A Good Time

Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 4
Author: BDAZCHK

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

BDAZCHK

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 46

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 04, 2017

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was my first cruise and i enjoyed it very much. Knowing what i know now, i plan to bring more cash, an additional suitcase and my fiancé (LoL). I wish the drinks were stronger and they was a snavk bar for late night snacking, like popcorn and chips. I l8ved th3 Kareokee , wish the times were longer. I enjoyed the sitting pods and the spa was amazing!!!! I plan on making the next cruise for celebrating my mothers 60th birthday with my 2 sons. I really think she will enjoy the trip and family time.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

The group i was with made the experience memorable.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Service in the Lincoln Dining Room was subpar. I would like to have seen more vegan vegetarian options. The cafeteria was the best!!!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

The activities were the best!!! The Life Sized Hasbro game were great!Movies on the Lido deck was such a pleasure.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The stage shows were so entertaining. The bands were such good ppl to party with!!! The solo performers played good music and sang well.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Service staff were always pleasant and helpful.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

I never saw trash, empty bottles or food trays sit anywhere for long. The staff was on it!!! Very impressed! The layout and design of tge ship was good, as far as i can tell.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

I was on floor 2, i had a full sized bed and my room was well kept.

Ship tip

Bring an extra suitcase, at least 2k in cash for shopping on and off the ship. Eat at the steakhouse at least once! The chef was very accommodating with my vegan vegetarian lifestyle.

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Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Good shopping and entertainment

Thumbs Up 6

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

3 out of 5

Not as nice as cozumel but worth getting off the boat.

Thumbs Up 6

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

7 Comments

GIL155 7 years ago

Vegas rules apply universally - ALWAYS! (lol). Sorry, I assumed male -should have guessed female. Still bring more cash. Lots of ones. Seriously, hope your family has a great time cruising together on your next adventure. A perfect reason for a family cruise. Enjoy!

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BDAZCHK 7 years ago

@GIL55 it was a girls trip.... but..does Vegas Rules apply on a cruise???🤣🤣🤣

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majmom96 7 years ago

@GIL155 - 🤣🤣

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GIL155 7 years ago

If you are going to bring your fiance on the next cruise ( I will NOT ask where she was on this cruise) you WILL DEFINATLY WANT TO BRING MORE CASH! Lots more!

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journeyforlife 7 years ago

I like the snack idea too. Would love to see peanuts, cashews or almonds available

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BDAZCHK 7 years ago

I wanted popcorn.... the bar on the Lido deck had some in the middle of the day but none to be found for the movies

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majmom96 7 years ago

Late night snack bar - great suggestion!!! Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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