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Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 2.4
Author: danisbox

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

danisbox

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

2.4 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 09, 2018

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8442

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Couldve been so much better. I was completely disappointed in the Valor. In comparison to Carnivals other ships, the Valor was definitely a 3rd rate ship, with a first class price. The room that we stayed in was so large, the shower was cold and the temperature in the room was hot and the comfort of that room was terrible. I am a large woman and was sorely disappointed when there was under size chairs in the room for sitting and NO couch. Not happy at all about not having a suitable place to come and rest. The room was certainly large enough for a couch. I think it is time for us to use another cruise line for our yearly cruise. We became complacent in Carnivals cruise lines and our expectations were completely dashed with this cruise on the Valor.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Embarkation process was smooth had FTTF. I wish that the FTTF was used with debarkation.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

The main DR food was good, however the buffet was less than what we are acustom to on other Carnival ships. I felt as if we were eating at a Golden coral, food was merely a filler rather than a "cruise ship" food. Not happy about that at all.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

The shows were mediocre. The dancers seemed as if they were the "B" team. The singing was not "show stopping" and the dancers didnt "awe" me like they usually did on your other cruises.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Most activities were ok, however the magic show was definitely something they wanted to do, but there was NO ROOM in the area in was in. Should have been in the main theater.

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Our room steward was less than friendly. He acted as if we were putting him out, if we had to ask him something. I tried not to bother him unless I absolutely had too because of his demeanor. He was not happy and not once did I see him smile, not even in just passing in the hallway. This ships service seemed to be mediocre.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

I think the common areas were neglected and effort was not put forth in making this ship shine. I have been a fan of carnival for years but this cruise has deterred me from using Carnivals ships in the future.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5