Western Caribbean Cruise-1st time with kiddos

Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 4.6
Author: CruisinMomma09

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

CruisinMomma09

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 04, 2023

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 7259

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

First cruise with the kiddos (10 y/o M & 13 y/o M). They loved every second we were cruising and the excursions were icing on the cake for them! We will be back soon-happy sailing!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

I am glad the menu is changing soon, there wasn't much on the menu that sounded great.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Mini golf, needs some attention-it is worn down and clubs/balls need replacing

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We were on the Glory last year and the entertainment was laughable. The Valor on the other hand has amazing talent on the ship! The magician, the small bands, the Playlist singers, the DJs-everything was top notch for entertainment!

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

We never insisted the kiddos go, and they begged us to bring them on sea days! They loved the clubs!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

We had dine your time, and by chance had Clinson as our head waiter one night. We requested him and the rest of his crew every night there after! He even made sure to send my sick husband a bowl of soup and bread when he missed dinner-we LOVED him so much! Wayan was our room steward and was very attentive to our needs, but we didn't bother him much. He did keep our room very tidy and well stocked on towel animals!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We will book suites from now on! I was concerned it would be tight with 4 of us, and it was at times but we weren't in the room very often so it never felt too small. There was so much space to store things and step away from others if needed-it was perfect!