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Relaxing, buffet lines minimal, great service

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
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Carnival Valor

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: 5 months 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

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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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3 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing
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NicoleO181     5 months ago

Is the basketball court permanently closed? We cruise Monday and my son was looking forward to that too.
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Gwbigdog     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us
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