'Team Triumph' December 6-11, 2010 Funville Family Cruise

                  'TEAM TRIUMPH FIRST ANNUAL FUNVILLE FAMILY CRUISE'

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                                     Greetings Fellow Cruisers! 

Welcome aboard the 'Fun Ship Triumph' on December 6-11, 2010, for the spectacular 'Team Triumph 2010 Funville Family Cruise'  -  We're sure to have a wonderful and memorable time together in the Western Caribbean!

                   Carnival Triumph ~ December 6-11, 2010 Cruise

                 *  Carnival Cruise Lines ~ Cruise Details & Booking Site  *

                                * Current Fares & Booking For This Cruise *

   *  Early Saver Price Protection Claim(s): Price Protection Claim Form  *

                                * Applicable Only to 'Early Saver' Bookings *

                      Itinerary, Ports of Call and Shore Excursions 

                           ~  5-Day Western Caribbean Cruise Itinerary  ~

Monday, December 6: New Orleans, Louisiana (Depart: 4:00pm)

Tuesday, December 7: Fun Day At Sea

Wednesday, December 8: Progreso, Mexico (Arrive: 7:00am / Depart: 4:00pm)

Thursday, December 9: Cozumel, Mexico (Arrive: 9:00am / Depart: 5:00pm)

Friday, December 10: Fun Day At Sea

Saturday, December 11: New Orleans, Louisiana (Arrive: 8:00am)

                       ~ Carnival Cruise Lines Listed Excursions by Port ~

Progeso, Yucatan, Mexico: Shore Excursions ~ Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico

Cozumel, Mexico: Shore Excursions ~ Cozumel, Mexico

                                  ~ Additional Sources for Excursions ~

Shore Excursions Group: Shore Excursions Group ~ Caribbean Shore Excursions

Island Marketing Ltd: Island Marketing Ltd. ~ Caribbean Shore Excursions

Shore Trips: ShoreTrips® ~ Caribbean & Central America Shore Excursions

                                    Cruise Rosters and Roll Calls 

Current 'Team Triumph' Roster: Dottie & Ira (Georgia, & New York/Florida); Maurice (Ohio); Mari & Andy (Texas); Barb & Randy (New Jersey); Scott & Lorri (Texas); Jim & Sharon (Indiana); Cindy & Jonathan (Rhode Island); Phil, Joan, Jennifer, Phillip & Jeff (Texas); Bill (Colorado); Debbie & Haley (Texas); David, Susie & Esther (Missouri); Kelly, Jeri, Tom & Betty (Texas); Martha & Vanessa (Texas); Jerry & Beth (Tennessee); Scott & Mary (Mississippi); and Max & Jen (New Mexico) - Who else will be joining 'Team Triumph' ?

CruiseFellows.com Roster: December 6, 2010 ~ Carnival Triumph Roster

Cruise Critic Roll Call: December 6, 2010 ~ Carnival Triumph Roll Call 

                    'Team Triumph' Pre-Cruise Events 

                                      Sunday, December 5, 2010

                       ~ 'Team Triumph T-Shirt Contest Awards Dinner' ~

A pre-cruise group dinner will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at approximately 7:30-8:00pm, at the International House of Pancakes Restaurant (IHOP) located at 12150 I-10 Service Rd., New Orleans, Louisiana, off I-10 / Exit 245 at Bullard Ave. The IHOP Restaurant is located approximately 1 mile East of the Days Inn where the majority of Team Triumph is staying.  You must e-mail me at MMiller424@aol.com to be included in the group reservation for this restaurant.

The winners and official slogan of the 'December 2010 Carnival Triumph T-Shirt Contest' will be revealed at the group dinner, after which time the attending winners (1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winners) will receive their awards, and the T-shirts with the official slogan will be handed out to everyone on the contest participation list that requested T-shirts from Dottie and submitted their shirt sizes. 

Please Note: The T-shirt order is now complete and concluded, therefore no other additional or custom orders will be accepted. 

                     'Team Triumph' On-Board Events 

                                      Monday, December 6, 2010

                                   ~ 'Team Triumph Bon Voyage Party' ~

We are having our official Bon Voyage Party on the first night of the cruise, Monday, December 6, 2010, between 8:00-8:30pm, at the commons area surrounding the 'Continent Pool & Poolside Bars' on Lido Deck 9 - Mid Ship. 

                                        Shore Excursion Rosters

         Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico - Wednesday, December 8, 2010

'William Lawson's Private Guided Tour of Merida' Roster: David, Susie and Esther.

William Lawson's Private Car & Driver Service Website: William Lawson's Private Car & Driver Service

William Lawson's E-Mail: lawson_william@hotmail.com

**The above excursion is approximately five (5) hours in length and includes a private car, which accommodates 4-5 guests, and a driver who serves as a tour guide and translator.  Beverages are included with this excursion.

                   Cozumel, Mexico - Thursday, December 9, 2010

'Nachi Cocom Beach Break' Roster: Mari, Mo, Bill, Dottie, Ira, Debbie, Haley, Lorri, David, Barb, Sarah, Grace, Cindy and Jen.

Nachi Cocom Beach Club Website: Nachi Cocom Beach Club ~ Cozumel, Mexico.

Nachi Cocom Beach Break Excursion Reservations Link / Island Marketing Ltd. Website: Nachi Cocom Beach Break Excursion ~ Cozumel, Mexico

**The above excursion is from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a full-day pass, and includes a 3-course meal & snacks, an open bar with mixed drinks, beer and soft drinks.  Add-on activities, such as massages, snorkeling & diving (one and two tank), parasailing, jet ski & kayak rentals, etc., are available at the excursion location.  Guests are responsible for transportation to and from the Nachi Cocom Beach Club.  Transportation is readily available in the form of taxis and shuttles at both the cruise port and beach club.

'Cozumel Glass Bottom Boat Snorkeling Tour' Roster: Jonathan and Max.

Cozumel Glass Bottom Boat Snorkeling Tour Excursion Reservations Link / Island Marketing Ltd. Website: Cozumel Glass Bottom Boat Snorkeling Tour ~ Cozumel, Mexico

**The above excursion is from 10:30am to 1:00pm, and is conducted on a 30-foot glass bottom boat that will tour 2 shallow Coral Reefs, each tour of which will be approximately 45 minutes in length with a 15-20 minute break in between, and beverages are included.  Guests will have the option of remaining on the boat to view the Coral Reefs by way of 2 glass windows on the hull of the boat, or explore the underwater for themselves using the provided snorkeling equipment.  Guests are responsible for transportation to and from the the Aqua Safari Pier, where they will be picked up and returned by the boat.  Transportation is readily available in the form of taxis and shuttles at both the cruise port and the Aqua Safari Pier.

                                               Group Lodging              

Days Inn New Orleans / I-10 Service Road:

10020 I-10 Service Road 
New Orleans, Louisiana 70127
Phone: (504) 373-6900 / Fax: (504) 373-6910 / E-Mail: ballack@wynhg.com

Days Inn New Orleans / I-10 Service Rd. Website: Days Inn ~ Interstate 10 Service Road, New Orleans, Louisiana

~ Dottie & Ira; Mari & Andy; Maurice; Barb & Randy; Scott & Lorri; Jim & Sharon; Cindy & Jonathan; Phil, Joan, Jennifer, Phillip & Jeff; Bill; David, Susie & Esther; and Max & Jennifer will be staying at the above location prior to the cruise, as located approximately 12 miles from the Erato Street Cruise Terminal / The images below reflect this location ~

                         (Location Map / Interstate 10 - Exit 244 at Read Blvd.)

                             ~ New Orleans Days Inn / I-10 Service Road ~

                       ~ Click on above images for enlarged viewing options ~

                                           New Orleans Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport:

900 Airline Drive 
Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Phone: (504) 465-1264 / TDD: (504) 463-1057

    Airport Website:  Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport  

                                             Port of Departure 

Port of New Orleans / Erato Street Cruise Terminal:

1100 Port of New Orleans Place 
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-1733
Phone: (504) 522-2551 / Fax: (504) 524-4156 

Airport-to-Cruise Terminal Travel Time:

The port is located 16 miles from the New Orleans International Airport; travel time is approximately 40 minutes.

Directions to Cruise Terminal:

                 Directions From Interstate 10 East to New Orleans

Follow the signs to the New Orleans Business District, U.S 90 West, Crescent City Connection to the West Bank.
Take exit 11-C, Tchoupitoulas/South Peters Street.
Proceed down the ramp to the ground level.
At the second traffic light, turn right. This is Tchoupitoulas Street.
At the next traffic light, turn left. This is Henderson Street.
Go two blocks (cross over the railroad tracks) and turn left. This is Port of New Orleans Place.
The Erato Street Terminal is directly ahead. Harbor Police will be directing traffic.

Cruise Terminal Parking:

                                         On-Site Parking Garage

$16.00 per day. 
$32.00 per day (oversized vehicles). 
Full payment due upon entering the parking garage (rates subject to change by the Port Authority).  
Accepted forms of payment: U.S Dollars or Credit Cards.
6-story building / Garage on floors 3-6 / 1000 parking spaces.
The garage is secure, lighted and patrolled.
Handicap Parking available with proof of valid permit.
No advance reservations required.

                     ~ Port of New Orleans Erata Street Cruise Terminal ~

                       ~ Click on above images for enlarged viewing options ~

        Port of New Orleans Website: Port of New Orleans, Louisiana 

            LIVE WEBCAM ~ Cruise Terminal Port ~ LIVE WEBCAM

~ Refer To This Post For Updates to Rosters, Roll Calls, Group Lodging & Key Events, And Posts 2 and 3 For Additional Activity & Information Updates For This Cruise ~

              'TEAM TRIUMPH' CRUISE-RELATED UPDATES & INFORMATION

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                                Last Update: 07/20/2010 @ 11:00am (EDT)

                CURRENT 'TEAM TRIUMPH' ROSTER TOTAL: 38 Members

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Recent Updates: 07/20/2010 @ 11:00am (EDT); 07/14/2010 @ 1:00pm (EDT):

The 'December 2010 Carnival Triumph T-Shirt Contest' official slogan and winners have been determined, and the T-shirt order is now complete and concluded.  The T-shirts have been sent to Jen and myself for delivery to New Orleans.  The T-shirts will be handed out at the 'Team Triumph T-Shirt Contest Awards Dinner' at the IHOP Restaurant near the Days Inn in New Orleans on the evening of Sunday, December 5, 2010, between 7:00-7:30pm, as previously outlined in a group e-mail and on Post 1 and 2 of this thread.  I have sent out an e-mail to everyone who ordered T-shirts requesting that payment for their shirts be made directly to Dottie via Money Order or Cash, and not personal checks.  I would strongly recommend that you pay by Money Order and do not send cash in the mail. Posted 07/20/2010 @ 11:00am (EDT)

'Team Triumph T-Shirt Contest Awards Dinner' ~ Sunday, December 5, 2010, between 7:30-8:00pm, to be held at the International House of Pancakes Restaurant located near the New Orleans Days Inn - The results of the 'December 2010 Carnival Triumph T-Shirt Contest' will be announced at the dinner, revealing both the official slogan selected for the t-shirts, and the contest winners ("Grand Prize"-1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place), who will then receive their award prizes!  At this time the t-shirts will also be handed out to all participating 'Team Triumph' members that requested T-shirts!  This will be a great dinner, so don't forget to bring your cameras! (Please note: This update revises the previous plans of having the T-Shirt Contest Awards included at the Bon Voyage Party on-board ship on the first night of the cruise) Posted 07/14/2010 @ 1:00pm (EDT)

 Standing Special Requests: (none at this time)

Previous Notable Updates In Chronological Order:

1. Welcome Aboard Group Photos - As proposed by "rvers"  (Scott & Lorri).  We should all be ready for pictures! Posted 1/17/2010
2. Cruise Group Dining Arrangements & Seating Information - As proposed by "marilole"  (Mari). Refer to Post 3 of this thread for current listing(s). Posted 1/17/2010
3. Rissa (party of 2) and Barb & Randy (party of 4), have officially opened Group 2 in the Dining Seating Arrangements section on Post 3 of this thread.  They are looking to gather other dinner mates for their group that have children in their booking party as well, so maybe other 'Team Triumph' members can help them fill their table with this request!  Thanks all! (Refer to that posting for additional updates and information for this group) Posted 1/19/2010 
4. Group 1 In The Dinner Seating Arrangements section on Post 3 of this thread has been closed to additional guests. (Refer to that posting for additional updates and information for this group). Posted 1/20/2010
5. Ana & Gordon have officially opened Group 3 in the Dining Seating Arrangements section on Post 3 of this thread. (Refer to that posting for additional updates and information for this group). Posted 1/21/2010
6. 'Triumph' Launderette, Ice Dispenser & Soda Vending Machine Locations - These listings have been added on Post 3 of this thread for everyone's general information. Posted 1/25/2010
7. 'Team Triumph Bon Voyage Party' ~ Monday, December 6, 2010, between 8:00-8:30pm, to be held at the commons area surrounding the 'Continent Pool & Poolside Bars' located on Lido Deck 9 / Mid Ship - This party will be held after dinner, and it will be an opportunity for group photos. - This event listing has been added on Post 1 of this thread. Posted 5/10/2010 *Revised 7/14/2010
8. 'Team Triumph T-Shirt Contest Awards Dinner' ~ Sunday, December 5, 2010, between 7:00-7:30pm, to be held at the International House of Pancakes Restaurant located near the New Orleans Days Inn - The results of the 'December 2010 Carnival Triumph T-Shirt Contest' will be announced at the dinner, revealing both the official slogan selected for the t-shirts, and the contest winners ("Grand Prize"-1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place), who will then receive their award prizes!  At this time the t-shirts will also be handed out to all participating 'Team Triumph' members that requested T-shirts!  This will be a great dinner, so don't forget to bring your cameras! - This event listing has been added on Post 1 of this thread. Posted 7/14/2010

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"I suppose that the following initial comments would be considered as our formal 'Mission Statement' for this thread, so I dressed accordingly!"

After discussion with a number of shipmates on this cruise, we are putting together an official (or at least tacky and garish) roll call and cruise planning thread, with group hotel information and what not.  I will add and remove things as needed or requested in the first post, which will reflect some of the useful information for this cruise along the way.  We decided to place it in the Carnival Addicts Anonymous threads, as the Fun Ship Triumph threads will not do justice to the origin of this cruise, which after all, began here!

I am looking for everyone who has already booked this cruise, or who is planning on attending and booking this cruise, to either post, or e-mail me, with what information they may wish to be included in the Roster on the first post of this thread, such as the guest names in your party, stateroom numbers, state of origin, etc., that you may want to have included. You may also have alternative hotel arrangements that you wish to post, or airline, hotel, and pier transportation information that you might consider important to include.  If you have any questions or suggestions, let one of us know by responding to my e-mail address, if not by posting. 

Thank You, Cruise Family!

(The above statement was originally posted Saturday, January 16th, 2010)

Best Regards and Happy Cruising,

Max Miller 

Max's E-Mail:                       

MMiller424@aol.com       

           'TEAM TRIUMPH' SHIPMATE-RELATED UPDATES & INFORMATION

                                                          ~ Post 3 ~

Dinner Seating Arrangements Per Group Number

1. Mari & Andy; Maurice; Lorri & Scott; Dottie & Ira; Linda & Chuck; Bill; Linda; and Jen & Max / Dining Time: Early Dining Confirmed (6:00pm) / Table Number Assignment(s): To Be Determined Upon Boarding and Embarkation / Group Status: Closed  
2. Applesauce Table: Rissa (party of 2); Barb & Randy (party of 4); Cindy & Jonathan; and Debbie & Haley / Dining Time: Early Dining Confirmed (6:00pm) / Additional Group Members Pending Requests and Response / Table Number Assignment(s): To Be Determined Upon Boarding and Embarkation / Group Status: Open and Pending
3. Ana & Gordon; and David, Susie & Esther / Dining Time: Early Dining Confirmed (6:00pm) / Additional Group Members Pending Requests and Response / Table Number Assignment(s): To Be Determined Upon Boarding and Embarkation / Group Status: Open and Pending

Triumph Launderette, Ice Dispenser & Soda Vending Machine Locations

Deck 2 / Main: The Launderette is located across from Staterooms 2365 & 2367 / Ice Dispensers & Soda Vending Machines are located across from Staterooms 2221; 2363; 2414 ~

Deck 6 / Upper: The Launderette is located across from Staterooms 6389 & 6391 / Ice Dispensers & Soda Vending Machines are located across from Staterooms 6207; 6360; 6423

Deck 7 / Empress: The Launderette is located across from Staterooms 7339 & 7341 / Separate Ice Dispensers & Soda Vending Machines are located across from Staterooms 7201; 7336; 7391 ~

Deck 8 / Verandah: The Launderette is located across from Staterooms 8349 & 8351 / Ice Dispensers & Soda Vending Machines are located across from Staterooms 8346; 8401 ~

Deck 9 / Lido: The Launderette is located across from Staterooms 9268 & 9270 / (There are no Ice Dispensers or Soda Vending Machines located on this deck) ~

Deck 10 / Panorama: (There is no Launderette located on this deck) / An Ice Dispenser & Soda Vending Machine are located across from Stateroom 1062 ~

Deck 11 / Spa: (There is no Launderette located on this deck) / An Ice Dispenser & Soda Vending Machine are located across from Stateroom 1112 ~

** All Launderettes should each be equipped with 2 or 3 Washers & Dryers, Soap Dispensers and 1 Ironing Board & Iron ~

** If anyone is aware of an inaccuracy or correction of the above information, please let us know, as the listed information was provided by CCL ~

Goodmorning to ya Max.. I just have one word for you.. Brilliant! I think you did an awesome job setting this up.. Thanks Brother.. I hope to see some more names on here relatively soon.

Hugs Brother Mo!  I am so touched by your compliments, thank you so much!  We wanted to do what we could, with everyone else that have been making this to be one of the best cruises ever, especially you and Dottie!  We love and appreciate you guys so!!!!

I hope we all have a great time, great discussions & great planning, and input from the entire 'Team Triumph' family!  We are all going to have a great time on this cruise!

Love & Hugs To All!

Regards, From Team Triumph:

Dottie & Ira, Maurice, Mari & Andy, Barb & Randy, Lorri & Scott, and Jen & Max (more to be added soon!)

Awww Bro, hugs.. Credit goes to my Dottie.. Like you, I wanted to do what I could by extending a hand. She appreciates us for helping promote this cruise. Im sure this cruise with be the talk of the yr, and hopefully it will be a yearly reunion.

Max, you are so ornganized. All friends has to do is call thier PVP. Lorri and I will most likely take the RV to Biloxi as we will be heading to FL after the cruise so we will meet everyone the morning of the cruise. Are we going to try and rally everyone for a Welcome Aboard photo?

I look forward to future up dates and especially added names to the list of cruisers.

JenNM:

Hi all!  I'm posting the information for various dining arrangements and seatings for this cruise here:

Dinner Seatings Per Group

Mari, Andy, Maurice, Jen and Max / Dining Time: Early Dining Confirmed (6:00pm) / Dining Room Assignment: Pending

*This group's dining arrangements were made through Aida Herrmann - CCL Personal Vacation Planner

Aida Herrmann| Personal Vacation Planner | Carnival Cruise Lines
(1.800.819.3902 Ext. 85633 | Fax 305.406.6243|* e-mail address  aherrmann@carnival.com|
Work Hours: 9AM-9PM (M-Th)   9AM-6PM (Friday) EST  Sat & Sun your message will be returned

Mari reminds us that up to 12 people can be seated in one dining group.  If you have any questions, additions or information regarding dining arrangements for this cruise that you wish to be posted, please feel free to quote and post off this posting, or e-mail us:

MMiller424@aol.com

 

Lorri and I want to sit with you all so I am going to contact Aida right now.

rvers:

JenNM:

Hi all!  I'm posting the information for various dining arrangements and seatings for this cruise here:

Dinner Seatings Per Group

Mari, Andy, Maurice, Jen and Max / Dining Time: Early Dining Confirmed (6:00pm) / Dining Room Assignment: Pending

*This group's dining arrangements were made through Aida Herrmann - CCL Personal Vacation Planner

Aida Herrmann| Personal Vacation Planner | Carnival Cruise Lines
(1.800.819.3902 Ext. 85633 | Fax 305.406.6243|* e-mail address  aherrmann@carnival.com|
Work Hours: 9AM-9PM (M-Th)   9AM-6PM (Friday) EST  Sat & Sun your message will be returned

Mari reminds us that up to 12 people can be seated in one dining group.  If you have any questions, additions or information regarding dining arrangements for this cruise that you wish to be posted, please feel free to quote and post off this posting, or e-mail us:

MMiller424@aol.com

 

 

Lorri and I want to sit with you all so I am going to contact Aida right now.

Scott and Lorri, that's great news!  Aida informs me that our dining room for our group will be assigned on the week of the cruise, she is a dream of a person and so prompt to reply, we just adore her as well!  I think Dottie and Ira want to join our group also, but I believe she will need to coordinate that through her PVP in conjunction with their Booking Number.  Let me know when your dining arrangements have been confirmed and I will update our group's listing.  We are so glad you guys will be with us, both on this wonderful cruise, and at dining time, it will be so much fun!!  Thanks dear ones!

MJMiller:

                                     Greetings Fellow Cruisers!   

                             Rosters and Cruise Related Planning

                                               Group Lodging              

Days Inn located at I-10 Service Road, New Orleans, Louisiana: Days Inn | New Orleans Louisiana Hotel | New Orleans, LA 70127 | Near Aquarium - 10 Miles, D-Day Museum - 10 Miles & French Q... 

~ Dottie & Ira, Mari & Andy, Maurice, Barb & Randy, and Max & Jennifer, will be staying at the above location prior to the cruise, as located approximately 12 miles from the Erato Street Cruise Terminal / The images below reflect this location ~

                            

                                   

                                  

Lorri and I are now booked into the Days Inn as well. We didn't want to miss out on one night with our new friends.