Much Needed and Fantastic Getaway

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

mariacoulouris1

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 29, 2019

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1211

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

I had an incredible time on the cruise ship along with my friend. We really just needed to escape and relax and we were able to do so perfectly. I was blown away by the accommodations, and kinda wish that the photos weren't as expensive to buy, but I couldn't speak highly enough. I would say that the singles mixer could be improved because it was kinda awkward but maybe thats just because of the crowd. Anyway I'd love to talk to anyone thinkin about this cruise!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

It was the smoothest embarkation experience I have ever gone through.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

I have celiac and the accommodation was absolutely incredible. In the dining room they made anything I wanted gluten free and it was delicious! I do wish that they had a few more options regarding gluten free pasta but I was very happy with the service and the 24 hour soft serve

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Loved the spa and activities around the ship, I wish I could have gone to all of the events!

Entertainment

4 out of 5

comedians were funny, America Rocks show was straight up weird but the performers were EXCELLENT

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Orland the room steward, all of the waiters, and Kevin and Martin personnel on the fun squad were exceptional.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Lovely

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Light was broken next to my bed but otherwise perfect

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

spent a few days in NOLA beforehand. So much to see and do!

Thumbs Up 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

did the Chakanaab beach retreat and did not have NEARLY enough time on the beach as we would have liked, and had 2 hours in the town instead. Wish we had more time allotted to soak up the sun than to have to go to the sea lion show.

Thumbs Up 3

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

5 out of 5

mayapan ruins and cave diving was AMAZING I could write a novel about how cool this excursion was. Ernesto was an awesome tour guide!

Thumbs Up 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

super easy!

3 Comments

CrysKris4141 5 years ago

Hi! I have celiac too. Was wondering if you were able to safely eat at Guys and/or the buffet? Also, were any items at the buffet labeled gluten-free? I have heard that some ships are starting to do this now. Great review :)

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nattyb11 5 years ago

Leave on 31st and looking forward to it!! Anything a MUST do while on board? Have friends coming with us and it's their first time cruising!

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cmglover25 5 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise. We are going on the Valor next year in May.

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