Great Quick Getaway!

Item: Carnival Valor
Rating: 4.5
Author: JBWallis

Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

JBWallis

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

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4 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 04, 2024

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8301

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

Great, short cruise from NOLA to Cozumel. We've been on this several times and it is always fun and relaxing. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and at home. The port are great too. Only wish the ship had been updated.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

The Port of New Orleans is so easy and efficient. Much better than some of the other larger cruise ports.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Great new menu. Some odd items, but the influence of Emeril is apparent. Drink are always good!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Two nice pools but in July they should not heat the hot tubs. The pools were packed in the 92 degree heat while the hot tubs were empty. Would have been nice to have a place to plunge.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The staff and service is fantastic. So many wonderful people working on the ship, always with a smile.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

This is an older ship, so no bells and whistles. It needs a refresh pretty desperately. However, it is functional and easy to get around.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Great balcony cabin. The bed probably needs to be replaced and the room needs a refresh like the ship, but it was a good size for 2 and well positioned in the ship.

Ship tip

Stay mid deck so you can get around easier.

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Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

Always fun and so much to do!

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Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Wonderful people and beautiful island.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Digital debarkation is wonderful. Pick a time and leave. Quick and easy.

5 Comments

cruising2004 4 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful time! Agree, it’s just nice to get away!

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carolj68 4 months ago

Thanks for your review

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HeavySeas 4 months ago

Awesome......thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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Gwbigdog 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 4 months ago

Appreciate the post

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Enjoyed the views but the ship is really old