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Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 3.9
Author: camilledunkley

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

camilledunkley

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 18, 2022

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1265

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Long lines became very frustrating. In particular in the 9th floor food area. Overall better organization could have improved long lines. Diversity in entertainment and food would have moved a lot of three stars to 5 stars. We were leaving from a very ethnically diverse port and travelling to an ethnically diverse port and I did not feel like that at all. It felt like I was taking a cruise from Indiana to Kansas (if that were geographically possible) and in terms of diversity. Please really consider reviewing this critique.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

It was faster than I thought which was nice.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The main dining room was amazing. The portion sizes were perfect. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. I did not give a five star, because it could have had more options for vegan and vegeterian diners and could have had more options for desert options. Buffet could have had a lot more variety in food. The pizza was very good, a highlight of the buffet.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

The last music show was the best and all shows should have been up to that standard. Deal or no deal was the most entertaining. Could have had much more diversity with music choices. We were on a cruise to Mexico leaving from new orleans and there was no Jazz band???? and no latin music?? the lack of diversity in both the entertainment and food was disappointing.

Children's Programs

Did not have any children in our travel party.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Dining room staff was very attentive and polite (Onur, I Kadek and Marites). Also the gentlemen who cleaned our room was very nice and attentive. Staff was a highlight of the cruise.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5

very very crowded

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Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Easier than I thought

10 Comments

GoCCL 2 years ago

Tough always to please the masses when it comes to music.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise. Sorry the music didn’t meet your expectations.

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WhippetMum 2 years ago

Thanks for your thoughtful feedback

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byhisgrace 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback

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CurlyCruiserYAY 2 years ago

Woohoo

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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Clif2 2 years ago

This thoughtful review deserves more than canned comments

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javawoody 2 years ago

Appreciate you sharing your experience

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Gnstravel 2 years ago

Awesome

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GabeNSteph 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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