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Carnival Triumph 2016 4-Day Caribbean Cruise Review
Day 5                        June 20,  2016                New Orleans, LA  (Disembarkation)               Scheduled Arrival:  8:00AM                              
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Last Morning Walk Around The Ship:
           After waking up and finalizing my suitcase packing, I walked around the ship early in the morning. I started my walk on Deck 3 in the atrium and then walked up to Deck 5. The atrium's lobby was getting setup for the disembarkation process. The Sail & Sign Card scanning machines were in place at the same area where we entered the ship just a few days before. 
Carnival Triumph Atrium Bar
Deck 3 (Lobby) Atrium Bar Side View
Carnival Triumph Atrium Bar
Atrium Bar
Carnival Triumph
Setup For Disembarkation
                There were very few people in the ship's public areas. I was fine with this because I wanted to get some last pictures as I walked around. Here are some of my Deck 5 (Promenade Deck) pictures:
Carnival Triumph
Looking Down At The Atrium Bar From Deck 5
Carnival Triumph Promenade
World's Way Promenade
Carnival Triumph Internet Cafe
Internet Cafe
Carnival Triumph Vienna Cafe
Vienna Cafe
Carnival Triumph Vienna Cafe Booths and Piano
Vienna Cafe Booths & Piano
                One area that I have not discussed during this review is the Hollywood Nightclub located on Deck 5. Throughout the cruise, this area was being used for special events, art auctions during the afternoon, and as a nightclub in the evening. For this reason, this was the first time I was able to look inside this area during the cruise. There are many seats in the Hollywood Nightclub as well as a large dancefloor in the center of the lounge.
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Hollywood Nightclub
Carnival Triumph Hollywood Nightclub
Hollywood Nightclub
Carnival Triumph Hollywood Nightclub
Hollywood Nightclub
Carnival Triumph Alchemy Bar
Alchemy Bar
Carnival Triumph
Walkway By The Alchemy Bar
Carnival Triumph Alchemy Bar
Sideview Of The Alchemy Bar
Walking Around The Outside Decks:
             After spending some time on Deck 5, I headed upstairs to Deck 9 (Lido). The Lido Deck's AFT pool was closed for the cruise because the pools do not open on the last day. In just a few short hours, new cruisers would be enjoying the ship's Lido Deck. Here are some pictures I took of the back area of the Lido Deck:
Carnival Triumph Lido Deck AFT Pool
Lido Deck AFT Pool
Carnival Triumph AFT Pool Bar
AFT Pool Bar
Carnival Triumph Pizzeria
Pizzeria
Carnival Triumph AFT Pool
AFT Pool - Retractable Roof Closed
Carnival Triumph AFT Pool Tables and Chairs
AFT Pool Tables & Chairs
           I then walked upstairs to Deck 10 to see the Mississippi River. We passed by many ships & tankers that were docked or sailing slowly downriver. 
Ships On The Mississippi River
Ships Along The Mississippi River
Mississippi River
Ship On The Mississippi
Carnival Triumph Deck 10 Back Area
Deck 10 Back Area
Carnival Triumph Funnel
Looking At The Ship's Funnel
Mississippi River
Mississippi River
Carnival Triumph Lido Deck
Lido Main Pool Area
Carnival Triumph Lido Deck Main Pool
Lido Deck Main Pool
Carnival Triumph
Lido Main Pool Area - Looking Towards Ship's Back
Carnival Triumph
Deck 12
Carnival Triumph Lido Main Pool Area
Lido Main Pool Area
Mississippi River
Mississippi River
Carnival Triumph Deck 12
Playground Equipment On Deck 12
          After walking on Decks 10 and 11, I went to Deck 12. One side of Deck 12 is home to some playground equipment and the other side has the ship's mini golf course. The mini golf course was extremely popular throughout the cruise, especially on the cruise's sea days. 
Carnival Triumph Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course - Deck 12
Carnival Triumph Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course - Deck 12
Mississippi River
Watertower Along The River's Bank
               As the time came for breakfast, I started making my way towards the South Beach Club buffet on the Lido Deck. I walked down from Deck 12 to Deck 11 and then down to Deck 10. Here are some pictures I took as I made my way to the buffet:
Carnival Triumph Waterslide
Waterslide & Pool
Carnival Triumph
Deck 10
Carnival Triumph Wet Deck Sign
Wet Floor Sign - Decks Can Be Slippery!
Carnival Triumph Lido Deck
Lido Deck
Carnival Triumph Waterslide & Pool
Waterslide & Pool
Carnival Triumph Hottub
Hottub
Carnival Triumph Red Frog Rum Bar
Red Frog Rum Bar
Carnival Triumph Blue Iguana Tequila Bar
Blue Iguana Tequila Bar
Carnival Triumph Towel Station
Lido Deck Towel Station
          The Blue Iguana Cantina was not open for breakfast yet because I walked by too early. Here are a few pictures I took as the crew members were setting the Blue Iguana up for breakfast:
Carnival Triumph Blue Iguana Cantina
Blue Iguana Cantina - Was Not Yet Open For Breakfast
Carnival Triumph Blue Iguana Cantina
Toppings For Blue Iguana Cantina At Breakfast
Carnival Triumph Blue Iguana Blue Iguana Cantina
Toppings For Blue Iguana Cantina At Breakfast
Guy's Burger Joint
Guy's Burger Joint
Carnival Triumph Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar
Guy's Burger Joint - Toppings Bar
Carnival Triumph Guy's Burger Joint
Ice Cream Machines Near Guy's Burger Joint
Last Breakfast Of The Cruise: 
            Since this was our cruise's last day, this was our last breakfast onboard. Since I arrived in the South Beach Club a few minutes before the breakfast lines opened, I walked around and took pictures of the food. The South Beach Club was serving breakfast starting at 6am until 9am. This included the main buffet lines as well as the Continental breakfast option. The Blue Iguana Cantina was opening at 7am and would be open until 9am. For cruisers that did not want to eat in the buffet, the Paris Dining Room was serving breakfast from 6:30am until 8:30am. Since many people woke up early in order to get ready to disembark the ship, the buffet became crowded quickly. 
             I first went through the main breakfast buffet line because the omelet station was slow to open. I got some bacon, sausage, hash browns, and a pastry. While I was eating my first round of food, the omelet station opened. I then got an omelet. The omelet station's line moved fast. I was pleased with the omelet station this cruise. 
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet - Yogurt & Milk
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet - Cereal
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet - Fruits
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet - Fruits
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet - Eggs & Scrambled Eggs
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet - Tomatoes, Sausage, & Hashbrowns
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet - Bacon, Beans, & Tomatoes
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet - Pastries
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast Buffet - Pastries
Carnival Triumph Breakfast Buffet
Plate Of Breakfast Food
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Plate of Breakfast Food
Carnival Triumph Omelet
Omelet
Watching Our New Orleans Arrival: 
              After eating breakfast, I went to Deck 9's front to see the view as we arrived in New Orleans. It was fun seeing many of the ships and buildings we passed on the first day of the cruise during sail-a-way.  Here are some pictures:
Carnival Triumph Sailing On The Mississippi River
View From The Ship's Front
New Orleans Skyline
New Orleans Skyline
Mississippi River
Mississippi River
Carnival Triumph
View From The Ship
Mississippi River
Mississippi River
East New Orleans
East New Orleans
Mississippi River
Looking At The Shore
Carnival Triumph
View From The Ship of the Mississippi River
Carnival Triumph
View From The Ship of the Mississippi River
Ship Docked Along The Mississippi River
Ship Docked
Mississippi River
Nearly Identical Ships Docked Side By Side
New Orleans
View Of Bridge In The Distance
New Orleans Skyline
New Orleans Skyline
New Orleans
East New Orleans Area
East New Orleans
East New Orleans Area
New Orleans
View Of Buildings From The Ship
Mississippi River
Curve In The River
Carnival Triumph Arriving in New Orleans
Ships Front With New Orleans Skyline In Background
New Orleans Skyline
New Orleans Skyline
New Orleans Skyline
New Orleans Skyline
Erato Street Cruise Terminal
Cruise Terminal In The Distance
New Orleans
Bridge In The Background
St. Louis Cathedral New Orleans
View Of The St. Louis Cathedral
Mississippi River
View Of A Dry-Dock Looking Thing
Carnival Triumph
Ship Turning On Last River Curve Prior To Docking
Creole Queen Docked In New Orleans
Creole Queen Docked
Riverwalk Mall
Riverwalk Mall
Erato Street Cruise Terminal New Orleans
Erato Street Cruise Terminal
Erato Street Cruise Terminal
Erato Street Terminal's Gangway
Erato Street Cruise Terminal
Looking At The Pier
New Orleans Cruise Terminal
Looking At The Pier
Erato Street Cruise Terminal
Ship's Front With Cruise Terminal In The Background
Carnival Triumph
Ship Docking In New Orleans
New Orleans
New Orleans Skyline
Erato Street Cruise Terminal Gangway
Gangway
Carnival Triumph
Ship Pulling Into New Orleans
           Before the ship was completely docked and secure, I left the Lido Deck and went down to my stateroom. Since my suitcases were ready to go, I was only there for a few minutes. After doing a final check of the room, we went to our designated area for disembarkation. VIFP Platinum & Diamond guests were in the London Dining Room as well as Faster to the Fun guests. The VIFP Platinum/Diamond guests were on one side of the dining room and the Faster to the Fun guests were on the other side. There were some pastries and juices available as we waited. 
Carnival Triumph Atrium Lobby Chair
Atrium Lobby - Sign Saying This Was Not A Waiting Area
Carnival Triumph Atrium Lobby
Atrium Lobby
Carnival Triumph London Dining Room
London Dining Room - Deck 3 Level
Carnival Triumph Gangway
View Of The Gangway
Carnival Triumph Docked In New Orleans
Cruise Terminal - View From Deck 3
Carnival Triumph
Ship's Back - View From Gangway
Carnival Triumph
Carnival Triumph's Front - View From Gangway
Disembarking The Carnival Triumph:
            Around 7:30am, the ship was cleared to start the disembarkation process. VIFP Platinum & Diamond guests were allowed to go first. Following these guests was Faster to the Fun. After these guests, self assist disembarkation by deck began. For a cruiser to get off as self assist, he or she must carry off all luggage and bags. All self assist guests would be allowed off before the general disembarkation guests. The general disembarkation (checked luggage) guests would be ones that put luggage outside their door. These people would be allowed to disembark after the self assist guests because the pier workers needed time to unload all of the luggage.
              After getting our Sail & Sign Cards scanned we exited the ship and went down the gangway. We had to go through Customs & Immigration. This was a quick and simple process. The customs agent looked at our passports and declaration form. After the customs checkpoint, we proceeded to the ground floor of the terminal to go to the elevators. The elevator was full as we rode up to our car. 
              By 8:05am, we were in our car and leaving the cruise terminal. However, before leaving New Orleans we stopped at the Riverwalk Mall to buy some beignet mix from Cafe Du Monde. This only took 25-30 minutes and by 8:30am we were on our way out of New Orleans. I stepped outside while we were at the mall to look at the ship. The last two pictures on the row below are of the ship from the mall. 
Carnival Triumph
View Of The Ship From The Parking Garage
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View Of The Ship From The Riverwalk Mall
Carnival Triumph
Carnival Triumph
                Overall, this was a great cruise. I enjoyed the food, ship, service, and entertainment. I hope this cruise review has been interesting and informative. Please feel free to write to RyG's Cruise Guide on Facebook (click here for our Facebook) if you have any questions, comments, or want to know something about Carnival or the Carnival Triumph. Thank you for reading my cruise review of the Carnival Triumph and thank you for checking out my personal cruise blog.
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