Good Quick Getaway

Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 3.2
Author: MattKC

Carnival Valor Cruise Review

MattKC

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

4 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 20, 2022

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7363

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This was a good getaway but not the cruise to really relax. It was loud with mediocre food. There were plenty of activities on board and the crew did a good job keeping folks engaged.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

The staff in New Orleans has an attitude problem. Rude and yelling (to be heard). Problem is, the yelling makes the New Orleans accent even more difficult to understand. They could do better.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Mediocre at best...Steakhouse and brunch was good. Pizza wasn't bad. However, Guy's, Blue Iguana, Buffet, MDR and Deli were nothing more than something to knock hunger in the head. Probably the worst food I've had thus far on Carnival.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Nothing negative really. It was a little noisy due to being across the hall from a crew workspace, but it wasn't really a problem.

Ship tip

Don't over expect. If you understand the crew hate the masks as much as we do, and be patient with them, it will be fine. Our cruise was a "party & hookup" cruise for sure....so as long as you understand that, you will have a good time.

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Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

1 out of 5

No excursion but COVID has NOLA scared to death. Public restrooms extremely hard to find in the city...a real problem if you are in dire need.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Disembarkation was super easy and the fastest we've ever gotten through it all. Kudos to the port staff for this. Just stop yelling....WE CANNOT UNDERSTAND YOU (same goes for USC&BP).

12 Comments

Shh813 2 years ago

@cruisiegal, guys burgers are great but in my opinion, they aren't as good as the burgers on Holland America. They were the best we've ever had anywhere. Located at the Dive-In on Holland America ships. They have hotdogs, burgers and French fries. All delicious.

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Cavalier712 2 years ago

How to agree with New Orleans with you

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PiratesWorld 2 years ago

Thanks for the info

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MattKC 2 years ago

Cruisiegal: I normally LOVE Guy's burgers but something was off...just wasn't good, plain and simple. Very disappointing. But...it was nice to get away, nonetheless.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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izrgreen 2 years ago

Thank you for the review.

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Cruisiegal 2 years ago

You are one of the first cruisers I have ever read on here that actually did not like guys burgers! They are the best at sea!! Not everyone is a fan of hamburgers!!

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sounds like a Spring Break cruise!!!! Appreciate your feedback. Sorry it wasn’t all you hoped.

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WFTFan211 2 years ago

Thanks for your review.

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Curt34 2 years ago

Thanks for the review.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Appreciate the review

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cruising2004 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

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