanted to get off because of Harvey. They apologized for the sloppy setup in the Plat/Diamond area (not needed as it was fine) and assured us that if we went out of NOLA again it would be much better. They did call us prior to any FTTF (sitting outside the area) and right after the wedding parties boarded. Diamond first then Plat. At some ports it seems like a free for all and Diamond/Plat/FTTF get called at the same time, not in NOLA!

Platinum. . . not there yet. But I'm a new Orleans native and always sail out of my home port. I understand not liking our parking. I usually take an Uber or Lyft from my home. I would recommend parking at a long term lot that would be cheaper at the airport in Kenner and getting a cab or Uber to the port. Some hotels near the airport will let you keep your car there and shuttle you to the port if you stay a night or two with them.