Absolutely wonderful. Can't wait to go again.

Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 4.5
Author: Mitty24

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Mitty24

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 12, 2017

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2360

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

First time cruisers and definitely will be lifetime cruisers. The ship was very clean and well maintained. Always something to do whether swimming, eating, shows, trivia, or gambling if you chose. Great trip.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Fast and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Fantastic service and amazing food

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Pools and slides enjoyed

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the music and dancing

Children's Programs

Our daughter chose to swim with us.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Amazed that the staff were able to remember us from one meal to the next even without using the same staff twice. As we walked through the dining room the previous meals staff called us by name and really personalized our experience.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Easily accessible and constantly cleaning everything without being in anyone's way. Really managed well.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Larger than I thought. Very comfortable bed.

Ship tip

Acclimate yourself to the ship the first day. Roam around and take note of how to access dining rooms and entertainment from the location of your room. Really saves time and makes the trip more enjoyable. Not getting lost is wonderful!! First time cruiser and we did great.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

4 out of 5

From Texas so been to Galveston before.

Thumbs Up 1

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Gorgeous. Mr Sanchos was a great time. Good food and drinks. Our daughter loved the water obstacles and the massage for me was awesome.

Thumbs Up 22

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

2 out of 5

Seemed a little sketchy if you went further than the shops right by the port. We shopped and went back to the ship. Not sure I would return to this specific port personally, but others went on excursions and had nothing but good things to say.

Thumbs Up 4