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Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 4.6
Author: juiceybaby

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

juiceybaby

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 13, 2018

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1465

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

We would do it again in a heartbeat. Love sailing, love eating!

Embarkation

3 out of 5

It was ok but could have been easier for the cruisers. Signage as to what documents to show when. We kept putting stuff away then we needed it out again. You should supply a table where passengers must show their carry on wine. We had to put our bag on the floor to get it out which is difficult for those of us with bad knees and backs!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Everything was beautiful. We were disappointed in the food in dining rooms and buffet. Guy's is amazing as was the steakhouse.

Scarlett's Steakhouse

5 out of 5

What a wonderful evening! The staff was superb, the food scrumptious, loved the free wine! Best food of the cruise!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Bingo, spa

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

We loved Benni. He knew our names and provided great service. We also loved Promise in the spa. What a wonderful woman!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

On Lodi deck on 1/13 at 1700, the floor had just been mopped and there was no caution sign. But all else was good.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

When we arrived our cabin surfaces were dirty. Sticky stains, dust. We took care of it and staff checked to see if we were ok.

Ship tip

Several. Have staff slow down their speech. English not being their first language in most cases, it would be easier for the passengers to understand if they would slow down. For instance people on the phone, especially if leaving a message. We could not understand the cruise leader guy who speaks English because he talked so incredibly fast! She he came over the loud speaker, it was nearly impossible to understand. The backlit signs overhead by the elevators, What Do They Say? Hard to read. Size of print EVERYWHERE. The projected verbiage on the stage and on side monitors was hard to read because it was so small. Menus were hard to read. Easy fix, make your fonts bigger! Cigarette smoke from the casino was unbearable. Maybe your ventilation could be improved. Even when we were just near the casino it was bad. One last thing. There was a jump in the floor that should have been lit or marked somehow. This was on deck one, in the odd numbered side. Thank u!!!

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