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Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 18

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Carnival Valor

4 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 22, 2017

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9289

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Our trip started with a delay because of the Tropical system was moving on shore. However, Carnival sent us a text to notify the change. Check in was so easy! We got to our room and I was expecting a small room ( I have never been on a cruise before) but I was very surprised, the room was very nice. Slept great every night!

  We had dinner every night at 8:15 and the service and food was wonderful. Third night at dinner I ordered steak and lobster and it took a while to make it to the table. The head manager came to the table to apologize and then waived the charges for my dinner. I could go on and on about the service, but trust me it is great. 

  We are in our early to mid 50's and the pool area is not the place we would normally hang out, but I got to tell you we were passing through and they were having a few different contest and we couldn't resist stopping and watching the action. We laughed until we were just about crying. The MC for the event was right for the job. He kept it going and kept it funny and fun for all. 

  We hung out in the casino a fair amount of time. We saw a few winnings but not many. We had a good time but left them several dollars to help pay the helpers....

  For a first time cruiser, I really enjoyed this trip. Four days was just right, and I will definitely book again on the Carnival Valor...First class vacation!

  

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Balcony is the way to go. Our room was on the Lido floor which is where things happen. Great room!

Ship tip

I would book a room on the LIDO floor (9th) it is where most of the food is served from .

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Mr. Sanchos nice place
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9 Comments

juanitaorr54    7 years ago

I've been on the valor out of San Juan and you are correct, best cruise I have ever taken (and I've been on 10), absolutely the best cruise.

NancyS    7 years ago

Ahhhh, my favorite ship!

karlbro99    7 years ago

glad to hear you had a great time....been on valor 3 times out of San Juan,PR....go do the 7 day from PR....6 islands in 7 days,you will love it

littledcb    7 years ago

Mike61283    7 years ago

When you look at the dining option on carnivals website some of he option will have a blue label and says additional next to them. They are your specialty dining places and are not included in the price of the every day package. All the green labels are included and you can eat there for free. I may have the colors backwards but the words additional and included are there for your reference and they are colored.

cruisers21    7 years ago

(sorry for typos- auto correct)

cruisers21    7 years ago

some ships have steakhouses (not all do). steakhouse are extra charge. Regardless if their is a steakhouse on board when you eat in the dining room you have a "steakhouse selection" on the menu that will be extra if you want to order something more special from the regular included dinning room menu

debbryans    7 years ago

We haven't been on a cruise yet. Going in September on the Valor. I thought food was already paid for. Why did you say manager waved charge. Ty

ididit    7 years ago

Awesome review from first experience, last year was my first cruise on Carnival Freedom and it was amazing experience!

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