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Carnival Valor Cruise Review

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 18

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Carnival Valor

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 03, 2022

Ship: Carnival Valor

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was our first time on a cruise. It exceeded every expectation we had from friendly staff to variety of activities. Even some rain did not bother us. Can't wait for our next cruise.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Very easy but long wait

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Fantastic, lots of variety, friendly staff

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Comedy club, pools, fitness center, spa, casino, dining hall, buffer, guys burger.

Beauty Salon

5 out of 5

Wife loved her spa experience. Very relaxing

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Carnival Seaside Theater

5 out of 5

Great choice family friendly movie

Children's Programs

2 out of 5
Teen thought there was variety. Hoped for more choices of music. Would have liked a dance.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room steward was amazing , he looked after all our needs and even called us by name when just passing in hall. Our main ding waiter was fantastic. We made sure to ask for him each time.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything was in clean and functional condition at all times

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Perfect for all three of us. Very comfortable. Plenty of room great ocean view

Ship tip

Check in early and relax

Ports of call

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Not a good experience. Food choice very limited as was variety of drinks. The beach was just ok.

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

5 out of 5
This was a highlight. Our waiter was fantastic. Very attentive area was lively

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy, we left early and no issues
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