very costly trip with so many extras being pushed on the cruiser. Everywhere you go it costs even for soda at dinner. Also, so much waste at dinner and worry about the cost on the environment with the constant emissions. Crew worked hard and pleasant.

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

2.9 out of 5
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Carnival Valor

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 30, 2023

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8391

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

We wanted to give kids a first experience with cursing but what ever they did they asked if it costed more? They were anxious over doing things or even getting a soda. The nickel and diming on this ship was horrible. We bought on soda drink that could not even be used at diner so what was the point? This company is just making money and wonder about the environment with the constant smell of fuel and running of the engine and I hope something is being done about this.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5
Waited a long time at dining room. Crew were hospitable but seemed over worked and chaotic.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Comedy, shows were enjoyable and the other activities were good.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

2 out of 5
not much to do at club O2.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
very pleasant and kind staff. Seemed overworked.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Clean mostly but many drunk people walking around spilling drinks on elevators and floors.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
small tight quarters.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
yes. costly excursion but fun

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
Excursion was good but we did not have enough time to do the activities and we we're rushed and had lots of anxiety over the limited time that I wish we did not go.

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
lines were long and the staff let people literally jump the ropes and tear down the ropes that lead to extreme chaos. Was not a good experience.
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