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Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 4.5
Author: scottasp

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

scottasp

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 6

Helpful Votes: 76

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 29, 2019

Ship: Carnival Valor

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We had two other cruises booked for later this year but couldn't wait that long so we jumped on this one. Its a nice way to have fun for the week and price was great.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Platinum, went very quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Steakhouse was great. MDR a little slow but good food and service.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Comedy shows were very good. Get there early if you want a seat.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Bar tenders were great but not very many waiters walking around to bring drinks out on deck. Dining and room steward were good.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Normal

Ship tip

Get to the comedy shows 20 minute early. The venue is not big enough for the crowds. This is the same on all Carnival ships.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Did all inclusive at Paradise beach. They will not stop bringing you food or drinks, even if you didn't order any.

Thumbs Up 9

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

4 out of 5

Just shopped in town a little and sat on the beach for a few hours and drank beer $3.00 each.

Thumbs Up 3

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Was not terrible but is still the worst part of any cruise.

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