Everything about The Valor was great. I recommend this ship to anyone and if you like comfort get a suite. The staff, food and entertainment is perfect.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
I had priority boarding and was on the ship within 15 minutes of arriving at the gate.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
The food was awesome but the main dining wasn't what I expected when it came to variety. I personally didn't find anything on the menu that really stood out. The crème Brule - the custard was runny (should be thick) and the caramelized sugar was thick (should be thin). But I still enjoyed diner with the staff. The buffet was perfect, Guys Burgers...you can't go wrong there. My favorite was the Seafood Shack...OMG the lobster rolls are amazing!
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
There was plenty of activities to do. As adults we all slide down the slide, played bingo, spent money in the casino, had a massage, enjoyed the library where there were board games and the pool on the back of the ship was kid free.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The entertainment was GREAT! The shows, the game shows, the deck parties, St. Jude's dance party, the trivia/dance party in the atrium. I really enjoyed the entertainment that the performers gave.
Children's Programs
Everyone in my party was over 18 years old
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
My steward LaLaine was fabulous. She was on top of everything. Every time I would see her she would ask me if I needed anything and if I was enjoying the cruise. Our waiter in the main dining was super friendly and knew the menu inside & out. He danced & even taught my daughter the dances they were doing. The staff at guest services was just as friendly and very helpful.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The ship was clean! I would even see the staff dusting in the early morning and constantly clearing off tables. The décor was interesting because we were on a July 4th cruise & this ship just happen to be decorated with presidents up and down the atrium. The karaoke bar décor was a little weird, the mannequins were wearing banana skirts but overall the décor was nice.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Lots of storage. The size was well worth the cost. I really liked that I had an extended balcony and that the vanity was separate from the bathroom. The cabin was very clean. This may sound silly but I wish there was more than one trash can. I know from now on I'll always stay in a suite.
Ship tip
If I could give one tip it would be to bring a power strip (no surge) or and extended outlet. There is one outlet in the cabin & one outlet in the bathroom. If you have girls that use straight irons, cell phones, computers, iPads etc this will come in handy.
It was fairly easy. We chose to carry our bags off the ship. We had passports so the lines were a little shorter. However, remember no matter what you have to fill out a customs form rather you purchased something or not.
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