Relaxing, buffet lines minimal, great service

Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 3.8
Author: kanettrajohnson

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

kanettrajohnson

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 27, 2024

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6255

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 23 days ago

Review summary

I had a great peaceful time, which was my goal. I didn't partake in much activity as I wanted to rest but my family did and enjoyed themselves.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Lines were moving but slow much better than my last cruise

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

One thing upset me was that my sister and son ordered brisket on Day 5 in main dining room and were served roast. Great drinks!!! I did Top Chef Table and it was a wonderful experience.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

The goal of this vacation was to relax so I didn't partake in any. My son was upset about the closing of basketball court.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

DJs didi a great job wonderful variety and mixture of music genres.

Children's Programs

My kids were older

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Room attention was great and main dining room So.eone was always cleaning on the deck and in casino areas

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Fairly easy due to size of ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Upon arrival there was a good bit of dust but I always come prepared with lysol wipes.

Ship tip

Get in line early for the Wok at lunch

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

2 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

It was pretty rough getting off, once in the port we had no issues

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