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Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 134

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Carnival Valor

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 08, 2015

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

I know this is late in posting but thought I would anyway.  I am new to this site.  Port Canaveral is a fun little town.  I stay at the Comfort Suite for 2 or 3 days prior to the cruise.  There are nice good places to eat and a nice bar to hangout at on the beach with great food.

Port Canaveral has always made it easy and quick to embark.  I did accept the upgrade for $500 and it was totally worth it to me.  The suite was sweet. Plenty of room and I really felt spoiled. The room attendant was Phillip and he was friendly and attentive and always around.  I tipped him throughout the trip and he really appreciated it and I could tell by the service that he did.  Valor is a nice ship and a nice crew at the time I went.  Loved the ship and layout.  Yes the pool gets crowded at times and there are the kids to dodge but unfortunately that's on all cruises and lines.  The food in the MDR like a lot of people mention is fading fast.  Not really good at all but I did like the people I sat with.  It was a good time at dinner.  The shows I thought were good but they all seem to be the same from cruise to cruise.  The casino was fun but smoky as well and of course.  I barely broke even or even down a few dollars but I had fun anyway.

Cozumel was a nice place.  I rented a scooter.  I do ride a Harley Davidson at home so I am accustomed to traffic and how to ride.  There is a paved road that runs next to the main highway.  It goes almost around the island.  I took that and stopped at a lot of the beach areas and there was no traffic at all on the side road. I rented it for $25 dollars right outside the cruise port.  Glad I did, it was fun.  When I returned the scooter and filled it up for 2 dollars I went back to the cruise port and drank margaritas.  Good day.

Belize in my opinion was different to see but not safe.  When I tendered over I walked outside the gates and into the hell of Belize City.  Turned away at least 5 locals asking if I want any weed.. do I want a woman... you get the idea.  One guy was pushy so I say listen to me.... I'm walking down this street and if you want to tag along that's on you.  Of course he tags along pointing out crime areas, corrupt police and the half dead junkies lying in the gutter in the baking heat.  I felt bad of course but kept going.  That was my second time there and it was the same both times.  Book an excursion or stay on the ship in my opinion.

Isle of Raton was very nice.  I enjoyed my stay there.  Good little  port to walk around, go to the beach, drink margaritas and eat.  Good excursions too but be careful outside of the port.  Even a guide can get robbed I have read.

Costa Mayo?  WTF?  Cruise port and not much there but a pool and bars.  Its ok but needs to be taken off the itinerary.  Its a port for the ship to waste time before sailing back to Canaveral.

All in all I had a great time as always and will book Valor or Magic out of Canaveral most definitely again.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
MDR on all ships are fading fast. I think its to push people to spend money in the pay areas for dinner.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Typical things to do. Had fun though.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Show are becoming gelled together. Repetitive.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Not a problem with anyone.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Nice ship. You will enjoy her.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I took the upgrade, it is a wonderful room but I would not book it out right. Not worth an extra grand over a regular balcony. I did feel spoiled.

Ship tip

Remember, its a cruise ship not your living room. There are always ups and downs so get over it.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

3 out of 5

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
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