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Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 24

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5
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Carnival Valor

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 23, 2023

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9274

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We had a great time. I wish there was more interaction with the cruise director. We only seen him a couple times throughout the cruise unlike past cruises where you would always see them walking about engaging guests. He was a great guy though.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
I have had better experiences but I certainly have had worse.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Service was amazing. Mario and Jonathan were great and made the experience much more enjoyable.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Basketball, casino, mini golf, shuffle board. Great activities.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
There were so many technical issues, we never got to see the full show. Sound was awful.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Mario and Jonathan were great waiters for sure, our room steward kept the room clean but I have no idea who it was. Never saw them.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Ship was really clean, I hated the layout though, made me feel as though I was in a 1970s house. It was so boxed off.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
Room was clean but never got to enjoy the balcony because of the loud engine noise located above the balcony. Could not ever hear the waves which is why I wanted it.

Ship tip

Just have fun.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

2 out of 5
Not the easiest to navigate. Staff seemed unsure of their duties in different locations.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5
Just stayed in port and hung out at the pool then we shopped.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Love this place. Went to Mr. Sanchos and had an amazing time.

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
Getting off the ship went great but getting out of the port was horrible. The lady directing passport/birth certificate lines was rude and caused chaos trying to get out.
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5 Comments

Sogmoore    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    1 year ago

Your absolutely correct, “just have fun!” Glad you enjoyed your cruise and thank you for sharing.

ggeane    1 year ago

Glad that you seemed to have s great time We love Mr. Sanchoz.

javawoody    1 year ago

Appreciate the review

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