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Tim we haven't booked anything yet - generally we like to cruise at the beginning of December. Tampa is a great port to sail out of. Oh and by the way Port Canaveral is only 2 hours away - we are in Temple Terrace, you are a little further away in Oldsmar ......

Seriously ....... I don't think many people would just sit back and catch up on reading while in these dire circumstances. I for one take a daily heart medication (water pill) that has me visiting the bathroom almost every hour. How would I ever manage on my medication .... just the length of time standing in line for the restroom would have me in a desperate situation - no time for reading here that's for sure!! Shari I agree with you. We have cruised on Carnival twice and never again!! This is the only Carnival Corp. product we do not like ... all the other cruiselines are fabulous. But because they are the cheapest cruise - there will always be a cruise market willing to put up wth sub-standard food and service. I guess you get what you pay for ..... Great point about the medications Cheryl!!! And onion sandwiches ..... Oh I feel so bad for the cruisers onboard. For me a free future cruise wouldn't happen......

I know this is the worst nightmare for most of us cruisers - having a cruise ship floundering with no power, water and operating toilet facilities. I know I could not handle this. How would you react if you were onboard the Triumph? All I can say the passengers can be so glad that this wasn't a Transatlantic cruise!!!!

I cannot even imagine being onboard with no operating toilets, running water, air conditioning (it's 80 degrees plus in the Gulf) and minimal food and drink........... oh boy Carnival has sure had it's share of ship problems.

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

It's great to have you aboard CruiseCrazies! This is a very friendly and helpful cruise board, please post and let us get to know you!!

Yes we have done it twice - totally awesome. The most amazing engineering feat. I would highly recommend it.

Debbie - that's one island we haven't been to either. The cruise lines have been going there for years on their Southern Caribbean itineraries - just doesn't seem to occur too often. Enjoy .... not too long before you leave.

Thanks for sharing K & R!!!

Oh no bummer Debbie!!! We were looking at a fantastic repositioning cruise deal as well, but when I checked the airfare back to Tampa ..... it was outrageous. I guess we'll stay closer to home!

I'm sure you're going to have an awesome cruise on that gorgeous ship - love your pic!!!!

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