The Carnival Triumph is part of the Destiny class of ships and her maiden voyage was October 1999. She was one of the first passenger ships to be built over 100,000 gross tons and when introduced she shared the record as the world's largest ship. At 101,000 tons, this ship hosts 2758 passengers and 1100 crew. Carnival Triumph features three pools, a variety of dining options, lounges, nightclubs, a casino, duty-free shopping and Spa Carnival. Carnival Triumph has been recently upgraded with the Carnival Seaside Theater - a 12-foot by 22-foot LED screen located by the pool on the Lido deck. Seaside Theater is used to show movies, sporting events, and concerts. Casual dining options include a buffet, deli, pizzaria, and a sushi bar. Carnival Triumph is a very family friendly vacation option with activities for nearly every age group. Carnival offers Camp Carnival for it's youngest guests and teens have their own club on-board as well. more

The first travelers to the Orient were searching for jewels and silks, spices and ivory. What they found was a great civilization, already ancient when Christianity was born. Asia is just as much a land of superlatives in current times: the largest continent, the tallest mountains, the longest coastline, and three-fifth's the world's population. The riches of Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei still defy description. Today, you can gaze into a Buddha's venerable eyes in Vietnam. There is so much to see that is both foreign and exotic to outsiders in this part of the world. The island nation of Japan has entertained visitors only since the 19th century. Only a handful of cruise lines sail seasonally between October and May to the Orient, Asia and the Far East. Cruises range from 14 days to 21 days depending upon the ship, sailing date, and itinerary. Because of the variety of destinations that make up this area, it is very rare that you'll begin and end your cruise in the same port city. more