Carnival Triumph Cruise to Nowhere

If you've been searching for a quick, inexpensive getaway on a floating resort, then Carnival Triumph cruise to nowhere should be at the top of your list.

Carnival hosts several cruises to nowhere.

The Triumph Carnival cruise to nowhere is the ideal travel offering for anyone looking to escape the rigors of everyday life and relax on the high seas. The short voyage sails out to sea and back without stopping at any other port. The idea behind the trip is to provide travelers with a taste of cruising without putting a dent in their wallets or forcing them to make a major time commitment.

Carnival Cruise Line makes these unique two-night trips once a year. In 2009, Carnival Triumph Cruise to Nowhere departs from and returns to Norfolk, Virginia. The ship sets sail on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. and returns on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7 a.m.

In October 2010 Carnival plans the same cruise to nowhere from Norfolk, but will use the Glory instead of Triumph.

The Carnival Triumph is a massive floating city, which epitomizes luxury travel. It is the ideal vessel to sample everything that makes cruises so great, including:

• Delicious dining options
• Luxurious spas
• Plush cabins
• Vegas-style shows
• Duty-free shopping
• Ornate swimming pools
• Friendly casinos

The Carnival Cruise’s Triumph is a gigantic vacation playground, which boasts an impressive outdoor entertainment area that measures more than three football fields long. It features four swimming pools, a 214-foot spiral waterslide, seven hot tubs and nearly a dozen lounges.

The ship underwent massive renovations in October 2008. Carnival Triumph now features updated cabins and balconies, new carpeting, wall coverings and tile work. In addition, a new state-of-the-art Carnival Seaside Theater was also added as well as a hip and happening activity center specially designed for teens and tweens.

The Triumph lives up to Carnival's "fun ships" motto with gusto. The vessel prides itself on providing guests with a huge selection of activities. The ship caters to individuals with an active lifestyle, but also provides plenty of options for passengers interested in getting in some much-needed down time. Carnival Triumph is also well known for its age-appropriate activities suitable for the entire family.

Highlights include:

• Hi-tech fitness center
• Beauty salon
• Camp Carnival kids' program
• Massage rooms
• Library
• Padded outdoor jogging track
• Photo gallery and studio
• Shuffleboard
• Volleyball
• Ping-pong
• Video game room
• Card room

Carnival Triumph goes all out for its youngest passengers. The ship is designed to foster parent-child bonding with its magnificent Children’s World facility. The activity center is the center of the onboard experience for families with children and features 1,300-square-feet of hands-on fun. In addition to play areas with arts and crafts, sand, educational computer games, and plenty of tumbling room, there is also a place for kids to enjoy some quiet time reading or watching TV.

Kids are also free to join in on Camp Carnival activities, which include:

• Talent shows
• Slumber parties
• Scavenger hunts
• Towel-animal folding
• Temporary tattoo art
• Dance contests

One thing that makes Carnival Triumph's kids' program stand out from those found on other ships is that it does not require children to be potty trained to participate.

Carnival Triumph cruise to nowhere navigates the waters off of Norfolk.

The Triumph Carnival cruise to nowhere turns the spotlight on historic Norfolk, Virginia. The 400-year-old seaport is rich in military history. It is located at the base of the Chesapeake Bay and is known as a vacation hotspot thanks to its abundant sightseeing opportunities. Passengers on Carnival’s cruise to nowhere have the opportunity to visit the city’s many galleries and museums and take historical tours. Norfolk is also home to several performing arts venues and antique shops. One look around Norfolk and you will see why it has earned the title of "Cultural Capital of the South."

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