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Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 3.7
Author: wetravel2much

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

wetravel2much

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 01, 2023

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 2205

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

It was a fun trip but I will book directly with the cruise line from now on. I only used cruise only so that i could use Hilton points to pay. Ridiculous amount of time spent on the phone with them. We did have fun but will not repeat this process.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

very chaotic and felt very rushed

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

buffet closed earlier than announced every single day making it very difficult with children!!! food quality was ok but nothing to rave over. choices were few in dining room. cafeteria qual

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

pools always overcrowded. hot tubs were good. very few planned activities that interested us.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

very disappointed in the shows!!

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

seemed fun and well supervised

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

dining staff in particular was absolutely awesome!!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

clean in general.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

fine for a short trip

Ship tip

make sure to gather snacks for the afternoon from the early buffet. nothing available except hamburgers in the afternoons.

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Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

4 out of 5

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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5

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Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

yes dolphin encounter and playa mia. Excursion was good, but having to purchase their photos was ridiculous. WAY overpriced. Excursion was rushed to get it all in. Not enough time at either place.

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Disembarkation

1 out of 5

That was the rudest port authorities I have ever encountered. we had a 4 year old fall head first down the escalator and the lady working the top literally screamed at all of us for stopping the flow of traffic. No concern whatsoever for the child and didn't even look to see if she was hung, ok or what!!!! I wish I had gotten her name....she should be fired. The other staff there was rude as well.

8 Comments

MichaelW 1 year ago

I would think booking direct would always be best, but many book via various sources. I was unaware Hilton points could be applied to a cruise… Hope your next cruise experience is better from booking through disembarkation.

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dawnsdiversions 1 year ago

Use a local to you travel agent and support a small business. It doesn’t cost you any extra and they take care of literally everything for you. No, I’m not a TA, but love ours and wouldn’t thinking about not using her for all our travel. She’s the best!

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Kirstiesmom2001 1 year ago

Thank you for the review

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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Carnivalfoodie 1 year ago

Good review

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