Anniversary cruise

Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 3
Author: emjo1119

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

emjo1119

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 35

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 15, 2017

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 1051

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

this was both my husband and i's first time on a cruise. Overall we had a great time but I don't think this has made us "cruise people". I got seasick the first couple days and then after we got off the ship at home. I heard that you barely feel the waves when on the boat, but that wasn't true even after taking Dramamine. I throughly enjoyed the trivia and shows on the boat and the unlimited food options which my husband took advantage of. ;) my favorite part was Cozumel when we went snorkeling. My tip would be don't book through the ship, we got a private tour for half the price!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food in the main dining room was a disappointment. The other dining options on the ship were more enjoyable.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

On the 5th floor of the ship is horrible stained smoke smell. I couldn't stop coughing day one.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

I loved that I booked a balcony room, it was amazing getting to just read on the balcony while the ocean is right below you. It was a nice quiet spot to retreat and relax. The room a/c did not go as low as hoped though. Some nights had to sleep on top of covers.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

3 out of 5

Merida is beautiful but don't go on the scenic photo tour and foodie experience excursion, wasn't impressed with the foodie part. Very little to try and what we tried I could get in Texas.

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5 Comments

anewsom79 7 years ago

I use seabands. you can find them with the motion sickness stuff and they look like 80s sweat bands, I put them on as soon as I feel ill and within minutes I'm better

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jbbinder 7 years ago

Oh!! I should add get the NONDROWSY formula; says it right on the box.

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jbbinder 7 years ago

Yes. About $1.50 for 8-10 at Walmart. I may have the spelling wrong.

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cherijoe 7 years ago

Is meclizine over the counter?

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jbbinder 7 years ago

I'm very prone to motion sickness. We start taking 5-10mg meclizine twice a day, 2 days before we sail. We continue taking it twice a day throughout the cruise, and for 2 days after. Never had a problem.

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