Good Trip with Some Exceptions

Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 4.3
Author: gweier50739479

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 94

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 13, 2021

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6481

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Our biggest complaint was the lack of social distancing and masking.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Fairly quick and painless

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Clean, well-staffed,

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Not Applicable

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Main shows were lacking; the Holiday Show was the only one I really enjoyed as it seemed to have more energy by the cast.

Children's Programs

I was too old for these activities

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Arnold (Washington Table 302) and accompanying staff were on the ball.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

The main thoroughfare from aft to bow went by the smoky casino. Since my wife has breathing problems we had to take some strange ways to get around the ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

A great cabin. I would certainly book it or a similar stateroom on another cruise. Adi was a great cabin steward. We could count on him to get to our room during the morning hours.

Ship tip

If one is concerned with Covid masking, there was little enforcing of masking in elevators etc.

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Ports of call

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

5 out of 5

Did the Merida and Rum Tasting excursion and highly recommend it.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Good and fairly quick

11 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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jsu2203j 2 years ago

I had Arnold and staff last week in our cruise and they were great! I agree about masks. We tried to stay clear of the congested indoor areas when possible.

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cbyron3 3 years ago

My favorite part was the lack enforcement of masks and social distancing. 100% vaccinated and tested. Safest place on earth.

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hollysmomtravel 3 years ago

Not sure why you chose to cruise if you re still that concerned about Covid.

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MattKC 3 years ago

Thanks for the review! Glad to know little enforcement of masks (I hate them and think their efficacy is minimal). Hopefully my run next month won't be to bad. I'll comply out of respect for others but eff a mask.

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jenn2831 3 years ago

Good grief

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10cruiser 3 years ago

Did you forget it's still covid?

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javawoody 3 years ago

I agree with enforcement of mask policy, but I wouldn’t risk enforcing it, with the fights that I have seen on the news

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AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback.

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KurryandTyler 3 years ago

Why were onboard activities “not applicable” and then 3 stars? Did you not participate in any? Did you not see any listed that you would enjoy? Just curious.

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CurlyCruiserYAY 3 years ago

I felt really as safe as anywhere I could be with everyone vaccinated and tested 2 days prior. I’m sorry you did not

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