Our 1st cruise!

Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 3.9
Author: MrsMaxey

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

MrsMaxey

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 16, 2018

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2446

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

The cruise was awesome! It was our first time, and the staff was wonderful! There are some things we learned the hard way, but overall this has been the best trip of our lives...so far. We paid quite a bit of money for this cruise...so I've learned of you plan ahead and watch for great deals, it will be one of the best things to do. Cruising baby!!! Thank you Carnival!!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

Don't overpack!

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Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

9 Comments

Mydogluke 6 years ago

Book as much beforehand as you can. Figure how much you have to spend and have a ball. You can go on a cruise and pay for your trip and incur no more charges if that is your thing.

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mason2x 6 years ago

Getting a good deal is hit or miss. The more you cruise the better deals they offer you. We're going on our 16th cruise with Carnival and get good rates. Hitting Platinum helps a lot. All in all cruising is by far the best bang for your buck to travel abroad. Happy cruising.

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maggie5454 6 years ago

The earlier you book the cheaper the rates. Cruise in the winter or fall, always better prices and nice to go somewhere warm. Go with an open mind and you will have a great time. We always book interior as we don't spend any time in the room except to sleep, shower and get ready. Have fun. Read the what to take onboard posts and enjoy your cruise.

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Nautigirl04 6 years ago

Following

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HavenAllison 6 years ago

What did u learn the hard way? It may be helpful to some us

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feliciapruitt 6 years ago

We have 29 days til ours. Any tips would be appreciated.

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25yanncrse 6 years ago

We leave for our first cruise out of Galveston tomorrow, I am interested in tips too

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PhillipsJordan 6 years ago

We are headed to Galveston now for our first cruise. I too believe we’ve already spent a ton of money. Any tips for us newbies to avoid too many extra charges? Thanks in advance.

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TSchuette1977 6 years ago

That's how they hook ya. I go on my 6th in September.

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